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Russia Advances Crypto Use in Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions and Dollar Diversification Push
26.10.2025
Russia is turbocharging its push to legalize cryptocurrency in foreign trade, signaling a massive shift in global finance as it aims to outmaneuver sanctions, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock a new era of decentralized commerce. Russia Backs Crypto for Foreign Trade Amid Sanctions...
Asia Morning Briefing: Why Russia-Linked Stablecoin Issuer A7A5 Could Exhibit at Token2049 Despite Singapore Sanctions
6.10.2025
Singapore made a bold move in its usual foreign policy of neutrality by sanctioning Promsvyazbank, a bank associated with the ruble stablecoin issuer A7A5, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But A7A5 was able to legally
make an appearance at Token2049 because the conference is organized by a Hong...
As Gold Keeps Setting New Highs, China Reportedly Wants to be Its Custodian for Central Banks
27.9.2025
Beijing is said to be courting foreign central banks to store bullion in Shanghai vaults as gold hovers near record highs and demand strengthens
US senators signal resistance to market structure over ’foreign crypto deals’
24.9.2025
No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote
SEC Launches Task Force Targeting Foreign Pump-and-Dump Schemes Threatening US Investors
6.9.2025
The SEC is unleashing an aggressive new task force to target foreign-based companies exploiting U.S. markets through pump-and-dump and ramp-and-dump manipulation schemes. Cross-Border Pump-and-Dump Schemes Prompt SEC Enforcement Action The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced...
ECB Pushes Digital Euro to Enhance Strategic Autonomy, Counter Foreign Stablecoins
5.9.2025
On September 4, 2025, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone addressed the European Parliament, advocating for a digital euro to strengthen Europe’s payment system resilience and strategic autonomy. Speaking in Brussels, Cipollone highlighted the digital euro’s role in reducing reliance...
Curve Finance Debuts New Pool for Foreign Exchange Trading
3.9.2025
Curve Finance has launched FXSwap, a new type of cryptopool specifically designed for foreign exchange and low-volatility trading pairs onchain. Curve’s New AMM Design Aims to Bring Forex Markets Onchain The implementation introduces a “refuel” mechanism where a stream of external funds maintains...
ECB President Lagarde Calls For Firm Safeguards on Foreign Stablecoins
3.9.2025
Stablecoins should comply with the bloc’s regulatory standards before operating on EU soil, Lagarde argued
CFTC: Crypto Firms That Left U.S. Can Open Doors Here as Foreign Boards of Trade
28.8.2025
The U.S. derivatives regulator issued a "reminder" that foreign crypto firms registered with the CFTC as FBOTs can directly handle U.S. customers
Thailand’s Digital Tourist Wallet Rolls Out, With Crypto Link Still Stuck in Sandbox
18.8.2025
Bangkok’s push to revive tourism now includes an e-money wallet for foreign visitors, with a crypto conversion feature still under regulatory review
Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments
18.8.2025
The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism...
China Warns Worldcoin-Style Iris Scanning a National Security Threat
6.8.2025
A new advisory from China's Ministry of State Security highlights what it calls national security risks based on foreign firms collecting biometric data under the guise of crypto giveaways
U.S Neobank Slash Debuts Stablecoin with Stripe's Bridge for Global Business Payments
5.8.2025
The firm aims to reduce settlement times and foreign exchange fees with its USDSL stablecoin, issued by Bridge
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
1.8.2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
1.8.2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
1.8.2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
1.8.2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
1.8.2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad
Nigeria Details Rules for Foreign Crypto Firms, Digital Asset Marketing
27.7.2025
Under a recently passed law, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s expanded mandate now includes regulating virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, and tokens as securities. Nigeria’s Landmark Digital Asset Legislation Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of digital...
Brazil's VERT Debuts Tokenized Credit Platform on XRP Ledger With $130M Issuance
23.7.2025
The offering, with Ripple's contribution, aims to streamline Brazil’s structured credit market and attract foreign investors