📰 Consensys Plans Split: MetaMask Focus and Separate Enterprise Unit 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:45 UTC Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused company best known for MetaMask, plans to split into two standalone businesses—separating its consumer-oriented MetaMask platform from its institutional infrastructure and protocol operations. The company says the restructuring is exp... ➤ Consensys is splitting into two companies by the end of 2026: one focused on the consumer-facing MetaMask and another on institutional infrastructure and protocols. ➤ MetaMask will expand into broader finance use cases like payments, savings, and investing, including tokenized traditional assets and yield-bearing stablecoins. ➤ The institutional entity will focus on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoin services for financial institutions, aiming to reduce conflicting priorities between consumer and enterprise needs. #consensys #metamask #ethereum #tokenization #institutionalinfrastructure #selfcustody #stablecoins #yield #corporaterestructuring #enterpriseadoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys Plans Split: MetaMask Focus and Separate Enterprise Unit

Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused company best known for MetaMask, plans to split into two standalone businesses—separating its consu...

📰 U.S. Bank Trial Uses Proprietary Stablecoin for Cross-Border Stellar Payments 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 01:45 UTC U.S. Bank says it has successfully completed a live cross-border payments pilot using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin issued on the public Stellar network. The test involved transfers between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, while also exercising key stablecoin co... ➤ U.S. Bank successfully piloted its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar network for cross-border payments between North America and Europe, including key stablecoin controls. ➤ The trial validated U.S. Bank's Digital Asset Platform, demonstrating its ability to integrate stablecoin operations with traditional banking risk, compliance, and operational systems. ➤ The bank is exploring further use cases like cross-border treasury operations, liquidity management, and on-chain collateral movement, signaling a move towards practical implementation of tokenized assets. #usbank #usbdc #stellarnetwork #crossborderpayments #stablecoin #digitalassetplatform #settlementmechanism #compliance #riskmanagement #treasuryoperations 🔗 Read more at:

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U.S. Bank Trial Uses Proprietary Stablecoin for Cross-Border Stellar Payments

U.S. Bank says it has successfully completed a live cross-border payments pilot using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin issued on the public Stellar...

📰 Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:56 UTC - Lauren Aratani Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisis ➤ The US Treasury's plan to buy back $6 billion in government debt was rejected by the bond market, leading to rising yields. ➤ Factors such as rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty from the war in Iran are spooking investors away from US bonds. ➤ The situation puts pressure on the Federal Reserve to manage inflation, potentially by raising interest rates, despite White House opposition. #ustreasury #bondmarket #treasuryyields #inflation #wariniran #interestrates #federalreserve #oilprices #scottbessent #debtbuyback 🔗 Read more at:

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Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt

Scott Bessent made announcement on Wednesday as bond yields rose to highest point since 2008 financial crisis

📰 Crypto Trade Groups Move to Halt Illinois 0.2% Tax Before Start Date 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 03:45 UTC Illinois is facing a fresh legal attempt to pause its new digital asset transaction tax before it begins in January 2027. The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) and the Blockchain Association (BA) say they have asked a court to issue a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement... ➤ Crypto trade groups CCI and Blockchain Association are seeking a preliminary injunction to block Illinois' new 0.2% digital asset transaction tax, set to begin in January 2027. ➤ They argue the tax is unconstitutional, lacks clarity on what is taxed, and forces companies into costly compliance systems under threat of penalties, causing irreparable harm. ➤ The legal challenge highlights broader concerns about state-level crypto taxation and its potential to set a precedent for other jurisdictions. #illinois #cryptotax #transactiontax #blockchainassociation #cryptocouncilforinnovation #preliminaryinjunction #legalchallenge #compliance #digitalassets #regulation 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Trade Groups Move to Halt Illinois 0.2% Tax Before Start Date

Illinois is facing a fresh legal attempt to pause its new digital asset transaction tax before it begins in January 2027. The Crypto Council for In...

