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Circle Pushes EU to Reform MiCA Stablecoin Reserve Rules
Circle is urging the EU to revise MiCA stablecoin reserve rules, pushing for more flexible liquidity requirements instead of strict bank-deposit minimums. The changes could reshape how stablecoins like USDC operate across European borders.
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Anchorage Digital Lays Off 17% of Staff Amid Expansion
Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated crypto bank, has reportedly cut 17% of its workforce even as it expands institutional services and stablecoin issuance. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward efficiency and institutional focus.
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Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
Community bankers have filed a lawsuit against the OCC over crypto trust charters, challenging the agency’s authority to license digital asset firms. The case could reshape how crypto companies integrate with traditional banking systems and impact consumer protections across the industry.
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EU Stablecoin Yield Ban: Circle, Aave & 50,000 Users Push Back
The European Central Bank wants to extend the MiCA stablecoin yield ban to lending, borrowing, and staking. Circle, Aave Labs, and over 50,000 EU citizens are pushing back against the proposed restrictions.
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ECB Digital Euro: Schnabel Reveals 3 CBDC Models on Blockchain
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel has outlined three blockchain models for the digital euro, ranging from a unified ledger to a hybrid centralized-decentralized system. The choice will shape how Europeans interact with digital money — and how crypto and traditional finance converge.
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Blast L2 Shutdown: What Went Wrong for Ethereum’s Layer 2?
Blast, the Ethereum Layer 2 network launched by Blur founder Pacman, is shutting down after a dramatic revenue collapse. Here’s what went wrong and what it means for the future of L2s.
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Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Unlocks Institutional Custody
Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since September, driven by weak U.S. jobs data and a major SEC custody proposal aimed at unlocking institutional investment. The move signals growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs Kick Off Uptober with $103M Inflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $103M in inflows as Uptober began, signaling renewed institutional interest. Meanwhile, Ether ETFs posted a third straight day of outflows, highlighting a growing divergence between BTC and ETH.