Resolution to Kill IRS DeFi Broker Rule Heads to Trump’s Desk

Source: Cointelegraph US President Donald Trump is expected to sign off on a resolution undoing a rule that requires DeFi protocols to report to US tax authorities. US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a resolution to kill a Biden administration-era rule that requires decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to report to the Internal Revenue… Continue reading Resolution to Kill IRS DeFi Broker Rule Heads to Trump’s Desk

Hong Kong Fintech Sector Sees 250% Blockchain Growth Since 2022

Source: Cointelegraph Hong Kong’s fintech market is projected to hit $606 billion by 2032, driven by blockchain, digital assets, AI and a proactive Web3 licensing regime. Hong Kong anticipates the continued growth of its fintech ecosystem, with blockchain, digital assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and artificial intelligence playing a central role in shaping its future.… Continue reading Hong Kong Fintech Sector Sees 250% Blockchain Growth Since 2022

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

BlackRock CEO Wants SEC to ‘Rapidly Approve’ Tokenization of Bonds, Stocks: What It Means for Crypto

Source: Cointelegraph BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said he’s “a huge believer in crypto” and urged the SEC to “rapidly approve” asset tokenization. Is this a net positive for the crypto sector? Larry Fink, CEO of the world’s largest fund manager BlackRock, has expressed his hope that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will swiftly… Continue reading BlackRock CEO Wants SEC to ‘Rapidly Approve’ Tokenization of Bonds, Stocks: What It Means for Crypto

BNB Chain Accelerates Web3 Intelligence With Its AI-first Vision for Developers

Source: Cointelegraph With its AI-first vision, BNB Chain provides an ecosystem where AI and decentralized technologies can flourish together through grants and incubation programs. As an “AI-first” blockchain, BNB Chain leverages its scalable, secure and high-throughput infrastructure to drive the future of decentralized AI by enabling the seamless integration of AI-driven apps across DeFi, NFTs… Continue reading BNB Chain Accelerates Web3 Intelligence With Its AI-first Vision for Developers

India’s Web3 Dominance Fueled by 1K Startups, Global Investments, Dev Talent

Source: Cointelegraph India is on track to lead Web3 adoption by 2027, driven by startups, developers and government-backed blockchain initiatives. A massive startup network supported by global investment and local adoption has positioned India to spearhead Web3 innovation, according to a report on the country’s Web3 landscape. India currently hosts over 1,000 Web3 startups across… Continue reading India’s Web3 Dominance Fueled by 1K Startups, Global Investments, Dev Talent

Puma partners with Web3 mobile game in ‘pivotal moment’ for mainstream adoption

Source: Cointelegraph Puma’s latest partnership could be a “pivotal moment for mainstream crypto adoption” and play-to-earn gaming. Puma, the global sports brand giant, continues its journey into blockchain with its latest partnership in Web3 gaming. The German footwear conglomerate has partnered with Web3 mobile game UNKJD Soccer to leverage Puma-licensed content within the game. Through… Continue reading Puma partners with Web3 mobile game in ‘pivotal moment’ for mainstream adoption

PayPal and Venmo’s ENS integration likely to boost mainstream crypto adoption

Source: Cointelegraph The new integration may bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption. ENS Labs’ recent partnership with PayPal and Venmo could significantly boost crypto payment adoption and help the industry reach the first billion crypto holders. Ethereum Name Service (ENS), which offers Web3,… Continue reading PayPal and Venmo’s ENS integration likely to boost mainstream crypto adoption

Tokenized RWA Market Hits $10 Billion, Draws Major Institutions

Source: Be In Crypto RWA tokenization market surpasses $10 billion, driven by institutional interest and integration with DeFi. BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale lead in tokenized assets, reflecting TradFi’s move into DeFi. Ondo Finance emerges as a market leader with $536 million TVL, promoting RWA adoption and liquidity. The Real World Assets (RWA) tokenization market… Continue reading Tokenized RWA Market Hits $10 Billion, Draws Major Institutions

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