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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.
Poland’s lower house of parliament, the Sejm, has approved a revived crypto bill that could impose stricter rules on the domestic digital asset market. Lawmakers voted 241 to 183 in favor of the Crypto-Assets Market Act, which had previously been vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki, and sent the legislation to the Senate for further consideration.
The bill is intended to align Poland’s regulatory framework with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, which member states are expected to implement by mid-2026. Critics within the crypto industry and parliament have argued that the legislation is overly restrictive and could undermine Poland’s position as a regional hub for digital asset activity. Lawmakers reintroduced the bill without amendments, despite earlier objections.
The Senate will now review the proposal before it potentially returns to the president. The renewed vote underscores ongoing tensions between regulatory alignment with EU standards and concerns over the impact on innovation and market development.
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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.
The European Central Bank plans to allow blockchain-based settlement of transactions in central bank money next year, as it prepares the infrastructure for a future digital euro. ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone said the initiative will enable distributed ledger technology-based transactions and support cross-border settlement with other central bank digital currencies.
Cipollone said the digital euro would include holding limits and offer no interest, measures intended to preserve banks’ role in credit intermediation and monetary transmission. While the ECB has completed its technical design, key decisions on privacy and data protection remain with EU lawmakers. ECB President Christine Lagarde has said the institution’s role is finished pending legislative approval.
The ECB argues a digital euro is needed to address fragmented retail payments and slow cross-border transfers while limiting risks from stablecoins, particularly dollar-denominated ones. Initial digital euro transactions could begin after legislative approval in 2026, with broader readiness later in the decade, depending on political consensus.
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SEC Seeks Multi-Year Executive Bans in FTX Case
The SEC is seeking multi-year officer and director bans against former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said it is seeking to ban former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh from serving as officers or directors of public companies for several years. The proposed sanctions are part of the final consent judgments filed in the Southern District of New York.
According to the SEC, Ellison agreed to a 10-year officer-and-director bar, while Wang, FTX’s former chief technology officer, and Singh, its former co-lead engineer, agreed to eight-year bans. All three consented to permanent injunctions against future violations of federal antifraud laws, without admitting or denying the agency’s allegations.
The action stems from the collapse of FTX and affiliated trading firm Alameda Research in November 2022. Regulators have said Wang and Singh helped develop software that enabled the misuse of customer funds, which Ellison directed for Alameda’s trading activities. The case underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of executive conduct in crypto markets.
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DraftKings Launches Predictions App under CFTC Oversight
DraftKings has launched a standalone predictions app regulated by the CFTC, expanding into federally supervised event contracts and intensifying competition in prediction markets.
DraftKings said it has launched a standalone predictions app, formally entering federally regulated prediction markets under oversight from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The product, DraftKings Predictions, allows eligible users to trade event contracts tied to real-world outcomes, including sports and financial markets. The app operates separately from DraftKings’ core sportsbook offering.
By operating under federal commodities rules, DraftKings can offer event-based contracts in states where online sports betting remains prohibited, including California and Texas. Company executives have previously described prediction markets as a way to expand reach without altering state gaming laws or replacing existing sportsbook operations.
The launch places DraftKings in more direct competition with platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which have seen rapid growth in sports-related trading volumes. DraftKings said trades will initially route through CME Group infrastructure, with plans to expand liquidity and offerings. The move underscores rising institutional interest in prediction markets as a regulated alternative to traditional wagering.
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Fetch.ai Prepares AI Agent Payments with Cards and Stablecoins
Fetch.ai says its AI agents will soon be able to complete online purchases using card payments and stablecoins, addressing a key limitation in agent-based commerce.
Fetch.ai said it will roll out a payment system in January that allows its AI agents to complete transactions on behalf of users, including bookings and deposits. The system uses existing Visa infrastructure and issues single-use card credentials tied to specific purchases, aiming to address security and liability concerns that have limited autonomous payments.
The functionality will be hosted on Fetch.ai’s ASI:ONE platform and supports credit cards, stablecoins such as USDC, and the network’s native FET token. The company said it is working with established financial providers rather than building proprietary payment rails, with Mastercard support expected later, following additional reviews.
The move comes as retailers and platforms scrutinize automated shopping tools more closely. By incorporating identity verification, KYC checks, and transaction-level controls, Fetch.ai positions its agents as transparent and compliant, reflecting growing efforts to align agentic AI systems with financial and regulatory expectations.
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Bitwise Files for SUI ETF as Competition Builds
Bitwise has filed with the SEC to launch an ETF tracking SUI, joining a growing group of asset managers seeking regulated exposure to newer layer 1 tokens.
