Brazil’s Congress to weigh Bitcoin Reserve as hedge against global risks

Source: Cointelegraph New legislation aims to establish a sovereign federal Bitcoin Reserve, potentially enhancing asset diversification and economic resilience. A newly proposed bill in Brazil’s Congress plans to establish a sovereign federal Bitcoin Reserve, potentially reshaping the country’s approach to digital assets. The bill was introduced on Nov. 25 by Congressman Eros Biondini and seeks… Continue reading Brazil’s Congress to weigh Bitcoin Reserve as hedge against global risks

Denmark Tax Council recommends bill to tax unrealized crypto gains

Source: Cointelegraph Denmark’s Tax Law Council has recommended introducing a bill that would tax unrealized gains and losses on crypto assets beginning as early as 2026. Denmark’s Tax Law Council recommended introducing a bill that could potentially tax unrealized gains and losses on crypto assets held by Danish crypto investors beginning as early as 2026.… Continue reading Denmark Tax Council recommends bill to tax unrealized crypto gains

Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

Source: Cointelegraph Tether teams up with the UAE’s Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin, which aims to improve international trade and remittances. Tether, the largest stablecoin provider in the digital asset industry, has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED). According to… Continue reading Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners

MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding

Source: Cointelegraph Consensys introduces a game-changing toolkit at EthCC, streamlining decentralized app development and enhancing Web3 user engagement. Consensys unveiled the MetaMask Delegation Toolkit at EthCC, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to promote Web3 and blockchain adoption. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, the toolkit enables developers to create decentralized… Continue reading MetaMask unveils new toolkit to streamline Web3, user onboarding

New law grants US president power to block digital asset access

Source: Cointelegraph A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users. A new law grants the United States president sweeping powers to block access to digital assets, drawing significant concern from commentators on X. “It’s hard to… Continue reading New law grants US president power to block digital asset access

Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program

Source: Cointelegraph The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain to Web3. Fintech giant Mastercard announced on May 15 that five new startups have joined its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program. The Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program is a fintech accelerator program that focuses… Continue reading Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program

BIS and 7 central banks to explore asset tokenization through Project Agora

Source: Cointelegraph The proof-of-concept projects seek to create a centralized platform for cross-border CBDC payments and tokenized money transfers. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has teamed up with the central banks of France, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States Federal Reserve Banks to explore asset tokenization within the… Continue reading BIS and 7 central banks to explore asset tokenization through Project Agora