JCB is advancing its stablecoin strategy by assessing USDC for cross-border transfers and merchant payments across Japan. Stablecoins continue to attract interest from major payment companies looking for faster and lower-cost transactions. Japan has become one of the key markets testing blockchain-based payment systems for everyday use. JCB has now...
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Coinbase Opens Registration for Mainland China Users
Coinbase now allows Mainland China users to register with national ID cards and local addresses, making account verification easier. Coinbase has reportedly opened account registration for users in Mainland China. The update was released on July 14th, following the successful registration of a number of users on social media. Later,...
ECB Selects 36 Payment Firms for Major Digital Euro Pilot Launch
ECB chooses 36 providers to test digital euro functions, operations, and payment systems. Pilot will assess online, offline, mobile, and merchant payment capabilities across Europe. Results will guide digital euro development before a possible 2029 issuance decision. The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in...
UK Ends Crypto Lending Tax Trap With New HMRC Rules Starting 2027
HMRC will apply no gain, no loss treatment to qualifying crypto lending arrangements from April 2027. New rules could benefit around 700,000 crypto users involved in lending and liquidity pools. Tax charges will apply when users make economic disposals instead of initial crypto deposits. The UK government will introduce new...
Former LA Deputy Jailed for Obstructing Crypto Mogul Extortion Probe
Former LASD deputy Scott Simpkins admitted lying during a federal investigation into Adam Iza. Prosecutors linked Simpkins to a 2021 incident involving an alleged $25,000 extortion demand. Adam Iza faces multiple federal cases involving fraud, robbery, and crypto-related crimes. A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been sentenced...
XRP Sellers Still Rule Binance as CVD Score Refuses to Turn
XRP selling pressure holds firm on Binance as fresh CVD data and a 0.84 confirmation score point to more downside risk, per CryptoQuant. XRP touched above $2.00 back in the early part of this year. Binance’s order books don’t seem to remember that anymore. The token now trades near $1.07,...
White House Crypto Adviser Takes Leave as CLARITY Act Hits Critical Stage
Patrick Witt leaves for JAG training as CLARITY Act negotiations reach a critical phase. Harry Jung will oversee crypto council duties during Witt’s months-long military leave. Senate lawmakers race to advance crypto market structure rules before August recess. White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt is set to take a months-long...
Binance US Targets 20% U.S. Crypto Market Share After Regulatory Setback
Binance.US aims to recover its previous 20% U.S. crypto market share after regulatory challenges. The exchange uses near-zero fees and liquidity incentives to attract traders and rebuild activity. Binance.US plans derivatives, futures, and prediction markets pending additional regulatory approvals. Binance.US is targeting a return to 20% of the U.S. crypto...
Confirmo Brings Automated Stablecoin Subscriptions to Global Businesses
Confirmo introduces recurring stablecoin billing across wallets, exchanges, and enterprise platforms. Subscribe supports USDC and USDG payments across Solana and Polygon networks. FTMO partnership helped develop Confirmo’s automated subscription payment infrastructure. Confirmo has launched a stablecoin-based subscription payment service, enabling businesses to automate recurring billing through wallets and exchange accounts....
XRP and Ethereum Bulls Are Back, But History Signals Caution: Analysis
XRP and Ethereum hit five-week FOMO highs as XRP trades near $1.06 and ETH remains down 65% from its 2025 high. Sentiment toward XRP and Ethereum has turned bullish again as traders return to large-cap crypto assets. Recent sentiment data shows both tokens reached their highest FOMO readings in five...