📰 Coinbase Expands Morpho-Powered USDC Lending to Brazil 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:25 UTC Coinbase is bringing its Morpho-powered USDC lending product to Brazil, letting eligible customers lend the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC and earn variable interest. Read original article on coinlineup.com ➤ Coinbase is expanding its USDC lending product, powered by the Morpho network, to eligible customers in Brazil. ➤ Users can lend USDC to earn variable interest, with rates determined by market supply and demand, not fixed by Coinbase. ➤ Withdrawals are generally flexible, but actual access may depend on market liquidity, and users are advised to verify specific terms within their accounts. #coinbase #usdc #brazil #morpho #lending #stablecoin #defi #yield #onchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Expands Morpho-Powered USDC Lending to Brazil

Coinbase is bringing its Morpho-powered USDC lending product to Brazil, letting eligible customers lend the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC and earn ...

📰 Hyperliquid policy group cites 2 flaws in CME lawsuit 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:45 UTC The Hyperliquid Policy Center has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the derivatives exchange lacks standing and cannot rely on the Commodity Exchange Act provisions cited in its complaint. Hyperliquid policy group… ➤ The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has filed an amicus brief supporting the CFTC in its lawsuit against CME Group, arguing CME lacks standing and its claims are outside the Commodity Exchange Act's scope. ➤ HPC contends CME has not demonstrated a competitive injury from the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures contract, suggesting any disadvantage is self-inflicted. ➤ The lawsuit centers on whether perpetual contracts are futures or swaps, with HPC urging dismissal to prevent CME from stifling product development in U.S. derivatives markets. #cmegroup #cftc #hyperliquidpolicycenter #kalshi #bitcoinperpetualfutures #commodityexchangeact #derivativesmarket #amicusbrief #competitorstanding #futuresvsswaps 🔗 Read more at:

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Hyperliquid policy group cites 2 flaws in CME lawsuit

The Hyperliquid Policy Center has asked a federal court to dismiss CME Group’s lawsuit against the CFTC, arguing that the derivatives exchange la...

📰 Bitcoin collateral, not trading volume, will signal real bank adoption: fintech veteran 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:45 UTC Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki has identified three tests for real bank adoption of Bitcoin: client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades and its use as loan collateral, following Standard Chartered’s launch of deliverable BTC and ETH trading for eligible UAE institution... ➤ Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki suggests that true bank adoption of Bitcoin will be signaled by client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades, and its use as loan collateral, rather than just trading volume. ➤ Standard Chartered's launch of deliverable BTC and ETH trading for UAE institutions is seen as a step, but Kaszycki emphasizes the importance of integrating crypto into existing bank credit lines, back-office processes, and accounting systems. ➤ The use of Bitcoin as loan collateral, with disclosed haircuts, is considered the strongest indicator of adoption, as it requires banks to actively price, custody, and manage the asset's risk. #bitcoin #standardchartered #institutionaladoption #collateral #custody #creditlines #riskmanagement #tokenizedtreasuries #uae #fintechveteran 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin collateral, not trading volume, will signal real bank adoption: fintech veteran

Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki has identified three tests for real bank adoption of Bitcoin: client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades ...

📰 Pi Network ships Protocol 27 on a network with 14 million users and zero DeFi 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC The September 15 upgrade brings smart contracts, an AMM DEX, and RPC infrastructure to a chain that has never processed a single swap. Seven years of mobile mining come down to whether anyone builds on the other side. The most… ➤ Pi Network is launching Protocol 27, introducing smart contracts and a DEX to its mainnet, but faces challenges with low user migration (27.6%) and minimal existing DeFi activity. ➤ The network's value proposition is shifting towards leveraging its 1.09 million KYC validators and 526 million completed tasks as 'human infrastructure for AI' data labeling. ➤ Despite the upgrade, significant hurdles remain, including a lack of developer adoption, low trading volume, and a substantial daily token unlock schedule, casting doubt on the success of its DeFi ambitions. #pinetwork #protocol27 #smartcontracts #defi #mainnet #mobilemining #kyc #ai #socialchaininc #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Pi Network ships Protocol 27 on a network with 14 million users and zero DeFi

The September 15 upgrade brings smart contracts, an AMM DEX, and RPC infrastructure to a chain that has never processed a single swap. Seven years ...

