StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments.
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MORPHO Price Jumps 4% as Markets App Adds Early Exits
Morpho added early exits to its Markets App through market rate and limit order options.
OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November
The US banking regulator released a 376‑page proposal in February, calling for public comment on rules to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date.
CAKE Price Rally Gains Momentum as 556K Tokens Burned—Can PancakeSwap Break $1.60?
CAKE price is up around 5%, with the token trading near $1.53 and approaching a major resistance zone.
US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs
The consent orders ended the CFTC’s case against two former crypto executives after FTX and Alameda agreed to $12.7 billion in disgorgement and restitution payments in August 2024.
Coinbase's Base Is Betting Big on AI Agents With $1 Million Startup Accelerator
The team behind Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, is narrowing its $1 million startup accelerator to 10 teams for its latest cohort, with each selected company receiving a $100,000 investment…
CFTC Ends FTX Cases With Trading Bans for Ellison, Gary Wang
CFTC imposes five-year trading bans on former FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang.
Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets.
Bitcoin has ‘largely purged’ froth that preceded 50% drop from $126K: BlackRock
Bitcoin maintained its appeal as a diversification investment despite dropping more than 50% from all-time high, a BlackRock report stated.
Cardano Tests $0.175 as On-Chain Activity Continues to Weaken—Can ADA Price Reclaim $0.20
Cardanoâs TVL, active addresses and transactions have weakened, creating a notable divergence as ADAâs price recovery continues.
Telegram .gram Domain Bid Could Reshape Web3 Identity
Telegram is trying to turn its usernames into web addresses. The Telegram .gram domain application entered ICANNâs 2026 round, potentially giving the appâs one billion users addresses such as your…
Chinese InsurTech Firm Zhibao Adds 2,380 Bitcoin in $154.7M Treasury Pivot
Zhibao Technology, a Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurance-technology company, has stepped into the corporate Bitcoin treasury arena, closing a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in cryptocurr…
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia
Nexo introduced regulated, cryptocurrency-backed credit lines that allow users to access liquidity in Australian dollars or stablecoins by borrowing against their digital assets.
Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.
Gamification as User Onboarding: How Crypto Projects Turn Beginners into Holders
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Morning Minute: SEC Brings Clarity to Crypto
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Asian Stocks Market Today is Down Slide
Asian stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and renewed pressure on semiconductor shares hit investor sentiment. South Koreaâs KOSPI dropped 5.7%, while Japanâs…
PayPal Adds Pi Network to Pay With Crypto Program
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Sweden’s H100 reports $26M H1 loss driven by falling Bitcoin value
Sweden’s H100 reported a $26 million loss for the first half of the year, as it completed its acquisitions to become Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury by holdings.
Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand
Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.
Binance User BTC Holdings Rise 2.55% in Latest Proof of Reserves
Binance released its 45th Proof of Reserves report, based on a snapshot taken on August 1. User BTC holdings rose 2.55% to about 657,000 BTC, an increase of 16,349 BTC from July 1. User ETH holdings f…
XRP Institutional Holdings Report 2026: Corporate, Fund, and Treasury Ownership
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Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind Deported From Fiji to US
The accused architect of a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme is back on American soil after more than a year on the run in the South Pacific, the Justice Department said Monday.
When Will Altcoin Season Start in 2026?
The altcoin market has remained weak against Bitcoin for years, but one analyst believes the conditions for a new altcoin season could finally be forming. His analysis points to the U.S. ISM manufactu…