Bitcoin, tokens, exchanges
THORChain co-founder Chad Barraford called the blacklisting of four USDT vaults unprecedented, saying the platform had no contact with Tether before or after the action. The episode comes as EU regulators give crypto firms until 8 January 2027 to drop services tied to noncompliant stablecoins such as USDT.
Cross-border stablecoin payment volumes rose 35-fold between 2020 and mid-2024, but only 11 of 28 surveyed countries have finalised regulatory frameworks. FSB chair Andrew Bailey says a run on a major stablecoin could spill into traditional markets before regulators can act.
The account belonged to a Tajik businessman whose preferential status required senior sign-off before it could be closed. It was part of a wider network that moved about $850 million through Binance — now the subject of a fresh US federal probe.
Hundreds of customers in Southeast Asia who bought hardware wallets from CryptoBilis lost funds across Bitcoin, Ethereum and TRON. Ledger has asked the reseller to halt sales and told recent buyers to move their funds immediately.
Chainalysis recorded $104.1 billion across 18.1 million transfers involving self-custodied stablecoin holdings in the year to June 2026. Peer-to-peer activity now accounts for 59.1% of China's estimated $176 billion crypto economy.
OKXICE, the joint venture between OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, has notified the SEC of plans to offer on-chain trading in 63 US-listed stocks. The platform would run 24 hours a day with instant settlement, but trading cannot begin until a 30-day opt-out period closes and other requirements are met.
The fund accepted that Bitcoin added since its last review came from private donations, not public money. El Salvador also handed majority control of its Chivo crypto wallet to a private operator as part of the deal.
The reported plan would use joint ventures with private firms and several federal agencies to promote dollar-denominated stablecoins abroad. Its stated aims include reinforcing the dollar's reserve status and driving demand for US Treasuries, though no official confirmation has been given.
The world's largest crypto exchange paid roughly 5% below market price for its shares and is locked in for two years. It will promote and integrate USDC across its platform, with a focus on emerging markets.
The Saudi Central Bank ended its participation in mBridge less than a year after joining, citing concerns over how transaction data is handled across borders and whether the platform meets international anti-money-laundering standards. Saudi Arabia had been the first G20 nation from the Middle East to take part.
The Innovation Exemption lets designated venues offer tokenised shares around the clock with instant settlement and fractional ownership. But companies get 30 days' notice and can veto tokenisation of their own stock.
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