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.
XRP Near $1.09 Support as SBI Shinsei Bank Adds Crypto Interest Option
XRP is testing a major technical support near $1.09 as analysts watch resistance levels. Meanwhile, SBI Shinsei Bank will offer deposit interest vouchers redeemable for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
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.
UK Sanctions on HTX Spark Debate Over Wallet Risk Scoring
The UK designation of Huobi Global S.A. has triggered widespread wallet tagging linked to HTX. Investigator ZachXBT says sanctions-based risk scores no longer effectively identify genuine illicit activity.
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.
Yuga Labs Recovers 68 NFTs After Flooring Protocol Exploit
Yuga Labs secured 68 NFTs valued at more than $500,000 following an exploit on Flooring Protocol. The assets are being held temporarily pending protocol fixes.
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.