RLUSD Stablecoin Soars to $500M as Ripple Eyes Banking Charter
Reading time: < 1 minuteRipple’s RLUSD stablecoin has eclipsed $500 million in market cap within seven months of launch, signaling strong demand for the dollar-pegged asset.
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Reaches 700K BTC: A Sign of Sustained Institutional Demand
Reading time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has crossed 700,000 BTC ($76 billion) in assets under management, underscoring persistent institutional interest in Bitcoin exposure via regulated vehicles.
South Korea May Give Crypto Firms Startup Perks—Reversing 2018 Ban
Reading time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea wants to let crypto firms register as “venture companies,” granting them tax breaks and subsidies—a major shift from its 2018 rule that lumped them with gambling businesses.
Truth Social Applies for a Bitcoin-Heavy ETF
Reading time: < 1 minuteTrump Media’s Truth Social just filed for a “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” with the SEC. The fund would track:
Tokenized Money Market Fund Launches in Dubai for Banks, Exchanges, and Stablecoins
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), a tokenized fund approved by the DFSA, is now live in Dubai’s financial free zone, offering institutions new ways to deploy capital.
SEC Signals Crypto ETF Approval Wave with New Guidance
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has released its first disclosure rules for cryptocurrency ETFs, setting the stage for potential approvals of funds tied to Solana, XRP, and even a Trump-themed meme coin.
SEC Advances Trump Media’s Dual-Crypto ETF, Setting Stage for Decision
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has formally acknowledged Trump Media’s application for a Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, triggering a mandatory review period that could lead to approval or rejection.
Musk’s Bitcoin Endorsement: A Political Power Play?
Reading time: < 1 minuteElon Musk’s newly announced America Party will accept Bitcoin, a move that could reshape his political strategy.
Turkey’s Latest Crypto Crackdown Targets PancakeSwap
Reading time: < 1 minuteTurkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) has escalated its crypto enforcement, blocking 46 websites—including PancakeSwap—for allegedly violating local financial laws.
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Licensing Push: What to Expect in 2025
Reading time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s upcoming stablecoin licensing regime, effective August 2025, could see its first approvals before year-end—but only for a small group of issuers, Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui told Ming Pao.
