Cryptofinancial

A Russia-linked stablecoin handled $100bn in onchain transfers before sanctions and exchange controls slowed its activity.

Circle is funding digital payment upgrades at the UN to improve the efficiency of humanitarian aid delivery.

Hong Kong officials reaffirmed a risk-based regulatory approach to crypto while promoting tokenisation at the WEF in Davos.

Galaxy says proposed Senate crypto rules could trigger the largest expansion of US financial surveillance in decades.

A Bank of Italy economist says Ethereum’s growing role in finance makes its dependence on ether a potential systemic risk.

Bitcoin is facing a fresh test as a public feud between President Trump and the Federal Reserve escalates.

Polygon’s CEO says POL holders gain from burns and staking even as active users on the network decline.

Coinbase is weighing its support for the CLARITY Act as US lawmakers debate a potential ban on stablecoin rewards.

Fireblocks acquired TRES for $130m to expand its crypto accounting and compliance offering for institutional clients.

Iran says it can accept crypto for weapons exports, though analysts warn the system may be more symbolic than operational.