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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin: What It Means for Crypto Security
S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin, the blockchain security firm behind most major stablecoins’ smart contract libraries. The deal signals Wall Street’s deeper commitment to on-chain finance and could reshape DeFi security standards.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody for European Institutions
Deutsche Bank is preparing to launch crypto custody services for bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins aimed at European institutional clients. The move marks a major step in the mainstream adoption of digital assets by traditional finance.
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SEC and CFTC Draft Crypto Rules: What It Means for XRP and Bitcoin
The SEC and CFTC are set to draft independent crypto regulations, with the SEC focusing on XRP and the CFTC on Bitcoin. This dual approach could boost market confidence while introducing short-term uncertainty for investors.
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Chainlink Partners With Bottomline to Bring On-Chain Payments to 600 Banks
Bottomline, a major SWIFT service provider processing trillions in payments, has launched Global Pay Connect using Chainlink’s CCIP technology. The platform will connect more than 600 banks to blockchain networks, marking another milestone in institutional crypto adoption.
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SEC Innovation Exemption: 5-Year Green Light for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has granted a five-year innovation exemption allowing platforms to trade tokenized stocks, just days after the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate. This landmark decision could accelerate institutional adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.
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SEC Greenlights Tokenized Stocks: Wall Street Goes Onchain
The SEC has approved a limited exemption allowing tokenized U.S. stocks to trade onchain via automated market makers and liquidity pools. This landmark move signals a major shift in how Wall Street and DeFi may converge.
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French Court Rejects Bid to Block EU Crypto Tax Rules
France’s Council of State has rejected an emergency bid by Bull Bitcoin and Paymium to halt the French decree enforcing the EU’s DAC8 crypto tax-transparency rules. The ruling keeps strict new reporting requirements firmly in place for crypto companies operating in Europe.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam Upgrade: What the October 6 Test Means for ETH
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade has cleared a key rehearsal ahead of its October 6 test. The upgrade aims to boost scalability and reduce transaction costs, with potential ripple effects across DeFi, NFTs, and the broader crypto ecosystem.