Ripple’s corporate treasury firm GTreasury acquired Solvexia, aiming to streamline regulatory reporting and reconciliation for institutional finance teams.
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin, adding another regulated lender to the country’s expanding digital payments landscape.
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken local lending.
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens themselves.
Ripple President Monica Long said the company plans to remain private, pointing to a strong balance sheet and ample access to capital to fund growth and acquisitions.
A comprehensive US crypto market structure bill may not pass Congress until after the 2026 midterm elections, as political risk and conflict concerns weigh on bipartisan support.
Tether introduced Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling simpler, fractional gold transactions and broader accessibility in digital payments.
Telegram reported $870 million in revenue for H1 2025, up 65% from the prior year, driven largely by Toncoin-related activity despite a net loss of $222 million.
Canaan has initiated a 3 MW pilot in Manitoba, Canada, repurposing heat from Bitcoin mining equipment to supplement greenhouse heating and improve energy efficiency.
Brian Quintenz, ex-CFTC commissioner and former a16z crypto policy lead, has joined SUI Group’s board to support its SUI token-focused treasury strategy.
Polymarket has quietly introduced taker-only fees on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets to support liquidity incentives.
Morgan Stanley has submitted S-1 filings for proposed Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling rising institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure at the start of 2026.
Chinese financial industry groups have labeled real-world asset tokenization illegal, extending liability to offshore projects with mainland ties.
A new KuCoin report finds that more than half of crypto funding in Australia comes from bank transfers, underscoring demand for regulated fiat on-ramps.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $697 million in net inflows, marking their strongest daily total in more than three months as market sentiment improved.