Stablecoin Settlements Launch for US Card Transactions
@SoFi and @Mastercard have launched stablecoin settlement for SoFi Bank’s card program, migrating over $25 billion in annual volume to SoFiUSD, redeemable 1:1 for USD. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Blockchain Revolution: Hana Bank’s $100M Leap
Hana Bank settled a $100M digital bond on Sept. 18 via Euroclear’s D-FMI, achieving T+0 settlement, a first in South Korea’s foreign-currency bond market. #Update #Finance
FCA Approves Crypto Rules UK Banks Block
The FCA’s new crypto authorization regime starts Oct. 25, 2027, but U.K. banks can still restrict crypto transfers. Applications open Sept. 30, 2026. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Custody Service Launches at Deutsche Bank
@DeutscheBank plans to onboard European institutional and corporate clients to a digital asset custody service in 2026, supporting $BTC, $ETH, and selected stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Revolut Data Breach Exposes Thousands
Revolut leaked sensitive user data to hackers posing as a government agency, exposing high-net-worth clients to identity theft risks. #Breaking #Security
Nu Bank Launches US Operations with Lead
Nu launches U.S. operations via Lead Bank, offering high-yield accounts and fee-free transfers to Latin America, expanding globally with USDC/EURC stablecoins for digital nomads. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Stablecoin Launches Across Europe by US Bank
U.S. Bank executed a cross-border payment using its stablecoin USBDC on Stellar, marking a significant step in its digital asset strategy. #Update #Crypto $XLM
Block Launches National Trust Bank Initiative
On September 8, 2026, @Block applied to the OCC for a federal charter to establish Builders Bank & Trust, offering custody services for digital assets without accepting deposits or loans. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Alliance SoFi Opens Rails to Kraken
@SoFi and @Kraken partner to list SoFiUSD, enabling 24/7 settlements. SOFI shares rise 2%+. Bitcoin and altcoins remain volatile, affecting crypto-exposed stocks. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Targets Global Financial Networks
The U.S. Treasury plans to sanction another bank this week, targeting Iran-linked transactions and expanding its campaign against Iranian financial networks. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Ethereum USDT Back Sber Loans
Sberbank plans to accept $BTC, $ETH, and $USDT as loan collateral, pending Russia’s new crypto regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Wells Fargo Upgrades S&P 500 Sector Favorably
@WellsFargo highlights the materials sector as a defensive investment amid inflated stock prices, citing strong demand in industrial gases, specialty chemicals, and construction materials. #Update #Investing
Equity Pullback Creates Real Opportunity in Sectors
Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson identifies emerging investment opportunities amid the S&P 500 pullback, highlighting consumer discretionary goods, transports, and regional banks as sectors poised for greater gains. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Trust Bank Status Sought Amid Controversy
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), linked to Donald Trump, nears national trust bank license approval, allowing USD1 stablecoin issuance directly in the U.S., sparking controversy over potential conflicts of interest. #Update #Crypto $USDT