Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin JPYC and its issuance/redemption platform JPYC EX begin operations on October 27, 2025, enabling 1:1 yen redemption and onchain transfers. JPYC Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) announces that, after registering as a funds transfer service provider under Japan’s Payment Services Act on August 18, 2025, it begins issuing Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin “JPYC” […]
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Bitcoin Reclaims $116K as ‘Uptober’ Comes Full Circle
On early Monday morning, bitcoin surpassed $116,000 as traditional markets rose on favorable news about trade talks between China and the U.S. Recent inflation figures came in lower than expected, and expectations of interest-rate cuts may also have contributed. Bitcoin Surpasses $116K as ‘Uptober’ Takes Shape Again During a month where it reached all-time highs […]
Read MoreZelle to Enter the International Payments Arena by Embracing Stablecoins
Zelle, a payments platform that focused primarily on the U.S. market, announced it will now offer international settlements aided by stablecoins. The app, owned by a consortium of large banks, is one of traditional finance’s first moves to leverage crypto. Zelle to Leverage Stablecoins in International Push The Facts: On Friday, Zelle, a popular U.S. […]
Read MoreRelai Secures MiCA License From French AMF to Expand Across EU
Relai announced that it obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF), allowing Relai EU to begin offering services in France and across the European Union. The company, regulated in Switzerland and registered in Italy earlier in 2025, says the license enables rollout to […]
Read MoreLatam Insights: Bolivia Kickstarts CBDC, Argentina Finalizes $20B Swap Line Deal
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Bolivia evaluates issuance of a wholesale CBDC, Argentina officially inks a $20 billion currency swap deal, and President Milei gets summoned by Congress regarding Libra. Bolivia Evaluates Feasibility of Interbank CBDC Amid […]
Read MoreAstros Launches and Joins the $1 Trillion Perp DEX Horse Race
The new decentralized exchange (DEX) is built on top of the Sui blockchain which recently topped $2.6 billion in total value locked (TVL). A New Contender Emerges in the $1 Trillion Perpetual DEX Race Perpetual DEXs topped $1 trillion in trading volume last month, spurred by the emergence of new players such as YZi Labs’ […]
Read MoreKyrgyzstan Launches Stablecoin, Establishes Crypto Reserve, Finalizes CBDC Deployment
Kyrgyzstan is fast emerging as a digital finance frontrunner, launching a stablecoin, prepping a CBDC rollout, and accelerating blockchain adoption with support from Binance founder CZ in a sweeping national innovation strategy. Kyrgyzstan Accelerates Blockchain Integration With Binance Support Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has provided an update underscoring Central Asia’s growing significance in the […]
Read MoreRobert Kiyosaki Says Ethereum at $4K Is the Next Bitcoin Before Its Explosion
Robert Kiyosaki is forecasting ethereum’s price could skyrocket from current levels, comparing today’s $4,000 range to bitcoin’s early days at the same mark, and positioning ETH as a potential generational wealth-building opportunity. Robert Kiyosaki Hails Ethereum as the Next Big Wealth Engine Robert Kiyosaki, the famed investor and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has […]
Read MoreRipple CEO Declares XRP Central to Everything Ripple Does—Garlinghouse Says ‘Lock in’
XRP is rapidly ascending as the centerpiece of institutional digital finance, driving Ripple’s aggressive global expansion through acquisitions, custody innovation, and liquidity breakthroughs that position XRP as the essential asset powering the future of interconnected financial infrastructure. Ripple’s Growth Vision Centers on XRP, Garlinghouse Says in Strategic Declaration XRP and Ripple continue to attract institutional […]
Read MoreHands-On Review of Ledn Loans: Have Your Bitcoin and Spend It Too
Ledn has funded over $10 billion in bitcoin-backed loans across more than 100 countries since the company was founded in 2018. Need Liquidity? Borrow Against Your Bitcoin and Keep Your Holdings “Never sell your bitcoin.” Those are Donald Trump’s words from July 2024 when he gave his keynote speech in front of an 8,000-person crowd […]
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