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Kazakhstan and Tether Explore a National Stablecoin
Kazakhstan’s central bank has signed an agreement with Tether and the city of Alatau to study a stablecoin pegged to the national tenge, alongside real-world asset tokenization using Tether’s Hadron platform. No token has been launched yet — the project is still in the concept and pilot phase.
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Michael Saylor Wants Banks to Lend Against Bitcoin: What It Means
Michael Saylor is calling on US regulators to let banks offer loans backed by Bitcoin, arguing that $100 billion in BTC-backed credit could equal a decade of new BTC production. Here’s what that could mean for crypto and traditional finance.
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Securitize Tokenizes Apple, Nvidia & Tesla Stocks on Solana
Securitize has launched tokenized versions of Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla stocks on the Solana blockchain. This move could democratize equities access, enable 24/7 trading, and reshape how traditional finance interacts with crypto markets.
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Moscow Exchange to Launch Crypto Trading in December
Russia’s Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is set to launch crypto trading on December 1, offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and TRON under a new regulatory framework. The move signals growing institutional adoption of digital assets in Russia and could influence global crypto markets.
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Sberbank Joins Russia’s Official Crypto Market: What It Means
Russia officially registers four crypto operators and five custodians, with Sberbank preparing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT products for launch on December 1st. This move marks a major step in the convergence of traditional banking and digital assets.
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StanChart to Launch Crypto Custody in Singapore: What It Means
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) has announced plans to launch digital asset custody services covering cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets for institutional clients. The offering is still pending regulatory approval but signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets in traditional finance.
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EU Crypto Platforms Must Drop Non-Compliant Stablecoins by January 8
ESMA has set a January 8, 2027 deadline for European crypto platforms to offload all non-MiCA compliant stablecoins. Here’s what the regulation means for traders, exchanges, and the future of stablecoins in Europe.
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How Bitget Is Reshaping Institutional Crypto Custody
With nearly half of institutions planning to add crypto in 2026, infrastructure is the new battleground. Discover how Bitget is reshaping custody, settlement, and risk controls for institutional investors — and what it means for retail users too.