Luno is trading geographic reach for infrastructure leverage
A reported 20% staff cut and exits from some regions reveal a shift in how Luno seeks scale: fewer duplicated retail markets, more infrastructure sold through partners.
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Ondo's permissions solve access, not the hard parts of tokenized stocks
Expanded permissions give Ondo a regulated U.S. distribution path, but instrument rights, official records, liquidity and corporate actions still determine whether it scales.
USDT’s U.S. compliance clock is ticking under the GENIUS Act
The first anniversary of the GENIUS Act puts the focus on implementation timelines, reserve standards and how foreign stablecoin issuers will be treated.
Fidelity: Actually, Homes Are Getting Cheaper (as Long as You Price Them in Bitcoin)
Fidelity says homes aren’t unaffordable – fiat is. Price property in Bitcoin and the tag shows a lower price, making houses seem cheaper.
Bolivia's USDT Payments Review Tests Stablecoins' Role in Dollar-Scarce Economies
Bolivia is studying whether USDT can enter its payments system, a test of stablecoin utility, dollar scarcity, and AML controls.
U.S. CBDC Ban Enacted Without Trumpâs Signature on Housing Bill
U.S. Congress bans a Fed‑issued retail CBDC by tacking a rider onto a housing bill that became law without Trump’s signature—see what this means for fintec
SafeBets Tests Blockchain Trust in Prediction Markets
W. Scott Stornetta's SafeBets role puts verifiable identity and tamper-evident forecasts at the center of a prediction-market sector still shaped by regulation and execution risk.
Circle Wins OCC Approval for National Trust Bank
Circle lands OCC charter for its National Trust Bank, granting federal custody of USDC reserves and boosting CRCL shares over 10% as investors gain trust.
Circle trust-bank approval brings USDC infrastructure closer to federal oversight
Circle says it has final OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, a step that could bring USDC custody and future reserve management under direct federal oversight.
Sony secures conditional approval to set up U.S. stablecoin trust bank
Sony gets conditional OK to launch a U.S. stablecoin trust bank, backed by $40 M, positioning its online banking arm for a new digital‑currency push.
Coinbase's AI Hallucinated a World Cup Match Result Before the Game Even Started
Coinbase’s AI mistakenly announced a World Cup result before kickoff, exposing AI hallucinations in crypto prediction markets and shaking user trust.
India’s Central Bank Renews Push to Keep Crypto Out of the Financial System
RBI reasserts a prohibition‑focused crypto policy, warning banks to stay clear while tax officials crack down on offshore trading risks.