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ClearBank to Join Circle Payments Network, Expanding Access to MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
ClearBank’s partnership with Circle aims to bring faster, lower-cost cross-border payments to Europe using USDC and EURC.

Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Taps Tokeny to Build Compliant 'Bridge' for Asset Tokenization
The partnership combines AMINA Bank’s Swiss-regulated custody with Tokeny’s blockchain infrastructure to ease tokenisation for financial institutions.

DeFi Specialist Aave Labs Acquires Stable Finance, Expands Consumer Access to Onchain Savings
Acquisition brings Stable’s consumer app expertise to Aave Labs as it builds mainstream DeFi products.

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU
Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Watchdog Levies Record $126M Fine on Cryptomus
Fintrac said the firm was fined for unreported activity including transactions tied to child sexual abuse material, fraud, ransomware payments and sanctions evasion.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Is Taking Staff on Caribbean Island Retreat in January: Sources
Kraken has also handed all its employees a special one-off bonus, according to the sources.

Liechtenstein Launches State-Backed Blockchain Network
Telecom Liechtenstein’s LTIN aims to deliver compliant, sovereign blockchain infrastructure for enterprises.

Deribit, Komainu Join Forces for Institutional In-Custody Crypto Trading
The deal gives institutions 24/7 trading access while keeping assets in segregated custody wallets

Coinbase Sees TradFi Institutions Driving Crypto Derivatives Boom
The listed exchange expects a rebalance from Asia's dominance towards U.S. and Europe-based, non-market maker institutions.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Introduces Its Own Stablecoin Payments Platform
Coinbase Business, as the new service is called, will simplify vendor payments, eliminate chargebacks, and offer seamless API integrations.

