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US state banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027
August 26, 2026 12:19 am

US state banking groups plan nationwide blockchain network for 2027

BankChain joins a growing field of bank-led networks building shared infrastructure for tokenized deposits and onchain payments.

Arcus launches tokenized perp positions on Robinhood Chain
August 25, 2026 10:00 am

Arcus launches tokenized perp positions on Robinhood Chain

Arcus introduced transferable ERC-20 tokens for perpetual positions and lets tokenized stocks back leveraged trades without requiring users to sell their holdings.

Shipyard winds down IPFS work after Protocol Labs ends funding
August 25, 2026 7:57 am

Shipyard winds down IPFS work after Protocol Labs ends funding

The funding loss leaves InterPlanetary File System software without dedicated maintainers and puts the future of key public services in Protocol Labs’ hands.

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin
August 25, 2026 5:52 am

Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

The bank plans tokenized money market fund settlements in the fourth quarter as HKDAP expands its phased rollout into conventional banking.

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security
August 24, 2026 11:56 pm

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security

BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, closing bridge and validator security gaps while targeting greater transaction capacity.

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K
August 24, 2026 11:29 am

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its long-stated accumulation target.

Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot
August 24, 2026 1:51 am

Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot

Participating banks will test post-quantum wallets and onchain transfers while regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan and Malta initially observe.

Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit
August 23, 2026 11:59 pm

Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit

Term permanently closed its Meta Vaults after an attack reportedly removed nearly all of their Ethereum deposits.

Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot
August 21, 2026 12:25 pm

Digital Asset, Paul Ryan foundation target US state benefits with Canton pilot

The RISE program would use the Canton Network to combine and distribute state-administered benefits across three US states beginning in 2027.

Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds
August 21, 2026 9:45 am

Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds

Solana reduced its slot time for the first time since genesis as it works toward a 200-millisecond target aimed at reducing network latency.

Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund
August 20, 2026 11:43 am

Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund

The governance vote redirects tokens previously reserved for user airdrops toward partnerships, incentives and Optimism’s growing institutional push.

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone
August 20, 2026 4:59 am

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

Gnosis Chain was approved to transition to an EEZ rollup, enabling it to settle directly to Ethereum rather than continue with an independent validator set.

Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
August 19, 2026 8:00 am

Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds

Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM.

Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand
August 19, 2026 7:18 am

Ripple raises $275M for US prime brokerage to meet institutional demand

Ripple said the $275 million raised will support its expansion into traditional financial services such as prime brokerage and multi-asset clearing, citing strong demand from institutions.

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents
August 18, 2026 11:58 pm

US accounting board FASB proposes conditions for stablecoins as cash equivalents

The FASB said secondary-market liquidity alone would not be enough, with holders needing direct issuer redemption rights and one-to-one liquid reserves.

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