China Breaks CBDC Orthodoxy: Digital Yuan to Pay Interest Starting 2026
China’s digital yuan will start paying interest on wallet balances from January 1, 2026, breaking the global consensus on non-interest-bearing CBDCs.
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South Korea Proposes Crypto Exchange Ownership Caps, Threatening Major Deals
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission proposes limiting major shareholders of cryptocurrency exchanges to 15-20% ownership stakes, threatening major deals.
Bitcoin Futures Trailblazer Returns To CFTC As Chief Of Staff
Amir Zaidi, the Bitcoin futures pioneer, returns to the CFTC as chief of staff, signaling a renewed focus on cryptocurrency regulation and rulemaking in the US.
Crypto Promotion Lawsuit Against Billionaire Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks Tossed
A US judge has dismissed a crypto investor lawsuit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, citing lack of jurisdiction over Voyager promotion claims.
Private messaging faces threats from AI, limited user awareness: Session execs
Private messaging faces new threats from AI-integrated devices and limited user awareness, according to Session execs. Learn more about the risks and how to protect your privacy.
CFTC director who made Bitcoin futures possible returns as chief of staff
Amir Zaidi, the CFTC director behind Bitcoin futures, returns as chief of staff, signaling stronger crypto oversight ahead of new digital asset laws.
India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
India’s central bank is urging countries to prioritize Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) over stablecoins, citing the potential benefits of digital currencies and the need for governments to maintain control over their financial systems.
Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state’: US Rep
US Representative Warren Davidson warns that the GENIUS Act and the rise of digital IDs and CBDCs could turn the US into a surveillance state, threatening financial freedom and privacy.
Senate Sets January Markup On The CLARITY Act – Traders Brace for DeFi Amendments
Senate sets January markup for the CLARITY Act, reviving a digital-asset framework that stalled in 2025. Traders brace for DeFi amendments.
US lawmakers expected to address market structure markup in January
US lawmakers are set to address the digital asset market structure markup in January 2026, aiming to establish a clearer regulatory framework for the crypto industry.