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Fasset wins Malaysia license for stablecoin-powered ‘Islamic digital bank’
Fasset received Labuan FSA approval to offer Shariah-compliant banking services powered by stablecoins, targeting Asia and Africa’s underserved markets....
The Latest Bitcoin Mining Report Has Been Released! The Balance Is Shifting! Here Are the Details
Global Bitcoin mining power is reshaping in the final quarter of 2025. According to the newly released Q4 2025 Global Hashrate Heatmap report, the US, Russia, and China still hold the majority of glob...
EU Eyes Sanctions on Russian Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5
The European Union is weighing a fresh round of sanctions targeting A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin that has rapidly become the largest non-US-dollar pegged token in the world. Key Takeaways: The EU i...
Asia stocks rise on AI optimism; Nikkei hits fresh records on leadership change
Asia stocks trade mostly higher in thin holiday trading on Tuesday following Wall Street’s overnight gains, driven by the landmark deal between OpenAI and AMD that lifted sentiment around global AI gr...
Ruble Stablecoin A7A5 Surges as EU Prepares Sanctions
The EU accused it of helping Moscow evade Western restrictions. The move also follows similar actions by the US and UK and comes as A7A5’s market cap skyrocketed to around $500 million. At the same ti...
WonderChain’s Web3.5: Reviving Lost Social Capital, Rebuilding Trust for a Healthy Society Led by Robert Putnam
BitcoinWorld WonderChain’s Web3.5: Reviving Lost Social Capital, Rebuilding Trust for a Healthy Society Led by Robert Putnam Beyond Digital Networks and Into Real Communities: The Role of Web3.5 in Re...
EU May Weigh Sanctions on A7A5 Stablecoin and Banks Tied to Russia, Belarus and Central Asia
A7A5 is a ruble-backed stablecoin now targeted by proposed EU sanctions that would bar EU persons and entities from transacting with the token, aiming to curb Russian-linked crypto flows. The move fol...
EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report
Several banks in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia are in the EU's firing line too, for enabling crypto-related transactions, according to a Bloomberg report....
Upbit Corners 72% of S Korean Crypto Market as Smaller Exchanges ‘Face Extinction’
South Korean industry officials are once again voicing concerns that the crypto exchange Upbit may be a de facto monopoly, with smaller competitors’ market presence becoming “insignificant.” The South...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Saylor’s $3.9B Profit, Japan’s Pro-Crypto Shift, and a Technical Path to $160K
Bitcoin’s surge above $125,000 reflects growing institutional demand and global confidence. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. paused new buys after a $3.9 billion profit, while Japan’s new pro-growth lea...
Bitcoin Premium Heats up Again: South Korea’s Crypto Traders Keep Paying Extra for BTC
This week, as bitcoin flirts with fresh highs in uncharted price territory, South Korea’s premium is back on the menu. Not only that, but it’s held its ground for a sizzling 20 days straight. Crypto’s...
Sanctions-Defying Ruble-Backed Stablecoin Explodes to $500M – Is This Russia’s Answer to the Dollar?
A new Russian-linked stablecoin, A7A5, has surged to a $500 million market capitalization, becoming the world’s largest non-U.S. dollar stablecoin despite multiple international sanctions. The stablec...