Circle Plans Expansion Across 40 Markets as USDC Demand…
Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) plans to expand into approximately 40 emerging and developing markets as the stablecoin issuer seeks to turn growing demand for digital dollars into a large
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CoreWeave, Broadcom reject tokenized shares on OKXICE venue
CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have told OKXICE that they do not want tokenized versions of their stock to be traded on its new venue. The venue is operating under the S
Russia Sets July 2027 Ban on Direct P2P Crypto Trading
BitcoinWorld Russia Sets July 2027 Ban on Direct P2P Crypto Trading The Bank of Russia has set July 1, 2027, as the cutoff for direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading between individuals,
Arbitrum is Paying Projects to Make USDG Their Main Stablecoin
Arbitrum (@arbitrum) $ARB has launched the Arbitrum Stablecoin Growth Program to boost adoption of Global Dollar ($USDG) across its ecosystem. The scheme offers token rewards and support to a
US Becomes a Net Bitcoin Importer For First Time Since 2022
The US became a net importer of Bitcoin ($BTC) in 2026 for the first time since 2022, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The finding appears in a Wednesday report titled "Nor
Who Actually Owns the Bitcoin Held by BlackRock?
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF ($IBIT) gives investors exposure to Bitcoin ($BTC) without requiring them to manage private keys. That raises a common question: who actually owns the Bi
Stablecoin Crypto News: Japan’s Big Banks Joint Yen Stablecoin Test
Why Did Japan’s Three Megabanks Join Forces on a Yen Stablecoin? Stablecoin Crypto News out of Tokyo: Japan’s three largest banks have shown they can run one yen stablecoin together. Mizuho,
Charles Schwab Says All Customers Can Buy Bitcoin Directly
Charles Schwab says all customers can now buy Bitcoin directly through its platform, a move that, according to the announcement, extends direct cryptocurrency access to more than 40 million U
U.S. turns Bitcoin buyer for the first time since 2022
For most of the past few years, Bitcoin has been slowly leaving the U.S. Retail traders shipped coins to offshore exchanges, and a sizeable portion of the world’s crypto trading happened outs
Can USDC Win Over The Developing World? Circle Is About To Find Out
Circle plans to take its USD Coin(USDC) stablecoin into about 40 emerging and developing countries, CEO Jeremy Allaire said Friday, arguing blockchain adoption is going mainstream. Key Points
Visa Launches USDC Stablecoin Funding for Cross-Border Payments With Inyo Global
In Brief: Visa has launched commercial USDC prefunding through Inyo Global, allowing eligible businesses to fund international payouts beyond traditional banking hours. Visa’s transition from
USDC Stablecoin Payouts Launch on Visa for 180+ Countries, Open 24/7
Visa has moved USDC stablecoin payouts out of testing and into live use; the launch came on October 15, 2026. It lets businesses use USDC to fund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct. Her