The digital asset sector in Malaysia has received a notable impetus following the formal launch of a ringgit-backed stablecoin and a substantial crypto-treasury plan, spearheaded by His Royal Highness Tunku…
HashKey Group, the operator of one of Hong Kong's first licensed cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially opened subscriptions for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, aiming to raise up…
Tether's flagship stablecoin, USDT, has received a major regulatory endorsement in the Middle East, securing recognition as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) across numerous major blockchains within the Abu Dhabi…
The euro-denominated stablecoin market has undergone a remarkable transformation in the year since the European Union's landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) took effect in June 2024, nearly doubling in…
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has ramped up pressure on financial authorities, issuing an ultimatum to the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to accelerate legislation governing the domestic stablecoin market.
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Animoca Brands, a leading venture capital firm in the crypto and Web3 space, is preparing to significantly broaden its focus in the coming year, concentrating on stablecoin issuance and real-world…
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is moving to significantly bolster user protection within the domestic cryptocurrency market, with plans to mandate that local exchanges establish dedicated liability reserve funds, Coindesk…
Payments giant Visa and remittance leader Western Union are significantly expanding their embrace of digital assets, announcing separate initiatives to leverage stablecoins for faster, cheaper cross-border money movement.
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Japan's financial watchdog, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has officially endorsed a major stablecoin pilot project involving the country's three largest financial institutions—Mizuho Bank, MUFG, and SMBC—as part of a…
The Canadian government has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated regulatory framework for fiat-pegged stablecoins in its 2025 federal budget. This move is aimed at promoting secure innovation and protecting…