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Justin Sun announced a key legal breakthrough in the $456M TUSD reserve case. A Dubai court has issued a worldwide freeze tied to the disputed funds. Cross-border investigations and recovery efforts are now accelerating. Justin Sun held a media briefing in Hong Kong today, offering his clearest update yet on the ongoing effort to recover $456 million in missing TUSD reserves. The case just reached a major legal milestone, and Sun made sure the public heard it directly from him. DIFC Court Issues Worldwide Freeze on TUSD Reserve Assets Sun confirmed that the Dubai International Financial Centre Court has imposed…
Dunama, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, said it may appeal a 35.2 billion-won ($25 million) fine and other sanctions imposed on Upbit by the intelligence unit of South Korea’s financial watchdog. In addition to the fine, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a three-month suspension on new customer onboarding and issued warnings to executives as it clamps down on anti-money laundering (AML) violations and know-your-customer (KYC) violations, local news service Newsis reported on Monday. “We are conducting a careful internal review, including an assessment of the accuracy of the sanction’s findings,” a Dunamu spokesperson told Coindesk via…
Visa and AquaNow now work together to change how financial transactions move across borders. The partnership highlights a new chapter where stablecoin payments drive real change in the global payment ecosystem. The world watches closely as major companies explore blockchain to upgrade settlement speed and reliability. The move reflects the industry’s rapid shift toward digital-first solutions. Businesses want faster settlements, stronger liquidity flows, and lower friction in cross-border transfers. Visa steps into this new landscape with AquaNow to offer stablecoin payments that function with speed, accuracy, and transparency. The payment giant now signals a strong belief in blockchain as a…
Ethereum continues to trade in a fragile structure as the broader market slides toward defensive positioning. Price sits near $2,900 after a modest rebound from $2,659, which marks the current cycle low. The market shows hesitation as futures activity cools, spot flows remain negative, and institutional accumulators increase their exposure. Consequently, traders now track whether ETH can stabilize before deeper drawdowns challenge the next support cluster near $2,500. Market Structure Remains Weak Below Dynamic Resistance ETH still forms clear lower highs and lower lows on the medium-term chart. Price remains below the 9-EMA, which signals weak momentum despite the recent…
Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has been given a provisional banking license in Malaysia, clearing the way for what it calls the world’s first stablecoin-powered Islamic digital bank. The move places Fasset within a regulated sandbox for Islamic fintech, enabling the company to expand its existing digital asset platform into full-service banking, the company said in a press release on Tuesday. With the new license, Fasset plans to offer Shariah-compliant savings, financing, and investment services that use stablecoins and tokenized assets. Customers will be able to hold deposits, invest in U.S. stocks, gold, and crypto, and spend through a…
Crypto investors in the United States may soon see clearer rules for the industry. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says a major crypto “market structure bill” is now very close to passing. He believes lawmakers are almost done with the final details and the bill has strong support from both political parties. Armstrong shared his thoughts after meeting many senators from both sides. He said the meetings went well and that both groups want to move forward. According to him, lawmakers agree on about 90% of the bill. They are now working through the last 10%, which covers a few complex…
Crypto-focused financial technology company MoonPay has been approved to operate as a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company, giving it a green light to offer crypto custody and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services to institutions under the oversight of one of the most closely watched financial regulators in the U.S. The company, known for providing crypto on-ramps and payments infrastructure, is now part of a short list of digital asset firms — including Coinbase, PayPal and Ripple — that hold both a BitLicense and a Trust Charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The dual licenses allow…
A new initiative by Cronos opens x402 PayTech Hackathon to $42,000 in prizes for developers building AI-native payment applications on its recently upgraded blockchain network. Summary $42,000 prize pool for AI-directed on-chain payment innovation Cronos infrastructure upgraded with 10X lower gas fees and sub-second block times Registration open on DoraHacks with builds running December through January Cronos has kicked off registrations for its x402 PayTech Hackathon, putting up a $42,000 pool for developers experimenting with AI-native payment rails on its blockchain stack. The program is looking for teams working on automated settlement flows, intelligent wallet tooling, and real‑world asset payment…
Rumors of a one-dollar coin bearing the image of U.S. President Donald Trump surfaced last week and the U.S Treasury confirmed them. Should Trump Be on a Dollar Coin? The US Treasury Is Considering It Donald Trump became the first president to launch a memecoin last year, and now the U.S. Treasury has confirmed that he may get his own one-dollar coin minted to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday in 2026. What first appeared to be online gossip turned out to be verified fact when the U.S. Treasury confirmed that online posts claiming the department is considering minting a one-dollar…
HashKey Group has announced an emergency donation of 10 million Hong Kong dollars. To support rescue and relief efforts after the deadly Tai Po fire. The company said the funds will support frontline emergency efforts and help displaced families rebuild their lives. 吴说获悉,HashKey Group 宣布紧急捐赠 1000 万港元,用于大埔火灾的紧急救援与受灾居民安置。11 月 26 日香港大埔宏福苑发生五级火警,火势沿外墙棚架迅速蔓延。截至下午,死亡人数增至 55 人。警方与消防发现外墙保护网、塑胶布及发泡胶等疑未达防火标准,致加速火势蔓延。https://t.co/Vn0QD654lw — 吴说区块链 (@wublockchain12) November 27, 2025 The fire erupted on November 26 at Hong Fuk Estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district and rapidly intensified into a Level 5 blaze. Which is the highest emergency alert. Flames spread rapidly along the exterior of the buildings. Within hours the…