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UK's ClearBank partners with Taurus to expand stablecoin services
UK-based clearing bank ClearBank is partnering with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to expand its stablecoin services, CoinDesk reported. ClearBank plans to use Taurus-PROTECT as wallet infrastructure for digital asset services. The partnership is part of ClearBank’s digital asset strategy, with an initial focus on stablecoins. The integration will support financial institutions issuing and redeeming MiCAR-compliant USDC and EURC using Taurus-PROTECT connectivity linked to Circle’s platform.
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Bank of Thailand steps up monitoring of USDT 'grey funds' trading
Thailand's central bank has designated USDT for enhanced monitoring as part of a crackdown on so-called grey funds, The Block reported. The move follows findings that a significant portion of stablecoin trading in Thailand is tied to foreign investors. Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said about 40 percent of USDT sellers active on Thai platforms are foreigners who should not trade domestically. Authorities also plan to track gold trades, e-wallet flows and digital assets.
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ZKsync unveils 2026 roadmap, focuses on real-economy use
Ethereum layer-2 network ZKsync has released its 2026 roadmap and will focus on applying blockchain to the real economy for financial institutions, The Block reported. Matter Labs co-founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski set out four priorities: built-in privacy, deterministic control, verifiable risk management and native connections to global markets. The plan centers on expanding Prividium, a privacy-focused blockchain platform designed for banks and asset managers.
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Crypto
Revolut stablecoin payments jump 156 percent in 2025
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AI & Enterprise
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to take up CLARITY Act on Jan. 27
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Crypto
Prediction markets hit record weekly volume in early January despite regulatory pressure
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Crypto
Pakistan to work with Trump-linked World Liberty to build stablecoin-based cross-border payments
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AI & Enterprise
U.S. withdrawal from international bodies shakes cybersecurity cooperation
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AI & Enterprise
Extreme Networks considers acquiring Ruckus Networks for over $1 billion
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People
NH NongHyup Bank holds 2026 business drive and ethical management pledge rally
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Finance
STO over-the-counter exchange stalls as Financial Services Commission delays review amid fairness row
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Finance
Blue House, securities firms hold unofficial talks on retail investors returning from overseas markets
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Finance
FSS to review governance at 8 financial holding firms next week
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Finance
South Korea financial authorities to pilot accountability maps for large credit firms, savings banks
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AI & Enterprise
MSIT wraps up agency briefings, steps up public communication with live disclosure
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Telecommunications & Media
KT extends cutoff date for customer reward program to Jan. 31
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AI & Enterprise
Deepgram raises $130 million in Series C, expands into drive-thru
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AI & Enterprise
Wasabi raises $70 million in funding