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Financial professionals in Hong Kong reviewing stablecoin license applications under new HKMA regulations.
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Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong: 36 Institutions Seek Approval in Landmark Regulatory Shift

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Hong Kong, February 2025: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has confirmed a significant milestone in its journey to become a regulated hub for digital assets. Thirty-six financial institutions have formally applied for stablecoin licenses, responding to the new regulatory framework established last year. This substantial interest underscores the financial sector’s commitment to operating within […]

Infographic showing only 0.1% of US stablecoin transaction volume is used for retail payments, highlighting the dominance of automated bots.
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Stablecoin Transactions: The Shocking Reality That Only 0.1% Are Retail Payments

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Seoul, South Korea, April 2025: A groundbreaking study from the Korea Institute of Finance delivers a stark revelation about the true nature of the multi-trillion dollar stablecoin market. Contrary to popular narratives of digital dollars revolutionizing everyday commerce, the data shows a shocking reality: a mere 0.1% of all U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin transactions are actually […]

Historic US sanctions target cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran, symbolizing a major regulatory and geopolitical shift.
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Historic US Sanctions Target Crypto Platforms Linked to Iran in Unprecedented Financial Crackdown

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Washington D.C., January 30, 2026: In a landmark move that signals a new frontier in economic statecraft, the United States Treasury Department has for the first time imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency exchanges for their alleged role in facilitating transactions for Iranian entities. The action targets two United Kingdom-based platforms, Zedex Exchange Ltd. and Zedxion Exchange […]

Visa and Mastercard executives discuss stablecoins and consumer payment challenges in digital finance meeting
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Stablecoins Struggle: Visa and Mastercard CEOs Reveal Surprising Reality About Daily Consumer Payments

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New York, May 2025: In a revealing assessment that challenges popular cryptocurrency narratives, the chief executives of Visa and Mastercard have publicly downplayed the immediate potential of stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions. During recent earnings calls, both payment giants acknowledged their investments in blockchain technology while simultaneously highlighting significant barriers to mainstream stablecoin adoption for […]

Binance SAFU fund conversion from stablecoins to Bitcoin for user protection illustrated as a secure vault transition.
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Pivotal Shift: Binance Converts $1B SAFU User Protection Fund From Stablecoins to Bitcoin

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Global, March 2025: In a move signaling profound confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term stability, cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced it will convert the entirety of its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) from U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins into Bitcoin. This pivotal shift, to be completed within 30 days, represents one of the most significant reallocations […]

Analysis of the delayed US crypto market structure bill and its impact on DeFi regulation, based on Citibank report.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Delay: Citibank Warns CLARITY Act May Stall Past 2026

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Washington D.C., April 2025: A pivotal piece of legislation designed to bring long-awaited legal structure to the United States cryptocurrency sector faces a significant roadblock. According to a new analysis from global financial giant Citibank, the progress of the Crypto-Asset Market Structure Bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is slowing considerably. While seen as a […]

White House hosts crucial meeting to resolve Senate standoff on digital asset and stablecoin regulation.
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Crucial White House Summit Aims to Break Senate Deadlock on Digital Asset Rules

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Washington, D.C., January 29, 2026: In a significant move to resolve a prolonged legislative impasse, the White House will host senior executives from major banking institutions and leading cryptocurrency companies on Monday. This high-stakes summit, organized by the White House’s crypto council, represents a direct intervention by the executive branch to jumpstart stalled negotiations over […]

Binance converts its $1 billion SAFU security fund from stablecoins to Bitcoin reserves.
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Binance SAFU Fund Shifts $1 Billion to Bitcoin in Strategic Reserve Overhaul

January 30, 2026 j n

Global, April 2025: In a significant move for cryptocurrency market infrastructure, Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, has announced a major restructuring of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). The exchange will gradually convert the fund’s entire $1 billion reserve, currently held in stablecoins, into Bitcoin (BTC). This strategic pivot represents one of […]