- Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement16 Dec 2025 22:30
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 & […] - Shutdown Jobs Data Finally Released, and It’s Not Pretty16 Dec 2025 21:23
The grim unemployment numbers had little impact on bitcoin, which was already in the doldrums, but stocks were sent tumbling. Shutdown Jobs Report: The Official Numbers Are In, and They’re Ugly When economists submitted their predictions for October and November unemployment, they expected bad news, and on Tuesday, jobs data published by the Bureau of […] - Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services16 Dec 2025 20:41
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 […] - FDIC Moves GENIUS Act From Law to Practice With Stablecoin Rules16 Dec 2025 19:46
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued its first official proposal outlining how banks can obtain approval to issue payment stablecoins, marking the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework moving from statute to execution. FDIC Opens Door for Bank Stablecoins With New Approval Framework The FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking, approved by the agency’s board on December […] - Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s Wealth Arm as Tokenization Push Deepens16 Dec 2025 18:37
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 […] - Monero Pulls Ahead as Zcash Cools and Privacy Coins Feel the Pressure16 Dec 2025 17:45
The privacy-focused crypto asset zcash (ZEC) has retreated sharply from its peak just above $741 on Nov. 15, sliding to a low of $411 as of Tuesday, Dec. 16. Meanwhile, ZEC rival monero ( XMR) has continued to push higher, advancing more than 15% over the past seven days. Privacy Coin Shakeout Leaves Zcash Reeling […] - Onchain Treasury Funds Climb Toward $9B Despite Mixed Net Flows16 Dec 2025 17:21
Tokenized Treasury funds pushed closer to the $9 billion mark this week, rising 0.94% over the past seven days as onchain demand for yield-bearing government debt continues to hold firm. Tokenized Treasury Market Inches Higher as Issuers Jockey for Share Data compiled from the tokenized Treasury sector, according to rwa.xyz stats, shows total value climbing […] - Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments16 Dec 2025 15:10
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 […] - Bear Flag Blues: Bitcoin’s Recovery Rally Lacks Conviction16 Dec 2025 13:30
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 […] - Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Heavy Outflows as Solana and XRP Stay Green16 Dec 2025 12:30
Bitcoin and ether ETFs opened the week under pressure as broad outflows returned, while solana and XRP continued to draw fresh capital. The split highlights a cautious market rotation rather than a full retreat from digital asset exposure. Risk-off Day Hits Bitcoin and Ether ETFs While Solana and XRP Attract Capital A sober mood settled […]