Binance Launches CEX-to-DEX Trading, Streamlining Crypto Access

March 31, 2025

Catenaa, Monday, March 31, 2025-Crypto exchange Binance has introduced a centralized exchange (CEX) to decentralized exchange (DEX) trading feature, allowing users to execute DEX trades directly from their Binance wallets. The move eliminates the need for asset bridging or manual transfers, simplifying the process for users.  According to Binance, the feature supports stablecoins like Circle’s […]

Circle Taps JP Morgan, Citi for IPO Plans in Late April

April 6, 2025

Catenaa, Sunday, April 06, 2025-Stablecoin issuer Circle has enlisted JP Morgan Chase and Citi ahead of a planned initial public offering, expected to be filed in late April, Fortune reported.  Circle, which issues the USDC stablecoin, has previously attempted to go public. It first pursued a SPAC merger in 2021, then confidentially filed with the […]

Circle to Launch USDC in Japan via SBI VC Trade

March 26, 2025

Catenaa, Wednesday, March 26, 2025- Circle will debut its USDC stablecoin in Japan on March 26, marking the first approved foreign stablecoin launch in the country. SBI VC Trade, a crypto exchange under financial giant SBI Group, will be the first platform to list USDC, with other local exchanges, including Binance Japan, bitbank, and bitFlyer, […]

SEC says USDT, USDC Not Securities, Exempts Registration

April 10, 2025

Catenaa, Thursday, April 10, 2025- The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday declared that “covered” dollar-pegged stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, are not securities, and minting or redeeming them will not require SEC registration. The clarification, issued in an agency statement, confirms that stablecoins backed by reserves and maintaining a 1:1 […]

Singapore Metro Now Accepts Stablecoins for Payments

February 28, 2025

Catenaa, Friday, February 28, 2028-Metro, a leading department store chain in Singapore, has partnered with Dtcpay to integrate stablecoin payments, allowing customers to transact using USDT, USDC, and WUSD. The retailer plans to add FDUSD soon, marking a significant step in the adoption of blockchain-based payments in mainstream retail. Metro’s COO, Erwin Wuysang-Oei, stated the […]