Companies
What Is Open Money Stack? Polygon Adds Solana Bank Funding and Payouts
Polygon expands Open Money Stack to Solana, giving businesses bank funding, embedded wallets and global payouts through a single payments integration. The…
Stablecoins
Ripple
Moody’s Gives RLUSD A2 and P-1 Deposit Ratings
Moody’s assigns RLUSD A2 and P-1 deposit ratings, citing Treasury-backed reserves. The RLUSD rating also highlights gaps in holders’ legal protections. The…
Companies
Samsung Wallet Puts Solana USDC Remittances on 82 Million US Phones
Samsung Wallet USDC remittances arrive on Solana for 82 million US Galaxy phones in late October 2026, testing stablecoin payments at consumer…
Bank
OCC Stablecoin Rules: January 18 Start, Bank Issuance and Risks
The OCC stablecoin rules take effect January 18, 2027, as community banks weigh token issuance, federal approval requirements and deposit risks. The…
Regulation
Ripple National Trust Bank: Final OCC Approval, Custody and RLUSD Risks
Ripple OCC approval puts $2.5B in RLUSD reserves and institutional custody under federal oversight, while its New York subsidiary remains the issuer.…
Regulation
Canada Opens Stablecoin Consultation With Proposed 1% Fee Cap
Canada stablecoin rules proposed in a 60-day consultation would cap redemption fees at 1%, require full reserves and ban interest paid to…
Circle
Circle Shareholder Sues Trump Over $2B UAE Crypto Deals
The Trump UAE crypto lawsuit alleges $500 million and $2 billion UAE-linked deals benefited Trump, raising constitutional and competitive questions for Circle.…
Blockchain
Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Backup as Israel Warns of Banking Sanctions
Israel blockchain plan would prepare an alternative way to move money if banking sanctions hit, though crypto transfers can still be frozen…
Regulation
What Is the Tether Inquiry? Reported $6.3M Nxum Deal and Policy Risks
The Tether inquiry seeks records on a reported $6.3 million Nxum arrangement tied to Bo Hines, raising questions about stablecoin policy lobbying.…
Circle
Donald Trump Faces Suit Over $2B USD1 Deal, but Circle Disclaims Involvement
A lawsuit against Donald Trump over UAE crypto deals targets a $2B USD1 payment and $500M stake deal, while Circle denies authorizing…