Pakistan is advancing a national digital asset framework with Binance advising on new rules to create a secure, transparent ecosystem aimed at boosting regulation, innovation and financial inclusion.
Hong Kong–based OSL announced it will list XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, expanding onshore access for retail and institutional traders. The move reinforces exchange-level support for XRP in a regulated market.
Western Union plans to roll out a “stable card” for high‑inflation markets and introduce its own token as part of a broader stablecoin and digital assets strategy.
Texas-based Monet Bank has shifted its business model to serve cryptocurrency and digital asset firms, positioning itself as a dedicated crypto lender. The change aims to expand tailored credit and banking options for the growing crypto industry.
Bank of America will permit wealth advisors to recommend crypto allocations in client portfolios starting next month, the bank announced Thursday. The move is seen as a milestone for mainstream acceptance of digital assets within traditional wealth management.
Bank of America now recommends a modest 1%–4% allocation to digital assets for suitable portfolios, framing crypto as a controlled way to gain exposure while managing volatility. The guidance signals growing mainstream acceptance of crypto within wealth-management strategies.
A UK bill establishing that existing property laws apply to cryptocurrencies received royal assent on Dec. 2, 2025, giving digital assets clearer legal status. Supporters say the move should strengthen ownership, recovery and insolvency remedies for crypto holders and businesses.
Token Cat’s board approved a policy to allocate up to $1 billion of its cash reserves to select digital assets, joining other tech firms revising treasury strategies. The move signals cautious corporate adoption of crypto exposure while preserving flexibility on timing and asset selection.
Sony Bank advanced plans for a U.S. stablecoin and tokenized asset services on Dec. 1, deepening its partnership with Bastion. The move reflects mounting institutional demand for compliant, regulated crypto infrastructure.
Jordan will lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading and the Jordan Securities Commission said a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets will be finalized by year-end.