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Illicit crypto reached $158B in 2025, up 145%, driven by Russia's A7A5 stablecoin processing $72B in sanctions evasion flows.

UK's ASA bans Coinbase ads suggesting crypto solves cost-of-living crisis, citing inadequate risk warnings and irresponsible messaging.

WisdomTree expands tokenized funds to Solana as blockchain's RWA ecosystem crosses $1.12B, enabling institutional and retail access.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says the platform plans to roll out tokenized stock trading, 24/7 markets and DeFi features in the coming months as it pushes for real-time settlement.

Fidelity launches FIDD stablecoin on Ethereum under GENIUS Act, competing with Tether and Circle in $310B market with institutional focus.

Cathie Wood and OKX founder Star Xu criticize Binance following the October 10 flash crash, citing exchange infrastructure failures and lasting damage to trust in crypto markets.

OKX launches European stablecoin card via Monavate under MiCA framework, converting crypto at 0.4% spread with no fees at Mastercard merchants.

South Korea's FSC backs 15-20% ownership caps for crypto exchanges ahead of Digital Asset Basic Act passage, forcing major divestments.

Solana's Pump.fun platform sees record token creation and buybacks while PUMP rallies 60% monthly.

Coinbase and Glassnode find derivatives positioning shifted toward protection as Bitcoin dominance holds at 59%.