According to PANews, Forbes has recently published an in-depth report on the latest developments in the U.S. stablecoin regulatory framework, highlighting insights from CertiK's '2025 Skynet U.S. Digital Asset Policy Report.' CertiK, a leading Web3 security firm, notes that the U.S. digital asset industry is transitioning from broad principles to a new phase centered on specific requirements, enforceable regulations, and institutional compliance expectations, driven by key policies like the GENIUS Act. CertiK's co-founder and CEO, Gu Ronghui, stated that future leaders in the stablecoin sector will be issuers with mature, institution-level systems in reserve management, transparency, and infrastructure. The industry is increasingly prioritizing security. Furthermore, Forbes cites CertiK's analysis that the divergence in U.S. and European regulatory paths is reshaping the global liquidity landscape for stablecoins. The U.S. views dollar-backed stablecoins as strategic assets, while the EU's MiCA framework focuses on protecting euro monetary sovereignty, creating a dual-track stablecoin system. CertiK believes that regulation will determine not only who can issue stablecoins but also who can compete globally, with the real competition shifting towards long-term, cross-regulatory operational capabilities.

According to Lookonchain, Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) just transferred 508.647 ETH, worth approximately $1.5 million, to Galaxy Digital.

On December 18, 2025, U. S. source: https://coindoo.com/ponzi-scheme-promoter-sentenced-to-71-months-as-federal-crackdown-continues/

Japan's rate hike to 0. 75% marks its most aggressive monetary tightening since 1995, contrasting with expected Fed cuts in early 2026 and creating heightened volatility as Bitcoin recovered from initial selloff pressure to trade above $87,000. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/bank-of-japan-hikes-rates-to-30-year-high-as-yen-weakens-the-catalyst-for-bitcoin-rebound/

رفعت منصة Coinbase دعاوى قضائية ضد الجهات التنظيمية في ولاات كونيتيكت وإلينوي وميشيغان، مجادلةً بأن أسواق التنبؤ الخاضعة لتنظيم هيئة تداول السلع الآجلة الأميركية (CFTC) يجب أن تقع ضمن قانون السلع الفدرالي. source: https://ar.cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-sues-states-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Forbes recently published an in-depth report focusing on the latest developments in the US stablecoin regulatory framework, highlighting the "2025 Skynet US Digital Asset Policy Report" released by CertiK, the world's largest Web3 security company. The report cites CertiK's analysis, pointing out that with the continued advancement of key policies such as the GENIUS Act, the US digital asset industry is moving from broad principles to a new phase centered on specific requirements, enforceable regulations, and institutional compliance expectations. CertiK co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu stated in the report that issuers that will stand out in the stablecoin race in the future will be those companies that have established mature, institutional-grade operating systems in reserve management, transparency, and infrastructure, and the industry as a whole is shifting towards a "security-first" approach. Furthermore, Forbes, citing the CertiK report, analyzes that the divergence in regulatory paths between the US and Europe is reshaping the global liquidity landscape of stablecoins: the US views dollar-denominated stablecoins as strategic assets, while the EU's MiCA framework focuses on protecting the sovereignty of the euro, gradually forming a "dual-track" stablecoin system. CertiK believes that regulation will not only determine who can issue stablecoins, but also who can compete globally, with the real competition shifting towards long-term, cross-regulatory operational capabilities.

Metaplanet will debut US trading via American Depositary Receipts, aiming to broaden access for US investors without raising new capital. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-us-trading-adr-program-deutsche-bank?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Coinbase has appointed George Osborne, the former United Kingdom chancellor of the exchequer, as chair of its internal advisory council, a move that underscores both the exchange’s global policy ambitions and a renewed push to help the UK catch up with the United States in digital assets—particularly pound-pegged stablecoins.

The cryptocurrency market has dropped to $2. 93 trillion, its lowest level in eight months, wiping out gains from 2025. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/crypto-market-cap-slumps-to-eight-month-low/

According to Foresight News, Magdaleno Mendoza, a senior promoter of the crypto Ponzi scheme IcomTech, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a U.S. court. Mendoza was found guilty of recruiting investors and participating in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, promising victims false returns from crypto mining and trading. The court also ordered Mendoza to pay approximately $790,000 in restitution and forfeit assets worth around $1.5 million. Previously, IcomTech founder David Carmona received a nearly 10-year sentence, while former CEO Marco Ruiz Ochoa was sentenced to five years.

Nike,s Q2 2026 earnings report highlights a revenue beat but also reveals significant challenges, particularly in China. source: https://tokenist.com/why-are-nikes-shares-crashing-in-premarket-today-china-sales-slump/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-are-nikes-shares-crashing-in-premarket-today-china-sales-slump

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has agreed to hand control of its US operations to a new US-led company to avoid a ban. The deal gives American and global investors 80.1% ownership, while ByteDance keeps 19.9%, and the joint venture will manage US data, algorithms, and content locally.

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Brazil's only stock exchange is aiming to bridge traditional finance and blockchain through tokenized asset offerings and its own settlement stablecoin.

Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice within its consulting unit. The service will advise banks and businesses on using stablecoins for payments and operations.

CITIC Securities believes that against the backdrop of policy divergence between the US and Japanese central banks, the US factor is the core driver of current global liquidity and dollar asset pricing. Last year's reversal of carry trades was merely a secondary factor that exacerbated risk aversion at the time.

By 2025, the cryptocurrency industry will see clearer regulations, deeper penetration by traditional finance, and accelerated technological iteration. Each key juncture will be marked by key figures who will either guide policy direction, lead institutions into the market, tackle technical challenges, or disrupt the market.

Jarett Dunn, the Pump.fun developer who stole an estimated $2 million worth of Solana from his then employee, which is later donated to thousands of random addresses, was sentenced to six years in prison by a London judge.