Another week, another recap! Missed some news or unsure about the most important stories from the past week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:
UAE’s Digital Dirham Crawls Through First Transaction. The UAE’s central bank completed its first digital dirham transfer, a small but historic step in the country’s move toward CBDCs.
America Reboots After 43 Doomed Days. The U.S. government ended its extended crypto regulation deadlock, reviving stalled efforts to pass digital asset oversight laws.
Coinbase Expands Internationally with Launch of Business Platform in Singapore. Coinbase launched a new platform in Singapore to serve startups and global firms, expanding its presence in Asia’s growing crypto market.
$13 Billion LuBian Bitcoin Heist: China Points Fingers at America. China blamed the U.S. for allegedly seizing Bitcoin from LuBian, a darknet-linked entity, sparking diplomatic tension over crypto control.
ECB’s Digital Euro: Italian Banks Reluctantly Say Yes, But Say No to High Costs. Italian banks agreed to support the digital euro project but warned the ECB against placing the financial burden solely on them.
This week shows how crypto is tied into everything from global diplomacy to central bank innovation. As the UAE and EU test digital currencies and Coinbase pushes abroad, the digital finance race continues — but not without conflict and caution.