📰 Coinbase expands AI access to stocks and crypto 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 07:05 UTC Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the exchange is building financial accounts for AI agents, with isolated portfolios and controlled trading access. ➤ Coinbase is developing financial accounts for AI agents, enabling them to access isolated portfolios and execute trades in cryptocurrencies and equities. ➤ The 'Coinbase for Agents' service allows users to control an AI's trading access through separate, funded portfolios and API permissions, with limitations on external withdrawals. ➤ While supporting spot crypto trading and U.S. equities, the platform also plans to integrate x402 for agent payments for services, though users remain responsible for all AI-initiated actions. #coinbase #aiagents #financialaccounts #isolatedportfolios #cryptocurrencytrading #equities #x402 #brianarmstrong #advancedtrade #apipermissions 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase expands AI access to stocks and crypto

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the exchange is building financial accounts for AI agents, with isolated portfolios and controlled trading access.

📰 U.S. Bank pilots USBDC stablecoin on Stellar 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 06:35 UTC U.S. Bank completed a live USBDC payment on Stellar, testing cross-border settlement, minting, redemption, freezing and clawbacks. ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a pilot cross-border payment using its proprietary dollar-backed stablecoin, USBDC, on the Stellar public blockchain. ➤ The pilot tested key functions like minting, redemption, freezing, and clawbacks, demonstrating the integration of the stablecoin with the bank's existing finance, risk, and compliance systems. ➤ While a significant step in exploring bank-issued stablecoins on public blockchains, USBDC remains a closed pilot asset, with future public access and commercial rollout yet to be determined. #usbdc #usbank #stellar #stablecoin #crossborderpayment #digitalassetplatform #pilot #blockchain #institutional #settlement 🔗 Read more at:

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U.S. Bank pilots USBDC stablecoin on Stellar

U.S. Bank completed a live USBDC payment on Stellar, testing cross-border settlement, minting, redemption, freezing and clawbacks.

📰 PayPal launches PYUSDx after $100M milestone 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 08:25 UTC PayPal, M0 and MoonPay launched PYUSDx, enabling customized PYUSD-backed stablecoins as its first three projects report over $100 million. ➤ PayPal, M0, and MoonPay have launched PYUSDx, a platform enabling businesses to create customized stablecoins backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD). ➤ The platform has already facilitated over $100 million in processed volume across its first three projects: Saturn, Concrete, and Cap, which use the tokens for settlement, vaults, and credit platforms. ➤ PYUSDx offers programmable token infrastructure, allowing for tailored features like access restrictions and reward distribution, though these custom tokens are distinct from PayPal's direct payment applications and PYUSD itself. #pyusdx #paypal #moonpay #m0 #stablecoin #customizabletokens #pyusd #blockchain #settlement #financialinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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PayPal launches PYUSDx after $100M milestone

PayPal, M0 and MoonPay launched PYUSDx, enabling customized PYUSD-backed stablecoins as its first three projects report over $100 million.

📰 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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📰 Nasdaq invests $100M in Kraken parent at $21B valuation: Report 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 11:39 UTC - Zoltan Vardai Nasdaq invested $100 million into Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, as part of its push into tokenization. ➤ Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, at a $21 billion valuation, signaling a significant push into tokenized assets. ➤ This investment will enable Kraken to offer tokenized versions of Nasdaq-listed stocks on its platform, expanding Nasdaq's reach into blockchain-based securities. ➤ The move aligns with Nasdaq's broader strategy in tokenization, following previous partnerships and proposals, and reflects growing institutional interest in tokenized equities. #nasdaq #kraken #tokenization #equity #stocks #investment #blockchain #rwa #payward #deutscheboerse 🔗 Read more at:

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Nasdaq invests $100M in Kraken parent at $21B valuation: Report

Nasdaq invested $100 million into Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, as part of its push into tokenization.

📰 Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage after Senate returns 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 10:35 UTC Secretary Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing that it would cement America’s leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act to maintain US leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the US, though it faces pushback from some Democrats and the banking industry. ➤ Despite some opposition, the National Sheriffs’ Association has shifted to a neutral stance, though the likelihood of the bill passing in 2026 is currently assessed as low. #clarityact #digitalassets #scottbessent #ustreasury #regulation #stablecoins #senate #leadership #framework 🔗 Read more at:

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Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage after Senate returns

Secretary Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing that it would cement America’s leadership in digital asset innovation.

📰 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...

