Category: Industry and Adoption
Wise to Submit Revised Trust Bank Application Under Stablecoin Rules
Wise plans a new U.S. trust bank application under GENIUS Act rules after regulators rejected its original banking charter request. Wise plans to submit a…
CME Launches New Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures Covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
CME Group launches Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tracking BTC, ETH, SOL, and five other assets in a regulated, cash-settled contract. CME Group has officially…
Trump Pushes Crypto Boom, Defends CFTC Control Over Prediction Markets
Trump supports crypto growth and prediction markets while defending CFTC authority and warning against state-level regulatory interference across America. U.S. President Donald Trump strongly supported…
Bitbank Launches Japan’s First Crypto-Backed Credit Card
Bitbank and EPOS Card launch Japan’s first crypto-linked credit card, offering 0.5% crypto cashback on everyday purchases via Visa. Japan’s cryptocurrency sector just hit a…
Colombia’s Biggest Pension Fund Adds Bitcoin Through BlackRock IBIT
Colombia’s biggest pension fund Porvenir adds Bitcoin exposure through BlackRock IBIT, giving savers a regulated new crypto investment option. Colombia’s largest pension fund manager, Porvenir,…
Brazil Crypto Purchases Surge as Stablecoins Dominate Q1 2026 Growth
Brazil reports $6.9B crypto purchases in Q1 2026, led by stablecoins, showing strong adoption and growing use in payments. Brazil is seeing a strong rise…
Argentina Greenlights Crypto Banks After ETH Wealth
Argentina now includes ETH in official net worth reporting across regulated financial systems. Banks prepare custody, trading, and payment services, expanding ETH access nationwide. Strong…
Pakistan Ends Crypto Banking Ban, Opens Doors for Licensed Firms
Pakistan lifts crypto banking ban, allowing licensed firms access to banks under strict rules to ensure safety, transparency, and compliance. Pakistan has taken a major…
ClearBank Becomes First Dutch Bank Approved Under MiCAR for Crypto Services
ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank to gain MiCA CASP status, unlocking stablecoin access across the EU via Circle’s Mint platform. ClearBank Europe has…
