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The People’s Bank of China has officially established the Digital RMB Operation and Management Center as the nation prepares its digital currency for widespread adoption. Summary China’s central bank will establish a Digital RMB International Operations Center in Beijing, focusing on building cross-border and blockchain infrastructure for the digital yuan, complementing the existing Operations Management Center. The two centers will form a “two-wing” structure, with one driving local infrastructure and sustainable growth, and the other expanding cross-border cooperation for international use. The move aligns with broader efforts by the Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to promote…

Stablecoin firms in the European Union are approaching a major regulatory challenge. Beginning in March 2026, providers of e-money token (EMT) custody and transfer services may be required to hold both a MiCA crypto license and a separate payment services license for the same activity. This situation creates a significant compliance burden, with industry leaders warning it could stall euro stablecoin adoption. Regulatory Overlap Triggers Compliance Crisis The root of the issue is the overlap between the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation and the Payment Services Directive (PSD2). In June 2025, the European Banking Authority issued a No Action Letter…

Table of Contents Who Can Access the Coinbase One CardHow Bitcoin Rewards WorkEarly Adoption and Usage TrendsA Shift Toward Subscription RevenueKey Features of the Coinbase One CardCoinbase Expands Developer Tools with Payments MCPConclusionResources:Frequently Asked Questions Coinbase has launched the Coinbase One Card in the United States, allowing users to earn Bitcoin (BTC) rewards on everyday spending. The card is available exclusively to members of the Coinbase One subscription service, which starts at $49.99 per year. The company confirmed that users can earn up to 4% back in Bitcoin on all purchases, with the exact rate depending on the amount of…

CleanSpark is channeling proceeds from its Bitcoin mining operations directly into its new artificial intelligence (AI) division. The company used capital from over $64 million in recent sales to secure critical power and land for data centers. Summary CleanSpark sold 589 bitcoin for $64 million in October, using proceeds to acquire resources for a new AI data center in Texas. The miner produced 612 BTC last month, bringing total 2025 output to 6,537 BTC. The move aligns with a broader industry trend as firms like IREN, Riot, and Cipher pivot from Bitcoin mining toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. On…

Chainlink and FTSE Russell have joined forces in a pivotal collaboration that extends the adoption of blockchain technology. The integration brings global indices and market data on the blockchain for the first time, with decentralized finance in focus. It’s the latest in a string of key blockchain adoption initiatives involving Chainlink. FTSE Russell integrates Chainlink to put global indices onchain Copy link to section FTSE Russell, a leading provider of financial indices, said it is teaming up with Chainlink to deliver its global indices directly onto blockchain networks through Datalink. Rollout is the first time the platform is taking this…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $4,000. ETH is moving higher but faces a couple of key hurdles near $4,220 and $4,250. Ethereum started a fresh recovery above $4,000 and $4,120. The price is trading above $4,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it trades above $4,220. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Gains Ethereum price started a minor recovery wave above the $3,880 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price surpassed the $4,000…

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting record third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by fee revenue and more user growth across its financial products. CEO Anthony Noto said the company remains on track to launch crypto trading by the end of the year, with plans to roll out its own SoFi USD stablecoin in the first half of 2026 — marking its biggest step yet into the digital asset economy. SoFi said adjusted revenue climbed 38% year-over-year to $950 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $886.6 million. This move echoes that of…

A new move regarding cryptocurrencies has come from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which is skeptical of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. The Bank for International Settlements’ Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) said it plans to review its 2022 guidelines for cryptocurrency holdings by banks, Bloomberg reported. Accordingly, Bloomberg reported that BCBS plans to change bank cryptocurrency exposure rules that come into effect in 2022. It was stated that the background to BCBS’s review of crypto rules is the rapid growth of the stablecoin market and recent changes in US legislation. According to the current regulations of the BCBS,…

NIP Group, the parent company of the long-running esports team brand Ninjas in Pyjamas, is doubling down on Bitcoin, revealing plans to expand its mining operation. As a result, NIP Group hopes to leverage its mining rigs to produce 160 BTC a month, or over $16 million a month at current prices—up from its previous target of 60 BTC per month. The expansion brings its total mining capacity to a hash rate of 11.3 EH/s, a unit of measurement for crypto mining—significantly up from 3.11 EH/s when it first established its Bitcoin mining operation in July. The move makes it…

Key Takeaways Chainlink and Chainalysis have partnered to bring automated, cross-chain compliance capabilities to the blockchain industry. The partnership involves integrating Chainalysis’s KYT risk intelligence tool with Chainlink’s Automated Compliance Engine (ACE). Chainlink, a blockchain infrastructure provider, today announced a partnership with Chainalysis, an onchain intelligence platform, to integrate compliance capabilities through Chainlink’s Automated Compliance Engine (ACE). The collaboration will connect Chainalysis’s KYT risk intelligence tool with ACE to enable automated compliance monitoring across multiple blockchains. The integration allows institutions to enforce compliance policies in real-time while maintaining cross-chain operability. Chainlink has launched an ecosystem of compliance partners to standardize…