A Big Day for Stablecoins
Chinese nationals gain new access to USD stablecoins in Hong Kong under a closely watched trial, marking a key test for digital dollar demand, cross-border flows, and Beijing’s evolving stance on crypto.
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Coinbase and Standard Chartered improve prime services for institutions
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding crypto prime services for institutional clients, aiming to boost liquidity, enhance custody options and streamline large-scale digital asset trading.
SGX Derivatives pioneers with institutional-grade perpetual futures
SGX Derivatives launches institutional-grade crypto perpetual futures, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with digital assets and boosting regulated access for professional investors.
BitGo gets OCC approval to become national trust bank
BitGo has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to become a national crypto trust bank, marking a major step in integrating digital asset custody with the traditional banking system.
Bitcoin Price Flash-Crashes to $80K Before Rebounding
Bitcoin price briefly flash-crashed to $80,000 on major exchanges before rapidly rebounding, sparking renewed volatility concerns and debate over liquidity, leverage, and market manipulation.
Pakistan, Binance Sign Memo to Explore Tokenization State Assets: Reuters
Pakistan has signed an MOU with Binance to explore tokenizing $2 billion in state assets, Reuters reports, marking a potential shift in the country’s approach to digital finance and asset management.
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Adds 1,414 Bitcoin
Trump-backed American Bitcoin has added 1,414 BTC to its holdings, signaling renewed institutional confidence in the crypto market as U.S. regulatory and political scrutiny intensifies.
Bhutan Launches Sovereign Gold-Backed Token
Bhutan has launched a sovereign gold-backed token on the Solana blockchain, aiming to merge traditional reserves with digital finance and broaden access to secure, asset-backed digital assets.
Poland resubmits vetoed crypto bill
Poland has resubmitted its previously vetoed crypto bill to parliament with “not even a comma” changed, defying criticism and intensifying debate over regulatory transparency and political accountability.
Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Payment Protections
An Indiana lawmaker proposes allowing Bitcoin in public pensions and enacting stronger crypto-payment protections, arguing the measures will boost returns, protect consumers and modernize state finance.