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OUSD Stablecoin Launches on Ethereum, Solana & Base
The OUSD stablecoin by Open Standard has officially launched on Ethereum, Solana, Base, and Morpho. Backed by Coinbase, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa, it introduces yield-bearing features to the stablecoin market. The token is already tradable on Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap.
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UK Crypto Regulation: FCA Oversight Begins in 2026
The UK is bringing crypto under full FCA oversight for the first time. The regulator is now accepting applications ahead of new rules taking effect next year, signaling a major shift in how Britain treats digital assets.
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Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge into Aero: What This Means for DeFi
Aerodrome and Velodrome have merged into Aero, aiming to streamline liquidity across Ethereum-aligned chains and tap into a $63 billion TVL market. This consolidation could reshape the DeFi landscape by reducing fragmentation and improving trading efficiency for users.
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France Crypto M&A Boom: Post-MiCA Consolidation Wave
Since MiCA came into effect, France’s crypto sector has seen a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Major players like Coinhouse, Kaiko, and Qwarks are buying smaller rivals to scale up fast, signaling a new era of maturity for Europe’s largest crypto market.
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Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.5B On-Chain: SEC Sandbox Opens
Tokenized stocks have reached a $3.5 billion on-chain market cap, growing 33% in just one month. Meanwhile, the SEC has launched a five-year regulatory sandbox running until 2031, giving crypto projects legal clarity to innovate. Together, these milestones signal a major shift in how traditional finance and blockchain are converging.
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DogeOS Launch Brings Smart Contracts to Dogecoin
DogeOS has officially launched, deploying a ZK-Rollup layer on Dogecoin that brings EVM smart contracts and DeFi apps to native DOGE holders. This marks a major technical milestone for the popular meme coin.
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Greece Denies Christine Lagarde Blocked Binance MiCA License
Greece’s HCMC has firmly denied claims that ECB President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to block Binance’s MiCA license application. The dispute highlights tensions between national regulators and central banks over Europe’s new comprehensive crypto framework.
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Netherlands Bitcoin Tax: Capital Gains Levy Coming in 2028
The Dutch government plans to introduce a capital gains tax from 2028 that could include Bitcoin. Discover what this means for Dutch crypto investors and how to prepare.