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Japan’s Top Banks Unite for Stablecoin Launch

Key Notes Japan’s top three banks will jointly issue yen- and dollar-pegged stablecoins. The move aims to create a unified structure for stablecoin transactions. Sony Bank seeks a US license to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin. Japan’s biggest banks are joining forces to bring stablecoins into the country’s financial mainstream. According to Nikkei, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and Mizuho Financial Group will jointly issue digital currencies pegged to the yen and eventually, the US dollar. A Unified Digital Payment System The three banking giants plan to create…

Bitcoin Meets IP: Lombard and Story Launch Partnership for Creator Economy

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Lombard, a Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, and Story, a layer one (L1) blockchain designed to make intellectual property (IP) programmable, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at linking Bitcoin-backed finance with digital content monetization. Lombard and Story Form Partnership to Integrate Bitcoin Into Intellectual Property Finance According to Lombard‘s announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, […] Original

Kraken Buys CFTC-Regulated Exchange to Launch U.S. Derivatives Platform – SuperCryptoNews

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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced today it has acquired Small Exchange, a futures exchange regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), for $100 million from IG Group. The strategic acquisition of the Designated Contract Market (DCM) license is a significant move that paves the way for Kraken to launch a fully U.S.-native derivatives product suite. The acquisition is central to Kraken’s strategy to build a unified, high-performance trading environment, allowing it to create markets for exchange-listed derivatives in the massive U.S. capital market under CFTC oversight. Kraken Co-CEO Arjun…

Aptos Partners with India’s Largest Telecom Jio to Launch Blockchain Rewards for 500M Users

Key Notes India’s largest telecom operator integrates Aptos layer-1 blockchain to deliver practical rewards rather than speculative assets to subscribers. The beta program represents one of the largest real-world Web3 deployments by any telecom company in history globally. Aptos token declined 5% despite the announcement, following broader crypto market trends and showing muted investor reaction to the news. Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have entered a partnership with Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform tailored for Jio’s subscriber base of over 500 million users.…

Societe Generale, Bitpanda Launch Regulated Stablecoins in DeFi

Key Notes SG-FORGE and Bitpanda are integrating EURCV and USDCV stablecoins into DeFi protocols. Bitpanda is the first European retail broker to offer on-chain yield opportunities with these regulated stablecoins. The alliance plans for future integration with Bitpanda’s upcoming Vision Chain and VSN token ecosystem. Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and the European crypto platform Bitpanda are deepening their alliance to bring regulated stablecoins into Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The companies announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that this decision will allow Bitpanda’s retail clients to use SG-FORGE’s EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) and USD CoinVertible…

Europe’s Largest Asset Manager Amundi to Launch Crypto ETFs

Key Notes Europe’s top fund manager cites inflation protection and diversification as core reasons for embracing cryptocurrency products. The launch follows MiCA regulatory clarity and arrives two years after US spot Bitcoin ETF approvals transformed institutional access. Amundi’s €2T asset base positions it to challenge BlackRock’s dominance in the global crypto investment product market. Amundi, with €2.3 trillion in assets under management, is preparing to enter the crypto ETF market, according to French analyst and TheBigWhale co-founder Gregory Raymond. In an exclusive report on Monday, Raymond confirmed that Amundi’s leadership…

SOL Tests Support at $220 — Can ETF Launch Fuel Rally?

Key Notes Following a healthy pullback, SOL price is showing signs of a bullish pattern, eyeing a strong breakout past $240. Grayscale’s proposed Solana ETF (GSOL) awaits SEC approval and will come with a 0.35% management fee. JPMorgan estimates the ETF could attract $1.5 billion in first-year inflows, reflecting growing institutional interest in Solana. SOL SOL $220.3 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $120.24 B Vol. 24h: $7.05 B , the native cryptocurrency of Solana, is once again under the grip of broader market volatility. SOL price is now testing a…

SOL Price Eyes 100% Rally as Solana ETF Launch Nears

Key Notes Analyst Lark Davis noted that the SOL price technical chart eyes a 1.618 Fibonacci extension pointing to a $425 target. Bitwise amended its Solana ETF (BSOL) filing to include staking with a record-low 0.20% fee. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlights the low-fee strategy as a strong signal for potential institutional inflows. SOL SOL $224.8 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $122.86 B Vol. 24h: $7.42 B , the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain, is seeing strong buying action as it gained 4% in the last 24 hours and eyes…

Uganda to Launch CBDC Pilot, Kenya Close to Regulation

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Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African nation, while its neighbour Kenya is on the verge of enacting a crypto regulation bill.  Blockchain financial infrastructure company the Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Ugandan developer Diacente Group in an initiative to tokenize $5.5 billion of real-world assets, which also includes a CBDC pilot, the companies announced on Wednesday.  It comes as Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill passed through the country’s parliament on Tuesday and…

North Dakota to Launch Roughrider Coin: First US State-Backed Stablecoin on Fiserv Platform

Key Notes The dollar-backed stablecoin will serve North Dakota banks and credit unions through Fiserv’s digital asset platform. Named after Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, it aims to enhance interbank transactions and global payments. Fiserv processes 90 billion transactions annually across 10,000 financial institutions, providing the blockchain infrastructure. Bank of North Dakota, in collaboration with financial technology giant Fiserv, has announced plans to launch Roughrider Coin, the first state-backed stablecoin in the US. According to official reports, Roughrider Coin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform, fully backed by US…