Korea Cracks Down: Crypto Exchanges and Their Owners Face Tough New Vetting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is raising the bar for operating a cryptocurrency exchange.
UAE Central Bank Registers First Approved US Dollar Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversal Digital Intl Limited has launched what it identifies as the first US dollar stablecoin sanctioned by the United Arab Emirates.
Russia to Enact Crypto Rules in July, Opening Market to Retail Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this July, which will open participation in the local crypto market to retail investors.
White House Calls Banks, Crypto Firms to Table on Legislative Stalemate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA meeting between senior banking and cryptocurrency leaders is scheduled at the White House next week.
SEC Provides Clarity on Tokenized Securities Under Federal Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission is working to provide clarity around the emerging category of tokenized securities.
South Korean Regulator Advocates Stakes Cap for Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant policy development, South Korea’s chief financial regulator has endorsed placing ownership ceilings on cryptocurrency exchanges.
QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew York, United States, 28th January 2026, Chainwire
Veteran Executive Amy Oldenburg to Lead Morgan Stanley’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmy Oldenburg, a veteran of over twenty years at Morgan Stanley, has been appointed to lead the firm’s digital asset strategy.
South Dakota Legislator Proposes State Bitcoin Investment Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA South Dakota legislator has filed a new bill to enable the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin, renewing a legislative push that was unsuccessful last year.
UK Regulator Prohibits Coinbase Ad Campaign
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Advertising Standards Authority has reportedly banned a Coinbase advertising campaign, concluding that the ads improperly minimized the dangers of investing in cryptocurrency and suggested it was a fix for living-cost worries.
PayPal Data Shows Crypto Checkout Acceptance Rising Among US Businesses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a recent survey cited by PayPal, approximately 40% of merchants in the US now accept cryptocurrency for point-of-sale payments.
Tether & Oobit Launch Digital Dollar Assault on US Payments Market, Targeting PayPal and Stripe
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major move to dominate the American digital payments landscape, Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin, USA₮, is now live for everyday spending.
ZetaChain 2.0 Launches With Anuma, Bringing Private Memory and AI Interoperability to Creators
Reading Time: 3 minutesSan Francisco, USA, 27th January 2026, Chainwire
Russia Labels WhiteBIT as ‘Undesirable,’ Banning Crypto Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has declared the crypto exchange WhiteBIT an “undesirable” organization, effectively prohibiting its operations within the country.
New BlackRock ETF Proposal Targets Bitcoin Yield for Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new filing reveals BlackRock’s plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF focused on generating income.
Valour Brings Bitcoin and Ether ETPs to UK Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteValour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is now offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded products to retail investors in the UK via the London Stock Exchange.
UK Bank Barriers Reject 40% of Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApproximately 40% of payments from customers to digital asset platforms are being blocked or delayed by UK banks.
Digital Asset Funds See Largest Weekly Exodus Since Late 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment products witnessed their most significant weekly capital withdrawals since mid-November 2025, with total outflows reaching US$1.73 billion.
Revolut Shifts Strategy, Seeks US Banking Charter Instead of Acquisition
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinancial technology firm Revolut is changing its approach to the US market, opting to apply for a new national banking charter rather than acquiring an existing institution.
SEC Seeks Dismissal of Gemini Lawsuit After Investors Made Whole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have moved to drop their civil case against Gemini Trust Company regarding its Earn product.
FCA Reaches Final Stage in Shaping UK Crypto Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Financial Conduct Authority is in the final phase of consulting on a core package of cryptocurrency regulations, marking a key step in implementing the government’s digital asset roadmap.
First Crypto ETFs in Japan Slated for 2028 Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAuthorities in Japan are preparing to approve the nation’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds as soon as 2028.
Crypto.Casino Launches to Bring Transparency and Trust to Crypto Casinos
Reading Time: 2 minutesNaxxar, Malta, 26th January 2026, PlayNewswire
Binance Files for MiCA Approval in Greece Amid EU-Wide Regulatory Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Binance has applied for a license in Greece under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), positioning itself to meet the bloc’s fast-approaching compliance deadlines.
Crypto Security Firm Ledger Eyes US Listing with $4 Billion-Plus Valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is preparing for a potential initial public offering on a US exchange.
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