Buenos Aires will allow residents and businesses to pay city taxes and administrative fees using digital assets, with Dogecoin explicitly accepted among supported tokens.
ProShares has withdrawn its full suite of 3x leveraged technology and crypto ETFs after the SEC flagged concerns about the methodology used to assess and manage leverage risk.
Poland’s parliament failed to override the president’s veto on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, blocking the government’s attempt to impose stricter controls amid money-laundering and Russian intelligence concerns. The outcome leaves regulatory uncertainty for local crypto businesses and investors.
VTB said on December 5, 2025 that it plans to offer spot cryptocurrency trading to clients in 2026, aiming to be the first Russian bank to provide direct access to spot markets. The rollout will depend on regulatory approvals and details about custody and trading partners.
China's central bank has declared all crypto activity illegal, explicitly including stablecoins, after a PBOC multi-agency meeting on 28 November. Authorities warned stablecoins pose a serious threat to monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
Italy’s Economy Ministry has ordered a comprehensive review of protections against crypto-related risks, the Bank of Italy and other regulators said on Thursday. The move signals growing concern about consumer protection and financial stability as crypto activity increases.
Bitcoin (BTC) made a high-profile debut on public markets today, drawing heavy trading and renewed institutional interest as investors assess the asset's role in mainstream portfolios.
State energy firm YPF is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency payments at its service stations, building on a recent rollout of U.S. dollar payment options as digital asset uptake rises in Argentina.
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.
Binance named co-founder Yi He as its co-chief executive on Wednesday. The move is positioned as part of the exchange's leadership continuity amid ongoing global regulatory and growth challenges.