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Dubai Recognizes USDC, EURC as First Stablecoins Under Token Regime

Source: Cointelegraph The Dubai Financial Services Authority has recognized the first stablecoins under its crypto token regime: USDC and EURC. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has officially approved Circle’s stablecoins USD Coin and EURC (EURC) as recognized tokens under the authority’s crypto regime — the first stablecoins approved under the regime. Due to this… Continue reading Dubai Recognizes USDC, EURC as First Stablecoins Under Token Regime

SEC Closes Investigation Into OpenSea, Declining To Pursue Charges Over NFT Marketplace Operations

Source: CoinMarketCap The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace. The inquiry, which began in August 2024, was part of the SEC’s broader efforts to regulate digital platforms that could be considered unregistered securities marketplaces. OpenSea was initially issued a Wells notice, signaling potential enforcement actions.… Continue reading SEC Closes Investigation Into OpenSea, Declining To Pursue Charges Over NFT Marketplace Operations

DeepSeek’s AI Models Drive Surging Orders for Nvidia H20 Chips in China, Sources Say

Source: SCMP Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance are said to have significantly increased orders of the H20 since DeepSeek gained global attention. Chinese companies were ramping up orders for Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chip due to booming demand for DeepSeek’s low-cost AI models, six people familiar with the matter said. The surge in orders, which… Continue reading DeepSeek’s AI Models Drive Surging Orders for Nvidia H20 Chips in China, Sources Say

Binance Research Survey Shows 95% of Latin American Crypto Users Plan to Buy More in 2025

Source: CoinDesk The survey found that investors entered the cryptocurrency space looking for significant returns and financial freedom. What to know: Nearly all surveyed cryptocurrency users in Latin America intend to increase their crypto holdings next year, according to a recent Binance Research survey. The region saw a 116% surge in crypto adoption in 2024,… Continue reading Binance Research Survey Shows 95% of Latin American Crypto Users Plan to Buy More in 2025

SEC Forms New Cyber & Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud & Cybercrime

Source: CoinMarketCap On Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. This new unit will replace the SEC’s former Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and will focus on protecting retail investors… Continue reading SEC Forms New Cyber & Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud & Cybercrime

Trump Says He Ended Biden’s War on Bitcoin and Crypto, Pledges to Make the US Crypto Capital

Source: Crypto Briefing Trump vows to lead the US to crypto dominance and criticizes past regulatory approaches to digital assets. Key Takeaways Donald Trump claimed to have ended Joe Biden’s war on Bitcoin and promised to make the US a crypto capital. Trump signed executive orders to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence and crypto… Continue reading Trump Says He Ended Biden’s War on Bitcoin and Crypto, Pledges to Make the US Crypto Capital

Tokenized RWAs Are Predicted to Transform Traditional Finance in 2025

Source: Cryptonews As financial institutions move from proof-of-concept to real-world implementation, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are on track to reshape traditional markets in 2025. With growing institutional interest and improving infrastructure, the year ahead could mark a turning point in bridging blockchain technology with mainstream finance. Tokenization of RWAs (real-world assets) is becoming an important… Continue reading Tokenized RWAs Are Predicted to Transform Traditional Finance in 2025

Franklin Templeton Brings Tokenized U.S. Treasury Fund to European Investors

Source: CoinDesk The asset manager’s U.S.-registered version of the fund Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund has attracted $580 million in assets. What to know: Franklin Templeton has launched the first fully tokenized U.S. Treasury fund registered in Luxembourg. The U.S-based version of the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund has attracted $580 million of… Continue reading Franklin Templeton Brings Tokenized U.S. Treasury Fund to European Investors

Hong Kong Expands Virtual Asset Push With New Licensing, Trading Options

Source: Reuters Hong Kong is expanding the ways investors can trade virtual assets, its financial regulator said on Wednesday, as the city races to become Asia’s digital assets hub and attract capital. The Securities and Futures Commission will establish new licensing regimes for over-the-counter trading in virtual assets and for custody services, aiming to boost… Continue reading Hong Kong Expands Virtual Asset Push With New Licensing, Trading Options

South Korea to Allow Institutions to Sell Crypto Donations in 2025

Source: Cointelegraph The country’s securities regulator will also allow 3,500 corporations and professional investors to open “real-name” accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of a pilot program. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (SFC) is set to allow institutions to begin selling their digital asset donations and instruct banks to offer more services to cryptocurrency firms.… Continue reading South Korea to Allow Institutions to Sell Crypto Donations in 2025