Chainlink's Sergey Nazarov Discusses Meeting with SEC Chair Paul Atkins

VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, will let clients buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly via brokerage accounts starting next year, expanding beyond its current derivatives exposure.

Coinbase said it is collaborating with leading U.S. banks on stablecoin projects and pilot crypto services, with CEO Brian Armstrong noting banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity." The move reflects a growing, if cautious, Wall Street interest in crypto infrastructure.

Polymarket announced its U.S. return after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved it to operate as an exchange, marking a major regulatory milestone for prediction markets. The relaunch comes amid rising user interest and participation in event-based trading.

Chainlink’s native token LINK jumped sharply on Wednesday, delivering strong intraday gains that outpaced XRP. Traders pointed to renewed demand for oracle services and DeFi integrations as possible drivers.

Japan is moving to implement a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, a shift observers say will awaken a 'sleeping giant' of retail investors by lowering rates and simplifying reporting.