Report: Korean Fintech Giant Kakaobank Begins Full Stablecoin Buildout

Kakaobank has kicked its long-discussed stablecoin ambitions into full gear, moving its Korean won–pegged token project from boardroom chatter to actual system development. Newspim: Kakaobank Moves KRW Stablecoin Into Build Phase A newly published report from Newspim’s Jeon Mi-ok confirms that the digital bank has entered the build-it-for-real phase, supported by internal documents outlining new … Read more

China Reemerges as Global Bitcoin Mining Power

China’s bitcoin mining industry is staging an unexpected resurgence four years after a sweeping ban forced mass shutdowns. New data shows China has reclaimed the world’s No. 3 spot as cheap electricity, regional incentives, and shifting policy signals draw miners back. Beijing’s Softening Crypto Stance Fuels Stealth Mining Comeback Bitcoin mining in China is rebounding … Read more

Berachain Co-Founder Refutes Claims on Brevan Howard Refund Right, Calls Story ‘Inaccurate’

Berachain is under scrutiny after reports revealed a refund right granted to co‑lead investor Brevan Howard Digital’s Nova fund on its $25 million Series B stake. The project’s co‑founder dismissed the coverage as inaccurate, insisting the clause was a compliance measure tied to Nova’s liquid fund strategy rather than investor protection. Refund Right Explained Berachain, … Read more

Bitget Wallet Bridges Crypto With Banking Systems in Nigeria and Mexico

Bitget Wallet has introduced a bank transfer feature that connects stablecoins to more than 80 banks across Nigeria and Mexico, enabling instant conversion of the stablecoins USDT and USDC into local currencies. Bitget Wallet Connects Crypto Payments to Traditional Banks in Two Major Markets The company told Bitcoin.com News that the update allows users to … Read more

Anchorage Digital Introduces Platform Rewards for USDtb and USDe Holders

Anchorage Digital Bank is expanding access to USDtb, the first federally regulated stablecoin in the United States, following a partnership that makes the firm the sole issuer of the token. Anchorage Digital Pushes USDtb Forward With Full Mint-and-Redeem Access Anchorage Digital Bank now lets clients mint, redeem, and hold USDtb directly on its platform, adding … Read more

Bitcoin Core Completes First Public Security Audit

Bitcoin Core, the broadly used software implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, has undergone its first-ever public third-party security audit. The assessment found no high-impact vulnerabilities and introduced new testing tools that strengthen the network’s long-term resilience. Independent Audit Strengthens Bitcoin Core’s Security Bitcoin Core, the widely used software running the world’s largest blockchain, has completed … Read more

Falcon Finance Expands Collateral Set With $1B Centrifuge JAAA RWA Token

Falcon Finance has integrated Centrifuge’s $1B JAAA token as collateral to mint USDf, marking a major step in DeFi by enabling investment‑grade structured credit and expanding real‑world asset utility onchain. Real-World Credit Becomes Active Collateral Falcon Finance has announced a major expansion of its collateral universe by integrating the tokenized asset platform Centrifuge’s JAAA token. … Read more

Klarna Partners With Stripe to Launch USD Stablecoin

Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, has launched klarnausd, marking its first entry into the stablecoin sector. Klarna Brings Stablecoin to Testnet Ahead of 2026 Launch The launch positions Klarna as the first bank to deploy a stablecoin on Tempo, a new payments-focused blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The company said the … Read more

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin-Backed Borrowing With New $130M Loan

Metaplanet Inc. said on Nov. 25, 2025, that it drew an additional $130 million from its bitcoin-backed credit facility, bringing total borrowing to $230 million, or 46% of the available $500 million. Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet Taps $130M More From Crypto Credit Line Metaplanet Inc., the Tokyo-listed company known for its bitcoin-focused treasury strategy, expanded its borrowing … Read more