South Korea and France Accelerate Crypto Talks Ahead of Major Regulatory Shift
TL;DR: South Korea and France held a two-day joint seminar focused on cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and their impact on global payments. Stablecoins and CBDCs were at
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Polymarket Takes Massachusetts to Court Amid Growing Regulatory Standoff
TL;DR Polymarket filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, arguing that the CFTC has exclusive authority over event-based contracts. Other states, such as Nevada, are also taking
Hong Kong Sets March Launch for New Stablecoin Issuer Licensing Regime
TL;DR The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will begin granting licenses to stablecoin issuers starting in March, with the first round limited to a very small number
Japan’s First Crypto ETFs Could Trade by 2028
TL;DR Japan’s Financial Services Agency is working on a framework that would allow crypto ETFs from 2028, classified under the Investment Trust Act. Each ETF would
Falcon Finance integrates USDf into Altery, pushing crypto‑fiat conversions into a new era
TL;DR Falcon Finance integrated its synthetic dollar USDf into Altery’s regulated infrastructure alongside Synterra Connect, enabling direct fiat conversion. The setup allows users to transfer USDf
Hoskinson Calls Out Garlinghouse: What’s Behind the Cardano–Ripple Clash
TL;DR Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, criticized Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, for supporting crypto legislation in the U.S. The dispute focuses on strategy toward lawmakers:
Ripple Receives Authorization to Provide Payment and E-Money Services in the UK
TL;DR Ripple obtained an EMI license in the United Kingdom through its local subsidiary, registered by the FCA under the Money Laundering Regulations to provide payment
South Korea’s Bank-Issued Stablecoin Plan Runs Into Political Resistance
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea supports the issuance of stablecoins by bank–led consortia. Banks must maintain majority ownership, although a tech company can
Europe’s Stablecoin Market Expands Despite Regulatory Pressures
TL;DR Stablecoin usage in Europe grew throughout 2025, with more than 113 million transactions compared with 44 million recorded in 2024. Activity remained strong all year:
Hageman Video Sparks Senate Speculation as Lummis Vacates Wyoming Seat
TL;DR Harriet Hageman posted a five-second video on X with the word “Soon,” placing her name into the discussion for the Senate seat that Cynthia Lummis
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