📰 XRP fell 27% while RLUSD crossed $2.3 billion and nobody blinked 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Ripple’s stablecoin has grown 1,278% this year while XRP shed more than a quarter of its value. The network is busier than ever, but the token capturing that activity has a dollar sign and a peg. The numbers tell two… ➤ Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has experienced explosive growth and widespread institutional adoption for settlement, overshadowing XRP's declining price despite increased network activity. ➤ The XRP Ledger's utility is increasingly driven by RLUSD, leading to a decoupling of network success from XRP's token performance, as institutions prefer the stablecoin's lack of volatility. ➤ Despite XRP ETFs attracting significant inflows, the token's price is pressured by ongoing escrow unlocks and the shift in utility towards RLUSD, suggesting a potential downgrade in XRP's narrative from a payment utility to a speculative asset. #rlusd #xrp #ripple #stablecoin #xrpledger #institutionaladoption #paymentsettlement #decentralizedfinance #etfinflows #escrowunlocks 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP fell 27% while RLUSD crossed $2.3 billion and nobody blinked

Ripple’s stablecoin has grown 1,278% this year while XRP shed more than a quarter of its value. The network is busier than ever, but the token ca...

📰 Mastercard launches Agent Connect for AI shopping 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 20:45 UTC Mastercard has launched Agent Connect to give merchants one integration for product discovery, cart creation and customer-approved payments across AI shopping platforms. Mastercard Agent Connect reduces separate merchant integrations Mastercard said in a Sep. 9 announcement that ... ➤ Mastercard has launched Agent Connect, a platform designed to streamline product discovery, cart creation, and customer-approved payments across AI shopping platforms for merchants. ➤ The service integrates merchants with AI agents and payment providers, utilizing tokenized permissions for customer authorization of AI-initiated purchases, and supports both traditional payment networks and stablecoin rails. ➤ This initiative aims to empower merchants to maintain control over their branding and customer relationships within evolving AI-driven commerce landscapes, with support from over 30 companies including Anthropic. #mastercard #agentconnect #aishopping #tokenizedpayments #merchantintegration #customerauthorization #stablecoins #anthropic #agentpay 🔗 Read more at:

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Mastercard launches Agent Connect for AI shopping

Mastercard has launched Agent Connect to give merchants one integration for product discovery, cart creation and customer-approved payments across ...

📰 World opens Solana prediction market to 1M users 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 20:25 UTC World has opened its standalone Solana prediction market platform to more than 1 million waitlisted users after creating over 150,000 markets through its Phantom integration. World gives waitlisted users direct market access World said in a Sept. 9 announcement that… ➤ World has launched its Solana-based prediction market platform to over 1 million waitlisted users, expanding beyond its initial Phantom wallet integration. ➤ The platform utilizes Chainlink Data Streams for automated market resolution and operates as a non-custodial protocol, routing orders to Solana liquidity providers. ➤ While expanding to new markets like equities and commodities, the platform faces regulatory uncertainty, particularly regarding access for US users due to differing state and federal laws. #solana #predictionmarkets #worldxyz #phantomwallet #chainlink #retailadoption #onchainliquidity #decentralizedfinance #regulatoryuncertainty #usmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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World opens Solana prediction market to 1M users

World has opened its standalone Solana prediction market platform to more than 1 million waitlisted users after creating over 150,000 markets throu...

