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Chainlink Collaborates with 47 Banks to Enhance Global Money Transfers
Chainlink has partnered with 47 banks to facilitate near-instant, stablecoin-based international payments, aiming to transform foreign-exchange transactions between Europe and South Korea.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
European Parliament Committee Supports Digital Euro Bill
The European Parliament's Economic Committee has backed the digital euro bill, aiming to create an ECB-issued electronic currency for online and offline use.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Virell Trade Launches Stabliq Wallet for Stablecoin Transactions
Virell Trade has introduced Stabliq Wallet, a non-custodial wallet for stablecoin transactions on Ethereum and TRON, allowing fee payments without holding native tokens.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Benchmark Calls Comparison of STRC Strategy to UST Terra Incorrect
Benchmark's Mark Palmer stated that comparing STRC to UST Terra is misleading, emphasizing STRC's nature as preferred shares, not a stablecoin.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Former BIS Chief Envisions Coexistence of Stablecoins and Fiat
Agustin Carstens, former BIS chief, suggests stablecoins can coexist with fiat money, emphasizing the need for regulatory coordination for global interaction.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tanya Denisova, Former COO of Robinhood Crypto, Joins Agora as Operations Head
Tanya Denisova, previously COO of Robinhood Crypto, has joined Agora as head of operations to oversee the company's expanding AUSD stablecoin business.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
European Parliament Approves Framework for Digital Euro
The European Parliament has approved a framework aimed at launching a digital euro by 2029, enhancing Europe's financial independence from U.S. payment giants.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Cryptocurrency Payments for Businesses: Accepting USDT and Bitcoin via Cryptoway
Learn how businesses can accept payments in USDT and Bitcoin through Cryptoway, a platform that streamlines crypto transactions and reduces operational risks.
Mercation Admin8 min - Crypto
Crypto Lobbyists Urge U.S. Congress to Maintain Tax Bill
Crypto lobbyists are urging Congress to pass the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act, opposing amendments that could limit tax deferrals.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Benchmark Analyst Compares Bitcoin Giant Strategy’s STRC to Terra Luna
Benchmark-StoneX's Mark Palmer asserts that STRC, despite its volatility, is not comparable to the failed Terra stablecoin, highlighting key differences.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Bank of England Modifies Stablecoin Regulations, Introduces £40B Issuance Limit
The Bank of England has revised its stablecoin regulations, removing individual holding caps and setting a £40 billion issuance limit per stablecoin.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Industry Sets Record for Hacks
The crypto industry faced a record 83 hacks in Q2 2026, resulting in $755.3 million in losses, according to analysts.
Mercation Admin1 min