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Bitwise SUI ETF. The proposed fund would seek to track the value of SUI tokens held by the trust, net of expenses, with Coinbase Custody named as custodian.
The filing places Bitwise alongside other firms pursuing regulated exposure to SUI. Canary Capital and 21Shares previously submitted applications for similar products, though none have yet received approval. Interest in SUI-linked products has increased as issuers expand beyond ETFs tied to Bitcoin and Ether into newer layer 1 assets.
The application comes amid a broader shift in the US regulatory environment for crypto investment products. Under current SEC leadership, the agency has moved toward clearer listing standards, enabling a wider range of digital asset ETFs to seek market approval as institutional demand continues to evolve.
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SoFi Launches Dollar Stablecoin Issued by Bank Unit
SoFi Technologies has introduced SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin issued by its regulated banking subsidiary to support payments and settlement use cases.
SoFi Technologies has rolled out SoFiUSD, a US dollar stablecoin issued by its banking subsidiary, SoFi Bank. The token is backed one-to-one by cash held at the nationally chartered and insured bank and is redeemable on demand, according to the company.
SoFi said the stablecoin is designed for low-cost payments and settlement across banks, fintech firms, and enterprise platforms. Initially issued on Ethereum, SoFiUSD is expected to expand to additional blockchains over time. Early use cases include internal settlement, card networks, remittances via SoFi Pay, and transactions on the company’s Galileo financial infrastructure platform.
The launch follows growing regulatory clarity for stablecoins in the United States after the passage of the GENIUS Act. As large financial institutions explore tokenized dollars for payments efficiency, SoFi’s move positions it among regulated firms testing stablecoins within traditional banking frameworks.
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Intuit to Integrate Circle’s USDC Across Financial Platforms
Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Circle to integrate USDC and stablecoin infrastructure into its financial platforms to support faster and lower-cost payments.
Intuit, the financial software firm behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle. The agreement will integrate Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure and the USDC token into Intuit’s platforms, supporting payments tied to business transactions, tax refunds, and marketing services.
According to Intuit, the integration is designed to enable faster and lower-cost transactions across its ecosystem. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the partnership aims to extend the efficiency of USDC into everyday financial use cases. USDC is currently the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, with a supply exceeding $77 billion.
The move comes as regulatory clarity around stablecoins improves in the United States following recent legislation. Industry participants view embedded stablecoin payments as a potential efficiency upgrade for large-scale financial platforms, particularly those serving small businesses and consumers.
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World Liberty Proposes Treasury Allocation to Boost USD1
World Liberty Financial has proposed allocating 5% of its WLFI treasury to expand adoption of its USD1 stablecoin through partnerships and ecosystem incentives.
World Liberty Financial has submitted a governance proposal to allocate 5% of its WLFI token treasury to support growth of its USD1 stablecoin. The proposal outlines plans to use the funds for strategic partnerships, liquidity incentives, and ecosystem programs designed to expand USD1 supply and usage. If approved, the allocation would represent roughly $120 million based on current token prices.
The project argues that broader USD1 adoption would strengthen demand for WLFI-governed services and integrations. USD1 currently ranks as the seventh-largest US dollar-pegged stablecoin, competing with dominant issuers such as Tether and Circle in an increasingly crowded market. The team said targeted CeFi and DeFi partnerships could help USD1 maintain relevance amid rising institutional and retail stablecoin activity.
The proposal comes as USD1 continues expanding across multiple blockchains and exploring consumer-facing products. However, the stablecoin has also drawn scrutiny over transparency and its political associations, adding regulatory and reputational considerations for governance participants reviewing the plan.
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Coinbase Deepens India Push with CoinDCX Stake Approval
India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s minority investment in CoinDCX, reinforcing the US exchange’s renewed focus on the Indian market.
India’s Competition Commission has approved Coinbase’s acquisition of a minority stake in DCX Global Limited, the parent company of crypto exchange CoinDCX. The decision allows the US-based exchange to deepen its presence in one of the world’s largest retail crypto markets under regulatory oversight. Coinbase has been an investor in CoinDCX since 2020, and the approval formalizes a renewed commitment after a period of limited activity.
The clearance follows a turbulent year for CoinDCX, which disclosed a $44.2 million security breach in July involving a single wallet. The company said customer funds were not impacted, and operations continued without disruption, an important factor for institutional and regulatory confidence.
Coinbase’s move comes as it resumes user onboarding in India and plans to introduce a rupee on-ramp in 2026. Despite high transaction taxes and regulatory uncertainty, the approval signals measured openness to global crypto firms operating within defined boundaries.
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SBI Ripple Asia Signs RWA Tokenization MOU
SBI Ripple Asia has signed an MoU with Doppler Finance to explore real-world asset tokenization and XRP-based yield infrastructure on the XRP Ledger.
