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.
Crypto Vault Deposits Exceed $10 Billion as Regulators Examine Lending Risks
Crypto vault deposits have officially surpassed $10 billion, driven by institutional capital entering curator-managed strategies. Depositors face collateral, liquidity, and smart-contract risks as regulators examine the sector.
Digital Sovereignty Alliance Joins Nacha Fall Meeting
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance recently participated in the Nacha Payments Innovation Alliance Fall Meeting. Industry leaders gathered to discuss emerging technologies and the future of global digital payments.
XRP ETFs End 13-Week Inflow Streak Amid On-Chain Decline
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds experienced their first weekly outflow in three months. A sharp drop in on-chain payment activity is adding caution to the market.
S&P 500 Earnings Yield Surpasses 5% Following EMXC Sell-off
The S&P 500 earnings yield closed at 5.28 percent, crossing a historical threshold associated with market rallies. Portfolio managers simultaneously executed a major sell-off of EMXC holdings.
Latvia Passes New Crypto Tax Law – Withdrawals Exceeding Deposits Will Trigger Taxation
The Latvian parliament has passed a comprehensive overhaul of its cryptocurrency tax laws, shifting the taxable event from individual trades to net withdrawals. The government is also preparing to accept direct crypto tax payments starting in 2027.
Stablecoin Payments Surge 45 Percent Amid Stalled Supply
Stablecoin transaction volumes have grown by 45 percent this year, driven by major payment processors bridging the gap between digital assets and fiat cash.
Q3 Crypto Hacks Hit $1.18 Billion as Audits Fail to Stop Thefts
Crypto hacks resulted in $1.18 billion in losses during the third quarter. Security firm Hacken warns that standard audits offer a false sense of security against third-party threats.
Essential Properties Realty Trust Drops 14 Percent: Valuation Adjusts Ahead of Earnings
Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust have fallen by roughly 14 percent, bringing the forward P/E ratio to 11.9x ahead of the next earnings report.
Circle Defends USDC Economic Model Against Rival Networks
Circle is defending the economic structure of its USDC stablecoin as rival networks offer larger revenue cuts. Coinbase is now backing the competing Open USD network.