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.
India’s financial intelligence agency has introduced stricter identity and transaction verification requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges to curb money laundering and terrorism financing.
Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to invest in crypto, blockchain, and AI startups, aiming to strengthen US leadership in technology and finance.
Ripple has obtained FCA authorization for its UK subsidiary, allowing it to offer regulated payment and e-money services as Britain advances its digital asset framework.
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates stablecoin payment flows could rise to more than $56 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and demand in inflation-prone economies.
BlackRock added nearly $900 million in Bitcoin in early January as onchain data showed long-term holder selling falling to its lowest level since 2017, signaling easing downside pressure.
Binance has launched gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT, broadening its derivatives lineup as crypto venues expand into traditional asset markets.
India’s income tax department has echoed the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns on cryptocurrencies, citing enforcement gaps as policymakers prepare the 2026 Union Budget.
A new BitMEX report finds crypto perpetual swaps entering a post-yield phase after 2025 market stress exposed structural risks, crowded strategies, and growing trust gaps.
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.
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.