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Visa adds Monad as a stablecoin settlement option
Visa has added Monad as a stablecoin settlement option for participating issuers and acquirers, giving them another blockchain route for settling obligations with Visa.
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Visa adds Monad as a stablecoin settlement option
Visa has added Monad as a stablecoin settlement option for participating issuers and acquirers, giving them another blockchain route for settling obligations.
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Kraken xStocks adds 200 UK and EU equities
Payward added more than 200 UK and EU-listed equities to xStocks, taking its range past 1,500 assets and assets under management above $1.1 billion.
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Visa adds Monad as a stablecoin settlement option
Visa added Monad as a stablecoin settlement option for participating issuers and acquirers, creating another blockchain route for Visa obligations.
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NYSE Links Tokenized Stock Clearing to Avalanche
Ava Labs says Avalanche will power clearing for an NYSE-linked tokenized stock venue, with planned 24/7 trading and settlement subject to approval.
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Consensys launches stack to coordinate settlement across ledgers
Consensys launched a stack for institutional ledgers that coordinates transactions across networks while assets stay put and cross-ledger actions are verified cryptographically.
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Zcash activates NU7, cutting target block time to 25 seconds
Zcash activated NU7 at block 3,543,405, cutting target blocks to 25 seconds while adjusting rewards and fees to preserve issuance and fund future mining.
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Binance names Justin Yek CFO as Kaiser Ng leaves
Binance says Kaiser Ng is leaving to pursue a new venture and Justin Yek will take over as CFO, with the handover planned over the past six months.
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Binance traces $6.3 billion security incident to service access
Binance says a compromised engineer laptop may have enabled unauthorized withdrawals; about $3 billion is frozen as tracing continues and withdrawals remain paused.
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FBI links $6bn Binance theft to North Korea group
The FBI says North Korea’s TraderTraitor stole more than $6bn from Binance; investigators trace Ether swaps and urge crypto services to block laundering routes.
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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
The OCC finalized GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and related custody, setting reserve, redemption and oversight requirements that take effect January 18, 2027.
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Centrifuge brings Schroders’ emerging-markets bond fund to Solana
Centrifuge has put Schroders’ emerging-markets bond strategy on Solana through a tokenized feeder fund, extending onchain investing beyond cash-like products.
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FBI ties $6.34 billion Binance theft to North Korea
The FBI attributes Binance’s October 29 theft of more than $6 billion to North Korea’s TraderTraitor, while Binance says an internal signing service was abused.
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Binance traces $6.34bn hack to fake job and wallet access
Binance says a fake recruiter’s coding test helped attackers reach wallet systems before $6.34 billion in assets were hit; 98% had been replenished by Oct. 31.
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What a swap slippage limit changes before a trade
A swap slippage limit sets the minimum output an app will accept, helping you weigh a trade’s chance of execution against price changes before it lands.
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Binance says security breach affected $6.3 billion in crypto
Binance says a compromised DevOps laptop enabled unauthorized withdrawals affecting about $6.3 billion; the exchange says it will cover losses for users.
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Binance’s $6.3B wallet breach traced to signing systems
Binance says attackers drained about $6.3 billion from transaction wallets; the FBI blames North Korea’s TraderTraitor group, while issuers froze roughly $3 billion.
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Binance sets phased withdrawal restart after $6.3B hack
Binance plans to reopen withdrawals in phases after a $6.3 billion hot-wallet breach, while deposits remain open and the exchange replenishes stolen assets.
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How SpookySwap Works: A First Swap, Step by Step
SpookySwap swaps tokens through liquidity pools on a chosen blockchain; learn how quotes, wallet approvals, fees and price ranges shape a first trade.
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Binance sets phased withdrawals after $6.3bn hack
Binance plans to reopen withdrawals in phases after a $6.3 billion hack, restoring access across selected networks as security checks continue.
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Binance faces $6.3 billion crypto theft across 11 blockchains
Hackers drained about $6.3 billion from Binance wallets across 11 blockchains; the exchange says it will cover customer losses as partners freeze assets.
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Binance says $6.3bn hack drained hot wallets in 20 minutes
Binance says attackers drained about $6.3 billion from hot wallets, while the exchange says it will cover losses and partners have frozen roughly $3 billion.
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Ripple gets final OCC approval for national trust bank
Ripple has final OCC approval for a national trust bank to manage RLUSD reserves and custody digital assets, while its New York unit remains the stablecoin’s issuer.
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Ripple wins final OCC approval for national trust bank
Ripple says the OCC cleared its national trust bank, adding federal oversight for RLUSD reserves and custody while the stablecoin remains issued in New York.
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HSBC RedCoin brings stablecoin payments to PayMe
HSBC has launched its HKD-denominated RedCoin on PayMe, giving 3.3 million users a phased route to stablecoin transfers and payments at 100,000 merchants.
