Technology
Visa says stablecoins are ‘reshaping the back end’ of commerce as it expands AI, tokenization efforts
Visa said stablecoins are reshaping commerce as it unveiled new AI tools, tokenization features, and a partnership with OpenAI.
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Regulation
Breaking: Japan Advances Bill To Treat Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Just Like Stocks
Japan is taking further steps to classify cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP as conventional financial securities. For this, lawmakers advanced a key piece of digital asset industry reform legislation that could change the way the country regulates crypto. Ad Ad Japan Moves To Classify
Technology
Singapore bank DBS to offer tokenized gold to retail customers
Singapore's largest bank DBS has announced plans to offer tokenized gold products to retail customers, marking a significant expansion of digital asset services to mainstream consumers. The bank will launch the service through its existing digital exchange platform, allowing individual investors to purchase fractional ownership of gold through
Regulation
Philippines' central bank says Binance and its local partner lack licenses to operate
The Philippines' central bank has declared that cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its local partner are operating without proper licenses in the country. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued a statement confirming that neither Binance nor its Philippine affiliate holds the required Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license necessary
Market
Figure to acquire Kiavi for $717 million to expand RWA tokenization network
Figure said moving Kiavi assets onchain could reduce costs while maintaining a capital-light, high-margin business model.
Exchange
BlackRock files new amendment for yield-generating bitcoin ETF; launch expected soon, Bloomberg analyst says
BlackRock's new bitcoin fund seeks to provide yield through active covered call strategies on IBIT shares and ETP indices.
Regulation
Delaware, New Jersey advance bills banning crypto ATMs
Lawmakers in Delaware and New Jersey have advanced laws that would completely ban crypto ATMs, a measure that has only been enacted in three US states.
Regulation
CFTC proposes framework favoring sports event contracts over gambling
The proposed rules would preserve election markets and allow many sports-based prediction contracts while limiting bets that could encourage manipulation.
Security
Solana Exchange Raydium Hit With $1.34 Million Exploit as DeFi Attacks Grow
Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium will repay the funds swiped in the $1.34 million exploit using its treasury.
Technology
Tether leads up to $1.4 billion round in robotics firm Neura, plans crypto wallet integration
Tether will also provide and "deploy" technology within the Neura robotics ecosystem, including a crypto wallet integration.
Technology
Mastercard unveils Agent Pay for Machines to support autonomous AI transactions, including stablecoins
Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines infrastructure will support high-volume, low-value payments by autonomous AI agents.
Regulation
Prediction markets get first U.S. rule proposal as CFTC pursues contract reviews
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued its first formal rule proposal for prediction markets operating in the United States, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the emerging sector. The proposed framework would establish mandatory contract review processes for prediction market operators, requiring platforms to submit detailed assessments before