ECB Targets Summer Deadline for Digital Euro Standards
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
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Robinhood Announces $1.5B Share Buyback amid Stock Decline
Robinhood unveils a $1.5 billion buyback program as its stock struggles in 2026.
Stablecoins Seen Gaining from AI Payments Despite Slow Early Adoption
Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.
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Agentic AI Commerce Could Disrupt Online Advertising Model, Says a16z
a16z Crypto suggests AI-driven commerce could replace ads, reshaping how the internet monetizes attention and transactions.
Senators Reach Compromise on Stablecoin Yield to Advance Crypto Bill
US senators strike a tentative deal on stablecoin yield, potentially clearing a major hurdle for advancing crypto market structure legislation.
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FTX Estate to Distribute $2.2 Billion to Creditors in Latest Payout
FTX’s bankruptcy estate will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors this month, continuing its multi-year recovery process following the exchange’s 2022 collapse.
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Crypto Payments Rise in Australia as Banking Restrictions Continue to Frustrate Users
More Australians are using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services, but banking restrictions and payment delays remain a major barrier, according to a new survey.
South Korea Police Draft Crypto Seizure Rules After Custody Lapses
South Korea’s National Police Agency is drafting new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies as authorities seek stronger custody procedures.
DeFi Lobby Drops Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC After Regulatory Shift
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba have withdrawn their lawsuit against the SEC over crypto airdrops, citing a changing regulatory stance and ongoing work by the…
Australian Senate Committee Backs Crypto Platform Licensing Bill
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.