MoneyGram Joins XDC Network as Institutional Validator
Global remittance company MoneyGram has joined the XDC Network as an institutional validator. The firm will stake native tokens and vote on chain governance.
Polygon Acquires Coinme to Enter Payments Sector – Move Targets Visa and Stripe Revenue
Polygon Labs is acquiring Coinme to establish a direct presence in the mainstream payments industry and compete with traditional giants like Visa and Stripe. The acquisition aims to capture intermediary revenue and drive the company toward profitability by next year.
Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts IBIT Stake and Raises Ethereum ETF Exposure
Intesa Sanpaolo reduced its BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust holding by 93.7% in the second quarter while tripling its stake in the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF.
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Crypto Exchanges Expand Into Stocks and Commodities
MEXC and other platforms are adding tokenized stocks, equity futures, and commodities to crypto trading apps. Product structure determines whether users gain ownership rights or price exposure only.
Stablecoin Supply Hits $309.7B as XDC Integrates Bridge
Stablecoin supply reached $309.7 billion in July 2026. XDC integrated Stripe-owned Bridge to provide regulated fiat conversion and custody services to developers.
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Anchorage Digital Adds TRX Staking and TRC-20 Custody
Anchorage Digital now offers native TRX staking and custody for TRC-20 assets. The expansion strengthens institutional access to the TRON Network.
MiCAR Deadline Reshapes EU Crypto Payments Market
The MiCAR transition period has ended, requiring CASP authorization for crypto providers in the EU. Only around 230 firms secured licenses to continue operating across the bloc.
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US Judge Approves $1.5M SEC Settlement With Elon Musk
A federal judge approved Elon Musk’s $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over delayed disclosure of his Twitter stake. The case is now formally closed.
WEMIX Lists on Kraken, Expanding Access to Western Markets
WEMIX has been listed on Kraken with a USD trading pair. The move expands the gaming-focused Layer-1 token’s reach into Western markets.
US Iran Oil License Sends Crude Lower as Inflation Remains in Focus
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil exports, sending crude prices lower. Markets are assessing the impact on inflation, interest rates, equities, and Bitcoin.