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As of 2024, at least one-third of commercial banks were exploring or piloting tokenized deposits, according to a survey by the Bank for International Settlements.

Transak’s latest licenses highlight the continued fragmentation of US state licensing as stablecoin payment firms push for nationwide access.

Despite October’s crash, the end of the US government shutdown could bring “bulk approvals” for altcoin ETFs, catalyzing the next wave of institutional inflows, according to Sygnum.

The company continues to offer corporate debt securities and equities to finance its Bitcoin acquisitions despite recent troubles.

Ripple won’t pursue an IPO after resolving its SEC case despite record growth, major new investors and increasing industry momentum for public listings.

AIMA says 55% of traditional hedge funds now hold crypto, with most planning to increase exposure as US regulation boosts confidence.

Wintermute said inflows across stablecoins, ETFs and digital asset treasuries have plateaued, leaving crypto liquidity recycling internally.

Tangem Pay enables users to spend Circle’s USDC stablecoin worldwide through a virtual Visa card that connects directly to Tangem’s self-custodial hardware wallet.

Future’s $34.5 million round, backed by Fulgur Ventures, Tobam and others, highlights Switzerland’s growing role in institutional Bitcoin adoption.

Ripple’s US dollar-pegged RLUSD has entered the top 10 stablecoins by market cap, reaching $1 billion less than a year after launch.

Extending ESMA jurisdiction to include financial markets threatens to slow innovation for crypto and fintech companies, but some policy experts see a silver lining.

Giggle Academy, founded by Binance’s CZ, clarified that it is not behind the GIGGLE token as market swings and community confusion continue to unfold.

Nasdaq has reprimanded TON Strategy for its $272.7 million Toncoin purchase and PIPE deal, citing missed shareholder approval.

Following a presidential pardon that sparked debate over influence and access, crypto companies and PACs are ramping up political spending as the sector matures into a Washington power player.

Standard Chartered’s Bill Winters predicted a blockchain-driven future where every transaction settles digitally, calling it a total rewiring of finance.