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Mastercard says stablecoins are not ready for everyday payments
Mastercard says stablecoins are not ready for everyday payments
Most stablecoin transactions today remain tied to crypto trading, not retail payments.
July 16, 2025
El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves surge past $760 million
El Salvador's Bitcoin reserves surge past $760 million
President Bukele’s controversial Bitcoin policy is yielding long-term value, despite ongoing international criticism.
July 16, 2025
Bitcoin breaks $118,000 as altcoins rally
Bitcoin breaks $118,000 as altcoins rally
The cryptocurrency market showed broad strength this week as Bitcoin topped $118,000 and several altcoins recorded significant weekly increases.
July 16, 2025
Hungary enforces prison terms for unauthorised crypto trading
Hungary enforces prison terms for unauthorised crypto trading
With 60 days to develop compliance rules, Hungarian crypto firms are left without clear legal guidance.
July 16, 2025
Kazakhstan weighs adding crypto to national reserves
Kazakhstan weighs adding crypto to national reserves
A new state crypto treasury may soon hold confiscated digital assets in Kazakhstan, backed by secure infrastructure.
July 15, 2025
Gemini expands tokenised stocks for EU investors
Gemini expands tokenised stocks for EU investors
Tokens issued on the Arbitrum blockchain enable 24/7 trading with a 1.49% fee on Gemini.
July 15, 2025
Bank of Korea sounds alarm over unregulated stablecoins
Bank of Korea sounds alarm over unregulated stablecoins
South Korea’s central bank has warned that allowing multiple stablecoin issuers could create economic chaos without clear oversight.
July 12, 2025
Sanctions proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador's crypto controversy
Sanctions proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador's crypto controversy
US senators propose sanctions on El Salvador’s Bukele, citing human rights abuses and alleged misuse of Bitcoin by government officials.
July 11, 2025
Hong Kong eyes over 40 firms for stablecoin licences
Hong Kong eyes over 40 firms for stablecoin licences
Large mainland Chinese firms dominate stablecoin licence interest ahead of Hong Kong’s new regulatory regime.
July 11, 2025
Germany's top banks move into crypto with regulated services
Germany's top banks move into crypto with regulated services
Blockchain infrastructure projects and retail crypto trading show Germany’s banking sector advancing beyond cautious crypto stance.
July 11, 2025
Turkey sets sights on DeFi platforms after PancakeSwap ban
Turkey sets sights on DeFi platforms after PancakeSwap ban
Non-custodial wallets and DEXs could fall under Turkey’s crypto rules if they actively market to users within the country.
July 10, 2025
Countries build state-level Bitcoin reserves worldwide
Countries build state-level Bitcoin reserves worldwide
Over 460,000 BTC is now held by governments worldwide, signalling Bitcoin's new role as a strategic state asset.
July 10, 2025