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Visa Stablecoin Funding Enters Production, Explained
Visa is moving stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production through Inyo Global, signaling that blockchain-based funding is entering mainstream payment infrastructure. Eligible businesses may gain faster, more flexible settlement options as adoption expands.
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SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Reshape Fund Digital Assets
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds. Although the details are not final, clearer safeguards could reshape institutional digital asset management and investor protection.
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ESMA Warns EU Crypto Firms Over Non-Compliant Stablecoins
ESMA says EU-licensed crypto providers should stop offering services involving stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements. The warning could reshape listings, liquidity, and stablecoin use across Europe.
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Sony’s SONEIUM Token and the Future of Tokenized Licensing
Sony is preparing the SONEIUM token for its Layer-2 blockchain and exploring tokenized licensing for creators. The projects could connect entertainment intellectual property with practical blockchain applications.
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OCC Invites US Banks to Launch Payment Stablecoins
The OCC is encouraging US banks to issue payment stablecoins as the GENIUS Act approaches implementation. The initiative could expand regulated competition, improve access to digital dollars, and bring banks deeper into blockchain payments.
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BlackRock Links Tokenized Funds With Yen Stablecoin
BlackRock, SBI Holdings, and Startale plan to explore connecting tokenized money market funds with JPYSC, SBI’s yen-pegged stablecoin. The initiative could bridge institutional investment products and Japan’s regulated digital asset ecosystem.
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Canada’s Stablecoin Rules: Consultation and Yield Ban Explained
Canada is seeking feedback on draft rules for stablecoins while keeping interest and yield payments prohibited. The framework could shape reserve, licensing, and redemption standards for crypto issuers and users.
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Ripple Gets OCC Approval for National Trust Bank
Ripple has secured final OCC approval to establish Ripple National Trust Bank, creating a federally supervised platform for RLUSD and digital asset custody. The milestone strengthens Ripple’s institutional position without making the company a conventional retail bank.