HSBC to roll out tokenized deposits for U.S., UAE clients in 2026

HSBC plans to offer tokenized deposits to its corporate clients in the U.S. and the UAE in the first half of next year.
Iran leads push for a crypto within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran is pitching the idea of creating a cryptocurrency to serve the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a major regional organization for economic and other cooperation. The proposal comes amid changing attitudes towards digital assets in the Islamic republic and some of its partners that have been dealing with banking restrictions.
IRS faces pressure to revise controversial crypto staking tax rules

Senator Todd Young wants the IRS to change its crypto staking tax rules because they tax unrealized gains.
Blockchain.com introduces dual-CEO model with promotion of Lane Kasselman

Blockchain.com appoints a co-CEO as it launches its new US headquarters in Dallas.