Historic: Brazil’s B3 Stock Exchange to Issue a Stablecoin Next Year

The new stablecoin is designed to enhance liquidity across diverse market segments, encompassing both tokenized and traditional financial offerings. B3 authorities indicated that the tokenized product could potentially serve as an alternative to drex, Brazil’s CBDC, which has recently been scaled back in its initial implementation. Brazil’s Stock Exchange Prepared to Launch Own Stablecoin The … Read more

Nubank Seeks to Acquire Traditional Bank to Satisfy Brazilian Regulatory Requirements

According to recent reports, Nubank is strategically pursuing the acquisition of a small bank in Brazil, driven by new regulatory restrictions that prohibit fintech companies from using banking-related names without an official banking license. As an alternative approach, the company could also pursue obtaining a direct banking license to comply with these regulatory requirements. Nubank … Read more

Phantom Launches Desktop Trading Terminal With Perps

Phantom has rolled out a new desktop trading terminal aimed at consolidating spot tokens, perpetuals, and charting tools into a single browser-based interface, marking a clear push beyond its mobile-first roots. Phantom Rolls out Desktop Trading Terminal The desktop terminal, announced Dec. 13, is designed to let users trade, track portfolios, and manage positions from … Read more

Belarus Blocks Major Crypto Exchange Websites Over ‘Inappropriate Advertising’

Belarus has blocked access to several major crypto exchanges — including Bitget, Bybit, OKX, BingX, Weex and Gate.com — after authorities flagged “inappropriate advertising” under the country’s Mass Media Law. Advertising Violations Cited The websites of several global cryptocurrency platforms, including Bitget, Bybit and OKX, have been blocked in Belarus, effective Dec. 10, following a … Read more

Bitget Hints at ‘Wall Street’ Expansion, Moving Beyond Cryptocurrency Roots

Bitget, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will expand its operations to include tokenized shares and commodities, such as gold. Bitget’s CMO, Ignacio Aguirre Franco, stated that the goal of this move was to attract customers who want to trade these assets without the constraints of traditional markets. Bitget to Debut Tokenized Stock … Read more

First-Ever Spot Crypto Trading Goes Live on a CFTC-Registered Exchange

Bitnomial has become the first U.S. exchange cleared to offer regulator-approved spot cryptocurrency products, marking a pivotal regulatory shift and a political tone change under President Trump’s crypto-friendly administration. CFTC Hails ‘Golden Age’ as Bitnomial Lists First Regulated Spot Crypto Products Bitnomial has officially entered the history books as the first U.S. exchange to list … Read more

Binance Names Yi He as New Co-CEO

Binance has appointed co-founder Yi He as its new co-CEO, marking a major leadership evolution as the company deepens its focus on global regulatory compliance and user safety. Yi He will serve alongside Richard Teng as Binance prepares for its next phase of development. Yi He Joins Richard Teng as Binance Co-CEO Binance, the world’s … Read more

Coinbase Launches Instant Unstaking as Demand for Yield Rises

Coinbase’s new instant-unstaking option promises faster access to locked crypto rewards, giving U.S. users fresh flexibility and liquidity while demand for yield-driven staking continues to intensify across major tokens. Coinbase Introduces Instant Unstaking for US Users Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Dec. 1 that instant unstaking is now available to users in the … Read more

South Korean Crypto Giant Upbit Prepares Nasdaq Bid After Major Merger With Naver

South Korea’s top crypto exchange Upbit is preparing a path toward a Nasdaq listing as part of a forthcoming merger with tech conglomerate Naver, positioning the exchange for a higher global profile. Upbit Charts U.S. Listing Course Through Dunamu-Naver Tie-Up Upbit’s plans were reported exclusively by Seoul Economic Daily (sedaily.com), which said the exchange’s parent … Read more