PlayStation Goes Crypto? Sony Reportedly Set To Launch U.S. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Next Year

78-year-old Japanese electronics giant Sony, the maker of PlayStation, is the latest legacy megacorp to explore stablecoin issuance.
China Vows To Intensify Crackdown On Crypto, Including Stablecoins, Amid Resurfacing Speculation

China intends to keep a tight grip on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, reaffirming its stance that digital assets have no legal status in the country.
Ark Invest Ramps Up Crypto Exposure; Wood Sees Market Liquidity Turn Ahead

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicted a liquidity surge into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital assets despite growing concerns. This adds to recent bullish targets that sparked conversations from the crypto executive.
North Korea’s Notorious Hacking Group Lazarus Blamed For $37 Million Heist On South Korea’s Upbit

The multi-million-dollar Solana hot wallet breach on crypto exchange Upbit on Thursday was the work of North Korean hackers, South Korean authorities now suspect.
Coinbase Targets RWA, DeFi & AI As Key Investment Areas For 2026

Crypto exchange Coinbase highlighted prominent sectors it plans to invest in next year. This follows a surge in retail adoption and institutional capital into stablecoins, infrastructure, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
South Korean Internet Giant Naver To Absorb Crypto Exchange Upbit In $10 Billion All-Stock Deal

With the merger, Upbit and Naver are forming a single entity bridging crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).
Fake Delivery Driver Steals $11 Million Crypto In San Francisco Home Robbery

A crypto thief disguised as a deliveryman stole $11 million worth of digital assets from a San Francisco resident.