How European Users Can Convert USDT to USDC
Key Takeaways OKX Europe has introduced a dedicated feature for eligible EEA users converting externally held USDT into USDC. USDT deposited through the feature does not become a holdable or
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France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Concerns
France has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, with the country's National Gambling Authority framing the crypto prediction market as an illegal gambling operation. The Ju
Coinbase lost touch with crypto-native users, Cobie admits
Coinbase product executive Jordan Fish, better known as Cobie, said the company has become too distant from crypto-native users as questions grow over trust in the Base ecosystem. Summary Cob
Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform With OUSD Support
Visa has introduced a stablecoin platform aimed at banks and fintechs, with support for minting, moving and managing stablecoins including OUSD. The rollout, described in a Visa investor anno
This IMF Document Ties XRP Directly to Banks
A June 2026 IMF document on tokenization has put XRP directly in the conversation around global financial infrastructure. The document, titled “The Rise of Tokenization,” was highlighted by c
New Hampshire Signs HB 639 Blockchain and Self-Custody Bill
New Hampshire has signed HB 639, a blockchain and self-custody bill that sets state-level rules around holding and using digital assets. The measure was included among the bills the governor'
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket Amid Regulatory Pressure
France has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, moving to cut off domestic access to the crypto-based prediction market after regulators deemed its offerings inco
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket: What the Move Means
France has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, with the president of the country's National Gambling Authority directing ISPs on July 16, 2026 to cut off access to the pre
U.S. Regulators Miss 1-Year Deadline for GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
U.S. regulators have missed the one-year deadline to issue GENIUS Act stablecoin rules, with key federal implementation measures still stuck at the proposed-rule stage after the July 18, 2026
Visa Hiring Senior Director for Stablecoin Labs Role With Salary Up to $400K
Visa is hiring a Senior Director for its Stablecoin Labs team, an opening that lists compensation reaching up to $400,000 and points to the payment network's continued push into stablecoin in
a16z Reveals What TradFi Really Wants From Blockchain
Venture firm a16z argues that traditional finance institutions are not chasing decentralized finance at all, but rather the underlying blockchain rails that can make settlement, record-keepin
US Crypto Landscape: What’s Next After the GENIUS Act’s Milestone?
You can also read this news on BH NEWS: US Crypto Landscape: What’s Next After the GENIUS Act’s Milestone? The GENIUS Act has celebrated its first anniversary, reigniting debates over cryptoc