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Hong Kong Misses March Target for Stablecoin Licences, HKMA Yet to Approve Issuers
Hong Kong has not issued any stablecoin licences despite earlier expectations of approvals by March. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is still reviewing applications, with no issuers listed on its official register. The delay reflects a cautious regulatory approach as authorities focus on compliance, business models, and financial stability while p...
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Bitcoin Price Rises to $69,000 as Ethereum Trades Near $2,100 Mark
Bitcoin traded near $69,000 on April 1 as markets remained steady despite macro uncertainty. Analysts pointed to a tight trading range, with support near $65,000 and resistance around $71,000. Ethereum and altcoins showed mild gains, while ETF flows indicated institutional recalibration. Experts said markets are stabilising but still await stronger...
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Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000 as Weak Sentiment Keeps Crypto Market in Check
Bitcoin traded near $69,000 on March 26 as weak sentiment and macro uncertainty weighed on markets. Analysts highlighted resistance near $70,000–$72,000 and support around $67,500, keeping prices range-bound. ETF flows remain uneven, while rising stablecoin supply signals capital on the sidelines. Experts said markets are awaiting clearer macro t...
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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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New Zealand Regulator Says NZDD Stablecoin Isn't a Financial Product, Will Act as Payment Tool
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has determined that the NZDD stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product under current regulations. The decision follows testing through a fintech sandbox and clarifies that the token functions mainly as a payment tool rather than an investment instrument.
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Opinion | Five Questions About Money to Ponder in 2026
Stablecoins had their ChatGPT moment in 2025. Payment tokens that were until now used mostly by crypto traders are raring to go mainstream, and not just in the US, where they got regulatory blessing through the Genius Act.
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Bitcoin Steadies as Holiday Trading Sets the Tone
Crypto markets stayed defensive as Bitcoin traded in a narrow range amid thin holiday liquidity and macro uncertainty. Analysts pointed to options activity, stablecoin flows, and institutional positioning as key drivers, while altcoins lagged due to subdued risk appetite. Market participants remain focused on liquidity conditions and policy signals...
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Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Hong Kong Misses March Target for Stablecoin Licences, HKMA Yet to Approve Issuers
Hong Kong has not issued any stablecoin licences despite earlier expectations of approvals by March. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is still reviewing applications, with no issuers listed on its official register. The delay reflects a cautious regulatory approach as authorities focus on compliance, business models, and financial stability while p...
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Bitcoin Price Rises to $69,000 as Ethereum Trades Near $2,100 Mark
Bitcoin traded near $69,000 on April 1 as markets remained steady despite macro uncertainty. Analysts pointed to a tight trading range, with support near $65,000 and resistance around $71,000. Ethereum and altcoins showed mild gains, while ETF flows indicated institutional recalibration. Experts said markets are stabilising but still await stronger...
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Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000 as Weak Sentiment Keeps Crypto Market in Check
Bitcoin traded near $69,000 on March 26 as weak sentiment and macro uncertainty weighed on markets. Analysts highlighted resistance near $70,000–$72,000 and support around $67,500, keeping prices range-bound. ETF flows remain uneven, while rising stablecoin supply signals capital on the sidelines. Experts said markets are awaiting clearer macro t...
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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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New Zealand Regulator Says NZDD Stablecoin Isn't a Financial Product, Will Act as Payment Tool
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has determined that the NZDD stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product under current regulations. The decision follows testing through a fintech sandbox and clarifies that the token functions mainly as a payment tool rather than an investment instrument.
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Opinion | Five Questions About Money to Ponder in 2026
Stablecoins had their ChatGPT moment in 2025. Payment tokens that were until now used mostly by crypto traders are raring to go mainstream, and not just in the US, where they got regulatory blessing through the Genius Act.
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Bitcoin Steadies as Holiday Trading Sets the Tone
Crypto markets stayed defensive as Bitcoin traded in a narrow range amid thin holiday liquidity and macro uncertainty. Analysts pointed to options activity, stablecoin flows, and institutional positioning as key drivers, while altcoins lagged due to subdued risk appetite. Market participants remain focused on liquidity conditions and policy signals...
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Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
