Sony Innovation Fund invests $13 million in Soneium co-developer Startale Group, kicking off its Series A fundraising - The Block

SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second - Decrypt

SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity - CoinDesk

Russia to roll out crypto regulatory framework this July, allowing retail participation: report - The Block

Australia Fines Qoin Wallet Operator $14 Million for Unlicensed Activity - Decrypt

UAE's central bank has approved a USD-backed stablecoin - CoinDesk

UAE central bank–sanctioned US dollar stablecoin launches to boost digital-asset settlement - The Block

Crypto Exchange Bybit to Become More Bank-Like With New Accounts - Bloomberg ($)

​​US Senators press Deputy AG Blanche on alleged crypto conflicts of interest - The Block

Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg - CoinDesk

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Tops $5B Market Cap as TRUMP Meme Coin Stumbles - Decrypt

Bybit eyes neobank features with IBAN accounts rollout planned for February - The Block

Bitcoin's no gold, and it's falling short for payments, too - CoinDesk

Crypto’s ‘Digital Gold’ Myth Exposed as Traders Pivot to Metals - Bloomberg ($)

Robinhood is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 billion valuation - CoinDesk

Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold: report - CoinDesk

Talos brings Robinhood, Sony onto cap table as funding hits $150 million - The Block

OP token holders approve buyback plan redirecting 50% of Optimism protocol revenue to OTC swaps - The Block

Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin - CoinDesk

Bitcoin Drops Below $86,000 as Traders Retreat From Risk Assets - Bloomberg ($)

Crypto custody firm Copper in early talks for IPO as crypto 'plumbing' becomes new Wall Street favorite - CoinDesk