📰 AirBaltic bond yields soar as embattled carrier faces crunch creditor meeting 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 05:06 UTC Bond yields on embattled airline airBaltic's debt ​are sending a warning signal ahead of a crunch investor meeting this week. ➤ AirBaltic's bond yields have surged to record highs, signaling significant investor anxiety ahead of a critical meeting to decide the airline's emergency financing. ➤ The airline faces pressure from soaring jet fuel costs due to the Iran war, engine shortages, and a proposed debt restructuring that would subordinate existing bondholders. ➤ Despite government backing and support from credit funds, the airline's future remains uncertain, with no clear 'Plan B' publicly defined. #airbaltic #bondyields #airlineindustry #investormeeting #debtrestructuring #jetfuelprices #iranwar #lufthansa #latviangovernment #superseniordebt 🔗 Read more at:

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AirBaltic bond yields soar as embattled carrier faces crunch creditor meeting

Bond yields on embattled airline airBaltic's debt ​are sending a warning signal ahead of a crunch investor meeting this week.

📰 Coinbase CEO Eyes Stablecoin Payments as Key Growth Engine 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 06:16 UTC - Suvashree Ghosh and Haslinda Amin ➤ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong views stablecoin payments as a significant future revenue growth driver, aiming to expand beyond trading volumes. ➤ The company is integrating with various partners to increase payment activity using stablecoins, which are expected to grow substantially by 2030. ➤ Coinbase is also exploring international markets for tokenized assets and navigating regulatory landscapes, with a focus on stablecoin economics and partnerships like the one with Circle for USDC. #coinbase #stablecoin #payments #usdc #circle #brianarmstrong #revenuegrowth #digitaldollar #crossborder #tokenizedstocks 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase CEO Eyes Stablecoin Payments as Key Growth Engine

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong views stablecoin payments as a significant future revenue growth driver, aiming to expand beyond trading volumes.,The ...

📰 India Favors Central Bank Digital Currencies for BRICS Payments 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 04:21 UTC - Anup Roy and Sudhi Ranjan Sen India will push BRICS nations to expand the use of central bank-backed digital currencies for cross-border payments. An agreement on a single bloc-wide payments settlements system at the upcoming leaders’ summit in New Delhi is unlikely, as India remains wary of a unified BRICS payments system that could be seen as a rival to SWIFT. India is proposing BRICS countries link up their central bank digital currencies for cross-border transactions, and is in favor of countries using their local curren... ➤ India is advocating for BRICS nations to adopt central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar and SWIFT. ➤ The proposal focuses on linking existing CBDCs and promoting local currency settlement for trade, rather than establishing a unified BRICS payment system. ➤ This initiative aligns with India's broader strategy to internationalize the rupee and enhance financial inclusion through digital payment solutions. #brics #centralbankdigitalcurrencies #crossborderpayments #india #localcurrencies #digitalrupee #swift #tradesettlement #upi 🔗 Read more at:

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India Favors Central Bank Digital Currencies for BRICS Payments

India will push BRICS nations to expand the use of central bank-backed digital currencies for cross-border payments. An agreement on a single bloc-...

📰 Raydium generates $440K in daily revenue, highest since July 2025 🗓️ Sep 07 2026 14:03 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ Raydium, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, achieved its highest daily revenue since July 2025, nearing $440K, driven by StonkFun's integration with its LaunchLab. ➤ StonkFun, which specializes in tokenized stocks and commodities, saw its native token surge 250%, while Raydium's RAY token increased by 40% due to expanded liquidity pools. ➤ The integration allows for permissionless token deployments at a significantly reduced cost, positioning Raydium as a key infrastructure provider for new token launches and capturing associated trading volume and fees. #raydium #solana #stonkfun #launchlab #tokenizedassets #decentralizedexchange #protocolrevenue #liquiditypools #bondingcurves 🔗 Read more at:

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Raydium generates $440K in daily revenue, highest since July 2025

Raydium, a Solana-based decentralized exchange, achieved its highest daily revenue since July 2025, nearing $440K, driven by StonkFun's integration...

📰 Coinbase CEO: Hopes to Bring Tokenized Stocks to the US as Soon as Possible 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 03:42 UTC - Odaily Odaily News: The CEO of Coinbase stated that he hopes to bring tokenized stocks to the US as soon as possible. ➤ Coinbase CEO expresses a strong desire to bring tokenized stocks to the US market as soon as possible. ➤ The initiative focuses on integrating traditional equity markets with blockchain technology. ➤ This move signifies a push towards broader adoption of tokenized securities in the US. #coinbase #tokenizedstocks #us #ceo #securities #blockchain #regulation #adoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase CEO: Hopes to Bring Tokenized Stocks to the US as Soon as Possible

Odaily News: The CEO of Coinbase stated that he hopes to bring tokenized stocks to the US as soon as possible.

