Exchange
Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network
Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.
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Regulation
New York Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini for ‘illegal gambling’ on prediction market platforms
NY AG Letitia James has sued Coinbase and Gemini for allegedly illegally offering people the ability to bet on events.
Regulation
Bipartisan PACE Act looks to open Fed payment rails to nonbanks, draws crypto support
California Reps. Sam Liccardo and Young Kim introduced a bill that would allow certain providers access to the central bank.
Security
‘Are we an industry of clowns?’: DeFi grapples with security tradeoffs after $292M Kelp DAO fallout
Aftermath conditions from Kelp DAO’s exploit has opened a broader debate over DeFi’s security model, after billions left Aave.
Security
Aave’s core markets hit 100% utilization at once, and that's not a good thing
Aave's core lending markets reached 100% utilization rates simultaneously, creating a critical liquidity shortage across the decentralized finance protocol. The unprecedented event affected multiple asset pools including USDC, USDT, and ETH markets, leaving no available tokens for new borrowers and triggering maximum interest rates across the platform. This
Technology
Ripple sets 2028 deadline to harden XRPL after Google’s quantum research sharpens attack risk
Ripple is building a multi-stage plan to prepare the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for an eventual shift to post-quantum cryptography, setting a 2028 target for full readiness. This comes as advances in quantum computing force blockchain developers to think more concretely about how existing security systems ma
Market
DoorDash to offer stablecoin payouts with Tempo in push toward everyday crypto payments
Stripe, Coastal Bank and ARQ are also deploying stablecoin payment flows on Tempo's network alongside DoorDash.
Regulation
UK sets out plan to integrate payments rules covering stablecoins and tokenized deposits
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
Market
Almost 80% of Japan's institutional investors plan to buy crypto within 3 years, survey finds
A new survey reveals that nearly 80% of Japan's institutional investors are planning to add cryptocurrency to their portfolios within the next three years, marking a significant shift in the country's traditional investment landscape. The comprehensive study examined investment intentions across major Japanese financial institutions, pension
Regulation
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
The Bank of Korea's newly appointed governor outlined the central bank's digital asset priorities in a key policy address, emphasizing plans to advance central bank digital currency (CBDC) development and explore bank-issued tokens. Notably absent from the speech was any mention of stablecoin regulation or adoption
Regulation
European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
Security
Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer
A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.