Lawmakers are confronting rising pressure to modernize cryptocurrency tax policy as uncertainty clouds compliance, threatens U.S. competitiveness, and forces Congress to weigh legislative action amid warnings that capital and innovation could move offshore. Capitol Hill Braces for Crypto Tax Overhaul as Crapo Warns of Capital and Innovation Exit U.S. Lawmakers are confronting mounting pressure to
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives access within its trading ecosystem. Charles Schwab Corp.
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XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without requiring direct XRP custody. Vivopower Advances Ripple-Linked XRP Strategy for Institutional Investors Growing institutional engagement continued to strengthen XRP’s positioning in structured finance as Vivopower advanced a large-scale
Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced a Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2025, to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin. The initiative aims to provide an alternative in the $300 billion stablecoin market, with Shinsei Trust &
Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption continued to climb. Stablecoin Payments Firm Redotpay Raises $107M in Series B Round The latest round brings Redotpay’s total capital raised in 2025 to $194 million, according to
Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize’s wealth management business, Securitize For Advisors, adding an advisor-focused platform to its regulated digital asset services stack. Anchorage Digital Takes Over Securitize For Advisors The deal, announced this week, brings Securitize For Advisors under Anchorage Digital’s umbrella, though financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement. The unit provides registered
Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds Stablecoin Settlement Option for U.S. Banking Partners Visa’s latest move marks the first time U.S.-based financial institutions can settle directly with the payments network using
Bitcoin is fighting to regain its footing after taking a not-so-graceful tumble from the $89,500 range. While it’s found temporary support, the current market action suggests this bounce may be more of a breather than a comeback. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Starting with the one-hour chart, the price plunged from approximately $90,000 down to $85,000, before
Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities trading. The Memorandum of Understanding will explore reducing settlement friction, improving price transparency, and broadening market access across