Japan’s SBI Holdings to launch yen-pegged stablecoin with Startale - The Block

Nexo Lands Multi-Year Australian Open Sponsorship Deal - Decrypt

Coinbase, Robinhood Join Newly Formed 'Tech Force' to Direct Talent to US Government - Decrypt

Crypto Market Liquidity Shrinks Ahead of Holidays - Decrypt

Crypto Ownership in UK Falls to 8% Despite Political Momentum - Bloomberg ($)

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking - CoinDesk

Crypto bank Custodia files petition for a rehearing by all appellate judges - CoinDesk

Activist Investor Eric Jackson Starts Crypto Treasury as Others Pull Out - Bloomberg ($)

Visa launches stablecoin settlement in US via Circle’s USDC on Solana - The Block

RedotPay raises $107 million Series B to expand stablecoin payments platform - The Block

Bitcoin Fatigue Sets In as Token Heads for Fourth Annual Loss - Bloomberg ($)

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $582M in a Day as Institutions Trim Risk - Decrypt

Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes - CoinDesk

Gold-backed stablecoins near $4 billion as safe-haven demand grows onchain - The Block

Visa Begins US Stablecoin Settlement via USDC on Solana - Decrypt

U.S. FDIC proposes first U.S. stablecoin rule to emerge from GENIUS Act - CoinDesk

Hong Kong Court Adjourns $206M JPEX Fraud Case Until March: Report - Decrypt

Tether leads $8 million round in Lightning-based payment processor Speed - The Block

FDIC proposes stablecoin application framework rule as it moves forward with GENIUS Act - The Block

Coinbase Risks Crypto 'Cannibalization' With Prediction Market Push: Mizuho - Decrypt

U.S. Senate's Warren asks for Trump-tied crypto probe as market structure bill drags - CoinDesk