February 10, 2026

News Roundup — CFTC expands payment stablecoin criteria to include national trust banks

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February 2, 2026

News Roundup — US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time

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January 26, 2026

News Roundup — Vietnam Opens Crypto Exchange Licensing With High Capital & Pilot Rules

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January 19, 2026

News Roundup — Dubai Launches New Crypto Regulatory Framework

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January 12, 2026

News Roundup — Two Senate Committees Set Jan. 15 Crypto Vote

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December 29, 2025

News Roundup — Crypto ETFs & Institutional Adoption Boom in 2025

Major news stories this week;

  1. Crypto ETFs & Institutional Adoption Boom in 2025
  2. BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF for 2025
  3. Asia’s 2025 Crypto Rulebook Moves Practical
  4. Coinbase Wins Approval to Buy Stake in India’s CoinDCX
  5. Ghana Legalizes Crypto Trading

Story Summaries;

  1. Crypto ETFs & Institutional Adoption Boom in 2025
    The year 2025 marked a turning point for crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading a surge in Wall Street acceptance. The SEC’s evolved stance enabled a broader range of assets like XRP and Solana to be included in ETFs, reflecting maturing investor confidence and accelerating mainstream access to digital assets.
  2. BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF for 2025
    BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has identified Bitcoin ETFs as a key investment theme for 2025, positioning them alongside U.S. Treasuries and blue-chip stocks. The fund’s $25 billion inflow into BTC products signals a strong institutional commitment to Bitcoin as a foundational asset class.
  3. Asia’s 2025 Crypto Rulebook Moves Practical
    Regulatory developments across Asia have advanced significantly in 2025, with a focus on stablecoin integration and real-world asset tokenization. These frameworks mark a shift from speculation to practical implementation, potentially setting global standards for responsible crypto innovation.
  4. Coinbase Wins Approval to Buy Stake in India’s CoinDCX
    Coinbase has secured approval from India’s Competition Commission to acquire a minority stake in CoinDCX. This strategic move re-establishes its footprint in the Indian market and signals growing regulatory support for foreign investment in the country’s dynamic crypto sector.
  5. Ghana Legalizes Crypto Trading
    Ghana has officially legalized cryptocurrency trading by enacting a comprehensive regulatory framework. This move ends years of legal ambiguity and positions Ghana as a leader in digital asset innovation in Africa, potentially attracting increased investment and industry growth.

And that’s all for last week’s news! Wishing you a great week ahead!