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Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
9.1.2026
The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after 30-fold card growth in 2025, with the Visa-linked platform planning expansion across multiple continents
The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain
9.1.2026
Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
8.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens
Zcash backer Bootstrap says split due to clash over nonprofit rules, Zashi future
8.1.2026
Zcash’s nonprofit backer Bootstrap said governance tensions stem from nonprofit limits on outside investment, following a split with Electric Coin Company
Cambodia Extradites Billionaire Chen Zhi to China in Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam
8.1.2026
Cambodian authorities extradited billionaire Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, to China on Jan. 7 after his arrest with two associates. He is accused of orchestrating one of the world’s largest crypto scams, involving forced labor “scam factories” in Cambodia. Major Breakthrough in Transnational...
China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?
8.1.2026
China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises...
Ripple Confirms XRP Is Already Cleared in US — Clarity Act Could Unlock the Next Surge
8.1.2026
XRP stands apart with rare U.S. regulatory clarity after decisive court rulings, giving Ripple’s token a defined legal status while much of crypto remains in limbo and awaits broader legislation to unlock growth. XRP’s Court-Backed Status Sets It Apart in US Crypto Regulation XRP already has clear...
Price predictions 1/7: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
7.1.2026
Bitcoin and select major altcoins are facing selling near their overhead resistance levels, but the pullback is expected to find support at the nearest moving averages
$360B Bank Cash Machine Under Threat: Stablecoin Rewards Spark Washington Power Struggle Over Future of Dollar
7.1.2026
A $360 billion U.S. banking revenue stream faces pressure as lawmakers revisit stablecoin rewards, a move Coinbase warns could reshape dollar payments, ignite competition in fees, and accelerate commerce moving onchain across the U.S. financial system. Stablecoin Rewards Aren’t a Banking...
CoinFlip launches payroll-based crypto investing benefit for US employees
7.1.2026
CoinFlip unveiled a payroll-based crypto investing option as employers and policymakers explore broader access to digital assets and retirement-linked investing
2025 crypto bear market was ‘repricing’ year for institutional capital: Analyst
7.1.2026
DeFi and smart contract-tied cryptocurrencies fell by over 66% during 2025, but analysts are pointing to maturing digital asset valuations due to incoming institutional capital
IBM’s crypto partner Dfns integrates Concordium for Web3 compliance
7.1.2026
Dfns integrated Concordium’s layer-1 blockchain to add identity-verified wallets to its WaaS platform as institutions seek compliant Web3 adoption
Crypto companies contribute $21M to Trump PAC ahead of US midterms
5.1.2026
The Gemini Trust Company and parent company of Crypto.com sent millions of dollars to the Trump-supporting PAC in September and October
Goldman Sachs sees regulation driving next wave of institutional crypto adoption
5.1.2026
Regulatory clarity and expanding use cases beyond trading are setting the stage for deeper institutional participation in digital assets, the bank said
Japan’s finance minister says she supports crypto trading at stock exchanges
5.1.2026
Finance officials signal tax and regulatory changes aimed at bringing digital assets into the financial mainstream
Starknet mainnet hit by fresh downtime as team probes cause
5.1.2026
Starknet, an Ethereum ZK‑rollup network used for decentralized finance and gaming, is facing mainnet downtime following previous outages in 2025
PwC leaned into crypto after US regulatory shift, CEO says
5.1.2026
PwC is one of the largest and most influential accounting and professional services companies in the world, with global revenues of around $56.9 billion as of October
Bitcoin's price remains resilient amid the US attack on Venezuela
3.1.2026
Risk-on asset markets tend to react negatively to geopolitical shocks, macroeconomic turmoil, and other negative news events
48 Countries Commit to Crypto Transparency as New Reporting Framework Takes Hold
2.1.2026
Crypto markets are entering a more regulated phase as governments expand coordinated data-sharing rules, signaling broader tax oversight while pushing digital assets closer to mainstream financial systems across multiple jurisdictions. 48 Jurisdictions Move Toward Crypto Data Sharing, Signaling...
Anti-Crypto Commissioner Exits SEC, Signaling Pro-Innovation Shift for Digital Assets
2.1.2026
A major shake-up at the SEC is reshaping expectations for crypto oversight, with a departing commissioner known for strict views giving way to leadership seen as more open to digital asset innovation. SEC Commissioner Exit Signals Bullish Shift in Crypto Regulatory Tone A leadership transition with...