Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

In recent developments, canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system. Looking…

XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple…

In recent developments, xRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without…

Paypal Seeks Approval to Launch Paypal Bank as Lending, Deposits, and Capital…

In recent developments, paypal is moving to become a deeper player in U.S. financial services by seeking to establish its own bank, a step designed to expand small-business lending, reduce…

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise

In recent developments, the number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

FDIC Moves GENIUS Act From Law to Practice With Stablecoin Rules

In recent developments, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued its first official proposal outlining how banks can obtain approval to issue payment stablecoins, marking the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework…

Shutdown Jobs Data Finally Released, and It’s Not Pretty

In recent developments, the grim unemployment numbers had little impact on bitcoin, which was already in the doldrums, but stocks were sent tumbling. Shutdown Jobs Report: The Official Numbers Are…

Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services

In recent developments, redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $358M outflow: Are investors abandoning BTC?

In recent developments, bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000. Looking closer, market…

Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement

In recent developments, 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…

SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says

In recent developments, according to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave. Looking closer, market…