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Evernorth XRP Listing: 473M Tokens Head to Nasdaq
Evernorth has cleared its merger vote and is set to debut on Nasdaq on October 8 with 473 million XRP tokens, though their value has dropped 37% since the deal was signed. This milestone signals growing institutional adoption of XRP, even as short-term price concerns linger.
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US Treasury Sanctions A7 Network: Crypto Crime Crackdown
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned the A7 Network as a transnational criminal organization, targeting a financial network accused of using crypto for sanctions evasion. The move signals tighter global compliance and increased scrutiny on digital asset flows.
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Lloyds Uses USDC to Pay Visa: Banks Go Crypto
Lloyds Banking Group sent $750,000 in USDC to Visa during a weekend trial, settling in under an hour. This first-of-its-kind stablecoin test between a major U.K. bank and Visa signals growing institutional adoption of crypto payments.
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Superstate Expands USTB Tokenized Fund to Base Network
Superstate has expanded its USTB tokenized short-duration US Treasury fund to Coinbase’s Base network. The move highlights growing institutional adoption and brings regulated, yield-bearing assets deeper into the DeFi ecosystem.
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Netherlands Scraps 36% Tax on Unsold Bitcoin: What It Means
The Netherlands has dropped its controversial 36% tax on unsold Bitcoin holdings, a major win for crypto investors. Here’s what the policy reversal means for the Dutch market and European crypto regulation.
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MiCA in Greece: 4 Crypto Firms Approved, Binance Left Out
Greece has officially registered four cryptocurrency service providers under MiCA on September 24, 2026, but Binance withdrew its Greek application just days before the first approvals. Here’s what this means for Europe’s evolving crypto landscape.
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Lloyds and Visa Settle $750K in USDC Across Borders
Lloyds and Visa completed a 7-day pilot, settling $750,000 in USDC across borders in under an hour, even on weekends. This experiment highlights how stablecoins could revolutionize international payments and reshape the future of banking.
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Binance EU Scrutiny: ESMA Tightens MiCA Oversight
EU regulators are reportedly examining Binance’s use of a MiCA licensing exemption to serve European customers, as ESMA seeks stronger enforcement powers. The scrutiny could reshape how crypto exchanges operate across all 27 EU member states.