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Tether Invests in SQRIL to Expand Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payments

January 3, 2026 Gonzalo

Tether disclosed a strategic investment in SQRIL, a QR-based cross-border payment platform, aiming to accelerate stablecoin adoption across emerging markets.

Banking and crypto illustration showing a secured loan concept, representing Sberbank-related discussions around crypto-backed lending.

Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan to Major Bitcoin Miner Intelion Data

December 28, 2025 Gonzalo

Sberbank has completed Russia’s first pilot loan secured by cryptocurrency collateral, marking a major milestone for regulated crypto financing in the country.

Bitcoin symbol integrated into the US banking system, representing growing adoption of Bitcoin by American financial institutions.

14 of the 25 Largest U.S. Banks Are Already Developing Bitcoin Products

December 16, 2025 Gonzalo

Fourteen of the 25 largest U.S. banks are developing Bitcoin products, highlighting growing institutional adoption and deeper integration into traditional finance.

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South Korea Delays Stablecoin Regulation Bill as FSC and Central Bank Clash Over Authority

December 14, 2025 Gonzalo

South Korea’s FSC missed the deadline for its won-stablecoin bill due to conflicts with the central bank over oversight and big tech involvement, prolonging regulatory uncertainty.

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ADNOC Begins Accepting AE Coin Stablecoin Payments Across 980 Service Stations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

December 13, 2025 Gonzalo

ADNOC now accepts AE Coin stablecoin payments at 980 regional service stations, expanding real-world crypto adoption across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

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Revolut and Trust Wallet Announce Partnership Enabling Zero-Fee Crypto Purchases

December 11, 2025 Gonzalo

Revolut and Trust Wallet launched a partnership enabling zero-fee crypto purchases through Revolut Pay and bank cards, expanding access for 65M users.

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Tether Invests in SQRIL to Expand Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Payments

Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan to Major Bitcoin Miner Intelion Data

14 of the 25 Largest U.S. Banks Are Already Developing Bitcoin Products

South Korea Delays Stablecoin Regulation Bill as FSC and Central Bank Clash Over Authority

ADNOC Begins Accepting AE Coin Stablecoin Payments Across 980 Service Stations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

Revolut and Trust Wallet Announce Partnership Enabling Zero-Fee Crypto Purchases

JPMorgan Executes First Tokenized Bond Transaction on Solana

US Banking Regulator OCC Officially Clears National Banks for Crypto Trading

Michael Saylor Urges Nations to Build Sovereign Banking Systems on Bitcoin

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Shrinks by $16.6B as Markets Expect December Rate Cut