Which Crypto IPOs Could Be Next Following Circle? – Decrypt

Following Circle’s successful $1.1 billion IPO, crypto firms like Gemini, Bullish, and FalconX are preparing to go public amid favorable regulatory shifts and growing institutional demand for digital assets.
Analysts: China Should Introduce Yuan Alternatives to Combat Dollarization Driven by Stablecoins – Economics Bitcoin News

Analysts suggest China issue a yuan stablecoin to counter dollarization from stablecoins, potentially launching it in Hong Kong where regulations exist for such digital assets.
Texas governor signs bill adding Bitcoin to official reserves

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB21, creating a state-managed Bitcoin reserve to strengthen financial resilience and hedge against inflation. The fund will hold BTC and operate independently.
Texas Launches State-Funded Bitcoin Reserve — What It Means for BTC Adoption?

Texas has passed a bill to create the first state-funded Bitcoin reserve, overseen by the comptroller, marking a significant step in BTC adoption and state-level crypto integration.
Signal trading ‘school’ and fake exchange rob investor of $860K: Lawsuit

A Florida investor lost $860K to a Denver trading school and fake crypto exchange, Alpha Stock Investment Training Center and CoinBridge, promising huge profits via signal trading, now sued for fraud.
Samson Mow wants Bitcoin in ‘all of Europe,’ receives invite to France

Jan3 founder Samson Mow aims to boost Bitcoin adoption in Europe after meeting French lawmaker Sarah Knafo, discussing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and friendly regulations for France.
South Korea’s Crypto Push: Bitcoin ETFs Headed for Approval in 2025

South Korea plans to approve Bitcoin and crypto ETFs by late 2025, alongside a won-pegged stablecoin, as part of efforts to mainstream digital assets with new regulations and investor protections.
Think Crypto is Used for Illegal Activities? Read This Report First

TRM Labs’ 2024 report shows crypto crime dropped to 0.4% of total transactions, with $45 billion in illicit flows. Sanction evaders and scammers dominate, while AI and DeFi hacks emerge as new threats.
Treasury Secretary Says Crypto Not Threat to Dollar as US Pursues Digital Asset Dominance – Featured Bitcoin News

U.S. Treasury Secretary asserts crypto isn’t a threat to the dollar as America aims for digital asset dominance, highlighting global adoption and government oversight needs.
Texas governor signs Bitcoin reserve bill into law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 21 into law, establishing a Bitcoin reserve managed by the state comptroller. Bitcoin must maintain a $500B market cap average over 24 months to qualify.