Canada Sets Federal Guardrails for Stablecoins — and Ties Them to Its Open-Banking Push
Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget proposes a national stablecoin framework built on Bank of Canada oversight and 1:1 reserves. The plan links crypto regulation to the country’s open-banking reform, advancing consumer protection and payments modernization.
Inside ICBA’s Case Against Coinbase’s Trust Charter — and Why Coinbase Calls It Protectionism
Coinbase’s bid for a national trust bank charter faces strong opposition from U.S. community banks. The ICBA warns the OCC against lowering standards, while Coinbase calls the pushback protectionist.
Revolut’s MiCA License Pushes It Closer to Becoming Europe’s First Unified Financial Super-App
Revolut’s MiCA license from CySEC marks a turning point in Europe’s financial landscape. The fintech now bridges banking, crypto, and payments under a single rulebook, positioning itself as Europe’s first regulated financial super-app.
Ripple Palisade Acquisition Locks In Full-Stack Institutional Custody and Payments
Ripple has acquired Palisade, a licensed French crypto-custody provider, to expand its institutional payments and trading platform. The deal caps Ripple’s $4B 2025 investment spree and strengthens its regulatory footprint across the U.S. and Europe.
Off-Chain Manager, On-Chain Fallout: Stream Finance Probes $93 Million Loss After XUSD Depeg
DeFi protocol Stream Finance paused deposits and withdrawals after revealing a $93 million loss linked to an external fund manager. XUSD stablecoin depegged as the platform launched a legal investigation led by Perkins Coie.
