Crypto Brief
Exodus and MoonPay Plan Dollar Stablecoin for Payments
Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in early 2026 to support self-custodial, everyday digital payments.
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Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in early 2026 to support self-custodial, everyday digital payments.
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The UK government plans to extend existing financial services laws to cryptocurrencies by 2027, placing the sector under full FCA oversight.
Doha Bank completed a $150 million digital bond using Euroclear’s permissioned DLT platform, achieving same-day settlement within regulated market infrastructure.
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