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New initiative bridges traditional finance with blockchain-based payments for faster global transfers Visa introduces fiat-to-stablecoin payment pilot Payments leader Visa has unveiled a US pilot program enabling stablecoin payouts directly to crypto wallets from business accounts funded with fiat currency. Announced at the Web Summit in Lisbon, the pilot leverages Visa Direct, the company’s digital payments network, to let U.S. businesses send USDC stablecoins directly to recipients across the world. According to Visa’s president of money movement solutions, Chris Newkirk, “Launching stablecoin payouts is about enabling truly universal access to money in minutes, not days, for anyone, anywhere in the…

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates takes a major step toward a national digital currency with its first successful digital dirham transaction, signaling readiness for broader rollout across government and private sectors. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has completed the first transaction of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) — the Digital Dirham — marking a significant milestone in the nation’s move toward financial innovation and digital transformation. The pilot transaction, conducted via the government-backed mBridge platform, was finalized in under two minutes, underscoring the system’s efficiency and operational readiness. According to the UAE’s Ministry of Finance and…

JPM Coin enables near-instant transfers and interest-bearing digital deposits, signaling a major shift in institutional finance. JPMorgan Chase has officially launched JPM Coin, a digital deposit token designed for institutional clients, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of blockchain technology by traditional banks. Unlike stablecoins, which are backed by reserves, JPM Coin represents digital claims on existing bank funds and can potentially earn interest, offering a new financial tool for institutional investors. JPM Coin’s Functionality and Blockchain Integration The new token allows near-instantaneous transfers between accounts by leveraging Coinbase’s Base blockchain, bypassing the delays of traditional banking systems that…

PressurePrice action and volume trends suggest critical levels for short-term traders Toncoin Faces Crucial Support After Recent Decline Toncoin (TON) has dropped to a significant support level at $2.07, following a brief attempt to climb to $2.16, where the token encountered strong resistance. The price movement comes amid high trading volumes, indicating that market participants are actively defending supply zones, while buyers hesitate to push momentum higher. Technical analysts note that Toncoin’s downward trajectory reflects a continuation of the broader bearish trend observed since mid-2025, with repeated Break of Structure (BOS) events and Change of Character (ChoCH) signals highlighting weakness…

UK strengthens digital finance framework as ClearToken’s CT Settle prepares to link traditional and crypto markets FCA Authorizes ClearToken’s Institutional Crypto Settlement System ClearToken, a London-based digital asset clearing and settlement firm, has received official authorization from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate its new Delivery versus Payment (DvP) platform for digital assets, CT Settle. The approval marks a significant milestone in the United Kingdom’s regulatory push to bring crypto assets and stablecoins under the same supervisory standards as traditional finance. CT Settle will support spot trades in cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and fiat currencies, offering institutional investors a regulated…

Senate Agriculture Committee sets November 19 hearing as leadership vacuum and crypto regulation loom large Senate to Review Michael Selig’s Nomination Amid Leadership Gap The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing for November 19 to consider Michael Selig, President Donald Trump’s latest nominee to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The move follows the withdrawal of the previous nominee, Brian Quintenz, whose confirmation process was derailed amid political disputes and lobbying pressure. Selig, who currently serves as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirmed his nomination earlier this…

CEO Anthony Noto calls blockchain and crypto a “super cycle technology” as SoFi prepares to launch its own stablecoin SoFi Expands Into Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Clarity SoFi Technologies, one of the United States’ few nationally chartered banks, has officially launched crypto trading services for its customers, marking a significant move toward mainstream financial integration of digital assets. The service began rolling out on Monday in phases, allowing users to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and several other major cryptocurrencies. More customers are expected to gain access over the coming weeks. “SoFi is the first and only nationally chartered bank…

New listing signals growing institutional momentum for Chainlink as ETF approval looms Chainlink ETF Listing Sparks Market Excitement The Bitwise Chainlink ETF has officially appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) registry, marking a major step toward its potential launch. Listed under the ticker CLNK, the fund is now categorized as “active” and “pre-launch,” a stage that often precedes official approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While DTCC listings don’t guarantee regulatory clearance, historical trends show that products reaching this phase often proceed to market shortly afterward. The DTCC acts as a critical infrastructure platform…

Bitfinex Warns of Consolidation Phase; Analysts Split on Whether BTC Can Revive November’s Bullish Streak Bitcoin’s famed “Moonvember” rally may be on hold this year as macroeconomic uncertainty clouds investor sentiment. Analysts at Bitfinex predict that Bitcoin (BTC) will likely trade sideways through November, breaking from its historical pattern of strong monthly gains. Macro Pressure Weighs on Bitcoin “The current macro backdrop — easing policy but mixed communication from the Fed — supports consolidation as a necessary stabilizing phase before volatility can expand again,” Bitfinex analysts wrote in a Nov. 12 markets report. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently hinted…

Aborted Deal Highlights Strategic Shifts as Institutional Stablecoin Demand Grows Coinbase and UK-based stablecoin startup BVNK have reportedly terminated their $2 billion acquisition talks, according to a Fortune report published Tuesday. The decision — described as mutual — ends what would have been one of the largest deals in the crypto industry’s history, signaling a strategic pause in Coinbase’s bid to strengthen its institutional stablecoin services. Due Diligence Breakdown Sources familiar with the matter said the deal collapsed during the due diligence phase, the final step before closing. Both parties had signed an exclusivity agreement in October, but specific reasons…