📰 CLARITY Act: Ripple CLO urges Senate to hear crypto holders 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 21:05 UTC Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has urged undecided and opposing senators to hear from an estimated 67 million American crypto holders before the CLARITY Act faces a 60-vote procedural test on Sep. 15. Alderoty asks senators to meet crypto… ➤ Ripple's CLO is urging senators to hear directly from 67 million American crypto holders before a crucial procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets, dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but faces disputes over ethics rules, stablecoins, and DeFi. ➤ A 60-vote cloture is needed to open debate, with significant bipartisan support required, and disagreements over ethics provisions and stablecoin rewards are threatening its passage. #clarityact #ripple #cryptoholders #senate #sec #cftc #stablecoin #defi #lobbying #regulation 🔗 Read more at:

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CLARITY Act: Ripple CLO urges Senate to hear crypto holders

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has urged undecided and opposing senators to hear from an estimated 67 million American crypto holders b...

📰 MEXC Launches “Trade Wall Street Without Walls” to Break Traditional Barriers to Stock Market Participation 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 10:10 UTC ➤ MEXC has launched "Trade Wall Street, Without Walls" to address traditional barriers in stock market participation, such as high fees and limited trading hours. ➤ A significant majority of traditional finance users are shifting trading activity to crypto exchanges due to demand for 24/7 access and lower costs. ➤ The campaign emphasizes MEXC's multi-asset platform, offering a range of stock-related products and an educational initiative to support retail investors in a converging financial landscape. #mexc #tradewallstreetwithoutwalls #cryptoexchange #traditionalassets #stockmarket #retailinvestors #0feetrading #tokenizedstocks #preipofutures #opportunitycompass 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Launches “Trade Wall Street Without Walls” to Break Traditional Barriers to Stock Market Participation

MEXC has launched "Trade Wall Street, Without Walls" to address traditional barriers in stock market participation, such as high fees and l...

📰 MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 10:12 UTC ➤ MEXC has launched 'Opportunity Compass,' an educational initiative to help crypto users understand traditional and digital markets as they increasingly overlap. ➤ A recent survey indicates 53.7% of crypto users are investing in stocks, but a significant knowledge gap remains, with many citing insufficient investment knowledge as a barrier. ➤ The program aims to bridge this gap by providing structured education on market cycles, asset behavior, and risk, rather than focusing on specific investment recommendations. #mexc #opportunitycompass #cryptousers #traditionalfinance #marketeducation #assetclasses #tokenizedassets #realworldassets #investmentknowledge #globalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Launches Opportunity Compass as 53.7% of Crypto Users Move Into Stocks but Knowledge Gaps Remain

MEXC has launched 'Opportunity Compass,' an educational initiative to help crypto users understand traditional and digital markets as they increasi...

📰 CATASTROPHE Coalition Warns Proposed Regulations Would Cripple South African progress (9 Sep) 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:25 UTC JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 9th, 2026, Chainwire ➤ A coalition named CATASTROPHE is campaigning against proposed South African regulations that would restrict cross-border crypto payments and individual self-custody. ➤ The coalition argues these rules would harm local businesses, jobs, and isolate South Africa from the global digital economy, despite global advancements in stablecoin and digital asset infrastructure. ➤ CATASTROPHE advocates for technology-neutral regulation, where equivalent economic activities are treated similarly regardless of the technology used, and urges public support before the comment period closes. #southafrica #catastrophecoalition #cryptoregulations #crossborderpayments #selfcustody #nationaltreasury #southafricanreservebank #technologyneutrality #stablecoins #casps 🔗 Read more at:

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CATASTROPHE Coalition Warns Proposed Regulations Would Cripple South African progress (9 Sep)

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📰 Franklin Templeton digital asset veteran takes helm at StablecoinX 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 21:15 UTC StablecoinX named former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen as CEO to oversee its 3.03 billion ENA treasury and Ethena-focused business. ➤ StablecoinX has appointed Christopher Jensen, formerly of Franklin Templeton, as its new CEO to lead its significant holdings in Ethena's ENA token. ➤ Jensen's background includes building Franklin Templeton's digital asset group and early exposure to Ethena, positioning him to oversee StablecoinX's Ethena-focused business. ➤ The appointment follows Ethena's launch of a new spending app and a recent rebound in the ENA token's price. #stablecoinx #ethena #ena #usde #christopherjensen #franklintempleton #syntheticdollar #corporateholder #ceoappointment 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton digital asset veteran takes helm at StablecoinX

StablecoinX named former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen as CEO to oversee its 3.03 billion ENA treasury and Ethena-f...

