Japan’s FSA to Approve First Yen-Denominated Stablecoin, JPYC, This Autumn
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to approve the issuance of the country’s first yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC, this autumn, with the fintech...
Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling...
Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash
Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on...
Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments
The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to...
Former Monero Developer’s Viral XRP Post Ignites Crypto Culture War
A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be...
EV Startup Faraday Future Launches $10 Billion Crypto Strategy
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced on August 17, 2025, the launch of its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy, aiming...
Stablecoins Projected to Hit $1 Trillion in Payments by 2030 With DeFi on Overdrive
Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly...
Gemini Files for Nasdaq IPO With Ripple-Fueled Credit Facility Tied to RLUSD Access
Gemini’s Nasdaq IPO filing unveils bold access to Ripple Credit and RLUSD-based liquidity, signaling a powerful fusion of stablecoin finance and institutional crypto...
Bitcoin’s Q4 History Suggests Strong Finish for 2025
Bitcoin’s historical monthly and quarterly returns show a clear pattern of strength toward the end of the year, suggesting that the final months...
Latam Insights: XRP Surges as a Surprise Asset in Latam; Meliuz Posts Stellar Financial Data
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition,...