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About 230 German Savings Banks Signal Interest in Crypto Trading

About 230 German Savings Banks Signal Interest in Crypto Trading

The phased rollout starts with five assets in the Sparkasse app. Stablecoins and meme coins are excluded for now.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Outlines Digital Dollar Role for AI Agents
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Outlines Digital Dollar Role for AI Agents

In an Oct. 17 interview, Allaire described AI systems that create software, perform economic work and hire other AI systems.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Pantera Capital Highlights Duration Risk in Tokenized Fund Exits

Pantera Capital Highlights Duration Risk in Tokenized Fund Exits

Fission prices the risk of waiting for an exit rather than repricing fund assets. Pantera led its $10 million Series A.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Crypto Venture Funding Rises 31% in Q2 as Later-Stage Firms Lead

Crypto Venture Funding Rises 31% in Q2 as Later-Stage Firms Lead

U.S.-headquartered companies received 73.5% of the capital, while the number of new crypto venture funds fell to its lowest quarterly level …

October 20, 2026 Read more
Mastercard Announces Fraud Screening Before Stablecoin Payments Move On-Chain
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Mastercard Announces Fraud Screening Before Stablecoin Payments Move On-Chain

Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the first named partners, with North America planned as the initial market and worldwide availability expect…

October 20, 2026 Read more
DefiLlama Outlines LlamaAI Feature for Token Unlock Price Scenarios

DefiLlama Outlines LlamaAI Feature for Token Unlock Price Scenarios

The generative interface is designed to examine possible effects of token releases and dilution. DefiLlama already lists the timing and size…

October 20, 2026 Read more
Federal Court Orders Over $288 Million in EminiFX Ponzi Case

Federal Court Orders Over $288 Million in EminiFX Ponzi Case

The latest order adds a $45,148,500 civil penalty. Alexandre's restitution payments also reduce what he owes in disgorgement.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Risk Checks for Banks and Payment Providers
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Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Risk Checks for Banks and Payment Providers

The service combines payment information with blockchain analysis and is expected to be commercially available worldwide in 2027.

October 20, 2026 Read more
OKXICE Faces Tokenized Stock Objections From 16 Companies

OKXICE Faces Tokenized Stock Objections From 16 Companies

Seven more issuers, including Microsoft and Alphabet, have objected since an Oct. 15 notice identified nine companies.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Binance opens free AI trading, yet user liability remains 100%

Binance opens free AI trading, yet user liability remains 100%

Standard includes 250,000 monthly usage credits and live deployment, while users must approve workflows and supply trading funds. Read the f…

October 20, 2026 Read more
42% of U.S. Adults Say Crypto Could Sway Their Banking Decisions

42% of U.S. Adults Say Crypto Could Sway Their Banking Decisions

Only 14% chose a bank or credit union as their preferred place to buy crypto, behind exchanges or apps at 19%.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Mastercard Introduces Stablecoin Payment Screening in North America
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Mastercard Introduces Stablecoin Payment Screening in North America

Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the first partners. Mastercard expects worldwide commercial availability in 2027.

October 20, 2026 Read more
Michigan Approval Still Applies to Crypto Sportsbooks With Offshore Licenses

Michigan Approval Still Applies to Crypto Sportsbooks With Offshore Licenses

Malta requires approval for covered digital-asset activity, while Curaçao has crypto restrictions and further controls due by June 2027. Anj…

October 20, 2026 Read more
Blockchain Association backs Treasury stablecoin rule but wants tighter definitions
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Blockchain Association backs Treasury stablecoin rule but wants tighter definitions

The Blockchain Association's feedback on Treasury's stablecoin rule highlights the need for precise definitions to prevent regulatory overre…

October 20, 2026 Read more
Warner Targets Trump's Crypto Income in Reelection Campaign Ad

Warner Targets Trump's Crypto Income in Reelection Campaign Ad

The ad claims Trump made more than $600 million from a memecoin. His annual disclosure lists $635,068,835 in licensing royalties, not net pr…

October 20, 2026 Read more