Hong Kong authorities officially introduced updated regulations for stablecoins and a new strategy for bond tokenization aimed at developing the local financial market. The Hong Kong government published updated rules…

South Korea is stepping up efforts to issue stablecoins pegged to the won. Local commercial banks formed a consortium to work on stable assets, while the country’s central bank insists…

The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop proposals for including cryptocurrency in mortgage loan risk assessments. William J. Pulte, Director of the…

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is urging central banks to take the lead in transitioning to a tokenized financial system built on unified ledgers — while simultaneously leveling sharp…

Mastercard cardholders can now purchase cryptocurrency directly on decentralized exchanges (DEXs), eliminating the need for intermediaries. Mastercard and Chainlink joined forces to launch Swapper Finance — a new service that…

The South Korean government is launching a comprehensive reform of the cryptocurrency sector. In 2025, it plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency ETFs, implement regulatory rules for stablecoins, and tighten oversight…

Alchemy Pay is accelerating the rollout of its blockchain network, Alchemy Chain, and plans to launch stablecoin by the end of 2025, positioning as a central hub for cross-border payments…

Animoca Brands is launching a stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which could become a strategic tool for digitalizing Hong Kong’s economy and integrating the onshore yuan (CNY)…

A new law came into effect in Texas establishing a state-level Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, funded from the state budget. The reserve will use BTC as a hedge against inflation and…