Interactive Brokers adds 9 crypto tokens via Zero Hash and enables USDC, PYUSD and RLUSD transfers to external wallets for users. Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto services by adding trading support for nine digital assets through Zero Hash. Wu Blockchain reported the update as part of the brokerage’s wider...
UK and US Eye Shared Stablecoin Framework for Global Payments
The UK and US are working on a shared stablecoin framework to support cross-border payments, market access, and financial innovation. The United Kingdom and the United States have announced plans to coordinate their stablecoin framework. The two governments issued a joint statement to promote greater cooperation in digital money policies....
CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure
London, United Kingdom, July 15th, 2026, Chainwire CT3 today announced the transition of its decentralized storage infrastructure to a dedicated Storage Contracts model designed to support continued platform growth, improve infrastructure scalability, and expand storage capacity as demand increases. The transition follows rapid growth across the CT3 ecosystem, with more...
Coinbase’s Hyperliquid Deal Sparks JPMorgan Cuts for Circle and COIN Forecasts
JPMorgan cuts Circle and Coinbase forecasts as Hyperliquid gets 90% of USDC reserve yield on its $6B balance, 8% of supply today. JPMorgan has lowered earnings forecasts for Circle and Coinbase after a reported Hyperliquid agreement changed USDC revenue sharing. The bank said the new structure could weaken the economics...
Hedera Powers UK’s First Tokenized Collateral FX Trades, and Treasury Takes Note
Hedera powers UK FX trades using tokenized money market funds and UK gilts as collateral with Lloyds, Aberdeen and Archax Onchain. Lloyds Banking Group, Aberdeen Investments, and Archax completed the UK’s first FX trades using tokenized RWAs as collateral. The trades were executed on Hedera through a regulated digital asset...
Ripple Joins x402 Foundation to Advance AI Payments With XRP and RLUSD
Ripple joins x402 Foundation as Premier Member to support AI agent payments using XRP and RLUSD on the XRP Ledger and the open web. Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member after the Linux Foundation announced its operational launch. The group will oversee x402, an open payment...
Galaxy Brings Aave, Morpho, and More Into New Institutional Lending Product
Galaxy’s GOFR gives institutions simplified access to DeFi credit through one managed lending platform. GOFR combines rates from Aave, Morpho, Spark, and Kamino into a single optimized borrowing rate. Galaxy backs GOFR with $100M capital protection and institutional risk management features. Galaxy has launched a new institutional lending program that...
Japan’s Largest Card Network Eyes USDC for Cross-Border Payments
JCB is advancing its stablecoin strategy by assessing USDC for cross-border transfers and merchant payments across Japan. Stablecoins continue to attract interest from major payment companies looking for faster and lower-cost transactions. Japan has become one of the key markets testing blockchain-based payment systems for everyday use. JCB has now...
Coinbase Opens Registration for Mainland China Users
Coinbase now allows Mainland China users to register with national ID cards and local addresses, making account verification easier. Coinbase has reportedly opened account registration for users in Mainland China. The update was released on July 14th, following the successful registration of a number of users on social media. Later,...
ECB Selects 36 Payment Firms for Major Digital Euro Pilot Launch
ECB chooses 36 providers to test digital euro functions, operations, and payment systems. Pilot will assess online, offline, mobile, and merchant payment capabilities across Europe. Results will guide digital euro development before a possible 2029 issuance decision. The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in...