Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said authorities plan to issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses in the first quarter, the South China Morning Post reported. The city’s stablecoin licensing regime, passed in 2025, requires issuers to meet strict reserve, redemption and risk management standards.

SEC member Hester Peirce shared her assessments regarding cryptocurrency law, regulations, and tokenized stocks.

Mike Selig, the new chairman of the US Commodity Futures Commission (CFTC), has announced strong support for the cryptocurrency sector.

XRP could target $8 in 2026 as Ripple’s global expansion, regulatory clarity, DeFi growth, and rising institutional interest strengthen long-term demand. Analysts say XRP holding above $2 shows accumulation, and a breakout past $3.40 could trigger a strong rally toward $7–$8.50 next cycle.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are losing ground Monday, while stocks related to the industry are also slumping. Bitcoin fell sharply in November, as uncertainty in the markets led some investors to shed riskier assets such as cryptocurrencies.

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