CYRPTO TIMES

Stablecoins and regulated DeFi quietly plug TradFi into daily payments

Stablecoins, regulated DeFi, tokenized bonds, and AI‑enhanced smart contracts turn blockchain into invisible financial plumbing for businesses in 2025. Regulated stablecoins and DeFi platforms now connect banks to everyday payments, especially in underbanked regions with high remittance needs.​ Governments and enterprises test tokenized bonds and real‑world assets to cut settlement costs and boost transparency across…

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Digital yuan shifts to interest-bearing deposits from Jan. 1, 2026

China will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, turning e‑CNY into a digital deposit currency and expanding cross‑border pilots. Summary PBOC will let banks pay interest on verified digital yuan wallets, shifting e‑CNY from “digital cash” to a deposit currency with full deposit insurance coverage.​ Non-bank payment firms must hold 100%…

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Bitcoin bulls weigh dueling forecasts from JPMorgan, Draper, Cowen

Wall Street banks and crypto analysts issue sharply conflicting Bitcoin targets into 2026, underscoring uncertainty over “digital gold” and macro risks. Summary JPMorgan sees Bitcoin extending its “digital gold” role, eyeing upside if volatility eases and regulation firms up.​ Tim Draper targets outsized BTC gains by October 2026, framing it as a hedge against dollar…

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Tokenized silver volumes surge 1,200% as prices blast past $80

Tokenized silver volumes soar 1,200% as prices hit record highs above $80, pushing tokenized metals past $300m and reflecting tight physical markets. Tokenized silver, where to from here? Monthly transfer volumes for tokenized versions of the iShares Silver Trust have increased approximately 1,200%, according to blockchain data, as silver prices reached record levels above $80…

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SoftBank eyes DigitalBridge in new AI data center land grab

SoftBank is in advanced talks to acquire DigitalBridge, sending DBRG shares sharply higher as the conglomerate doubles down on AI-driven digital infrastructure. Summary SoftBank is reportedly in advanced but not final talks to buy DigitalBridge, with a formal announcement possible within days.​ DigitalBridge manages about $108b in digital infrastructure assets, including data centers and edge…

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