August 26, 2026

Shinhan Financial Group partners with Visa to test stablecoin issuance in South Korea.

Shinhan Financial Group partners with Visa to test stablecoin issuance in South Korea

South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group will pilot stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements using Visa's tokenised asset platform.
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Revolut launches EURR euro-pegged stablecoin in three European markets.

Revolut Launches Euro-Pegged Stablecoin EURR in Three European Markets

Revolut has launched EURR, a euro-backed stablecoin, for selected customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal, with reserves held by Stripe subsidiary.
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Nigeria Police seize ₦3.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency allegedly linked to cybercrime.

Nigeria Police Unit Seizes ₦3.6 Billion in Cryptocurrency Linked to Cybercrime

Nigerian Police Force Cybercrime Centre recovers ₦3.6bn in cryptocurrency proceeds from suspected cybercriminals across multiple states.
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Ethereum developers propose quantum-resistant keys to protect validator deposits from future quantum computing threats.

Ethereum developers propose quantum-resistant keys for validator deposits

Ethereum core developers have drafted a proposal to allow validators to deposit using quantum-resistant cryptographiys in anticipation of future threats.
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Japan plans blockchain-based 24/7 settlement system for stocks and government bonds

Japan plans blockchain system for 24/7 stock, bond settlement

Japan is preparing plans for a blockchain-based system that could allow stocks and Japanese government bonds to settle almost instantly, around the clock, as the country looks to modernise its...
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X explores stablecoin payments for content creators and expands financial services

X moves closer to letting users trade crypto from posts

X is preparing to let users buy and sell crypto directly from posts. According to Bier, former X head of product Nikita disclosed the feature in a reply to an...
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