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Shift4, a leading US payments company, introduces a stablecoin settlement platform for its merchants, allowing payments in various stablecoins and networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and Stellar. This global solution supports businesses worldwide to capitalize on the increasing use of stablecoins in the payments industry. This follows Shift4’s prior initiatives in crypto payments including partnerships for enabling cryptocurrency and stablecoin payments for space travel.

Michael Selig’s appointment as CFTC Chairman ushers in a new era for US digital asset regulation, focused on clearer rules, streamlined compliance, and smart enforcement to support innovation and consumer protection. Building on Caroline Pham’s legacy, Selig aims to foster cross-agency collaboration and position the US as a global leader in responsible crypto oversight while guiding the CFTC through ongoing legislative changes and industry evolution.

Explore insights from Memento Research’s study on the performance of token launches in 2025. Uncover the trends, including the dismal performance of hype-filled launches, the impact of fully diluted valuations on outcomes, and the best and worst categories.

Altcoin rally predicted to slow down in upcoming year, with blue-chip cryptocurrencies likely to see majority of liquidity, states CoinEx Research’s Jeff Ko. The expert also anticipates the potential for Bitcoin to reach $180,000 by 2026, although this view is contrasted by predictions of a prolonged bear market. Current four-year cycle theories suggest potential Bitcoin peak in 2029 with possible dip to $25,000 before that point.

Bybit is set to phase out services for Japan residents starting 2026, in compliance with the country’s crypto regulatory requirements. The decision comes alongside the introduction of gradual account restrictions, and requires Japan’s Financial Services Agency’s approval. Despite these limitations, Bybit reenters the UK market after a two-year hiatus, intending to expand its global presence.

The article explores the explosive rise of trillion-dollar companies and what their valuations mean for global markets, investors, and the future of work. It examines how shifts in AI innovation, ambitious startup fundraising, regulatory fines, and demographic changes are shaping the balance of economic power, while questioning whether these corporate giants can generate the revenues needed to justify their extraordinary worth.

Magma Devs introduces RPC Smart Router on Google Cloud Platform Marketplace to offer reliable connection to public blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon. The router prevents outages and reduces failed transactions by distributing blockchain requests across multiple providers, improving reliability in decentralized applications. The initiative follows previous major outages, reflecting the aim to boost the resilience of both blockchain and internet infrastructure.

US lawmakers propose an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code to ease cryptocurrency tax burden by exempting small stablecoin transactions from capital gains taxes and offering new deferral options for staking and mining rewards. The draft targets everyday crypto users, stipulating that gains or losses on stablecoin transactions of up to $200 need not be recognized, given certain conditions. The proposal also addresses concerns of phantom income from crypto staking and mining, with options to defer income recognition for up to five years.

The article discusses the significant growth in crypto activity in Brazil in the year 2025 where the total transaction volume increased by 43%. The average investment per user crossed the $1000 mark and diversified across multiple crypto assets. The rise in the use of stablecoins and the popularity of Bitcoin, USDt, Ether, and Solana is also highlighted. The article also indicates an increase in digital fixed-income offerings and demographic shifts.