Mastercard Says Stablecoin Payments Need Faster Fiat Connections
Mastercard’s Matthew Driver says slow conversions into and out of stablecoins can erase payment-speed gains, even when the blockchain transfer is fast.
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Sean Bowe Proposes Redirecting Zcash’s 8% Grants Subsidy to NSM
Sean Bowe’s draft would redirect Zcash’s 8% grants subsidy to the NSM reserve, preserving ZCG’s existing treasury and ability to fund new grants.
Solana VP Courts Projects From ‘Dying’ Blockchains
Jacob Creech invites L1s, L2s and apps to migrate to Solana, arguing that capacity and security are driving consolidation across blockchains.
BlackRock, SBI and Startale Sign MOU on Tokenized Funds and Yen Stablecoin
BlackRock, SBI Holdings and Startale will explore linking tokenized money market funds with JPYSC, the yen stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank.
MARA-Linked Wallet Sends 1,000 BTC to BitGo, Sale Unconfirmed
Lookonchain flagged a 1,000 BTC transfer worth about $80.19 million from a MARA-labelled address to BitGo, but the movement does not confirm a sale.
Ripple Wins Final US Approval for National Trust Bank
Ripple says its national trust bank has won final US approval to manage RLUSD reserves and provide fiduciary custody, while the stablecoin’s issuer stays unchanged.
Arthur Hayes Pitches AI Compute Futures Market in The Trifecta
Arthur Hayes proposes AI compute futures and perpetual swaps based on Flop Network’s prices, while the network and its token remain in development.
CZ Joins BNB Standard at Nasdaq Opening Bell
CZ joined BNB Standard’s Nasdaq opening-bell ceremony as the BNC-listed treasury company celebrated its rebrand, new CEO and plans for a BNB Chain validator.
US Banking Regulator Urges Small Banks to Enter Stablecoin Market
The US banking regulator urges community banks to explore stablecoin issuance, while applications remain unopened ahead of the January 2027 GENIUS Act deadline.
Ripple Adds 24/7 Returns and AI Automation to Corporate Treasury
Ripple adds AI automation and 24/7 Returns to corporate treasury, with qualifying RLUSD balances eligible and companies choosing workflow approval settings.
S&P Global Completes OpenZeppelin Acquisition in DeFi Security Push
S&P Global has completed its OpenZeppelin acquisition, adding smart-contract security expertise after introducing a framework to assess DeFi lending-vault risks.
Aviva Launches XRP Ledger Share Class for Its £22B Sterling Fund
Aviva launches tokenized shares in its £22 billion sterling fund on XRP Ledger, with a £50 million investment and BNY Mellon holding the underlying assets.