📰 Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:35 UTC Tether and Fasanara launched a private credit fund backed by $400 million, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital for USDT-linked lending. ➤ Tether and Fasanara Capital have launched a $400 million private credit fund, aiming to raise up to $3 billion from institutional investors. ➤ The fund, StableFund, will utilize USDT for short-duration, asset-backed lending to businesses and consumers via fintech platforms globally. ➤ Fasanara will manage investments, while Tether will source USDT-linked financing opportunities and provide on-chain/off-chain infrastructure. #tether #fasanara #privatecreditfund #usdt #institutionalcapital #assetbackedlending #fintechplatforms #supplychainfinance #stablecoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B

Tether and Fasanara launched a private credit fund backed by $400 million, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital for USDT-linked lend...

📰 XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over 11 days as Goldman tops institutional holders 🗓️ Sep 02 2026 07:20 UTC Spot XRP funds have logged 11 straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest professional holders. ➤ Spot XRP ETFs have experienced 11 consecutive days of inflows, accumulating approximately $170 million. ➤ Q2 filings reveal major institutional holders including Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, and Millennium Management, with investment advisers being the largest category. ➤ While inflows and institutional holdings indicate growing interest, these figures represent different timeframes and do not necessarily reflect a unified corporate strategy or complete XRP exposure. #xrpetfs #institutionalholders #goldmansachs #janestreet #millenniummanagement #inflows #spotxrpfunds #13ffilings #investmentadvisers #xrp 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP ETFs pull in $170 million over 11 days as Goldman tops institutional holders

Spot XRP funds have logged 11 straight sessions of inflows, while Q2 filings show Goldman Sachs, Jane Street and Millennium among their biggest pro...

📰 Kaizen Appoints DTCC Veteran Sam North as Chief Product Officer to Scale Regulatory Assurance Platform 🗓️ Aug 26 2026 10:48 UTC - Lauren Towner ➤ Kaizen has appointed Sam North, a former DTCC executive, as Chief Product Officer to enhance its regulatory reporting assurance platform. ➤ The strategic hire aims to scale Kaizen's technology-driven compliance tools, making regulatory data reporting more accessible and actionable for financial institutions. ➤ This move signifies a trend towards automated assurance solutions over traditional compliance models, driven by increasing regulatory demands for data quality and the integration of AI. #kaizen #samnorth #dtcc #chiefproductofficer #regulatoryreporting #assuranceplatform #fintech #compliance #datareporting #ai 🔗 Read more at:

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Kaizen Appoints DTCC Veteran Sam North as Chief Product Officer to Scale Regulatory Assurance Platform

Kaizen has appointed Sam North, a former DTCC executive, as Chief Product Officer to enhance its regulatory reporting assurance platform.,The strat...

📰 Tron adds $12B in stablecoin market cap, leads 2026 growth 🗓️ Aug 26 2026 20:21 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ Tron has significantly increased its stablecoin market share, reaching $89.2 billion in Q2 2026 and surpassing Ethereum in USDT holdings due to its low transaction fees. ➤ Emerging chains like HyperEVM and X Layer are also gaining traction with stablecoin inflows, particularly USDC, indicating a shift in market dynamics. ➤ Despite a shrinking overall stablecoin market, Tron's growth highlights the importance of utility and low-cost transactions, though its heavy reliance on USDT presents a potential vulnerability. #tron #stablecoin #usdt #ethereum #hyperevm #xlayer #usdc #marketcap #emergingmarkets #fees 🔗 Read more at:

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Tron adds $12B in stablecoin market cap, leads 2026 growth

Tron has significantly increased its stablecoin market share, reaching $89.2 billion in Q2 2026 and surpassing Ethereum in USDT holdings due to its...