StandX Announces Shutdown and Cancels Token Launch
StandX will close remaining positions on January 15 and end withdrawals on January 31, 2027, replacing its token plans with a one-time DUSD airdrop.
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The Digital Payments topic covers the technologies, networks, and financial infrastructure transforming how value moves in the digital economy. This section includes updates on stablecoin adoption, blockchain-based settlement systems, cross-border payment rails, merchant integrations, fintech partnerships, and the use of digital assets in everyday transactions. It highlights regulatory developments, enterprise solutions, payment protocol upgrades, and the increasing role of Web3 in modern payment flows. Readers gain insights into how blockchain is reshaping global commerce through faster, more transparent, and programmable payment methods.
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Tether Paid $6.3M to Firm Co-Owned by Bo Hines, WSJ Reports
Tether paid about $6.3 million to Nxum, co-owned by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines, WSJ reports. Nxum denies improper involvement during his service.
USDC Becomes EU’s First Significant E-Money Token Under MiCA
USDC will move to dual EBA and French ACPR supervision on November 12, becoming the EU’s first significant e-money token under MiCA.
Solana’s Stablecoin Supply Hits Record: Is SOL’s Fundamental Value Strengthening?
A close look at Solana’s DeFi activity on DeFiLlama shows a TVL of $6.03 billion and a modest 0.79% increase in the past 24 hours.
Stripe’s Privy and Ripple Bring XRP Ledger Wallets Into Apps
Stripe-owned Privy and Ripple are bringing XRP Ledger wallets into apps, supporting XRP, RLUSD and AI payments, with further integration work planned.
France Proposes 31.4% Capital-Gains Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps
French lawmakers propose taxing gains on swaps into fiat-pegged stablecoins from 2027, while loss relief and an exit tax remain under debate.
Wells Fargo Prepares for U.S. Stablecoin Opportunities, CEO Says
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf says the bank is preparing for potential stablecoin opportunities while expanding a separate tokenized-deposit service.
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking Through Zerohash
Eligible Interactive Brokers LLC clients can now stake ETH through Client Portal, with rewards added to their staked holdings and services provided by zerohash.
Solana’s Vibhu Teases Next Six Months Ahead of Breakpoint 2026
Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
Jeonbuk Bank Makes Bitcoin-Backed Corporate Loan in South Korea
South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank has completed a Bitcoin-backed corporate loan pilot, with specialist custody and a court-based recovery structure.