avdhootdhuri@gmail.com The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance on bitcoin ( BTC) by filing a motion in the Bundestag (Parliament) calling for … Read more
ASIC clarifies that many digital assets are financial products and provides transitional relief to support innovation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on 29 October 2025 published updated guidance stating that stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized securities and digital asset wallets can be financial products under existing law, and confirmed a sector‑wide no‑action position until … Read more
Securitize has joined forces with BNY to launch the Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC), the first onchain fund focused on AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), with Grove Finance anchoring $100 million. BNY and Securitize Push Structured Credit Into the Digital Age In a move bridging Wall Street credit sophistication with blockchain efficiency, Securitize and … Read more
In a move that signals a significant shift in its policy stance, the Federal Reserve delivered its second interest rate cut of 2025 on October 29th, reducing the benchmark rate by 25 basis points. The decision, however, was far from unanimous, revealing a deeply divided committee grappling with a complex economic landscape. The most telling … Read more
As the pharmaceutical sector gears up for another earnings season, all eyes are on Cipla, one of India’s leading drugmakers. Our preview of Cipla’s anticipated Q2FY26 results reveals a narrative of steady, albeit moderated, growth, with key strategic moves shaping its future trajectory. At a Glance: Estimated Financial Performance (Consolidated) Here’s a snapshot of how … Read more
In a move widely anticipated by financial markets, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has once again opted for stability, holding its key interest rate steady at 0.50%. This decision underscores a cautious approach from the central bank as it navigates a complex web of domestic recovery and global economic risks. A Divided Vote, A Unified … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Bolivia evaluates issuance of a wholesale CBDC, Argentina officially inks a $20 billion currency swap deal, and President Milei gets summoned by Congress regarding Libra. Bolivia Evaluates Feasibility of Interbank CBDC Amid … Read more
Zelle, a payments platform that focused primarily on the U.S. market, announced it will now offer international settlements aided by stablecoins. The app, owned by a consortium of large banks, is one of traditional finance’s first moves to leverage crypto. Zelle to Leverage Stablecoins in International Push The Facts: On Friday, Zelle, a popular U.S. … Read more
Relai announced that it obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF), allowing Relai EU to begin offering services in France and across the European Union. The company, regulated in Switzerland and registered in Italy earlier in 2025, says the license enables rollout to … Read more
Citigroup has initiated coverage on JSW Cement and has rated the stock a Buy, citing visibility of growth prospects and cost leadership in the cement segment, with a target price of ₹165. The brokerage noted that JSW Cement currently operates grinding capacity of 21.6 million tonnes (mt) and clinker capacity of 6.4 mt, projected to … Read more