Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are high hurdles.
Banning virtual currency kiosks is no solution to fraud
Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
Philippine bill charts path to strategic reserve with 10,000 Bitcoin
The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades.
Don’t expect China’s stablecoin to touch the mainland
China’s split renminbi system suggests a rumored yuan stablecoin won’t mark a crypto shift.
Apple patches zero-click exploit threatening crypto users
Apple patched a zero-click vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attackers to compromise devices and could lead to cryptocurrency theft, urging users to update their devices.
How to rent an apartment in Dubai using Bitcoin (step-by-step)
In 2025, Dubai is showing how crypto can work for real-world housing, letting residents legally pay rent with Bitcoin through regulated channels.
Andrew Tate shorts Kanye West’s YZY, racks up $700K losses on Hyperliquid
Andrew Tate is back on the memecoin bandwagon but hasn’t nailed the trading game as his wallet approaches losses of $700,000 on Hyperliquid.
Japan’s SBI forms new blockchain ties with Circle, Ripple and Startale
SBI partners with Circle, Ripple and Startale to launch stablecoin ventures and a tokenized asset trading platform in Japan.
Taiwan charges suspects in record $72M crypto laundering scheme
Taiwanese prosecutors reportedly indicted 14 people accused of orchestrating the country’s biggest money laundering case involving cryptocurrency.
Australian regulator orders audit of Binance money laundering controls
AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious shortcomings in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering controls.