SBI Launches JPYSC as Japan’s Stablecoin Ecosystem Expands
SBI Group has launched JPYSC, Japan's first trust-bank-backed yen stablecoin, adding another regulated digital currency to the country's evolving financial ecosystem. Here's how JPYSC compares with JPYC, RLUSD, and other projects shaping Japan's stablecoin market.
CLARITY Act Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over DeFi and AML Concerns
A growing coalition of law enforcement groups, Catholic organizations, and anti-trafficking advocates is challenging parts of the CLARITY Act. Their concerns focus on whether Section 604 could weaken oversight of illicit financial activity as the legislation advances through Congress.
Bitget Launches Stock+ With Access to 10,000 U.S. Stocks and ETFs
Bitget has launched Stock+, a new feature that allows eligible users to access more than 10,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs through their crypto accounts. The product combines crypto funding with traditional brokerage infrastructure, giving users ownership of real shares while expanding Bitget's push into multi-asset investing.
USB-Spreading Malware Poses New Threat to Crypto Wallet Users
Microsoft has disclosed a cryptocurrency-targeting malware campaign that spreads through USB drives and disguises itself as legitimate files. The threat can replace wallet addresses, steal sensitive crypto data, and maintain persistent access to infected Windows devices, raising fresh security concerns for digital asset holders.
Aztec’s $4.1M Loss Shows the Hidden Risk of Abandoned DeFi Code
Two separate exploits drained roughly $4.1 million from retired Aztec products that had been shut down years earlier. The attacks reveal how dormant smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after a protocol has been abandoned, creating ongoing risks for users who leave funds behind.
