Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Registry has rolled out a nationwide blockchain platform to register property, enable fractional ownership, and link assets to digital marketplaces under REGA supervision. The initiative aims to modernize registries and unlock liquidity through tokenization.
Ripple’s CTO says XRP is positioned to act as a neutral settlement asset alongside Bitcoin, aiming to speed up cross-border payments and cut liquidity costs for banks and payment providers.
Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla told the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference that stablecoins have the potential to disrupt and reshape global payments. His remarks framed the technology as a driver of faster, cheaper cross-border transfers and deeper engagement between industry and regulators.
Senators unveiled a bipartisan draft bill that broadens the CFTC’s authority and tightens consumer protections, signaling stronger federal support for regulated crypto markets. Lawmakers say the move could improve market structure and boost liquidity on U.S. trading venues.
The G20’s financial stability watchdog warned leaders ahead of the South Africa summit that rapid growth in private credit markets and stablecoins warrants closer scrutiny and stronger oversight. It urged coordinated action to address opacity, liquidity risks and cross-border spillovers.
Reserve Bank of India Governor said the central bank is taking a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, flagging risks around volatility and financial stability. The comment underscores possible tighter oversight for crypto activity in India.
CZ will not return to Binance, attorney Teresa Goody Guillén said, and he plans to focus on projects outside the exchange. Ongoing U.S. regulatory scrutiny is effectively preventing his reentry into the company’s leadership.
President Trump announced the Genesis Mission, a federal initiative designed to speed U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence through funding, regulatory changes, and public-private partnerships. The administration frames the plan as a strategic effort to outcompete rivals and secure critical tech supply chains.
At his confirmation hearing, CFTC chair nominee Michael Selig said he supports having a “cop on the beat” in digital asset markets and outlined how he would act if serving as the commission’s sole commissioner. He emphasized enforcement and market integrity while answering questions about regulating DeFi.
The SEC approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF on Nov. 18, 2025, closing a months-long review. The decision follows public comment periods, procedural extensions, and a July rule-change amendment from the exchange.