Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new fr…

In recent developments, sBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

UK regulator consults on crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi

In recent developments, the UK’s FCA launched three consultations on new crypto market rules covering exchanges, staking, lending and DeFi, with feedback due Feb. 12, 2026. Looking closer, market participants…

Spain’s regulator sets out MiCA transition rules for crypto platforms

In recent developments, spain’s securities regulator, CNMV, has spelled out how it plans to run MiCA in practice, using a Q&A to inform crypto companies what to expect. Looking closer,…

Custodia renews bid for Fed master account in rehearing push at Tenth Circuit

In recent developments, custodia Bank is asking the full Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the US Fed’s decision denying it a master account, which would allow it to…

Solana under ‘industrial scale’ DDoS attack: Co-founder says it’s ‘bu…

In recent developments, solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko claims the network is facing an industrial-scale 6 Tbps DDoS attack that has shown little visible impact. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns for Axelar Holders

In recent developments, circle, the prominent issuer of USDC stablecoin, announced its arrangement to acquire Interop Labs, the developer of Axelar network, triggering controversy on social media regarding token and…

Winklevoss-led Gemini rolls out prediction markets in 50 US states

In recent developments, gemini says its prediction markets are now live nationwide via affiliate Gemini Titan after it secured a CFTC Designated Contract Market license Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Bitcoin long-term holder supply hits 8-month lows: Bullish or bearish?

In recent developments, the amount of Bitcoin in long-term holder wallets hit cyclical lows, but is it enough to help the bulls avoid a decline toward $68,000? Looking closer, market…

Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana in 2026

In recent developments, monetary Authority of Singapore-licensed issuer StraitsX plans to expand its SGD- and USD-backed stablecoins to Solana, targeting AI-driven transactions. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Alexander Ray, our partner within the CTDG initiative and a Web3 entrepreneur…

In recent developments, for our team, this is not only the loss of a respected builder in the Web3 space, but the loss of a close and trusted partner. Looking…