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US community banks sue feds to halt crypto bank licenses
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15 October, 2026

US community banks sue feds to halt crypto bank licenses

Community banks sue the OCC over crypto trust charters, BofA gets a $1.2B AML fine, and DoJ probes whether Binance...
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
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28 August, 2026

Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?

Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury...
Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!
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16 July, 2026

Stablecoin-focused agentic AI Avengers assemble!

Stablecoin competition heats up as PayPal expands PYUSD, x402 advances AI payments, Circle faces pressure, and Tether ramps up investments.
Kenya regulator seeks blockchain surveillance system
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13 July, 2026

Kenya regulator seeks blockchain surveillance system

Kenya's CMA seeks a blockchain surveillance system to enhance monitoring of digital currencies, ensure compliance, and prevent illicit activities.
Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin
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3 July, 2026

Circle minimizes threat from new corporate-friendly OUSD stablecoin

OpenUSD challenges stablecoin leaders with shared governance and revenue sharing as Circle, USDC, and traditional finance adapt to a changing...