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Solana Leads Euro Stablecoin Growth With $22M Weekly Surge
Solana added roughly $22 million in euro stablecoins in one week, outperforming every other blockchain. The surge highlights growing demand for euro-based digital assets and could strengthen Solana’s position in crypto payments.
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Circle Match: A New Fee Trade-Off for USDC Desks
Circle Match introduces a new way for institutions to match USDC flows, with fee advantages that depend on careful treasury management. Its separate mint-side prefunding balance keeps transaction capital isolated from ordinary Circle Mint funds.
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Bank Lobby Seeks OCC Clarity on Stablecoin Rewards
The Bank Policy Institute is pressing the OCC to clarify how third-party stablecoin rewards will be treated under its final payment stablecoin rule. The answer could shape bank participation, product design, and consumer protections.
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Anchorpoint Delays Retail Stablecoin Launch Plans
Anchorpoint, the Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands joint venture, has backed away from confirming a retail stablecoin launch by the end of 2026. Regulatory, technical and commercial challenges are reshaping its timeline.
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DeFi Stablecoin Deposits Reach $24B in Record Growth
DeFi stablecoin deposits have reached $24 billion, climbing 560.8% in three years. The growth signals rising adoption of decentralized finance, while smart contract, issuer, liquidity, and regulatory risks remain important.
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OKX vs Bybit: Which Crypto Exchange Is Best in 2026?
OKX and Bybit both serve crypto traders, but their European offerings differ. For French residents in 2026, OKX leads in MiFID II-regulated derivatives, while Bybit EU focuses on spot and margin trading.
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US Banks Are Counterattacking Stablecoins With Tokenized Deposits
US banks are challenging stablecoin issuers with blockchain-linked deposits that combine familiar banking protections, digital portability, and competitive yields. SoFi’s new 4.40% product highlights a growing battle for control of digital dollars.
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Chainlink Integrations Boost Cross-Chain Adoption in 2025
Chainlink has added 19 integrations across five services and seven blockchain networks. The expansion strengthens cross-chain connectivity, compliance tools, and institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure.