Crypto Firms in 48 Jurisdictions Required to Collect User Data from January 2026
Worldwide crypto regime CARF has just got activated, with industry players in 48 early-adopter countries obliged to collect user data as 2026 kicks in.
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Crypto.com Integrates Benzinga Data to Boost Market Transparency for Traders
Crypto.com has integrated Benzinga financial data APIs into its platform to give traders deeper visibility into U.S. equity markets.
KuCoin Launches KIA AI to Revolutionize User Interaction and Crypto Insight
KuCoin has rolled out KIA, its bespoke crypto-native AI assistant designed to make navigating digital asset markets faster, clearer, and more intuitive for all users.
Coinbase Aims to Scale “Everything Exchange” Concept in 2026
This year, crypto-focused Coinbase wants its platform to be a single place where people can trade many different types of assets in multiple formats, eventually turning into a superapp for investing and finance.
AEON Scan-to-Pay Goes Live on X Layer, Bringing Crypto Payments to 50M+ Merchants
AEON’s integration of scan-to-pay with X Layer turns Layer-2 crypto assets into real-world spending tools across more than 50 million merchants in emerging markets.
Institutional Crypto Trading Providers in the U.S.
Crypto trading may have started as a speculative venture for individual enthusiasts, but today, more and more institutions embrace this alternative type of asset allocation as well. Institutional crypto trading is now available in the U.S. as major providers use the opportunities provided by the current pro-crypto regulatory stance.
Mirae Asset Eyes Korbit in Strategic Crypto Push, Signaling Evolving Institutional Confidence in Digital Assets
Global finance is steadily shifting from cautious observation to active participation in crypto infrastructure, as evidenced by Mirae Asset Group’s pursuit of South Korea’s Korbit exchange in a deal valued at $70–$100 million.
New Amplify ETFs Offer Targeted Exposure to Stablecoin and Tokenization Themes
Investors who want exposure to specific blockchain use cases rather than cryptocurrency prices now have two new ETFs options from Amplify focused on stablecoins and asset tokenization.
KAST Adds Tradable $MOVE Rewards as It Expands Premium Stablecoin Neobank Services
KAST has strengthened its stablecoin-powered neobank offering by partnering with The Movement Network, introducing tradable crypto rewards for more than 500,000 users worldwide.
Brazil’s B3 Moves Into Tokenization and Stablecoins, Signalling a New Phase for Regulated Crypto Markets
Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is preparing to launch a tokenization platform and a real-backed stablecoin, underscoring the growing convergence of traditional capital markets and digital assets in one of the world’s most active crypto economies.
Zignaly and ABHI Launch UAE’s First Stablecoin-Powered Real-World Yield Product
Zignaly and ABHI have unveiled a new real-world asset crypto-powered investment product in the UAE, marking a significant step in connecting on-chain capital with real-economy SME financing.
Visa Brings Stablecoin Settlement to the U.S., Redefining the Payments Backbone
Visa has launched stablecoin-based settlement in the United States, marking a major shift in how card payments are settled between financial institutions and accelerating the modernization of global payment infrastructure.
Nexo Acquisition of Buenbit Supercharges Regulated Crypto Expansion Across Latin America
Nexo’s acquisition of Buenbit marks a major milestone in expanding regulated crypto services across Latin America, where crypto adoption is accelerating faster than nearly any other region globally.
Asian Wealth Gradually Integrates Crypto into Fintech Strategies
New data suggests digital assets are becoming an increasingly established, though still selective, component of wealth management across Asia.
CFTC Launches Pilot Allowing Crypto as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets
For the first time,U.S. derivatives markets regulated by CFTC can accept cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as collateral, opening a new chapter for institutional crypto adoption.
Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Firm Generative Bionics in $81M Funding Round
Tether deepens its AI and robotics strategy with an $81 million investment in Italy’s Generative Bionics to advance humanoid robots and “Physical AI.”
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