Sony Bank Prepares a Dollar Stablecoin: U.S. Launch Targeted for Early 2026
Sony Bank plans to launch a U.S. dollar stablecoin in early 2026, targeting U.S. users and regulated payments across gaming…
New Approach to DeFi: HMRC Postpones Crypto Loan Taxation in the UK
UK tax authority HMRC confirms that using crypto as collateral in DeFi loans is not a taxable event. Capital gains…
KuCoin EU Receives MiCAR Approval in Austria: Opening the Regulated Crypto Future in the EEA
KuCoin EU has obtained MiCAR-based VASP in Austria, enabling compliant crypto services across all 29 EEA countries under Europe’s unified…
Nasdaq Builds the Bridge: Tokenized Stocks Enter Regulated Market Infrastructure
Nasdaq proposes SEC-approved trading of tokenized stocks within existing market infrastructure, keeping clearing and settlement through DTC.
Arthur Hayes: Gold and Bitcoin Crash Could Sink Tether
Arthur Hayes says a simultaneous fall in gold and Bitcoin could break Tether’s reserves and destabilize the entire crypto market.
South Korea Tightens the Crypto Grip: “Travel Rule” Extended to Small Transfers
South Korea expands the crypto Travel Rule, requiring sender and recipient identification even for small transfers under 1 million KRW.
Sanctions bury the ruble stablecoin: A7A5 loses its peg and trust
Ruble stablecoin A7A5 loses its peg after U.S.–U.K. sanctions, dropping 98% and shaking trust in its issuer Old Vector and…
Crypto in the crosshairs: Germany introduces transparency via DAC8 — “through-view” from 2026
From 2026, Germany will enforce DAC8, requiring automatic crypto transaction reporting — ending anonymity and tightening oversight for all investors.
Budapest vs. Crypto: Hungary Imposes Fines for Using Unlicensed Exchanges
Hungary introduces fines and possible criminal charges for citizens using foreign crypto exchanges like Binance and OKX, citing “security” —…
U.S. Drops Crypto Broker Reporting Rule — $4B Freed for DeFi Instead of IRS
The U.S. repeals its crypto broker reporting rule, freeing billions for DeFi and signaling a policy shift toward innovation and…