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Wyoming Launches State-Backed FRNT Stablecoin
Wyoming has rolled out its state-issued FRNT stablecoin to the public, marking the first fully reserved, fiat-backed token launched by a US public entity.
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Polymarket Adds Taker Fees to Short-Term Crypto Markets without Announcement
Polymarket has quietly introduced taker-only fees on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets to support liquidity incentives.
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Coinbase to Pause Peso Services in Argentina after One Year
Coinbase will suspend peso-based trading and bank withdrawals in Argentina by the end of January, while keeping crypto-to-crypto services active.
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South Korea Stablecoin Bill Stalls on Issuer Rules
South Korea’s proposed stablecoin framework has been delayed as regulators disagree over which entities should be allowed to issue the tokens.
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Iran Protests Highlight Currency Risk, Bitcoin Debate
Protests in Tehran followed a sharp collapse in the rial, drawing renewed attention to Bitcoin as a potential hedge against currency instability, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley.
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Spain to Enforce Full MiCA Rules Starting July 2026
Spain will fully implement the EU’s MiCA framework by mid-2026, alongside stricter crypto reporting rules under the DAC8 directive starting earlier that year.
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Polish Parliament Revives Crypto Bill, Sends to Senate
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework, sending the unchanged legislation to the Senate for review.
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ECB Plans Onchain Settlement as Digital Euro Debate Continues
The European Central Bank plans to enable blockchain-based settlement in central bank money in 2026, as EU lawmakers continue debating privacy rules for the digital euro.
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Pakistan Partners with Binance on Tokenization, Stablecoin Plans
Pakistan has signed a non-binding agreement with Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets and advancing a national stablecoin framework.
Bhutan Taps Bitcoin Reserves to Fund Mindfulness City
Bhutan plans to allocate 10,000 bitcoin from its national reserves to support development of Gelephu Mindfulness City. The move formalizes bitcoin’s role in the country’s long-term…