Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 Focuses on Custody and Compliance
Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 focused on custody standards, stablecoin use cases, and Turkish regulatory structure. Institutional participation shaped the agenda.
Wirex Joins Visa Agentic Ready Programme in the UK
Wirex has joined the Visa Agentic Ready programme as an issuer in the UK. The initiative tests AI-driven agents that can initiate payments within Visa’s network.
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US Court Sanctions Lawyers Over AI-Generated Briefs
A federal court in Mississippi sanctioned four attorneys after AI-generated legal briefs contained fabricated case citations. The court imposed fines, practice bans, and referrals to state bar associations.
Stablecoin Confidentiality Tools Target Institutional Payment Needs
Public transaction visibility is limiting institutional stablecoin adoption. Polygon has introduced shielded transfers with compliance and audit features.
Tokenized Stocks and Bonds Expand Through Regulated Market Models
Tokenized stocks and bonds are expanding through exchanges and regulated market tests. Kraken, Robinhood EU, DTCC, and Nasdaq are advancing different structural models.
Euro Stablecoins Reach Record $900M Under MiCA Framework
Euro stablecoins climbed to about $900 million in mid-2026 following MiCA implementation. Growth has been driven by compliant issuers, while retail adoption remains limited.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Shortlists 16 Firms in Tokenization
BeInCrypto announced 16 shortlisted firms in the 2026 Tokenization and On-Chain Finance pillar. The list includes major players in stablecoins, custody, and agentic payments.
BeInCrypto Reveals 2026 Regulation and Governance Shortlist
BeInCrypto has announced 16 shortlisted entries for the Regulation and Governance pillar of its 2026 Institutional 100 Awards. The list spans compliance providers, banks, legal advisers, and regulatory frameworks.
Sui Mainnet Stall Triggers 8% SUI Price Drop
Sui Mainnet stopped producing blocks on May 28, 2026, after a network stall. The SUI token fell about 8% as transactions were temporarily paused.
Polymarket Tightens VPN Controls and Expands KYC Requests
Polymarket is encouraging identity verification and blocking VPN access in restricted jurisdictions. High value trading activity can trigger KYC checks under internal thresholds.