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Samsung to Integrate Stablecoin Support in 800 Million Smartphones
Samsung plans to add stablecoin support to over 800 million smartphones, enhancing its Samsung Wallet app with new features for users.
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Cloudflare to Enable AI Agents to Make Payments Using Stablecoins
Cloudflare has introduced a new wallet feature that enables AI agents to make payments using stablecoins, enhancing automated transactions across the web.
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Circle's Stock Hit by Open USD Launch, Yet Backers Remain Committed to USDC
The launch of Open USD has raised concerns for Circle, yet major backers like Coinbase, Visa, and Mastercard reaffirm their support for USDC.
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XRP Holders Can Borrow RLUSD on Ethereum via $280 Million Lending Pool
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum using wrapped XRP as collateral through a new $280 million lending pool.
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BlackRock Introduces Tokenized Money Market Funds on Solana and Ethereum
BlackRock has launched a tokenized money market fund for stablecoin reserves, utilizing Solana, Ethereum, and Tempo for ownership records.
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XRP Holders Can Access Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum Without Selling
XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum using Flare's FXRP as collateral, enhancing liquidity without selling their assets.
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Crypto Privacy Solutions Offer Vital Safeguards, Says Report
A new report highlights the crucial protective roles of crypto privacy tools, asserting that compliance and privacy can coexist without conflict.
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Circle Internet Shares Drop Following Morgan Stanley Downgrade
Circle Internet's stock falls after a downgrade by Morgan Stanley, which cut its price target and expressed concerns about USDC's growth and rising competition.
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Fortune Warns of Risks from Circle and IBM Deal
Circle's acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents may heighten competitive pressures in the stablecoin market, warns Fortune's Jeff John Roberts.
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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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