Regulation
Bank of England set to ease sterling stablecoin rules amid industry concerns: FT
Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the central bank is "looking very hard" at re-examining its proposed stablecoin rules.
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Market
Moody’s awards top rating to Fidelity and BlackRock's tokenized money market funds
Moody's Investors Service has awarded its highest Aaa rating to tokenized money market funds offered by Fidelity Investments and BlackRock, marking a significant milestone for traditional finance integration with blockchain technology. The rating agency evaluated both firms' tokenized fund structures and deemed them equivalent to their conventional
Regulation
CFTC issues blanket no-action letter on prediction markets, relieving swap data reporting duties
The CFTC published the no-action letter to remove uncertainty regarding event contracts, which technically qualify as swaps.
Regulation
Senators File Clarity Act Amendments on DeFi, Trump Family, and Jeffrey Epstein
The Senate Banking Committee will vote tomorrow on the new additions to the crypto bill, before deciding whether to refer it to the Senate floor.
Regulation
UK Treasury: Digital Assets Have Potential for 'Complete Transformation' of Markets
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury highlighted an upcoming consultation on payments encompassing digital assets and AI agents.
Technology
Societe Generale deploys stablecoins on Canton for tokenized finance
France's SocGen plans to use its EURCV and USDCV stablecoins for tokenized collateral, repo financing and institutional settlement activity on the Canton blockchain network.
Market
Fidelity International launches Moody’s-rated tokenized fund on Chainlink
The Bermuda-based asset manager launched a tokenized liquidity fund using Chainlink and Sygnum infrastructure, with JPMorgan providing daily NAV data for pricing.
Regulation
Bank of England Treating Stablecoins as 'New Form of Money', Says Exec
The U.K.’s central bank is “not picking winners” in the debate over tokenized deposits and stablecoins, Sasha Mills said Wednesday.
Exchange
Telecom giant KDDI to acquire 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group in $65 million deal
Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation announced plans to acquire a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group for approximately $65 million. The deal represents a significant strategic investment by one of Japan's largest telecom operators into the cryptocurrency exchange sector. Coincheck Group operates Japan's leading digital asset
Security
Arkham maps Iran central bank wallets after $344M USDT freeze
Arkham’s new map links OFAC‑sanctioned Tron wallets to Iran’s central bank, putting Tehran’s alleged onchain reserves and counterparties in full public view.
Regulation
Vietnam eyes Q3 launch for regulated crypto asset market: Report
Vietnam’s deputy minister of finance reportedly said the country is planning to launch its regulated cryptocurrency market in the third quarter of 2026 to answer the growing demand for digital assets.
Exchange
Charles Schwab begins U.S. rollout of spot crypto trading for retail customers
Charles Schwab has launched spot cryptocurrency trading services for its retail customers across the United States, marking the brokerage giant's entry into direct digital asset trading. The rollout enables Schwab's millions of individual investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly through their existing brokerage accounts, expanding