Roundtable Discussion: Over 10 Million Crypto Users in Southeast Asia, Shifting from Retail Speculation to Business Payments and Institutional Adoption

SoFi Now Supports Solana Network Deposits for Users

SoFi, a federally chartered bank, now enables its 13.7 million customers to buy, sell, and deposit Solana (SOL) directly into their accounts, merging traditional banking with regulated blockchain access in a unique offering within the U.S.

Real Token Lands on BTCC With Strategic TradFi Bridge Vision

RealFi announces the listing of REAL Token on BTCC Exchange, aiming to enhance liquidity and market exposure. This partnership facilitates the integration of traditional finance with blockchain, boosting participation and ensuring rapid transactions.

Startale and SBI Holdings to Launch JPYSC, Japan’s First Trust Bank-Backed Yen Stablecoin

Startale Group and SBI Holdings introduced JPYSC, a trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin targeting a second-quarter 2026 launch under Japan’s regulatory framework. Q2 2026 Launch Planned for Yen-Denominated Stablecoin JPYSC This week, Startale Group and SBI Holdings Inc. unveiled plans for J

Cardano Links With Circle xReserve as USDCx Goes Live

The introduction of USDCx on Cardano via non-custodial contracts allows seamless crosschain transfers and boosts early DeFi projects. Post-launch metrics indicate significant growth in total value locked, showcasing rising interest in the ecosystem.

XRP Ledger Powers $280 Million Diamond Tokenization in Major UAE Real-World Asset Deal

Ripple’s tokenization of 1 billion AED worth of diamonds, “isn’t just a win for the UAE, it’s a masterclass in how the XRP Ledger handles high-value RWA at scale,” says Reece Merrick. The network is solving the trust gap by integrating Ripple Custody’s bank-grade vaulting with XRPL’s native f