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Visa Explained: How a Global Payments Network Works
Visa is a global payment network that connects banks, businesses and consumers across roughly 200 countries. Its expansion into crypto cards, USDC and blockchain settlement shows how traditional payment infrastructure is adapting to the digital-asset economy.
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SEC Tokenization Review: What the 2027 Agenda Means
The SEC’s 2027 examination agenda places tokenized securities, clearing infrastructure, and technology controls under closer scrutiny. Here is what the shift means for crypto markets and investors.
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Base Active Addresses Rise 49.9% During GMGN Contest
Base daily active addresses climbed 49.9% as a GMGN contest brought fresh wallets onto the network. Falling fees and transactions suggest the surge may reflect incentives more than sustained organic demand.
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Sygnum Launches Bitcoin Loans With Shared Collateral Keys
Sygnum has introduced MultiSYG, an institutional Bitcoin lending service that divides collateral keys among borrowers, the bank, and independent key holders. The model aims to reduce single-party custody risk as crypto-backed credit expands.
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IRS Crypto Voluntary Disclosure Program: What It Means
The IRS voluntary disclosure program may offer taxpayers a structured path to resolve unreported crypto income and transactions. Greater clarity could support market confidence, although investors may still need to sell assets to cover back taxes.
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Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Plan Against Bank Sanctions
Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly asked advisers to prepare a blockchain-based strategy to protect Israel from possible banking sanctions. The proposal remains highly preliminary, with no asset, agency, or timetable yet confirmed.
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Bloomberg Basel Crypto Exposure Tool for Banks Explained
Bloomberg’s new Basel crypto exposure analytics help banks and asset managers identify direct and indirect digital-asset risk. The system considers funds, derivatives, and corporate securities that may conceal Bitcoin sensitivity.
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Franklin Templeton Launches Two Dividend-Funded Bitcoin ETFs
Franklin Templeton received Nasdaq approval for two dividend-funded Bitcoin ETFs, adding an income strategy to the growing crypto ETF market. Its XRP ETF also attracted $3.55 million in inflows.