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Kazakhstan has launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed initiative for long-term digital asset reserves, making its debut with a purchase of BNB, the utility token used on Binance. The fund, formed by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group, aims to make

The stablecoin market is nearing a $300 billion cap, growing 18% in the last 90 days and more than doubling since the start of 2024. Key developments include Mastercard's integration of USDG, USDC, PYUSD, and FIUSD, showcasing stablecoins' potential for faster, cheaper cross-border payments. Ashok Venkateswaran of

The market for tokenized gold has surged to approximately $2.9 billion as the price of gold set new records, exceeding $3,800 per ounce. The two leading gold-backed tokens, Tether Gold (XAUT) and Paxos Gold (PAXG), reported record monthly trading volumes of over $3.2 billion each in September,

The SEC has halted trading for QMMM Holdings after its stock surged over 2,100% following a plan to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The trading suspension, lasting until October 10, 2025, was prompted by potential manipulation related to recommendations made to investors via social media that appeared to artificially

SWIFT is collaborating with Consensys and 30 major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, and JP Morgan, to develop a blockchain-based prototype aimed at enabling real-time cross-border payments. This prototype will utilize a secure ledger and smart contracts for transaction validation and recording. Although it remains unclear whether the

Bitcoin shows signs of recovery above $114,000, with potential to reach $117,500 if buyers remain strong. Analysts are mixed; while some foresee a downturn, others expect BTC to approach new all-time highs. Market sentiment is cautious, as exchange-traded products see varied outflows and inflows. The S&P

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized that the top priority of his agency is effectively regulating the crypto sector. During a recent joint roundtable with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Washington, Atkins highlighted the importance of harmonizing policies between the two agencies, which historically