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In brief The U.S. has jumped from fourth to second place in global crypto adoption as regulatory clarity drives institutional demand, according to the latest Chainalysis report. India has maintained a three-year winning streak despite heavy taxation and compliance requirements. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 69% surge in transaction volume, while stablecoin volumes…
In brief Polygon’s Aishwary Gupta says no Indian government department wants ownership of stablecoin regulation, creating bureaucratic deadlock across agencies. Gupta estimates India could save $68 billion annually through stablecoin integration, but regulatory uncertainty prevents banks from acting. 80-85% of India’s top crypto talent has relocated internationally, Gupta said, while Asian neighbors advance clear stablecoin…
In brief The ruling lets Google keep Chrome while imposing limits on exclusivity and new data-sharing obligations. Google relied on default agreements and preferential treatment that reinforced its dominance in search, the DOJ said. Analysts say the remedies are less drastic but still leave Google’s core moat intact. A U.S. federal judge declined to force…
In brief Nike and StockX have ended their legal battle over trademark misuse. A judge ruled in March 2025 that StockX sold counterfeit Nike sneakers. Analysts told Decrypt the deal signals less room for gray-area resale platforms and more focus on brand-approved NFTs. Nike Inc. and StockX, a Detroit-based online marketplace, settled a three-year case…
In brief Binance has appointed SB Seker as Head of Asia-Pacific on Monday, who brings over 20 years of legal and regulatory experience. The hiring comes weeks after AUSTRAC ordered Binance Australia to undergo an independent audit, citing “serious concerns” about anti-money laundering controls vulnerable to illicit money flows. Industry experts view the appointment as…
In brief WLFI begins trading on Memorial Day with only a small portion of its 33 billion supply unlocked. The token underpins World Liberty’s plans around stablecoins and payments, though governance details remain limited. Analysts and legal experts warn that concentrated holdings and political ties raise risks for liquidity, integrity, and investor protections. World Liberty…
In brief WLFI begins trading on Labor Day with only a small portion of its 33 billion supply unlocked. The token underpins World Liberty’s plans around stablecoins and payments, though governance details remain limited. Analysts and legal experts warn that concentrated holdings and political ties raise risks for liquidity, integrity, and investor protections. World Liberty…
In brief Luxxfolio is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to a digital asset treasury strategy centered on Litecoin, paired with infrastructure plans. It comes as the firm posted zero revenue and a net loss of $197,000 in Q2, with just $112,000 in cash and cumulative losses nearing $19 million. Litecoin treasuries may attract institutions if tied…
In brief Caliber, a publicly traded real estate asset management firm, is starting a Chainlink treasury. The firm will use cash reserves and existing access to capital to acquire LINK. CWD shares jumped nearly 60% on Thursday as the price of LINK itself rose 2.5%. Caliber, a publicly traded real estate asset management company, saw…
In brief Blueprynt’s pilot program for “Know Your Issuer” tapped USDC and PYUSD. The solution is aimed at stifling counterfeit cryptocurrencies. The pilot comes amid new guidance for banks and safeguarding crypto. Bluprynt recently completed a pilot project aimed at stifling counterfeit cryptocurrencies, integrating a “Know Your Issuer” framework into stablecoins from Circle and PayPal,…
