Sony Bank Prepares US Stablecoin Launch to Expand Digital Asset Reach
Institutional momentum in regulated crypto infrastructure accelerated as Sony Bank moved toward U.S. stablecoins and digital assets, signaling a push toward enterprise-scale adoption backed by a deepening partnership with Bastion. Sony Bank Pushes Stablecoin Path to Drive Enterprise Digital Assets Growing institutional demand for regulated crypto infrastructure advanced on Dec. 1 as Sony Bank Inc.
Crypto Traders Crushed as Long Positions Are Vaporized in Market Freefall
It’s an unexpectedly bruising day for crypto assets, tumbling right in step with U.S. equities on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The world’s largest digital asset by market cap, bitcoin, slid more than 7.5% and tapped a low of $83,814 per coin.
$60B Tokenized Potential in Philippines Seen as Opening Move, Not Limit
Tokenization is poised to open a vast new financial market in the Philippines, with fresh analysis pointing to a multibillion-dollar opportunity driven by rapid retail adoption and expanding blockchain access.
November Softens but Perp DEX Platforms Flex $1.13 Trillion in Onchain Derivatives Action
While decentralized perpetual exchanges, or perp DEXes, clocked an eye-popping $1.2 trillion in volume in October, the data reveals their November tally eased slightly, trading a bit softer than the prior month’s fireworks. While the dip clocked in at just $70 billion, November’s perp DEX haul still loomed 71.
Sony’s Soneium Transforms J-Pop Fandom With Blockchain and AI at Largest Idol Festival
Sony launches innovative blockchain platform enabling fans to convert social media engagement into verifiable onchain influence for Japanese idol groups. Sony’s Soneium blockchain platform is revolutionizing fan interaction at the IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION (IRC) 2026 festival by introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app that transforms social media activity into measurable fan contributions.
Korean Exchange Upbit Accelerates Security Overhaul After $30M Cyberattack
A cybersecurity breach pushed crypto platform Upbit to halt transfers and rebuild parts of its wallet infrastructure while investigators reviewed abnormal activity and the exchange moved to assure customers their assets remained fully protected. Upbit Races to Fortify Systems After Security Breach South Korean crypto exchange Upbit issued an announcement on Nov.
Crypto Market Ends November Down $600B Despite Late Surge
The crypto market rebounded in the final week of November, recovering over $200 billion to close around $3.18 trillion after a sharp downturn. Bitcoin rose 7% to $90,500, briefly topping $93,000, while exchange-traded funds (ETFs) fueled inflows that signaled renewed investor appetite.
New Broker Targets Crypto Investors Seeking Property Ownership in Australia
A dedicated mortgage broking service for cryptocurrency investors has been launched in Australia, aiming to help holders of digital assets translate their crypto wealth into property ownership. Bridging Mortgages and Crypto Strategies A new player has entered the mortgage market with the launch of Mortgage On Chain, Australia’s first broking service dedicated to cryptocurrency investors.
Turkmenistan Legalizes and Regulates Virtual Assets in Landmark 2026 Law
Turkmenistan has passed a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdymukhamedov on Nov. 28, that officially legalizes and regulates virtual assets, starting next year.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Across Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Visa’s sweeping expansion of its stablecoin settlement network unlocks faster, cheaper, internet-speed transactions across three major global regions, signaling accelerating institutional momentum toward blockchain-powered payments without abandoning traditional financial safeguards. Visa Advances Stablecoin Settlement Across CEMEA Regions Through Strategic Aquanow Partnership Visa announced on Nov.