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OCC Approves Trump-Linked DeFi Bank as $112M WLFI Debt Nears Liquidation
World Liberty Financial, tied to Donald Trump, has received OCC approval to form a national trust bank for its USD1 stablecoin, even as a $112 million DeFi loan backed by WLFI tokens faces mounting liquidation risk on Dolomite.
Non-USD Stablecoins Gain Ground as On-Chain FX Infrastructure Grows
As global businesses seek faster, cheaper cross-border payments, demand for stablecoins pegged to currencies beyond the U.S. dollar is rising. Decentralized FX protocols like Mento aim to address liquidity and conversion challenges for multi-currency settlements
How Mento's FPMM Model Targets Stablecoin FX Market Gaps
Mento's Fixed Price Market Maker aims to address the limitations of traditional AMMs in stablecoin foreign exchange by anchoring on-chain rates to real-world FX data, targeting use cases like cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
Polygon Adds Mento Protocol to Expand On-Chain FX for Stablecoins
Polygon's integration of Mento Protocol introduces on-chain foreign exchange for stablecoins beyond the U.S. dollar, enabling direct swaps between dollar and euro stablecoins and supporting cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
Tether's First Big Four Audit Raises New Questions for Stablecoin Rules
Tether secured its first full audit from a Big Four firm, but new U.S. regulations and reserve requirements could reshape what counts as transparency for stablecoin issuers going forward
Crypto Firms Target National Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shifts
Digital asset companies are pursuing national bank charters to streamline U.S. operations, reduce state licensing complexity, and access federal oversight-but the move brings new capital, compliance, and activity restrictions under OCC supervision
Crypto Market Bottoms: What Signals Matter and Why Timing Is Tricky
Crypto market bottoms rarely arrive with a single clear signal. Instead, investors must weigh price action, on-chain data, liquidity flows, and project fundamentals to assess when selling pressure is truly exhausted and recovery may begin.
Tether Passes First Full Audit as KPMG Confirms USDT Reserves
Tether has completed its first full independent audit, with KPMG U.S. confirming that the stablecoin issuer's reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.8 billion at the end of 2025, addressing years of scrutiny over USDT's backing
Figure Technology Revenue Doubles as Blockchain Loan Volume Soars
Figure Technology Solutions posted $226M in Q2 revenue, driven by a 132% jump in blockchain-based loan marketplace volume and expanded partnerships with lenders and fintechs
Robinhood Chain Sets Transaction Record as Stablecoin Shift Drives TVL
Robinhood Chain processed a record 11.6 million daily transactions last week, but user growth remains muted as existing accounts drive activity. A sharp rise in total value locked is linked to a surge in yield-bearing stablecoin deposits.
Russia Proposes $58K Annual Cap for Retail Crypto Purchases
Russia's central bank plans to restrict retail crypto trading to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, capping annual purchases at ₽300,000 per broker, while qualified investors could access broader markets without limits
MoneyGram Expands Solana Cash Access to 170+ Markets Worldwide
MoneyGram has integrated its Ramps service with Solana, enabling users in over 170 countries to withdraw cash from supported wallets and allowing cash deposits in more than 25 countries through its global network.
Russia Proposes BTC, ETH, USDT Trading With Retail Crypto Limits
Russia's central bank has outlined draft rules to allow Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether trading on regulated exchanges, but will restrict annual crypto purchases for non-qualified investors to 300,000 rubles per intermediary
Tether's Alloy Shutdown Leaves $50M in Gold-Backed Debt Unresolved
Tether is closing its Alloy platform, putting nearly $50 million in gold-backed stablecoin debt at risk for users who miss the September 17 deadline to reclaim collateral. Only five open positions remain, but recovery options are unclear.
Crypto Narratives Shift as Stablecoins, RWA, and AI Lead Market Focus
Crypto market cycles are increasingly shaped by narratives like stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and AI integration, influencing where capital flows and which projects gain traction as infrastructure and real-world use cases take priority
Stablecoins Move Beyond Trading to Power Global Digital Payments
Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are evolving from crypto trading tools to core infrastructure for cross-border payments, DeFi, and tokenized assets, raising new questions about reserves, compliance, and the future of blockchain-based finance
Quantum Threat Could Trigger Undetected Crypto Wallet Breaches
Crypto security leaders warn that the first quantum computer attacks may resemble routine wallet losses, with high-value targets like Tether's minting key at risk and timelines for 'Q-day' now as early as 2028
US Sanctions Reveal $6.3B Crypto Settlement Network Tied to Iran, Russia
US authorities have sanctioned crypto platforms Shelbit and Aban Tether, exposing a $6.3 billion blockchain network allegedly used to move funds between Iran, Russia, and other sanctioned entities, raising new compliance and enforcement risks
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Puts XRP's Institutional Role in Doubt
Ripple's launch of the Mint platform and RLUSD stablecoin is shifting institutional focus away from XRP, raising questions about the token's long-term demand and its place in Ripple's ecosystem
Solana Traders Face High Funding Costs as $1.8B in Leverage Builds
Solana perpetual futures funding rates have surged to their highest in nearly a year, with open interest approaching $1.8 billion. Traders are paying steep fees to maintain leveraged long positions as the token tests key resistance levels.
Tron Adds $2.2B in Stablecoins as Market Shrinks, But Risks Remain
Tron's network absorbed $2.2 billion in new stablecoins in 30 days, even as the overall stablecoin market contracted. But heavy reliance on Tether and ongoing token inflation raise questions for investors considering TRX.
Cypher and Osmosis Crypto Cards Face Final Spending Cutoff Tonight
Cypher and Osmosis cardholders must complete all spending by August 7, with withdrawals, rewards claims, and wallet backups required before the September 6 shutdown. Unclaimed balances and unbacked wallets may become inaccessible after the deadline
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payouts to 195 Countries With Zerohash
Visa is integrating stablecoin prefunding and payouts into Visa Direct, enabling businesses to move funds onchain to over 18 billion endpoints worldwide as regulatory and liquidity challenges shape adoption
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
Stablecoins Move Beyond Trading as Arc Targets AI and Payments
Stablecoins like USDC are evolving from trading tools to programmable payment infrastructure, enabling automated transactions for AI agents, Web3 apps, and tokenized real-world assets across global markets
Circle Expands USDC Strategy as Stablecoin Use Cases Multiply
Circle is shifting from stablecoin issuance to building digital dollar infrastructure, as USDC circulation rises and demand grows for blockchain-based payments, settlements, and real-world asset tokenization
Circle Arc Aims to Redefine Stablecoin Infrastructure With USDC Focus
Circle Arc is designed to move USDC beyond trading and payments, targeting institutional-grade compliance, settlement, and real-world asset tokenization as stablecoins evolve into core financial infrastructure
TRON's Stablecoin Surge Draws Institutional Finance to Blockchain
TRON's growing stablecoin activity and on-chain settlements are attracting institutional platforms like Anchorage Digital, signaling a shift from crypto trading to broader financial infrastructure and custody services
Dinari Brings Tokenized S&P 500 Stocks to US Crypto Wallets
Dinari now lets eligible US investors trade 724 tokenized US stocks, including the full S&P 500, directly from self-custody wallets using USDC across four blockchains, expanding access to tokenized equities for retail users
Bitcoin Sinks Despite U.S. Regulatory Wins and Institutional Access
U.S. policy shifts removed legal barriers for crypto and expanded institutional access, but Bitcoin's price halved as demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries failed to keep pace with supply.
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