Crypto Adoption

PwC is exploring stablecoins to streamline payments in its audit and consulting services as U.S. policy shifts and stablecoin use accelerate. The initiative aims to boost efficiency, speed cross-border settlement, and improve transaction traceability for clients.

Bitwise's CEO highlighted Bitcoin as an emerging option for Iranians after the rial tumbled to a record low and protests spread across major cities; peer-to-peer trading and OTC interest appear to be rising as citizens seek value and cross-border payments.

Binance has listed KGST, a new stablecoin pegged to the Kyrgyz som, expanding exchange access to a som‑denominated digital asset. The move could increase local liquidity and cross-border remittance options for Kyrgyz users.

Brazilian Gen Z investors are driving demand for stablecoins and tokenized income products, with Mercado Bitcoin distributing $325 million in digital fixed-income on its platform in 2025 so far.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that three major developments have strengthened his belief that crypto is here to stay, signaling continued confidence from a leading exchange executive. The message underscores industry momentum amid evolving regulation and institutional interest.

Xiaomi will preinstall a Sei crypto wallet and discovery app on new phones sold outside mainland China and the United States, expanding on‑device access to the Sei network. The move could accelerate onboarding and attention for the SEI token among Xiaomi’s global user base.

U.S. Bancorp has launched a pilot of a dollar stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain to test faster, lower-cost on-chain settlement, joining other major U.S. banks exploring tokenized payments.

The Czech National Bank announced on November 13 that it purchased Bitcoin and created a $1 million pilot portfolio containing BTC, a stablecoin, and tokenized deposits. This marks the first time a central bank has publicly confirmed acquiring Bitcoin.

Canary Funds has filed for an ETF tracking meme cryptocurrency MOG Coin, marking the token's first proposed entry into traditional markets. The move could broaden access for institutional and retail investors, though regulatory approval remains uncertain.