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Tether CEO Pushes Back on Claims Over Stablecoin Use in Iran
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino disputes accusations involving Iran, saying a senator’s investigation overlooks work that helped reduce transaction volumes.
Visa and Mesh Partner to Connect Crypto Wallets With Card Payments
Visa and Mesh plan to link digital wallets to Visa’s payments network, enabling crypto spending without a separate crypto card or manual cash conversion.
Sentora’s OUSD Vault on Tempo Holds $42.5M, Mostly Idle
Sentora’s OUSD lending vault on Tempo holds $42.5 million, but almost all of its assets have yet to be deployed into loans, The Defiant reports.
SEC Crypto Proposal Nears Public Comment Deadline
The SEC is set to end public comments on its proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets,” as market participants weigh the measure.
Hobbyists Boot iOS 16 on Xiaomi and Nothing Phones
Hobbyists have shown Apple's iOS 16 booting on Xiaomi and Nothing phones, though the experimental setups remain barely functional.
Mastercard Adds Fraud and Sanctions Checks for Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard has announced Stablecoin Security, a system intended to detect payment risks before stablecoin transfers reach the blockchain.
Visa and Mesh Team Up to Connect Crypto Wallets to Merchant Payments
Mesh will link crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s payment network, enabling digital asset spending without a separate card.
Mastercard Extends Fraud Detection Tools to Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard unveiled an API-based tool at Money20/20 to identify risks in stablecoin payments before funds move on-chain.
France’s Stablecoin Tax Proposal Heads to Oct. 20 Budget Vote
A French amendment would end tax deferral for conversions into single-currency e-money tokens from January 2027 if enacted.
BTCC Concludes TOKEN2049 Singapore Appearance as Platinum Sponsor
BTCC wrapped up its platinum sponsorship of TOKEN2049 Singapore, where its booth featured a giant receipt installation highlighting zero-fee messaging.
SkyAI Exits SOL Holdings, Announces Up to $201.3 Million in Buybacks
SkyAI said it had sold all its solana holdings and announced a share repurchase initiative of up to $201.3 million.
Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Risk Checks for Banks and Payment Firms
Mastercard has introduced a screening service that uses payment data and blockchain analytics to flag suspicious stablecoin transactions before settlement.
Nine Companies Object to Planned OKX-ICE Tokenized Share Trading
Verizon, Broadcom and UnitedHealth are among nine companies opposing the trading of tokenized versions of their shares on a planned OKX-ICE venue, Decrypt reported.
Mt Gox Repayment Deadline Extended to October 2027
A Japanese court has granted another extension to Mt Gox’s repayment process, moving the deadline to October 2027 as some creditors continue to await their funds.
DHS Orders DeepSeek Removal From US Civilian Agency Systems
The Department of Homeland Security directed civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek and related services, citing concerns that sensitive data could reach Beijing.
Rain Reports Western Union Stablecard Launch in 37 Markets
Western Union's USDPT-backed Visa Stablecard is available in 37 markets, according to Rain, with a Money20/20 offer providing up to $40 in purchase credits.
Pump.fun Expands Launch Pairings With Eight PreStocks Assets
Pump.fun has added eight PreStocks assets to its launch pairings, offering pre-IPO economic exposure without shareholder rights.
Bitmine Adds 12,535 ETH as Treasury Tops 6 Million Ether
Bitmine reported holdings of 6,041,481 ETH after its latest purchase, continuing weekly additions toward a target of 5% of Ethereum’s supply.
JPMorgan Brings Dollar-Backed JPM Coin to Ethereum
JPMorgan is rolling out JPM Coin on Ethereum for institutional clients, offering round-the-clock settlement backed by dollars held at the bank.
Revolut Gains Gibraltar Crypto License for International Expansion
Revolut has secured crypto authorization in Gibraltar to support expansion into more international markets, but has not named destinations or launch dates.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $82K After Rebound Hits Resistance
Bitcoin recovered from Sunday's $80,595 low to briefly top $83,000 on Monday, but the advance faded as the price met resistance.
Lighter Adds BTC and ETH Up/Down Options on Core
Lighter has introduced fully funded BTC and ETH binary options on Core, with winning shares paying 1 USDC.
STRK Falls 38% in a Week as Starknet Rally Fades
STRK lost 38% over a week, while Starknet’s DeFi TVL declined 5.3% and a vote on researching an independent Layer 1 remained open.
CFTC Pushes Back on CME Challenge Over U.S. Perpetual Futures
The CFTC argues CME has not demonstrated harm from a new policy, as a legal dispute raises questions about perpetual futures in the U.S.
Wallet Named in Noah Doe Lawsuit Moves $33.4 Million in Bitcoin
A Bitcoin address inactive since 2013 transferred 411.45 BTC and is among the wallets named in the Noah Doe lawsuit, according to Galaxy Research.
Metaplanet Plans 93.7% Super League Stake in 2,100 BTC Deal
Metaplanet would gain access to US capital markets through a proposed 2,100 BTC transaction for a 93.7% stake in Super League.
Frax Announces Six-Currency FX Lineup on Aerodrome
Frax announced a six-currency FX lineup on Aerodrome, with six Base pools holding around $241,000 in liquidity, The Defiant reported.
Coinbase and Thunes Partner on Bank and Mobile-Wallet Payouts
Coinbase will provide stablecoin infrastructure and Thunes will contribute local payout connections, with launch timing and markets still unspecified.
Strive Adds 1,223 BTC as $630 Million Stock Offering Nears
Strive spent about $100 million on bitcoin, lifting its treasury to 36,818 BTC as it prepares to receive proceeds from a preferred-stock offering.
Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 36,818 BTC
Strive reported a $335 million Bitcoin purchase, bringing its holdings to 36,818 BTC as it continues using equity financing to build reserves.
SharpLink Reports $400 Million Deployed Across Ether.fi and Lido
SharpLink says it has deployed $400 million across Ether.fi and Lido, following an August plan involving Lido staking and Anchorage custody.
Bitcoin Stalls Below $83,000 as Equities Rise
Bitcoin remained in a narrow trading range as sell orders at $83,000 capped gains while equities rose and US bond yields turned higher.