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21.12.2025

Visa has launched intra-bank settlements in USDC stablecoin in the US.

Visa has launched intra-bank settlements in the dollar stablecoin USDC in the US, connecting partner banks and expanding the use of blockchain payments.

17.12.2025

MetaMask Adds Bitcoin Support and Expands Multi-Chain Ecosystem

MetaMask has added Bitcoin support, allowing users to buy, exchange, and send BTC directly from their wallet, expanding its multi-chain ecosystem.

14.12.2025

Euro-stablecoin market capitalization exceeds $1 billion

The market capitalization of euro-denominated stablecoins has surpassed $1 billion, growing by more than 100% in 2025 amid the launch of the MiCA regulation and the departure of USDT from the EU market.

09.12.2025

The Bank of Russia is preparing a new approach to regulating crypto exchanges.

The Central Bank of Russia is discussing classifying crypto exchanges as a separate category and licensing them. The regulator plans to introduce uniform rules for digital asset trading, strengthen oversight of illegal transactions, and define the conditions for investor access to cryptocurrencies.

05.12.2025

South Korea's FSC is preparing new regulations for crypto exchanges

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to tighten regulation of crypto exchanges, requiring them to compensate clients for losses, strengthen IT security requirements, and impose fines of up to 3% of annual revenue for hacking incidents.

20.11.2025

The SEC will cancel inspections of crypto companies in 2026.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will no longer conduct separate reviews of crypto companies in 2026. The new approach, led by Paul Atkins, shifts the focus to asset security, data protection, and cyber resilience, and includes dialogue with the industry. The SEC also released updated guidance on classifying crypto assets based on the Howey Test, which could change the regulation of the digital asset market.

16.11.2025

New FSA rules for cryptocurrencies in Japan

Japan's Financial Services Agency is preparing a comprehensive reform of the crypto market: digital assets will become financial products, capital gains tax will be reduced to 20%, crypto exchanges will increase data disclosure, and banks will potentially be able to store and trade cryptocurrencies.

12.11.2025

Finland implements new cryptocurrency reporting standard

Starting in 2026, Finland will implement the CARF standard, requiring crypto exchanges and wallet providers to transmit detailed transaction data for international exchanges. The new regulations will affect hundreds of thousands of residents and tighten controls on cryptocurrency income.

08.11.2025

Conflict between banks and crypto exchange Coinbase

The ICBA is demanding that the OCC reject Coinbase's application for a banking license, arguing that it could harm traditional banks. Coinbase, however, believes the license will improve market transparency and not harm consumers. The application review will take up to 18 months.

05.11.2025

Mastercard integrates RLUSD stablecoin into card payments

Mastercard, Gemini, WebBank, and Ripple plan to integrate the RLUSD stablecoin on the XRPL blockchain into their fiat card payments system. The project will be one of the first examples of a regulated stablecoin being used by a US bank and will pave the way for secure crypto payments within the traditional financial infrastructure.