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Pakistan, Binance Sign MOU to Explore Tokenization of $2B in State Assets: Reuters
The agreement comes as Pakistan accelerates the rollout of a formal crypto regulatory framework and explores blockchain-based distribution of government-owned assets.
UAE’s Largest Fuel Retailer Will Accept Stablecoin in 980 Stations in Three Countries
A new deal with Al Maryah Community Bank brings stablecoin payments to the pumps, shops and car washes at ADNOC retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia.
Polish Government Urges President to Sign Crypto Bill He Already Rejected: Report
The Polish government reintroduced crypto legislation without changing a single period, after telling the president he needs to sign it to avoid Russian-linked security threats.
YouTube Now Allows U.S. Content Creators to Get Paid in PayPal’s Stablecoin: Fortune
YouTube has added PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin as a payout option for U.S. content creators, marking one of PYUSD’s most high-profile use cases yet.
El Salvador Partners with Elon Musk’s Grok in AI-Powered Education for 1M Students
The nation that first adopted bitcoin as legal tender is looking to pioneer AI-powered education in 5,000 Salvadoran schools with xAI’s Grok
Save the Children Introduces Bitcoin Fund to Streamline Crisis Response
New fund enables Save the Children to hold bitcoin, pilot digital wallets, and speed up emergency aid delivery.
Mexico’s Central Bank Keeps a ‘Healthy Distance’ From Crypto
Banxico’s year-end report reaffirms its anti-crypto stance, highlighting legal risks, low adoption, and the need for international regulation.
Teacher’s Union Says U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Puts Pensions and Economy at Risk: CNBC
The AFT said the bill is “irresponsible” and “reckless,” putting pensions of working families at risk and paving the way for the next financial crisis.
SEC Approves U.S.’ Second Crypto Index ETP with Bitwise’s BITW
The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund now trades on NYSE Arca, joining the ranks of gold and oil funds in regulated exchange products.
Do Kwon Judge Demands Answers Before Sentencing Over ‘Assurance’ He’ll Serve Time
Judge asked whether Kwon might be freed abroad and asked for details on victims, time-served credit and unresolved charges ahead of sentencing.
