Pakistan has reportedly signed an agreement with a Trump-linked crypto firm to explore using a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments.
BitMine increased its staked Ether holdings to more than 1.5 million ETH, reinforcing its position as the largest Ethereum-focused treasury.
Stablecoin payment volumes on Revolut rose sharply in 2025, signaling growing retail use of blockchain-based dollars for everyday transactions.
The Bank of Thailand is monitoring USDT activity after finding that a significant share of stablecoin trading on local platforms involves foreign participants, raising concerns about grey money flows.
JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum criticized stablecoin yield offerings, arguing they resemble bank deposits without equivalent regulatory safeguards.
Changpeng Zhao’s YZi Labs made an eight-figure investment in Genius Trading, underscoring rising demand for execution-focused infrastructure in decentralized markets.
Polygon Labs agreed to acquire Coinme and Sequence in deals valued above $250 million, strengthening its regulated stablecoin payments infrastructure.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan criticized restrictions on Bitcoin in 401(k) plans as US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the SEC on retirement risk oversight.
The US Senate Agriculture Committee delayed markup of a major crypto market structure bill, citing the need for additional bipartisan support.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism after a token he promoted saw a rapid liquidity withdrawal, triggering accusations of a potential rug pull.
The US commodities regulator is forming a new advisory body to guide oversight of crypto, artificial intelligence, and emerging market infrastructure, signaling a more industry-inclusive regulatory approach.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee regulators from enforcing a cease-and-desist order against prediction market Kalshi.
Crypto custody firm BitGo has launched its US initial public offering, seeking to raise up to $201 million at a valuation approaching $2 billion as institutional demand for regulated digital asset infrastructure grows.
X plans to roll out Smart Cashtags linking tickers to specific crypto assets and contracts, aiming to reduce confusion and spam as regulators scrutinize the platform’s algorithms.
Crypto investment products experienced $454 million in outflows last week, driven largely by Bitcoin and U.S. funds amid fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut.