
The proposal could establish a long-term framework for managing Bitcoin already held by the U.S. government rather than relying on immediate taxpayer-funded purchases.

The stalled legislation leaves key questions over the future structure of the U.S. digital asset market unresolved.

The new WTO study highlights how stablecoin adoption could reshape the financial infrastructure supporting global commerce while exposing gaps in existing regulatory and supervisory frameworks.

The latest developments reflect a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape as regulators and market participants continue adapting to new use cases and emerging technologies.

The expansion of local-currency stablecoins could reshape how digital payments and asset settlement develop across different financial markets.

The proposed strategy would set a clearer long-term direction for the UK’s approach to cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenised securities while supporting innovation and market development.

Russia’s latest cryptocurrency rules could make digital asset ownership more closely connected to the country’s tax and financial monitoring infrastructure.

Bitcoin’s 2026 transaction growth has been driven largely by low-value transfers, highlighting a changing pattern of activity across the network.

Crypto continued expanding its influence across global finance this week, as stablecoins, Bitcoin, regulation and blockchain infrastructure gained greater recognition from financial institutions and policymakers.

Federal Reserve researchers have outlined a framework that could eventually place payment stablecoins in the US monetary aggregates, depending on how the digital assets are used.