Regulation
UK sets out plan to integrate payments rules covering stablecoins and tokenized deposits
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
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Market
Almost 80% of Japan's institutional investors plan to buy crypto within 3 years, survey finds
A new survey reveals that nearly 80% of Japan's institutional investors are planning to add cryptocurrency to their portfolios within the next three years, marking a significant shift in the country's traditional investment landscape. The comprehensive study examined investment intentions across major Japanese financial institutions, pension
Regulation
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
The Bank of Korea's newly appointed governor outlined the central bank's digital asset priorities in a key policy address, emphasizing plans to advance central bank digital currency (CBDC) development and explore bank-issued tokens. Notably absent from the speech was any mention of stablecoin regulation or adoption
Regulation
European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
Security
Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer
A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.
Regulation
US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.
Technology
Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana
The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days.
Regulation
Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
Security
North Korea’s crypto heist playbook is expanding and DeFi keeps getting hit
North Korean state-sponsored hackers have significantly expanded their cryptocurrency theft operations, with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols becoming increasingly frequent targets. According to recent cybersecurity analysis, the regime's hacking groups have refined their techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in DeFi smart contracts and cross-chain bridges, marking a notable evolution from
Regulation
One year under Paul Atkins, SEC's crypto stance shows break with past
While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.
Market
RaveDAO Token Crashes, Sheds $6.6 Billion in Value as Exchanges Probe Alleged Manipulation
RaveDAO's token cratered this weekend after blockchain sleuth ZachXBT called on exchanges to investigate trading tied to its surging token.
Market
Bitmine buys 101,627 ETH in largest purchase since December 2025
Bitmine bought 101,627 Ether last week, lifting holdings to 4,976,485 ETH, or about 4.12% of supply, as the company moves closer to its 5% target.