SBI Ripple Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Doppler Finance to explore collaboration on real-world asset tokenization and XRP-based yield infrastructure built on the XRP Ledger. The non-binding agreement focuses on developing transparent, institution-ready yield mechanisms that could expand XRP’s role beyond payments.
The initiative will target institutional clients and regulated environments, with Doppler providing XRP-native infrastructure designed to align with traditional financial standards. SBI Digital Markets, a Monetary Authority of Singapore-regulated entity, has been appointed as institutional custodian, offering segregated custody and governance controls intended to mitigate counterparty risk.
The partnership reflects broader industry efforts to bring tokenized assets and on-chain yield products into regulated financial markets. For the XRP ecosystem, the collaboration underscores growing interest in positioning the ledger as a platform for compliant financial use cases, particularly in Asia’s closely supervised digital asset landscape.
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Tether Unveils PearPass Peer-to-Peer Password Manager
Tether has launched PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate cloud storage risks by keeping credentials locally encrypted on user devices.
Tether has introduced PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager that stores credentials directly on users’ devices rather than in centralized cloud servers. The company said the design removes common attack vectors associated with server-based password vaults and limits exposure to large-scale data breaches.
PearPass uses device-level encryption and peer-to-peer synchronization to share credentials only across a user’s own devices. Tether stated that passwords never leave local hardware except through encrypted channels, positioning the product as resilient during outages or in high-risk digital environments. The app relies on open-source cryptographic libraries and has undergone an independent security audit.
The launch reflects Tether’s broader expansion beyond stablecoins into decentralized consumer technology focused on privacy and digital sovereignty. As scrutiny of centralized data storage grows, PearPass signals how established crypto firms are applying decentralization principles to adjacent technology markets.
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Hut 8 Shares Jump on AI Data Center Deal
Hut 8 shares surged after the Bitcoin miner announced a large-scale AI infrastructure partnership and a long-term data center lease tied to hyperscale demand.
Shares of Nasdaq-listed Hut 8 rose sharply after the company announced a major expansion into AI data center infrastructure through a partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack. The agreement positions Hut 8 to develop between 245 and 2,295 megawatts of AI-focused capacity, beginning at its River Bend campus in Louisiana.
Alongside the partnership, Hut 8 disclosed a 15-year, $7 billion triple-net lease with Fluidstack covering the initial phase of development. Google will provide a financial backstop for lease obligations, while the project is expected to be financed primarily through debt led by JPMorgan, with Goldman Sachs also participating.
The move highlights a broader industry trend as Bitcoin miners seek to repurpose power and data center assets for AI workloads amid rising demand for compute. For Hut 8, the deal diversifies revenue beyond crypto mining and aligns the company with institutional AI infrastructure spending.
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Exodus and MoonPay Plan Dollar Stablecoin for Payments
Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in early 2026 to support self-custodial, everyday digital payments.
Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with payments firm MoonPay to introduce a US dollar-backed stablecoin designed for everyday transactions. The fully reserved digital dollar is expected to launch in early 2026 and will be integrated into Exodus Pay, a forthcoming payments feature within the Exodus app.
Under the arrangement, MoonPay and stablecoin infrastructure provider M0 will handle issuance and operational support. The companies said the stablecoin is intended to allow users to send and spend digital dollars globally while retaining self-custody, without requiring advanced knowledge of blockchain technology.
The initiative comes as regulatory clarity in the US accelerates stablecoin adoption across banks and crypto firms. While the market remains dominated by established issuers, Exodus and MoonPay are positioning their product around usability and integration, reflecting growing competition to embed stablecoins into consumer-facing payment applications.
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Aave Lays Out 2026 Roadmap Focused on V4, Horizon, Mobile App
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov outlined a 2026 roadmap centered on a major protocol upgrade, real-world asset expansion, and a consumer-facing mobile app.
Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has outlined the decentralized lending protocol’s priorities for 2026, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, institutional markets, and consumer adoption. The update followed a period of strong growth in 2025, marked by record deposits and higher on-chain activity.
Central to the roadmap is Aave V4, a planned protocol upgrade designed to introduce cross-chain liquidity, a modular architecture, and more customizable lending markets. The upgrade shows Aave’s effort to position itself as a scalable infrastructure for both decentralized finance and institutional use cases, as competition among lending protocols intensifies.
The roadmap also highlights Horizon, Aave’s real-world asset lending market, and the expansion of its mobile app. Horizon aims to attract institutional partners through tokenized assets, while the mobile app targets broader retail adoption by offering a simplified, savings-style experience aligned with mainstream fintech expectations.
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