Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings plans to use the yen-pegged stablecoin for faster, fee-free settlements with contractors including truck drivers, marking a major corporate adoption in Japan
Senator Cynthia Lummis highlights the CLARITY Act's potential to provide certainty for developers, protection for investors, and integrity for digital asset markets, amid urgent Senate debates and warnings of delays until 2030 if action stalls
One year after enactment, federal agencies have yet to finalize key implementing rules for the nation's first major stablecoin legislation, shortening the runway for issuers ahead of the January 2027 effective date
SBI Holdings has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The move strengthens the Japanese group's position in regional digital asset markets
Polygon Labs has announced another round of job reductions as it finalizes the Coinme acquisition and repositions toward blockchain-enabled payments, with a target for profitability in 2027
Jesse Pollak steps back from Base app leadership to focus on core infrastructure, naming Cobie as new lead while the network pivots to trading, stablecoins, and AI applications amid competitive pressures
Payments giants face major consolidation as Stripe teams with Advent International on a $60.50 per share offer for PayPal, backed by substantial financing and tied to stablecoin growth
JCB, Japan’s leading card network, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to test USDC stablecoin applications. The effort starts with internal treasury transfers and extends to retail payments at stores serving international visitors
US banking associations have sent a joint letter to Senate leaders calling for revisions to stablecoin provisions in the pending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to prevent potential competition with bank deposits
Tether has invested in Pact Labs to integrate its USA₮ stablecoin into the $11 trillion US payroll sector, aiming for faster wage payments through blockchain infrastructure
