Banking giant U.S. Bancorp has been actively testing stablecoins over the past months and has tapped the Stellar blockchain as a part of the plan. Summary U.S. Bancorp is piloting stablecoin payments and custody services on the Stellar blockchain amid renewed interest in digital assets. Other major U.S. banks, including Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Bank…
Animoca Brands has taken a new step in its regulatory plans after receiving early approval to pursue a fund management license in Abu Dhabi. Summary Animoca Brands received in-principle approval from ADGM’s FSRA to work toward becoming a regulated fund manager. The company will pursue full authorization after meeting capital, compliance, and operational requirements. The…
A coalition of over 65 crypto firms, led by the Solana Policy Institute, has addressed a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, calling for immediate executive action to clarify digital asset regulations and push forward crypto-friendly tax and enforcement policies through federal agencies. Summary Over 65 crypto firms have urged President Trump to direct federal…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The current positive trend in the digital currency ecosystem is prompting many traditional investors, such as RIAs and family offices, to reconsider their involvement in the industry. However, the inherent conservatism of…
Will the White House proposal give the IRS broader access to offshore crypto data as agencies push for tighter tax oversight? Summary The White House is reviewing a proposal that would allow the IRS to access U.S. taxpayers’ crypto activity on foreign platforms. The move follows an earlier administration report recommending alignment with global reporting…
As governments race to modernize their financial infrastructure, blockchain is shifting from a private-sector experiment to a national priority. From stablecoins to digital identity systems, countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are adopting tokenized assets at speed—driven in part by fears that U.S. regulatory shifts could leave them behind. At the center of…
Asset tokenization—the process of putting real-world assets like company shares, real estate, and legal documents on the blockchain—is gaining quiet but consequential momentum. The promise is big: faster transfers, fewer intermediaries, and wider global access. But while the tech races ahead, governments are still struggling to keep pace. In many developing countries, ownership is still…
Digital asset treasury companies in Japan are at risk as the Japan Exchange Group Inc., which operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, wants to tighten oversight over concerns that retail investors are being exposed to excessive risk from volatile crypto-linked stocks. Summary Japan Exchange Group is weighing tighter oversight of listed firms that stockpile crypto. Shares…
Canary Capital has taken another step in its crypto exchange-traded fund expansion, filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a new product tied to a memecoin. Summary Canary Capital filed to launch the first U.S. spot ETF tracking MOG Coin. Filing coincides with the launch of Canary’s spot XRP ETF on Nasdaq. New Treasury…
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins says the regulator is considering a new framework for classifying digital assets. Summary Paul Atkins says the regulator is considering a new framework for digital asset classification. The SEC chair says a token taxonomy “anchored in the longstanding Howey investment contract” securities analysis is key. Digital commodities…
