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February 10, 2026
News Roundup — CFTC expands payment stablecoin criteria to include national trust banks
Each week we bring you a round-up of the most important Bitcoin and virtual asset-related stories making waves in the cryptosphere.
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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
Each week we bring you a round-up of the most important Bitcoin and virtual asset-related stories making waves in the cryptosphere.
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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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November 10, 2025
News Roundup — Kazakhstan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Worth Up to $1 Billion
Major news stories this week:
- Kazakhstan to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Worth Up to $1 Billion
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin on Track to Surpass $1 B Market Cap
- England Vows to Keep Pace With US Stablecoin Regulation
- Western Union Announces USDPT Stablecoin on Solana and Digital Asset Network
- BlackRock Expands Global Bitcoin Strategy with Australian ETF Launch
Story Summaries:
- Kazakhstan’s bold crypto move: The Central Asian country is planning a sovereign Bitcoin reserve estimated between $500 million and $1 billion, launching in 2026. The fund will use seized digital assets and invest in ETFs and crypto companies, aiming to drive institutional adoption through its financial hub, the AIFC.
- Ripple’s stablecoin gains traction: RLUSD, Ripple Labs' dollar-backed stablecoin, is approaching a $1 billion market cap. The rapid growth is being propelled by increasing institutional integrations, including with banks and tokenized asset platforms, positioning RLUSD as a major player in the stablecoin space.
- UK aligns with US on stablecoin policy: The Bank of England and UK Treasury have announced plans to mirror the US approach to stablecoin regulation. With a public consultation expected in late 2025 and implementation by 2026, issuers may be required to back coins with government bonds, reinforcing credibility.
- Western Union enters stablecoin market: The remittance giant is launching USDPT, a dollar-pegged stablecoin built on Solana, targeting a 2026 rollout. By building its own Digital Asset Network, Western Union aims to streamline global payments and bridge fiat and crypto through its extensive infrastructure.
- BlackRock brings Bitcoin ETF to Australia: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF will debut on the Australian Securities Exchange in mid-November, offering local investors regulated exposure to BTC. The move aligns Australia with other global markets embracing Bitcoin ETFs, marking another step in mainstream institutional adoption.
And that’s all for last week’s news! Wishing you a great week ahead!