Insights on policy shifts, CBDC pilots, mining trends, and the broader impact on global crypto markets.
Just five breaches account for about $1.57 billion while suspected North Korean operations have stolen more than $1 billion.
Binance Pay now lets eligible overseas visitors spend crypto at participating PayPay stores in Japan, with merchants receiving yen.
Bitget says its $464 million backstop will cover losses, though the final draw depends on recoveries.
The yen weakened after the decision, leaving immediate unwind pressure limited as higher funding costs move toward implementation.
Japan’s 20-year auction cleared at 3.856% with slightly stronger coverage, shifting the next test to the BOJ.
Three institutional issuances tested atomic settlement without changing bondholder rights, while secondary trading and retail access remain for Stage II.
Licensed crypto firms could accept deposits and withdrawals only through accounts verified as the customer’s own.
How the $400M cross-border deal could finally link stablecoins directly to local bank accounts worldwide.
App and URL takedown notices raise disruption risks, but completed blocks and withdrawal limits remain unconfirmed.
