Technology
Ripple is building a multi-stage plan to prepare the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for an eventual shift to post-quantum cryptography, setting a 2028 target for full readiness. This comes as advances in quantum computing force blockchain developers to think more concretely about how existing security systems ma
Market
Stripe, Coastal Bank and ARQ are also deploying stablecoin payment flows on Tempo's network alongside DoorDash.
Regulation
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
Market
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
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
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
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 Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.
Technology
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
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 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
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.