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Digital visualization of connected international banking nodes across a 3D globe with Standard Bank branding, representing the 21-firm global stablecoin network.

Standard Bank joins 21-firm consortium to launch stablecoin

Standard Bank is the only African financial institution among 21 global firms preparing to launch a new US dollar-denominated stablecoin, giving Africa a seat in one of the banking sector’s...
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A cracked digital asset block bound by heavy metal chains next to an illuminated red emergency alarm in a dark server room.

Cronos halts network after Tectonic exploit hits $75M

The Cronos blockchain has halted block production after an attacker exploited Tectonic, its largest lending protocol, in an incident estimated to have affected about $75 million in assets. Cronos validators...
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Chelsea FC players Reece James, Cole Palmer, Lauren James, and Erin Cuthbert wearing the blue home kit featuring the USDC by Circle front-of-shirt sponsor logo.

Circle partners with Chelsea as USDC takes front-of-shirt spot

Circle has partnered with Chelsea FC as the club’s Principal Partner and official front-of-shirt partner for the 2026/27 season, bringing its USDC stablecoin brand to the club’s men’s, women’s and...
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TRON surpasses 400 million accounts as USDT adoption grows on the blockchain network.

TRON surpasses 400 million accounts as USDT use grows

TRON has crossed 400 million total accounts, adding its latest 100 million accounts in about 16 months as stablecoin transfers continue to drive activity on the network. The blockchain crossed...
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UK gives the Bank of England a new mandate to accelerate stablecoin innovation and adoption.

UK Hands Bank of England New Mandate to Fast-Track Stablecoin Innovation

For years, the Bank of England has played it safe with stablecoins. Cautious rules, tight caps, endless consultations. That’s about to change. HM Treasury confirmed on August 27, 2026, that...
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Coinbase expands Bitcoin-backed mortgage options for US homebuyers using Bitcoin as collateral.

Coinbase expands Bitcoin-backed mortgages for US homebuyers

Coinbase and Better Mortgage have expanded access to a home loan that allows eligible US buyers to use Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment without selling their holdings. The...
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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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