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JPMorgan puts its dollar deposit token on Ethereum
JPMorgan has put its dollar deposit token on Ethereum for institutional clients, adding a public network for onchain payments and digital asset settlement.
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Ripple says OCC granted final approval for trust bank
Ripple says the OCC has granted final approval for a trust bank that will manage RLUSD reserves and custody assets, while issuance stays with its New York trust company.
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Aviva puts £22bn sterling fund share class on XRP Ledger
Aviva and Ripple added an XRP Ledger share class to a £22 billion fund, representing holdings on-chain while the regulated fund and its assets remain off-chain.
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Ethereum pulls Glamsterdam’s Hoodi test over contract risk
Ethereum postponed Glamsterdam’s Hoodi test to investigate how proposed gas changes could affect existing contracts; no replacement date is set.
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HSBC starts retail rollout of HKD stablecoin RedCoin
HSBC has launched RedCoin on PayMe, giving users a way to send HKD stablecoins to people and merchants, with tokenised investments planned for a later phase.
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HSBC launches HKD stablecoin RedCoin on PayMe
HSBC has launched RedCoin through PayMe, giving retail users a licensed HKD token for transfers and merchant payments as Hong Kong expands regulated stablecoins.
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HSBC launches RedCoin payments on PayMe
HSBC has launched its HKD stablecoin on PayMe, opening wallet activation to more than 3.3 million users for transfers and merchant payments in Hong Kong.
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Omnichain apps connect blockchains through messages and assets
Omnichain systems pass verified messages between blockchains so tokens and apps can act across networks, while adding new trust, timing and failure points.
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Solana activates Alpenglow, targeting 150ms finality
Solana activated Alpenglow on Oct. 21, replacing TowerBFT with validator-to-validator votes that target finality in 150 milliseconds and could speed deposits.
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Two Cross-Chain Swap Setups: Paying for Speed
A cross-chain swap can save time by paying for priority or liquidity, but gas buys block priority only where it is spent; bridge settlement still sets the pace.
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Why Ethereum Congestion Makes Bridge Transfers Cost More
Ethereum fees rise when blockspace is scarce, while a bridge can add separate costs on both chains. Learn what each charge pays for before moving tokens.
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OCC leaves stablecoin rewards open to crypto exchanges
The OCC’s GENIUS Act rule bars direct issuer yield but leaves exchange rewards to case-by-case review, defining how crypto platforms may share stablecoin reserve income.
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OCC leaves stablecoin rewards open to crypto exchanges
The OCC’s GENIUS Act rule bars issuers from paying stablecoin interest but leaves exchange rewards to case-by-case review, keeping a key debate open.
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How to Reconcile Treasury Deposits to Polygon
Match each treasury deposit to its Polygon transaction, token and destination address so bridge transfers, direct payments and fees land in the right records.
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A Narrow Liquidity Range Can Turn Fees Off
A concentrated-liquidity position earns swap fees only while its price stays in range, so a tighter band can raise fee share and then switch it off.
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Solana Activates Alpenglow, Targeting 150ms Finality
Anza activated Alpenglow on Solana on Oct. 21, replacing TowerBFT with off-chain validator voting that targets finality in about 150 milliseconds.
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Four Checks for Rango Bridge Destination Liquidity
A cross-chain quote can reach the right token and still fail on depth, slippage or contract mismatch; four checks show whether destination liquidity fits.
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Why an Ethereum Nonce Can Hold Up a Bridge Deposit
An Ethereum nonce orders each wallet’s transactions, but a bridge deposit can stall before or after confirmation; the fix depends on which step is pending.
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How Mantle Bridge Moves Assets Between Ethereum and Mantle
Mantle Bridge moves assets between Ethereum and Mantle through wallet transactions, token approvals and a separate withdrawal settlement and claim step.
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OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, setting reserve, redemption and oversight standards that take effect in January 2027.
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SyncSwap for Integrators: From Pool Lookup to Swap
SyncSwap gives integrators access to several pool models through contracts and a router; the work is choosing a route, checking its cost and submitting it safely.
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acrossbridge in 2026: How transfers work and get unstuck
Acrossbridge sends funds through a deposit, a relayer fill and later settlement; learn what each step means and how to check a delayed or expired transfer.
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Five Checks Before a Multisig Bridge Transfer
A multisig bridge transfer passes through source finality, signer approval and destination execution; five checks show where to verify each step before acting.
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Circle says USDC partners get 59 cents of each revenue dollar
Circle says partners and transaction costs took 59 cents of each USDC revenue dollar in the first half, as rivals pitch businesses a larger share.
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Qubic halts chain after 1,404 wallets lose $1.4 million
Qubic halted its chain after weak wallet seeds exposed 1,404 accounts to a theft of about $1.4 million; most stolen QU remains frozen as Computors weigh recovery.