Wemade rallies partners for KRW stablecoin push after years of setbacks
Wemade’s new GAKS alliance brings Chainalysis, CertiK and SentBe together to support a compliant KRW stablecoin mainnet after multiple setbacks.
IMF warns tokenized markets may deepen flash crashes, says governments will step in
Tokenization promises faster and cheaper markets, but the IMF warns that new risks and government intervention will accompany the shift to programmable finance.
KuCoin’s EU arm secures MiCA license in Austria, Malta excluded
Licensed by Austria’s Financial Market Authority, KuCoin EU can operate across 29 EEA countries, excluding Malta.
South Korea targets sub-$680 crypto transfers in sweeping AML crackdown
South Korea’s AML overhaul introduces stricter reporting, bans offenders from owning VASPs and implements preemptive freezes to prevent illicit crypto flows.
UK takes ‘meaningful step forward’ with proposed DeFi tax overhaul
The UK has proposed a “no gain, no loss” approach to decentralized finance transactions, scrapping capital gains taxes on deposits to crypto lending platforms.
Bitcoin set for ‘promising new year’ as it faces worst November in 7 years
Bitcoin is down nearly 17% this month and is tracking toward its worst November since at least 2019, but LVRG’s Nick Ruck says that sets it up for a good 2026.
How the Fusaka upgrade fits into Ethereum’s long-term roadmap
A clear look at how Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade advances scaling, data efficiency and validator usability across the next phase of the roadmap.
South Africa’s central bank says no ‘strong immediate need’ for CBDC
The South African Reserve Bank found no short-term need for a retail CBDC, saying wholesale or cross-border uses should be explored instead.
Crypto sentiment recovers to levels when Bitcoin last traded over $100K
Despite Bitcoin remaining below $100,000, crypto sentiment is improving as the cryptocurrency has climbed above $90,000.
Switzerland delays crypto tax info sharing until 2027
Switzerland will enshrine a global crypto tax sharing framework into law on Jan. 1, but will delay implementing it until at least 2027.