El Salvador Passes Law Allowing Banks to Hold BTC
El Salvador has taken another step in crypto integration by passing a law that lets investment banks hold Bitcoin and offer digital asset services.
Animoca Brands-Led Consortium Initiates Stablecoin Licensing in Hong Kong
Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT), has commenced the regulatory process to establish a licensed stablecoin operation in Hong Kong.
Trump Paves Way for Bitcoin in 401(k) Plans with New Executive Order
In a landmark move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans.
Ripple and SEC Drop Appeals, Cementing Partial Win for Crypto
The SEC and Ripple have officially ended their legal battle by withdrawing appeals, leaving in place a landmark ruling that XRP is not inherently a security.
China’s Security Agency Takes Aim at Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
China’s top security agency has raised red flags over a cryptocurrency project—strongly resembling Worldcoin—for its mass collection of iris data, warning of potential national security breaches.
KakaoBank Explores Stablecoin Expansion Amid South Korea’s Crypto Push
KakaoBank is positioning itself to capitalize on South Korea’s growing crypto market, with plans to offer stablecoin-related services.
Japan’s SBI Follows Global Trend with Bitcoin-XRP ETF Plan
SBI Holdings is bringing Japan into the crypto ETF race with plans for a Bitcoin-XRP dual offering, following similar products in the US and Europe.
