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Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions
24.12.2025
Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency...
Bank of Russia Proposes New Crypto‑Market Regulation Framework
24.12.2025
The Russian central bank releases a concept allowing qualified and non‑qualified investors to buy crypto assets under differentiated rules. The Bank of Russia announced a draft regulatory concept for the Russian cryptocurrency market, which it has submitted to the government for legislative review....
Fasset Teams up With ADI Foundation to Enable Dirham‑backed Stablecoin Infrastructure
24.12.2025
Fasset will provide regulated onboarding, KYC and on‑/off‑ramp services for ADI Foundation’s Dirham‑backed stablecoin infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. On 24 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Fasset announced a strategic partnership with ADI Foundation, the Abu Dhabi‑based non‑profit...
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Proposes New Crypto and Infrastructure Capital Rules
23.12.2025
The regulator unveils a draft framework imposing a 100 % risk charge on crypto assets and offering incentives for infrastructure investments. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority reportedly proposed on 4 December that it will open a public consultation from February to April on a proposed risk‑based...
EU Council Sets Position on Digital Euro and Cash
23.12.2025
The EU Council has agreed its negotiating stance on introducing a digital euro and reinforcing the legal tender status of cash. The Council of the European Union announced its position on two key proposals: a regulation to enable the issuance of a digital euro and a regulation to safeguard the role...
Klarna Partners With Coinbase to Integrate USDC Stablecoin Funding
22.12.2025
Digital payments provider Klarna expands financial strategy by partnering with Coinbase to utilize USDC stablecoins for institutional short-term funding. Klarna, a global flexible payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase to incorporate USDC stablecoin funding into...
Kaspersky Warns of Stealka Stealer: New Malware Targeting Gamers and Software Pirates
22.12.2025
Kaspersky discovers Stealka, a sophisticated infostealer disguised as game mods and pirated software, capable of stealing cryptocurrency wallets, account credentials, and system data across multiple platforms. Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new infostealer named Stealka, which primarily...
Cyprus Proposes New Directive for Crypto-Asset Service Providers’ Reporting
22.12.2025
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission launches consultation on comprehensive reporting requirements for Crypto-Asset Service Providers under MiCAR, aiming to enhance regulatory oversight of digital asset businesses. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has published...
Coinjar Expands to US With AI‑enabled Regulated Exchange
19.12.2025
Coinjar launches its U.S. operations, introducing the integrated Coinjar AI assistant within a compliant exchange platform. Coinjar, a long‑standing cryptocurrency exchange operating in Australia, the United Kingdom and Ireland, announced that it is entering the United States under applicable...
Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom
19.12.2025
Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral...
Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody
18.12.2025
Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian...
Kraken Expands Alpaca Partnership to Boost Global Tokenized Equities Adoption
18.12.2025
Kraken and Alpaca deepen their alliance, making Alpaca the preferred venue for tokenized equities via xStocks and the Instant Tokenization Network. Kraken announced an expanded strategic partnership with Alpaca, designating Alpaca as the preferred source and custodian for the equities that back...
Bitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform
18.12.2025
Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States....
Amber Premium FZE Gains In‑Principle VARA Approval in Dubai
18.12.2025
Amber Premium’s Dubai subsidiary receives in‑principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a key step toward full licensing. Amber Premium FZE, the Dubai arm of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), announced on December 18 2025 that it has been granted...
Tether Invests $8 Million in Speed to Advance Lightning Network Payments
17.12.2025
Tether leads strategic funding round for Speed, supporting Lightning Network and stablecoin-powered global payment infrastructure. Tether announced on December 16, 2025, a strategic $8 million investment in Speed1, Inc., a payments infrastructure company leveraging the Lightning Network...
Metamask Expands to Support Bitcoin Wallet Functionality
17.12.2025
Popular ethereum wallet introduces native bitcoin support, enabling users to trade, manage, and transfer BTC alongside other blockchain assets. Metamask, the self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, announced the addition of bitcoin ( BTC) support to its multichain wallet platform....
Bhutan Launches 10,000 BTC Bitcoin Development Pledge for Gelephu Mindfulness City
17.12.2025
Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development...
Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement
16.12.2025
Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced a Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2025, to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated...
DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Advance Commodities Tokenization in Dubai
16.12.2025
Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities...
YO Labs Secures $10 Million to Build Unified Yield Infrastructure for Crypto Economy
15.12.2025
DeFi yield optimization platform YO Protocol raises Series A funding to expand risk-aware yield engine across multiple blockchain ecosystems. YO Labs announced a $10 million Series A financing round on December 14, 2025, led by Foundation Capital with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Scribble...