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50,000 Europeans Urge EU to Ease MiCA Stablecoin Rules
Over 50,000 Europeans are petitioning the European Commission to relax MiCA rules on stablecoin rewards. With a separate campaign surpassing 126,000 signatures, public pressure is mounting as Brussels re-evaluates its crypto framework.
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Absa Becomes First African Bank to Offer Crypto Custody
South Africa’s Absa Group has launched Africa’s first bank-led crypto custody service, offering institutional clients regulated storage for Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, and XRPL assets. This landmark move signals growing mainstream confidence in digital assets across the continent.
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Fiserv Launches Stablecoin Banking Platform With Roughrider Coin
Fiserv has launched its stablecoin banking platform with Bank of North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin as the first live use case. The move signals that stablecoins are becoming part of mainstream financial infrastructure, powered by VersaBank, Fireblocks, and Solana.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.7B in September Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.65 billion in net inflows during September, the second-largest monthly haul since launch. The surge signals sustained institutional confidence and growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
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Aave v3 Exploit Drains $310K: Safe Module Vulnerability Explained
Aave v3 lost up to $310,000 in a Safe module exploit, highlighting the risks of third-party integrations in DeFi. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your funds.
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Bitcoin ETF Outflows End 9-Day Inflow Streak: What It Means
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first outflow after nine straight days of inflows totaling over $3.1 billion. Fidelity led the exits with $125.6M, but the broader institutional trend remains firmly positive.
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Binance Faces EU Pressure Over MiCA Compliance Gaps
European regulators are demanding answers from Binance about its continued crypto services in the EU without full MiCA licensing. The ‘reverse solicitation’ exemption is at the center of the debate, raising questions about compliance and user protection.
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Congress Considers Letting Banks Hold Crypto and Issue Stablecoins
Congress is weighing proposals that would let U.S. banks hold crypto and issue stablecoins, potentially accelerating institutional adoption and impacting Bitcoin’s valuation. Here’s what investors need to know.