Japan Post Bank will let customers convert savings into a new digital token, DCJPY, from 2026 to speed up trading of tokenised financial products. The token, pegged 1:1 to the yen, has already been trialled in tests worth USD 19.9 million and aims to allow near-instant settlement and access to digital securities.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said most crypto tokens should not be classed as securities, marking a shift from the stricter stance of his predecessor. He introduced “Project Crypto” to set clearer rules, with the focus moving from enforcement to guidance and support for innovation.

As President Lee Jae-myung takes office, South Korea is moving toward legalising tokenised securities, with bipartisan support behind legislation that could soon enable STOs tied to real estate, art, and other assets.

Thailand is exploring crypto-linked credit card payments for tourists while also considering merging its digital asset and securities regulations to streamline oversight and boost market participation.

Trump Media has partnered with Crypto.com to launch ETFs featuring digital assets and US securities. Crypto.com will act as the broker, supporting the initiative alongside World Liberty Financial's crypto strategy. But is this another overreach?

The SEC, Tron Foundation, and Justin Sun have asked a federal court to pause the 2023 lawsuit to explore a resolution. The case involves allegations of unregistered TRX and BTT sales, market manipulation, and undisclosed celebrity endorsements.

Trump claimed to have ended Biden’s anti-Bitcoin stance, vowing to make the US a crypto leader and crediting Bitcoin’s record highs to his commitment.

Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, is now on iOS and Android, allowing token creation and trading on the go. The app’s launch coincides with a 12-fold surge in token launches in January 2025, raising concerns about liquidity fragmentation and diluted trader focus.

Paul Atkins' SEC Chair confirmation is delayed as nine cabinet members await Senate approval first. Though expected to pass, no hearing date has been set, prompting community concerns over the prolonged wait.

Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the new crypto task force seeks to resolve regulatory ambiguity, focusing on defining digital assets as securities and enhancing transparency. With the SEC’s stance shifting post-Gensler, can this initiative truly end years of uncertainty?