Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expects a consolidation of corporate blockchains, predicting that network effects will force weaker platforms to combine or retreat despite initial growth. He compares this to the stablecoin market, with Coinbase exploring a Base token to enhance neutrality.
Circle has secured a limited purpose trust charter from the NYDFS, enabling it to operate as Circle New York Trust and expand its USDC stablecoin services under state supervision. This regulatory milestone, following a recent OCC approval, strengthens Circle's position in the digital asset market.
Alan Jones, 85, a prominent former Australian broadcaster and Wallabies coach, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men in a New South Wales local court. The four-month trial in Sydney will hear from 76 witnesses, with Jones pleading not guilty to all charges.
Ark Invest sold ~$4.4M in crypto-related stocks (Bitmine, Robinhood, Block, Bullish) as shares fell, while buying ~$14.5M in SpaceX shares across its ETFs.
Circle's subsidiary, Circle Internet Trust Company LLC, has been granted a limited purpose trust charter by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to offer fiduciary services in New York. This marks a significant regulatory clarity for the stablecoin issuer.
The European Union sanctioned 14 Chinese companies for aiding Russia's war, prompting Beijing to retaliate by sanctioning 14 EU defense organizations, including Rheinmetall and a Polish university. China's move, with only one hour's notice, targets EU supply chains with extraterritorial measures, causing concern in Brussels.
Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked in London that Samsung Wallet will add native support for stablecoins, expanding its digital value offerings. The company did not specify a launch date, issuer, or blockchain, but a mockup showed Circle's USDC.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart suggests the CLARITY Act will have minimal direct impact on Bitcoin, which already has established regulatory infrastructure. The updated bill, released by Senate Republicans, is seen as more beneficial for assets like Ethereum and Solana, which lack clear legal status.
Kakao Group, including Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank, signed an MOU with Circle Internet Group to explore won-backed stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances in South Korea, anticipating upcoming crypto regulations.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aim to redefine their future with a simplified, cost-effective model, expanded Para programme, and new broadcasting deal. Key athletes like Adam Peaty and Shericka Jackson return, while India faces reduced medal opportunities but eyes future hosting bids.
In southern Egypt, the 7,000-year-old Nabta Playa stone circle reveals how ancient Sahara communities tracked celestial movements, predating Stonehenge. Built during a greener era, the site shows early human attempts to understand time, seasons, and guide nomadic life through the stars and seasonal rains.
Sandy Kaul de Franklin Templeton et Jeremy Allaire de Circle affirment que la prochaine opportunité majeure de l'IA réside dans la blockchain, car les agents IA autonomes nécessitent une infrastructure de paiement sans compte bancaire. Le commerce agentique pourrait atteindre 3 000 à 5 000 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030, avec des protocoles comme x402 démontrant déjà des millions de transactions sur des réseaux comme Base.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
ABD'nin kritik altyapı sağlayıcısı DTCC, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs ve JPMorgan gibi 40 dev firmayla tokenizasyon pilot programına başlıyor. Microsoft hisseleri ve çeşitli ETF'lerin tokenize edileceği denemelerin Ekim ayında resmen başlaması bekleniyor, bu da 7/24 hisse senedi işlemlerine yol açabilir.
A legal dispute has arisen over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery ticket. Circle K claims clerk Robert Gawlitza improperly claimed a winning ticket left behind by a customer, while Gawlitza's attorney asserts he followed company policy and purchased the abandoned tickets.
Circle has received final OCC approval to establish Circle National Trust, a national trust bank. However, it cannot accept deposits, make loans, or offer retail banking services. Its primary function will be fiduciary digital-asset custody, with potential future expansion to institutional clients and USDC reserve management.
Circle, l'émetteur du stablecoin USDC, a obtenu l'approbation de l'OCC pour créer Circle National Trust, une banque de conservation d'actifs numériques sous supervision fédérale américaine. Cette étape marque une avancée dans l'institutionnalisation des stablecoins et l'intégration des acteurs crypto dans le système bancaire.
Circle, a stablecoin issuer, has received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank. This allows Circle to directly manage reserves for its stablecoins, like USDC, and shifts its regulatory oversight to a national level.
Circle has received final approval from the U.S. OCC to establish a national trust bank, moving its $73.2 billion stablecoin, USDC, under a federal banking framework. This milestone, part of a broader regulatory shift under the Trump administration, allows Circle to offer new services and safeguard customer assets.
Circle, a stablecoin issuer, received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank. This allows Circle to manage reserves directly for its stablecoins, primarily USDC, and will operate under the name Circle National Trust.
Circle, a stablecoin issuer, received approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank. This allows Circle to directly manage reserves for its USDC stablecoin and shifts its regulatory oversight to a national level, boosting its appeal as regulated infrastructure for institutional clients.
Jürgen Klopp disclosed Liverpool's extensive efforts to recruit Kylian Mbappé from Monaco, including a private jet trip with the player's family. Despite the elaborate approach, Mbappé ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Robinhood Chain, launched just a week ago, has rapidly become a top blockchain by processing $568 million in trading volume on Wednesday and over $350 million by Thursday. Fueled by memecoins like Cash Cat, the Arbitrum-powered network saw millions of transactions and hundreds of thousands of active addresses, with significant gains for related tokens and Arbitrum's ARB.