📰 SWIFT unveils always-on, compliant cross-border payment system, challenging Ripple's XRP liquidity role. 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:44 UTC - Dailycoin SWIFT announced a new blockchain-based payment system aiming for always-on, interoperable, and compliant cross-border transactions, supported by 17 early-adopter banks. This system records and settles tokenized bank deposits on a shared ledger, potentially reducing the need for Ripple's XRP liquidity solution, On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), especially in major currency corridors. XRP's role now focuses on high-cost remittance markets where traditional pre-funding is expensive. While XRP remains acti... ➤ SWIFT has launched a new blockchain-based payment system for 24/7, compliant cross-border transactions, supported by 17 banks. ➤ This system settles tokenized bank deposits on a shared ledger, potentially reducing the need for Ripple's XRP for liquidity in major currency corridors. ➤ XRP's role may shift to high-cost remittance markets, challenging its position as a primary payment rail against SWIFT's new offering. #swift #xrp #ripple #crossborderpayments #blockchain #tokenizedbankdeposits #liquidity #remittancemarkets #ondemandliquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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SWIFT unveils always-on, compliant cross-border payment system, challenging Ripple's XRP liquidity role.

SWIFT announced a new blockchain-based payment system aiming for always-on, interoperable, and compliant cross-border transactions, supported by 17...

📰 Hunter Biden launched LAPTOP to cure memecoin grift and created a whole new batch of losers 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 01:20 UTC More than 12,000 traders lost money after the LAPTOP token peaked two minutes after launch and plunged more than 95%. ➤ Hunter Biden launched the LAPTOP token, pitched as an anti-grift solution, but it resulted in significant losses for most traders shortly after launch. ➤ The token experienced extreme price volatility due to thin liquidity, with a brief surge followed by a >95% plunge, leaving over 12,000 traders underwater. ➤ Concerns have been raised about the fairness of the launch due to the concentration of profits among a few early traders and the presence of 'fresh wallets'. #memecoin #laptoptoken #hunterbiden #cryptogrift #tokenlaunch #bubblemaps #base #liquiditypool #freshwallets #founderallocation 🔗 Read more at:

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Hunter Biden launched LAPTOP to cure memecoin grift and created a whole new batch of losers

More than 12,000 traders lost money after the LAPTOP token peaked two minutes after launch and plunged more than 95%.

📰 Solana settled $14.7B of the $46B in tokenized real-world asset volume onchain over the past year (32% of all RWA trading). 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 22:08 UTC - Solana Solana settled $14.7B of the $46B in tokenized real-world asset volume onchain over the past year (32% of all RWA trading). New data from Allium covering Solana's growth in real world assets over the last twelve months: A tokenized real-world asset is a claim on something that exists offchain, such as a Treasury fund, a private credit fund, a share of Nvidia, or a bar of gold. The asset stays with its custodian. The token records who holds the claim, and it trades at any hour, including all the... ➤ Solana has become a significant platform for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), settling 32% of the global on-chain RWA volume ($14.7B out of $46B) in the past year. ➤ Tokenized equities represent the largest portion of Solana's RWA volume (56%), with a substantial amount of trading occurring outside traditional US market hours. ➤ The platform has seen a 5x growth in RWA wallet holdings, with tokenized stocks driving most of this increase, and new venues like Backpack contributing significantly to trading volume. #solana #tokenizedrealworldassets #rwavolume #onchaintrading #tokenizedequities #alliumreport #backpack #markethours #privatecredit #treasuryfund 🔗 Read more at:

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Solana settled $14.7B of the $46B in tokenized real-world asset volume onchain over the past year (32% of all RWA trading).

Solana settled $14.7B of the $46B in tokenized real-world asset volume onchain over the past year (32% of all RWA trading). New data from Allium co...

📰 Iran Eases Foreign Exchange Controls, Tacitly Permitting Bitcoin and USDT for Cross-Border Trade 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 21:21 UTC - C Iran has implemented a major policy shift regarding cryptocurrencies. ➤ Iran has relaxed foreign exchange controls, allowing businesses to use Bitcoin and USDT for international trade settlements. ➤ This policy shift enables exporters to bypass restrictive state platforms and utilize cryptocurrencies for import-export financing. ➤ The move places Iran in potential conflict with international regulators, particularly the U.S., which has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges. #bitcoin #usdt #iran #cryptocurrency #foreignexchange #tradesettlement #sanctions #centralbankofiran #ofac #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Iran Eases Foreign Exchange Controls, Tacitly Permitting Bitcoin and USDT for Cross-Border Trade

Iran has implemented a major policy shift regarding cryptocurrencies.

