The Bank of Canada’s stablecoin regulations align with initiatives like the “Real-Time Rail” payment system and open banking framework. While Canada abandoned plans for a central bank digital currency, officials see stablecoins as a way to modernize the financial system and encourage secure innovation.

Canada’s new rules will require issuers to maintain sufficient reserves, implement redemption policies, and adopt risk management frameworks, including personal and financial data protections. Officials aim to make digital transactions safer and faster for over 40 million Canadians.

The Bank of Canada will permit stablecoins pegged 1:1 to central bank currencies and backed by high-quality liquid assets like Treasury bills and government bonds. Governor Tiff Macklem says the goal is to ensure stablecoins act as “good money” under upcoming 2026 regulations.

India’s crackdown comes amid a worldwide surge in crypto fraud. Since 2023, crypto scams have drained over $53 billion, with regulators stepping up enforcement. As crypto adoption grows, authorities face a constant battle against increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.

Investigators froze bank balances, fixed deposits, and lockers totaling ~$132,000, and seized documents revealing investments in benami properties and commission structures. Authorities emphasize that the probe is ongoing, with several accused already arrested and more actions expected.

The accused operated through platforms like Korvio, Voscrow, DGT, Hypenext, and A-Global, luring investors with promises of extraordinary returns. Officials say they manipulated token prices, rebranded platforms, and laundered proceeds through shell companies and personal accounts.

Indian authorities targeted a multi-platform crypto Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of around $254 million. The Directorate of Enforcement conducted searches across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, freezing assets and uncovering digital and physical evidence of large-scale fraud.

Google’s CC assistant aims to make email productivity smarter. Beyond summaries, it learns your preferences, remembers notes, and connects across Gmail, Drive, and Calendar. Think of it as a personal productivity concierge delivered straight to your inbox—currently for consumer accounts only.

Google is testing CC, an email-based AI assistant powered by Gemini. It sends a “Your Day Ahead” brief with calendar summaries, tasks, and updates from Gmail, Drive, and Calendar. You can even email it back to add to-dos or search for information. Available for AI Pro & Ultra users in the U.S. & Canada.

Beyond gimmicks, Meta’s conversation-focus feature could rival Apple’s Conversation Boost. By amplifying voices in busy settings, these AI glasses aim to help users better hear friends, coworkers, or commuters. Early Access rolls out first in the U.S. & Canada—general availability coming soon.

Meta’s AI glasses can now connect what you see with Spotify. Look at an album cover? It can play a song by that artist. Eyeing holiday decorations? Cue some festive tunes! Available in English across multiple countries, this update turns your smart glasses into a visual-to-audio assistant.

Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses now help you hear conversations in noisy environments! The new conversation-focus feature amplifies the person you’re talking to, with adjustable levels via the right temple or device settings. Currently rolling out in the U.S. & Canada through Meta’s Early Access Program.

Materials (+4%), financials (+3%), and industrials (+1.5%) are outperforming tech and communication services. Analysts note end-of-year rotations often spill into crypto, and upcoming Fed rate cuts, liquidity injections, and dovish labor data could further fuel Bitcoin and altcoins. The last weeks of 2025 may shape early 2026 crypto trends.

As 2025 winds down, capital is rotating out of Big Tech and AI into financials, industrials, and materials. Historically, such flows boost liquidity into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins. With tech outflows hitting back-to-back weeks and macro tailwinds emerging, crypto traders may get a sneak peek at 2026’s risk appetite.

Ripple is closing out the year with growing momentum on multiple fronts. The firm was recently approved for a national trust bank charter in the US, while XRP continues to see steady ETF inflows and rising social sentiment. Combined with Ripple’s $500 million fundraising round in November, the developments point to increasing confidence from both regulators and investors.