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What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

China considers yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to internationalize the renminbi – pilot regions are Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Overnight, US rapper Kanye West launched his own cryptocurrency “YZY Money” on the Solana blockchain.

Wyoming launches FRNT stablecoin with Visa support on seven blockchains – the first state-backed crypto payment solution.

Thailand enables tourists to directly convert crypto into baht – a milestone for tourism and payments.

Fed ends special oversight for banks on crypto – digital assets to fall back under regular examinations.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

Citigroup explores stablecoin custody, crypto ETF safekeeping and payment services – a blow to crypto bank dominance.

The Swiss stock exchange SIX welcomes iShares as the 20th issuer of exchange-traded products (ETPs) with cryptocurrencies as underlying.

Ethereum ETFs break record with over $1 billion in net inflows in one day and $20 billion in assets under management.

Trump’s 401(k) crypto plan sparks debate as major pension providers consider Bitcoin and Ethereum for retirement portfolios.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

Ripple acquires Rail for USD 200 million – expanding its stablecoin business and strengthening crypto payment infrastructure.

Numerous small US firms are hoarding Ether as a yield-generating asset – their holdings have surged to nearly USD 3.5 billion in a short time.

Bullish and Figure prepare billion-dollar US IPOs – two new crypto-finance players aim to break into the mainstream.

What happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.