📰 Silvergate Ex-CEO Says Biden Pressure Drove 2023 Wind-Down 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 22:45 UTC Former Silvergate Bank CEO Alan Lane says the lender’s 2023 voluntary wind-down was driven less by solvency concerns and more by political pressure tied to the Biden administration. In an inaugural Substack post published Tuesday, Lane argues that Silvergate could have continued ... ➤ Former Silvergate CEO Alan Lane claims the bank's 2023 wind-down was primarily due to political pressure from the Biden administration, not just solvency issues. ➤ Regulators, including the Federal Reserve and SEC, emphasize funding risks, governance, and compliance failures, particularly concerning AML monitoring. ➤ The case highlights a broader debate on whether crypto banks failed due to internal weaknesses or external regulatory pressure, with ongoing legal actions and differing interpretations of events. #silvergate #alanlane #bidenadministration #politicalpressure #sec #federalreserve #aml #cryptobanks #liquidation #regulatoryscrutiny 🔗 Read more at:

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Silvergate Ex-CEO Says Biden Pressure Drove 2023 Wind-Down

Former Silvergate Bank CEO Alan Lane says the lender’s 2023 voluntary wind-down was driven less by solvency concerns and more by political pressu...

📰 Consensys to Separate MetaMask and Launch Institutional Blockchain Unit 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 23:45 UTC Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused firm behind MetaMask, plans to restructure by splitting its consumer-oriented business from its institutional blockchain infrastructure operations. The company says the separation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, creati... ➤ Consensys is restructuring by splitting its consumer-focused MetaMask business from its institutional blockchain infrastructure operations into two independent companies by the end of 2026. ➤ MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and investing, while the new Consensys entity will focus on Ethereum protocols and infrastructure for financial institutions, supporting tokenization and stablecoin initiatives. ➤ This strategic separation aims to allow each business to pursue distinct roadmaps and priorities, impacting resource allocation and accountability for builders and investors. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #ethereum #selfcustody #tokenization #stablecoins #linea #besu #teku 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys to Separate MetaMask and Launch Institutional Blockchain Unit

Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused firm behind MetaMask, plans to restructure by splitting its consumer-oriented business from its insti...

📰 Securitize and Socios team up to tokenize equity in pro sports teams 🗓️ Sep 02 2026 17:17 UTC - Jason Shubnell ➤ Securitize and Socios.com are partnering to tokenize minority equity stakes in professional sports teams, targeting both fans and institutional investors. ➤ This initiative is the first under Securitize's authorized European Trading & Settlement System within the EU DLT Pilot Regime, aiming to increase access to the $500 billion global sports franchise market. ➤ The partnership leverages Securitize's regulated infrastructure for issuance and ownership records, while Socios.com manages sports industry and fan relationships. #securitize #socios #tokenizedequity #sportsteams #eudltpilotregime #fantokens #alternativeassetclass #regulatedsecurities #privateequityinvestors #sportsfranchisemarket 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize and Socios team up to tokenize equity in pro sports teams

Securitize and Socios.com are partnering to tokenize minority equity stakes in professional sports teams, targeting both fans and institutional inv...

📰 Treasury Sanctions a $24 Billion Scam Marketplace as It Flees Tether for a Rival Stablecoin 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 22:44 UTC - Unchained OFAC designated Xinbi Guarantee, the Chinese-language platform that absorbed Huione's customers after US regulators shut that network out, while the Justice Department seized its infrastructure. Its operators had already told users they were leaving tether for a stablecoin that is harder to freeze. ➤ US authorities have sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a $24 billion Chinese-language scam marketplace, and seized its infrastructure. ➤ Xinbi Guarantee, which absorbed customers from a previously shut-down platform, was targeted by OFAC and the Justice Department for its role in facilitating scams. ➤ The marketplace operators were reportedly migrating to USDD, a Tron-based stablecoin, to avoid asset freezes, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating illicit activities in the digital asset space. #xinbiguarantee #tether #usdd #stablecoin #ofac #justicedepartment #scammarketplace #sanctions #tron #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Treasury Sanctions a $24 Billion Scam Marketplace as It Flees Tether for a Rival Stablecoin

OFAC designated Xinbi Guarantee, the Chinese-language platform that absorbed Huione's customers after US regulators shut that network out, while th...