DeFi
Goldman, Citi, and Banks commit $270M to challenge Tether, Circle stablecoin giants
Traditional financial institutions are mobilizing capital to contest the dominance of major cryptocurrency stablecoin providers, namely Tether and Circle.
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DeFi
Across Protocol warns users, investigating reports of drained wallets
Multiple users have reported experiencing the loss of their funds subsequent to engaging with the platform, prompting Across Protocol to initiate an inquiry into a possible security breach impacting…
DeFi
Kimber Digital Securities gains SEC, Finra approvals to bring U.S. assets onchain
Regulatory approval from both the SEC and Finra has been obtained by Plume affiliate, Kimber Digital Securities.
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Bitmine adds $20M in Ethereum, reaching 6.07 million ETH after Vitalik's 'ETH is money' comment
- DeFi
North Korean hackers use six memecoins to launder 117,000 NEAR from $6.3 billion Binance hack
- DeFi
Binance hack highlights need for UK stablecoin freeze rules for coin listings
- DeFi
Solana to launch first tokenized stock venue, listing Galaxy, Exodus, Forward Industries in early 2027
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Trump denies knowledge of World Liberty UAE ties as Justin Sun challenges filings
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Stablecoin supply growth stalls despite surging payments activity
Despite a substantial increase in the utilization of tokens for payments, the overall volume of stablecoin supply has shown minimal expansion throughout this year.
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Vitalik Buterin pushes ETH as store of value amid post-US midterm crypto uncertainty
Following the US midterms, the cryptocurrency sector is confronting a period of unpredictability.
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Ethereum proposals aim to prevent Glamsterdam contract breakage from gas changes
Different methodologies are being put forth in two competing Ethereum proposals, both designed to prevent existing smart contracts from malfunctioning due to upcoming modifications to gas mechanics.
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Standard Chartered, SBI back crypto insurer Soter, funding hits $23.5 million
Support for the crypto insurer Soter has reached a total of $23.5 million, with backing provided by Standard Chartered and SBI.
DeFi
Kraken parent Payward and its clients buy AAVE tokens in DeFi investment push
The investment follows talks first reported by CoinDesk in June that included a proposed equity stake in Aave Group.
DeFi
Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana for US Galaxy Users
The integration of USDC onto Solana within Samsung Wallet introduces a significant layer of accessibility for stablecoin usage among certain users.
DeFi
Ukraine’s central bank opposes crypto bill, citing monetary sovereignty concerns
Ukraine’s central bank won’t back a crypto legalization bill in its current form and wants lawmakers to revise it before a final vote.
DeFi
Scaramucci says Trump memecoin ventures derailed CLARITY Act negotiations
Disagreements concerning ethical limitations also contributed to the halting of discussions, a situation the SkyBridge founder indicated was the fault of both parties involved.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin steady near $80,000, Ether jumps 4% after market rallies
Bitcoin maintained a stable level near $80,000.
DeFi
France budget rejection sidelines stablecoin tax, wallet reporting amendments
The French Assembly voted 458–0 against the revenue section of the budget.
DeFi
Tokenization, stablecoins may weather Democratic sweep amid broader crypto rule uncertainty
Experts suggest that the drive from Wall Street to integrate financial systems onto blockchain infrastructure could persist utilizing current regulatory frameworks, even as the Securities and…
Bitcoin
Trump-linked tokens lead crypto losses Wednesday after US midterm sweep
Even as Bitcoin and Ether experienced upward movement, the official Trump and World Liberty Financial tokens registered as the two most substantial decliners within the top hundred digital assets on…
DeFi
Circle ARC token sale boosts earnings despite lower USDC yields
Facing headwinds from reduced yields and increasing market rivalry, Circle is actively seeking avenues to broaden its revenue streams, specifically targeting payments transaction fees and…
DeFi
What Is x402? How AI Agents Pay With Crypto
Coinbase's x402 protocol puts the web's long-unused 402 code to work so AI agents and apps can pay for APIs and data in stablecoins like USDC.
DeFi
Schroders brings emerging market bond fund to Solana via Centrifuge
Centrifuge, a specialist in tokenization, is facilitating the introduction of an actively managed bond strategy onto the Solana network by the worldwide asset manager.