BlackRock Eyes Tokenized ETFs and Real-World Assets on Blockchain
BlackRock explores tokenizing ETFs and real-world assets, aiming for 24/7 trading and blockchain settlement as it expands its digital finance push.
South Korea Lifts Venture Ban on Crypto Firms After Seven Years
South Korea overturns a 2018 ban, granting crypto companies venture status and access to tax incentives, funding, and broader innovation pathways.
Japan Plans Major Crypto Tax Overhaul, Cutting Rate to 20%
From punitive 55% taxes to a flat 20%, Japan’s upcoming crypto reforms aim to boost Web3 innovation and strengthen its role as a digital finance hub.
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Japan Post Bank to Launch Digital Yen-Like Currency by 2026
Japan’s largest deposit holder plans to roll out a “tokenized deposit” pegged 1:1 with the yen, reshaping the nation’s digital finance landscape.
Mastercard and Circle Push Stablecoin Settlement Across EEMEA
USDC enters global payment networks as Mastercard and Finastra roll out stablecoin settlement across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Venezuela Turns to Crypto as BolĂvar Collapses
With inflation soaring and the national currency losing over 70% of its value, Venezuelans are embracing stablecoins for daily survival and financial security.
Japan’s Stablecoin Push Faces Adoption Gap
Japan has built one of the world’s earliest stablecoin frameworks, but experts say real-world usage still lags behind global leaders like the US.
US Banking Regulator Clears Path for Community Bank Stablecoin...
The OCC has doubled down on stablecoin partnerships, giving community banks the green light to innovate and expand digital payment services.
MetaMask Launches mUSD Stablecoin to Power Web3
The world’s most popular self-custodial wallet is about to drop its own stablecoin, aiming to reshape how users spend, trade, and move value across Web3.
China Moves to Legalize Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins After 12-Year Ban
Beijing is preparing to break its decade-long crypto freeze, setting the stage for yuan-backed stablecoins to launch this month as part of its global currency ambitions.
Wyoming Launches First State-Backed Stablecoin
Wyoming has officially become the first U.S. state to roll out a state-backed stablecoin, marking a groundbreaking shift in the intersection of government and blockchain technology.
South Korea Prepares Stablecoin Bill for October
South Korea is moving closer to launching its own stablecoin framework, with lawmakers set to debate a government-backed bill this October that could reshape the country’s crypto landscape.
China Enters The Stablecoin Race
Beijing cautiously greenlights its first crypto stablecoin pilot in Hong Kong, signaling ambition—tempered by fear of capital flight.
Hong Kong Rolls Out Stablecoin Licensing Regime With Strict New Rules
Hong Kong kicks off stablecoin licensing on Aug 1, giving issuers just months to comply—or shut down.
Interactive Brokers Eyes Stablecoin Launch to Boost 24/7 Crypto Access
The brokerage giant is exploring its own stablecoin as part of a growing trend among legacy financial firms.
