Anchorage Digital adds institutional access to Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin

The US federally chartered crypto bank will allow institutional clients to hold, mint, redeem and stake Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin through its custody platform. Anchorage Digital has partnered with stablecoin protocol Frgmnt to give institutional clients access to its fUSD and sfUSD tokens through Anchorage’s custody platform. The integration will allow institutions to hold, mint, redeem, …

Bitcoin spikes toward $80K as US CPI data delivers new 22-year high in bond yields

Bitcoin briefly rebounded past $79,000 and US stocks turned green as US CPI inflation data met expectations. Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $79,000 on Friday after key US inflation data broadly conformed to expectations. Key points: Read more Go to Source

Metaplanet cuts Series 10 stock pool by 41%, plans Hong Kong subsidiary

Metaplanet will cut 131.3 million potential shares and form a $1 million Hong Kong subsidiary for trading in Bitcoin, equities and credit products. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the Japanese Bitcoin treasury company will further amend its Series 10 stock acquisition rights amid shareholder backlash over dilution concerns. Metaplanet will reduce the number of potential …

Trading stocks against BONER is the latest trend for DeFi degens

Why would anyone want to trade a healthcare stock for a memecoin like BONER? Why wouldn’t they, ask the degens on Robinhood Chain who are building a strange new corner of DeFi. The HIMS token is designed to track shares of the teleheath company Hims & Hers, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange …

Ex-Pastor and Bank Vice-President Scams Individuals and Institutions out of at Least $9,395,882 in Alleged ‘Cattle-Buying’ Scheme

A former Missouri bank vice president and pastor is pleading guilty to federal fraud charges after running a cattle investment scheme that defrauded victims and his employer of millions. The 45-year-old Butler resident worked as a vice president and loan officer at Community First Bank while serving as a pastor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s …

New Jersey Duo Steal $670,313 Worth of Checks From USPS Collection Boxes

Two New Jersey men are admitting their roles in a conspiracy to steal checks from the mail and engaging in check washing in order to cash out. The operation targeted USPS collection boxes in Livingston and Clifton using stolen postal keys and caused financial institutions to lose $670,313.46, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District …

America’s Sixth-Largest Bank Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for Cross-Border Transfers

A major billion-dollar bank is executing a live pilot of its proprietary dollar-backed stablecoin on a public blockchain to move funds across borders. U.S. Bank, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, says the transaction was completed on the Stellar network between its North American and European entities. The pilot validates the bank’s Digital Asset Platform, …

BRICS Leader China Pours $3,118,217,180 Into Gold In Largest Monthly Purchase Since 2023

China’s central bank is extending its gold accumulation as emerging market institutions continue adding to their yellow metal reserves. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) added 20 tonnes of gold in July marking its 21st consecutive month of buying and bringing its year-to-date total to 60 tonnes, reports the World Gold Council. The addition marks …

Robinhood’s crypto volume increases 61% in August, still down 38% YoY

Bitstamp accounted for $10.1 billion of Robinhood’s August crypto volume, while trading on the Robinhood app fell 46% from a year earlier. Robinhood’s crypto trading volume rose 61% month-on-month to $17.5 billion in August, though it remained 38% below the year-earlier level. The online brokerage said in its August 2026 monthly operating report, published Thursday, …

Bitcoin ETF outflows accelerate as investors pull $449M in three days

ARK 21Shares accounted for $164 million of Thursday’s Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, while Ether and Solana funds also recorded net outflows. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered their largest daily outflow in nearly two months, reversing part of the $3.8 billion in net inflows recorded during the funds’ strongest three-week stretch of 2026. The spot …

UniCredit seeks infrastructure partner for crypto trading, custody: Report

The Italian bank is reportedly seeking assistance in launching access to crypto trading, custody and tokenized investment products. UniCredit Bank is seeking a technology provider that would allow it to build infrastructure for digital asset trading, custody and access to tokenized investment products. The Italian bank’s discussions are still in the early stages, with areas …

Bitcoin buyers wary of July sub-$58K floor amid onchain data ‘anomaly’

Bitcoin HODL waves data revealed an unusually muted reaction to Bitcoin’s drop below $58,000, raising questions over its status as a bear-market floor. Bitcoin (BTC) buyers avoided “buying the dip” as BTC price fell to $57,800 in July, analysis reports. Key points: Read more Go to Source

Standard Chartered forecasts SKY rising fivefold to $0.325 by 2028

The bank expects Sky to pass five times as much value to token holders by 2028 as USDS adoption and borrowing capacity continue to expand. Standard Chartered initiated coverage of Sky’s SKY token with a $0.325 price target for the end of 2028, up fivefold from the $0.065 price cited in a Friday report shared …

Anthropic says Claude used for cyberattacks and surveillance

A Russian-speaking operator targeted more than 20 organizations, while a Mali consultant used Claude to build a mass-surveillance platform. Russian- and Chinese-speaking operators used Anthropic’s Claude to automate cyberattacks, the company said in a Thursday report. Russian-speaking operator “JackPoterz” used customized AI-driven workflows to automate large parts of the attack chain, targeting more than 20 …

India launches tokenized bond pilot with $107M issued

SEBI said later phases of Demat 2.0 will introduce secondary trading and open the tokenized bonds to retail investors. India’s securities regulator and central bank have launched a tokenized corporate bond pilot, with three companies issuing a combined 10.25 billion rupees (about $107 million) through the new market infrastructure.  On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange …

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