Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where … Read more

Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance

U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries and stablecoins, while his stablecoin legislation aims … Read more

Millions Already Hold This Latam-Based Dollar Pegged Stablecoin

Mercado Libre, the Latin American e-commerce and financial services giant, has reached a milestone with meli dolar, an in-house distributed dollar-pegged stablecoin. The token, launched in August, is now in millions of wallets, according to Ignacio Estivariz, VP of Fintech Services at Mercado Libre. “We already have millions of users who have received meli dolar … Read more

Yellow Card Raises $33M to Expand Stablecoin Presence in Africa

Yellow Card, a leading African stablecoin platform, closed a $33 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital. The funding signifies a milestone for Yellow Card and the African fintech industry, highlighting the potential of stablecoins on the continent. This raise brings Yellow Card’s total equity financing to $85 million. Digital Assets Gain Ground … Read more

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