Senate Stablecoin Bill Poised for Final Vote This Week
The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on the GENIUS Act, a landmark stablecoin regulation bill that has garnered bipartisan support despite ethical concerns.
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South Korea’s Ruling Party Unveils Legislation to Allow Stablecoins
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has introduced a bill to legalize stablecoin issuance, aiming to enhance transparency and competition in the crypto sector.
XRP Joins Nasdaq Settlement Index as Price Faces Bearish Pressure
XRP's inclusion in Nasdaq's Crypto Settlement Price Index marks a significant institutional milestone despite current ETF tracking limitations.
Ripple Establishes $200K Grant Initiative for Japanese XRPL Innovators
Ripple partnered with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan to provide up to $200,000 grants supporting early-stage XRPL-focused startups through 2025.
Apple, Airbnb, and Google Cloud Engage in Stablecoin Discussions
Tech giants Apple, Airbnb, and Google Cloud are exploring stablecoin integration, signaling a shift towards blockchain adoption in mainstream platforms.
Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office Clears President Milei Over LIBRA Scandal
Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office has cleared President Javier Milei of ethical violations related to his promotion of the LIBRA memecoin, stating he acted in a personal capacity.
WazirX Exits Singapore, Rebrands and Relocates to Panama
WazirX, the India-focused crypto exchange, has exited Singapore and rebranded its parent company to Zensui following a court's rejection of its restructuring plan.
Romania’s Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM in Tulcea
Romania's national postal service, Poșta Română, has installed its first Bitcoin ATM in Tulcea, marking a significant step towards integrating cryptocurrency into public services.
Binance Compliance Chief Resigns Following Nigeria Detention Ordeal
Tigran Gambaryan ended his Binance tenure after eight months of Nigerian detention on money laundering charges that were subsequently dropped.
Metaplanet Launches Record $5.4B Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy Through 2027
Japanese investment firm targets 210,000 BTC ownership through innovative 555 million share warrant issuance, representing approximately 1% of Bitcoin's total supply.
JPMorgan to Offer Crypto ETF Financing, Considers Accepting Crypto as Loan Collateral
JPMorgan plans to provide financing for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and is exploring the possibility of accepting digital assets as collateral for loans, according to a recent report.
Crypto.com Sues Nevada Over Sports Event Contract Restrictions
Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Gaming Control Board, challenging its authority to block federally regulated sports event contracts.