USDC and USDT Take 84% of Crypto Card Spending
USDC and USDT together account for 84% of crypto payment card volume. Euro-backed EURe has declined to about 2% as monthly spending reaches 759 million dollars.
European Stock ETFs Return to Inflows as Earnings Lift Markets
European stock ETFs recorded positive net flows in July, ending months of outflows. Strong earnings and record index levels supported renewed investor allocations.
BTCPay Server Exploit Leads to Stolen Funds From LND Users
BTCPay Server confirmed a critical vulnerability that allowed attackers to steal funds from users running outdated versions with LND. Operators are urged to update immediately.
US Sanctions Target Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Links
The US Treasury sanctioned Iranian exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether over alleged crypto transfers linked to the IRGC. The action extends existing financial sector restrictions.
Wirex BaaS Surpasses $2B Annualised Volume in 110 Days
Wirex BaaS has surpassed $2 billion in annualised onchain card spend within 110 days of hitting its first $1 billion milestone. The company reports rising stablecoin settlement and more than 70 partners since launch.
Deutsche Telekom to Operate SphereNet Validator for AI Payments
Deutsche Telekom will run a validator node for SphereNet from testnet through its planned 2027 mainnet launch. The network aims to embed compliance checks into AI-driven blockchain payments.
Bitget Signs Cooperation Deal in Bhutan for Licensed Presence
Bitget has signed a cooperation agreement with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority in Bhutan. The exchange plans to apply for a Financial Services Licence under the local regulatory framework.
PEPE Exchange Outflows Reach 2-Year High as Whale Holdings Grow
PEPE recorded its largest exchange outflow since November 2024, with 4.54 trillion tokens withdrawn. Large holders increased their positions over the same period.
Binance-Affiliated Firms Sue RedotPay Founders for $472.8 Million
Binance-affiliated companies are suing RedotPay’s founders for $472.8 million over disputed card top-ups and alleged user diversion. Parallel cases are under way in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Latin America Sees $31.5B in Stablecoin Flows Beyond Banks
BeInCrypto data shows $31.5 billion in annualized stablecoin withdrawals in Latin America in 2026. More than 99% of the withdrawn volume moved again within 30 days.