The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard. Central Bank of Russia Regards Bitcoin Mining As An Aid to […]
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Milestone: Bitso Processes Stablecoin Payments for Over $80B in Latam
Bitso Business, the business-to-business arm of Bitso, announced that it was on the way to process nearly $82 billion in stablecoin payments in 2025. Felipe Vallejo, Bitso Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Country Manager at Bitso Mexico, highlighted that this evidenced a shift toward stablecoin-based infrastructure. Bitso Business Announces Milestone: $82 Billion in Stablecoin Payments […]
Read MoreCoinbase Security Impersonation Scheme Exposed as Authorities Claim Nearly $16M Was Siphoned
Authorities allege a sweeping crypto phishing operation that drained nearly $16 million from Coinbase users nationwide, underscoring how social engineering scams exploit trust, move funds across blockchains, and trigger aggressive enforcement by New York prosecutors. Brooklyn Prosecutors Move Against Alleged Coinbase Phishing Scheme A major law enforcement action has highlighted growing risks tied to cryptocurrency […]
Read MoreCircle Drives USDC Expansion as Enterprise Platforms Shift From Trading to Real-World Usage
Circle Internet Financial is scaling USDC by embedding the dollar-backed stablecoin into real-world payments, treasury, and software platforms worldwide, accelerating enterprise adoption and positioning digital dollars as core financial infrastructure. Circle Expands USDC Through Global Enterprise Distribution Network A stablecoin distribution strategy is gaining scale as a major crypto firm deepens enterprise reach. Circle Internet […]
Read MoreCoinbase Sues 3 States as Prediction Markets Trigger Federal Versus Gambling Law Clash
Coinbase is escalating a high-stakes legal fight over prediction markets, arguing federal law — not state gambling rules — governs event contracts, a clash that could reshape U.S. financial innovation, regulatory authority, and market access. Coinbase Challenges State Gambling Laws Over Prediction Markets Prediction markets are increasingly shaping debates over financial innovation, market structure, and […]
Read MoreFederal Court Advances Crypto Recovery as Forfeiture Clears Path for Victim Restitution
Federal prosecutors moved to return seized cryptocurrency after a court ordered forfeiture tied to an elderly-targeted scam, clearing the way for restitution as authorities traced bitcoin and USDT used in a multistate fraud scheme. Forfeiture Order Finalizes Recovery of Bitcoin and Tether From Elder Fraud Scheme A federal court action advanced efforts to recover funds […]
Read MoreJapan Tightens Again, Markets Act as if the Shift Is Already Priced In
The world tuned in this week as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) nudged its key short-term interest rate up by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a throwback level last seen in 1995. The central bank added that further hikes remain on the table if economic and price conditions line up with its projections. The Rate […]
Read MoreRipple Deepens Prime Brokerage Stack as Institutional Demand Pushes Execution and Clearing Capacity Higher
Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure. Ripple Expands Prime Brokerage Ties as Institutional Crypto Demand Grows Institutional momentum in crypto market infrastructure accelerated with a high-profile expansion. Ripple announced Dec. 18 a […]
Read MoreTikTok Becomes American and Bitcoin and Stocks Are Loving It
The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok’s U.S. Pivot More than two billion users have now downloaded what was once an obscure Chinese short-form video-sharing application, an impressive number that likely saved the app […]
Read MoreDraftkings Taps CFTC Framework to Launch Predictions Marketplace App
On Friday, Draftkings launched a standalone predictions app regulated under federal commodities law, formally entering the growing U.S. prediction markets sector and expanding beyond traditional sports betting into event-based contract trading. Draftkings Brings Event Contracts to U.S. Users via New Predictions Platform Draftkings announced the debut of Draftkings Predictions on Dec. 19, introducing a mobile […]
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