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BlackRock Introduces New Blockchain-Based Money Market Funds
BlackRock has launched two new blockchain-based money market funds, BSTBL and BRSRV, aiming to enhance its tokenized cash platform and qualify as reserve assets under the GENIUS Act.
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ZeroStack Warns of Operational Viability Risks
ZeroStack has expressed serious concerns about its operational viability amidst significant financial losses and a steep decline in the value of its digital assets.
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South Korea Sees $367 Million Outflow of Stablecoins
In June 2026, South Korea experienced a $367 million outflow of stablecoins, continuing a trend that has persisted for 18 months.
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Bank of Italy Study Reveals Stablecoins May Not Cut Remittance Costs
A study by the Bank of Italy reveals that stablecoins may not provide cheaper remittance options compared to traditional methods, due to various fees.
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Tether's Excess Reserves Halved in Q2 2026
Tether's excess reserves fell to $4.11 billion in Q2 2026, while its user base surpassed 650 million amid significant market volatility.
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Tether Achieves $1.5 Billion Profit in Q2 Amid Growing USDT Supply
Tether reported a $1.5 billion profit in Q2 2026, with USDT supply growing and gold holdings increasing to over 146 metric tons.
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Circle Secures New York Trust Charter, Expanding Its Regulatory Reach
Circle has secured a limited-purpose trust charter from New York regulators, enabling it to enhance its digital asset custody services as it expands its regulatory footprint.
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XDC AI and the Growth of Agentic Finance: Enabling AI Payments
XDC AI is paving the way for AI agents to make transactions autonomously, bridging the gap in the agentic economy with innovative payment solutions.
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Coinbase's Disappointing Quarter Sparks Divergent Views on Recovery Timing
Coinbase's disappointing earnings report has left Wall Street divided on the future of crypto trading volumes and the timing of a potential recovery.
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RWA Perpetuals Are Set to Surpass Tokenization
Martin Lee of DWF Labs argues that perpetual contracts for real-world assets will surpass the impact of tokenization in the crypto to TradFi transition.
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Challenges Facing the Clarity Act: What Lies Ahead for Crypto Regulation
The future of the Clarity Act faces uncertainty as industry experts discuss its implications and potential shortcomings in cryptocurrency regulation.
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Brale Unveils ION Protocol to Tackle Custom Token Scaling Issues
Brale has launched the ION Protocol, an innovative system designed to enhance interoperability among stablecoins and address scaling issues in the market.
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