DeFi & Markets

🚨 Russian police closed 5 unlicensed crypto exchanges linked to darknet laundering. 💼 The platforms processed over 185,000 transactions and converted $BTC and other assets to fiat. ⚡ Russia’s tightening regulations could drive out small exchanges unable to meet new rules. Continu

USDC now accounts for about 56% of euro-denominated stablecoin trading, overtaking USDT after EU exchanges restricted the token under MiCA rules. The European Banking Authority named USDC the bloc's first significant e-money token on 14 October 2026.

🚀 Ripple receives a federal bank charter, paving the way for major $XRP adoption. 📈 Analysts predict a major XRP repricing as institutional interest climbs. 🔎 Ripple National Trust Bank secures full OCC approval for custody and stablecoin services. Continue Reading: Ripple gains

🚀 XRP Ledger tests new feature to let users open wallets without buying XRP. 💳 The upgrade could make $XRP-based stablecoin payments more accessible. 📈 The plan still needs more validator support before it can activate on the network. Continue Reading: XRP Ledger tests wallet upg

Stablecoin rewards face new federal rules as crypto firms shift toward payments, real-world use and sustainable sources of yield.

Corporate treasuries are moving onto blockchain rails faster than many expected, with 88% of major businesses already using or testing tokenized money. Stablecoins lead the charge, while traditional banking hours increasingly look like a constraint companies want to escape. DBS S

As the oil market swung wildly in early March, one trader appeared to try to sway prices using crypto derivatives on Hyperliquid, showcasing how the maverick trading platform is encroaching on Wall Street’s turf, not always in welcome ways.

Ripple and Coinbase today announced a new partnership that expands RLUSD’s reach in the US market. With this agreement, the stablecoin is available for trading and management on Coinbase Prime, Coinbase Exchange, and the personal app. Users will be able to convert RLUSD one-to-on

Russian law enforcement has dismantled five cryptocurrency exchanges and a darknet marketplace they were allegedly serving. The move comes as Moscow aims to end all illegal coin trading with some actions threatening the survival of legitimate platforms, too. Russian police shut d

🔥 Coinbase lists Ripple’s $RLUSD stablecoin for direct USD conversion. 🚀 RLUSD is now tradable on XRP Ledger, Ethereum, and Base, targeting institutional clients. 📈 Previously, Kraken led RLUSD dollar pairs, but Coinbase aims to reshape the US stablecoin market. Continue Reading:

TL;DR: The OCC has published revised reporting forms intended to let supervisors monitor the financial condition and activity of permitted payment-stablecoin issuers. The official source also identifies specific limits or future steps, so implementation and market impact should n

RLUSD is live on Coinbase with 1:1 USD conversion on XRP Ledger, Ethereum and Base, capping a big week of news for Ripple.

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available across Coinbase’s retail, exchange, and institutional platforms, with support for the XRP Ledger, Base, and Ethereum. Coinbase Gives RLUSD a Major US Distribution Boost Ripple has secured one of its biggest distribution wins yet for RLUS

Ripple says its product business is approaching a $900 million annualized revenue run rate as the company expands beyond payments into stablecoins, custody, prime brokerage, treasury management and institutional market infrastructure. The milestone was disclosed on October 28 as

TL;DR: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a final rule implementing key portions of the GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers under its jurisdiction. The official source also identifies specific limits or future steps, so implementation and market impact should

🚨 RLUSD from Ripple receives A2 and P-1 ratings in an industry first by Moody’s. 📊 Moody’s highlights strong reserves but notes areas for improving RLUSD's legal protections. 🕒 $XRP ledger and Ethereum now support RLUSD after regulatory approvals and new custodians. Continue Read

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The ratings agency cited RLUSD's Treasury-heavy reserves, but noted that holders have no direct ownership interest in them for now.

Moody's Ratings assigned the RLUSD A2 long-term and P-1 short-term ratings, citing credit quality and market value of its reserve assets.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is live on Robinhood Chain and Bitstamp, and heads to the Robinhood app later this year as the companies deepen ties in treasury and institutional trading.

An expanded deal with Bitso puts Anchorage Digital Bank’s custody beneath both sides of the US-Mexico remittance route.

Stellar's RWA growth highlights potential for DeFi integration, but current low utilization underscores challenges in asset pricing and liquidity. The post Stellar’s tokenized RWAs top $4.1 billion, but almost none of it is put to work in DeFi appeared first …

A crypto exchange API gives a young product working swaps on top of someone else’s liquidity. The startup requests a quote and shows the user... The post Best Crypto Exchange APIs for Startups in 2026 appeared first on Bitcoin Foundation.

WBMO combines global stocks, bonds, gold and Bitcoin exposure for diversified, all-in-one investing at a 0.33% gross expense ratio.

The EEA rollout adds USD-settled contracts to existing derivatives accounts, with shared futures collateral and portfolio margin on by default. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalys…

USDT volume on crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin jumped nearly 800% and bitcoin volume surged 865%. Binance’s USDT/BRL market tripled while the global BTC/USDT pair fell.

Robinhood selected Ripple’s RLUSD for retail trading and back-end cash management as the stablecoin hits $2.5B in circulating market cap.

AI-driven domain purchases via stablecoins could revolutionize digital commerce, enabling seamless, automated transactions globally. The post AI agents can now buy domains on Atom using x402 payments via Coinbase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

MiCA's regulatory framework reshapes the stablecoin market, favoring compliant tokens like USDC, impacting trading dynamics and liquidity. The post Circle’s USDC overtakes Tether’s USDT in euro trading as MiCA rules reshape market appeared first on Crypto Bri…

Business-service inflation reached 3.7%, while the transport-excluded rate held steady and labor-sensitive price growth eased before Friday’s BOJ decision. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get…

USDC’s share of euro stablecoin trading has climbed to 56% since January 2024, with deeper liquidity as exchanges restrict USDT under MiCA.

Weak U.S. Bitcoin demand may signal broader market sentiment shifts, potentially affecting cryptocurrency price trajectories and investor behavior. The post Coinbase Premium negative all October, US Bitcoin demand weak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hilbert Group's Jesse Marre warns Bitcoin must hold $75,500 to preserve its bull market structure amid tight liquidity and Fed uncertainty. The post Bitcoin must hold $75,500 to preserve bull market structure, Hilbert Group analyst says appeared first on Cryp…

Bitfinex maps potential overhead supply as ETF inflows return through IBIT alone, leaving spot buyers to prove a durable reclaim. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

Visa reports earnings Tuesday as prediction markets bet on Ryan McInerney discussing stablecoins, blockchain and tokenization.

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, has announced a major expansion of its offering.