The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an application from Figure Markets for a yield-bearing stablecoin that will allow users to earn interest payments on their holdings — signaling the regulator’s intent to accommodate the rapidly growing stablecoin market. According to regulatory filings that appeared on the SEC’s website on Feb. 18, exchange operator Figure Markets…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Feb. 20 the formation of a new group to combat cyber misconduct, including fraud involving blockchain and crypto assets. According to a press release, the new group, called the “Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit,” will focus on protecting retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space. The…

Data from app analytics platform AppsFlyer shows that cryptocurrency applications saw a sharp increase in adoption in the United Arab Emirates in 2024. According to AppsFlyer, downloads of the top 49 crypto apps in the UAE reached 6.2 million in 2023. That jumped to 15 million in 2024, a 41% increase. Most of these downloads…