Story, a programmable IP blockchain, announced a partnership with EigenCloud, a verifiable decentralized computing platform, to jointly build a "Verifiable Intelligence" system. This system will enable end-to-end verification of AI data, models, execution, and payments. It will drive AI from a black box to an open network that is auditable, provable, and settlementable: data and models will have on-chain proof of origin, training and inference will generate execution credentials, and licensing and revenue distribution will be automated. The collaboration will support AI agents in autonomously discovering, invoking, and paying for the use of on-chain skills, accelerating the development of a verifiable AI economy and agency-based business models.

Recently, a user's account was restricted to a "no receiving, no sending" status by China Construction Bank (CCB) after the words "Dogecoin" appeared in the bank transfer remarks, drawing attention. The user stated that several months ago, they and their spouse transferred 250 yuan of pocket money between their CCB accounts, with the remark "Dogecoin this week." Subsequently, both received calls from the bank to verify their relationship and the meaning of the remark, and were informed that the remark triggered "virtual currency control" risk monitoring. CCB staff requested relevant bank card statements and a written commitment to prove that the transfer was not a virtual currency transaction; only after the verification was approved could the account be unblocked. Some branch staff stated that if the transfer remarks contain virtual currency keywords, proof that it is unrelated to virtual currency is required; otherwise, the account may not be unblocked and may have to be cancelled. In response, CCB customer service stated that the bank does not conduct virtual currency transactions, but if the system identifies high-risk behavior, the account may be temporarily restricted from trading; the specific judgment criteria need to be explained by the account opening bank or account manager. Industry insiders pointed out that the relevant handling is related to the bank's internal risk control and regulatory requirements. According to Xinhua News Agency, on December 5th, seven associations, including the National Internet Finance Association of China, jointly issued a risk warning, requiring member units to refrain from participating in the issuance and trading of virtual currencies and related tokens within China, and reminding the public to be vigilant about related risks. (Sina Finance)

On Dec 12, 2025, 05:48 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 890 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 890.75 USDT, with a narrowed 1.98% increase in 24 hours.

Binance only froze a portion of the funds after receiving a request from South Korean police to freeze stolen Upbit crypto assets. Reports indicate that after Upbit was hacked on September 27th, the stolen assets were laundered through multiple layers of transfers, splits, and cross-chain operations, with most of the funds ultimately flowing into third-party service wallets on the Binance platform. Police and Upbit requested Binance to freeze approximately 470 million won worth of Solana tokens on the morning of the incident, but Binance only froze approximately 80 million won, or about 17% of the requested amount, citing the need for further verification. The freezing was completed approximately 15 hours after the request. Regarding the partial freezing and delays, Binance responded that it could not provide specific details about the ongoing investigation in principle, but would continue to cooperate with relevant law enforcement agencies and partners according to established procedures. Blockchain researchers pointed out that rapid initial freezing after a hack is crucial to minimizing losses and suggested establishing a global emergency cooperation mechanism between exchanges to improve emergency response efficiency. The report also stated that the hackers had exchanged most of their Solana assets for Ethereum, possibly due to its higher market liquidity and relatively easy subsequent monetization. (KBS)

The Japanese National Tax Agency announced the results of its tax investigations for fiscal year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025) on December 11. The results showed that 613 on-site investigations were conducted against individuals involved in cryptocurrency transactions, resulting in the recovery of approximately 4.6 billion yen in taxes, an increase of about 31.4% from the 3.5 billion yen in the previous fiscal year. The number of investigations also increased by about 14.6% year-on-year. The National Tax Agency pointed out that cryptocurrency-related cases saw significantly higher tax recoveries per transaction and higher rates of underreported income compared to the overall average for income tax on-site investigations. Current tax investigations focus on the accuracy of profit and loss calculations, the completeness of transaction records, and the reporting of special transactions such as DeFi, airdrops, mining, and staking. If multiple domestic or international exchanges are involved, all profits and losses must be reported together; otherwise, it may be considered an omission in the reporting. Furthermore, the National Tax Agency stated that it has continuously strengthened the collection and analysis of data on internet transactions and introduced AI technology to assist in screening investigation targets. If an entity is found to have underreported or failed to file tax returns, in addition to paying back taxes, it may also be subject to late payment taxes and surcharges. The maximum surcharge for non-reporting can be 20%, and if there is intentional concealment or falsification, the recalculation tax rate can reach as high as 35% to 40%. At the tax system level, the Japanese government and ruling party are discussing adjusting income from crypto assets from the current comprehensive taxation to a separate taxation system similar to stocks, with a potential uniform tax rate of 20%, and the introduction of profit and loss accounting and loss carry-forward mechanisms. The relevant reform directions are expected to be further clarified in the tax reform outline at the end of the year. (CoinPost)

YouTube has reportedly adopted the feature shortly after PayPal enabled PYUSD as a payout method for recipients in the third quarter. source: https://decrypt.co/352125/youtube-us-creators-take-earnings-paypals-stablecoin

AirAsia's operator partners with Standard Chartered to explore a Malaysian Ringgit-backed stablecoin, aiming for digital finance transformation. source: https://coincu.com/news/airasia-standard-chartered-myr-stablecoin/

According to Foresight News, Capital A, founded by Tony Fernandes, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered Malaysia to explore the introduction of a ringgit stablecoin in Malaysia. Standard Chartered will act as the issuer, while Capital A will oversee the pilot of wholesale applications. The project will be conducted at the digital asset innovation center regulated by Malaysia's central bank. Tony Fernandes stated that this initiative marks a significant step in the group's transition from the aviation sector to a technology ecosystem.

According to PANews, a cross-party group of UK lawmakers has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to oppose the Bank of England's proposal to cap stablecoin holdings in the country. The group argues that such policies could undermine the government's efforts to position the UK as a leader in the digital asset sector. In a letter to Reeves, members of the House of Lords, including CMC Markets Plc CEO Peter Cruddas, expressed concern that the Bank's plan to limit individual stablecoin holdings would not reduce risk but instead drive capital overseas. The group stated, "We are deeply concerned that the UK is gradually moving towards a fragmented and restrictive approach that will hinder innovation, limit adoption, and push activities abroad." Last month, the Bank of England unveiled its proposed stablecoin regulations, suggesting a temporary cap of £20,000 (approximately $26,350) for individual holdings and £10 million for businesses. Additionally, the Bank requires issuers of pound-linked tokens to hold at least 40% of their reserves as interest-free deposits at the central bank. These proposals have faced criticism from cryptocurrency companies, which argue that the measures are excessively stringent.

تراجع تبني البيتكوين للشركات في الربع الرابع من عام 2025، حيث تحتفظ 65٪ من الشركات العامة الآن بعملة بيتكوين أقل من أسعار شرائها وتواجه خسائر غير محققة. مع انخفاض موجة الشراء المؤسسي، يظهر منقبو البيتكوين كأكثر المراكمين مرونة. هذا التحول يشير إلى مرحلة جديدة لسندات الخزانة للشركات. الإضافات الفصلية في طريقها إلى أدنى مستوى لها خلال عام source: https://ar.beincrypto.com/bitcoin-miners-corporate-adoption-q4-2025/

Coinbase will suspend trading of meme coins Floki, Turbo, and Gigachad for New York users starting April 14, 2025, following a routine asset review. The reasons for the suspension remain unclear, but speculation points to regulatory challenges in New York.