No, Stablecoins Don’t Aid Criminals in Laundering Money Directly – but Banks Want You to Think So

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A recent New York Times piece misleadingly suggests that stablecoins facilitate money laundering by criminal actors. However, the article reveals that crypto-to-cash conversion services and inadequate compliance measures by financial companies are the primary mechanisms enabling such activities. Stablecoins are Not Aiding Money Launderers, Weak Compliance Is The Facts A recent article published by The … Read more

Hacken Releases MEXC’s Audit, Confirms Full Asset Backing and Strengthened Transparency Standards

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, December 9, 2025 — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, has published its latest independent Proof of Reserves (PoR) report conducted by blockchain security and audit firm Hacken. MEXC continues to safeguard core … Read more

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

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Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing … Read more

Digital Asset Treasuries Suffer -43% Returns Amid Crypto Market Rout

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The average return of companies holding crypto in their balance sheets, commonly referred to as Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), has fallen to -43% as the ongoing crypto market downturn significantly impacts these organizations. While larger corporations have weathered the losses, smaller startups are experiencing more severe financial strain. Digital Asset Treasures Are Down 43% YTD, … Read more

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Startup in $80 Million Funding Round

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Stablecoin giant invests in Generative Bionics to advance physical AI and intelligent robotics development for industrial applications. Tether announced on December 8, 2025, its investment in Generative Bionics, a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology, as part of a €70 million ($81.5 million) funding round. The investment supports the development of advanced humanoid robots … Read more