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NCA and Blockchain Association urge US Treasury to reconsider GENIUS Act rules
On October 19, the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and the Blockchain Association submitted recommendations to the U.S. Treasury regarding the implementation of the GENIUS...
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Kraken’s $80 stablecoin fee gap exposes hidden costs
Kraken charges 1% for standard instant trades versus 0.20% for eligible USDC/EUR order-book trades, creating an $80 fee gap on a $10,000 conversion. A...
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TRON processes 1.10 billion transactions in Q3 2026, up 33.7% year over year
TRON processed 1.10 billion transactions in Q3 2026, a 33.7% increase year over year, though activity remained flat compared to the previous quarter. The...
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Mural raises $28M in total funding as Tether leads $15M Series A
Fintech Mural, formerly known as Mural Pay, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Tether, bringing its total funding to...
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Tether CEO Rejects Senate Claims Over Iran-Linked USDT
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, pushed back on a US Senate subcommittee report dated September 28 that accuses the stablecoin issuer of being slow...
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Polymarket US hits $8.7 billion as Coinbase and Roundtable push stablecoin media payments
Polymarket US has reached $8.7 billion in volume, with monthly volume hitting $8.8 billion in September 2026. Sports contracts account for 98% of recent...
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Extended Plans Oct. 22 Settlement Move From Starknet to Arc
Extended has announced that it will move its settlement operations from Starknet to Arc, effective October 22. Holders of more than $1 in USDT...
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Taiz residents face severe shortages as Houthi forces encircle city
Residents of Taiz, Yemen, are facing severe shortages of basic necessities, including food and gas, as the city remains encircled by Houthi forces. This...