Morph launches non-custodial stablecoin payments platform
Morph has launched a non-custodial payments platform that supports USDC and USDT, lets businesses connect their own wallets, and settles customer payments directly on-chain. Summary USDC and USDT payments settle directly into wallets controlled by users. Morph Payments includes invoices, payment links, and a transaction dashboard. The platform does not require businesses to deposit stablecoins…
Best Lego deal: The Pikachu and Poké Ball set gets a rare $40 discount
SAVE $40: The Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball is Best Buy’s Drop for Aug. 13. It’s on sale for $159.99 (normally $199.99) in the Best Buy mobile app while supplies last. Only available in the Best Buy mobile app. Lego’s first-ever Pokémon sets arrived earlier this year, including one starring everyone’s favorite Electric-type mouse….
XRP Structure Remains Weak as $1 Support Comes Under Pressure Again
XRP remains firmly in a corrective structure, with the token trading near $1.00 after months of lower highs and lower lows. While the current support zone could trigger a relief move, the broader trend remains bearish until the asset can reclaim several key resistance levels. Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Pair On the XRP/USDT daily…
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens
Twenty-eight-year-old Jacob Fortinsky has been busy. “I was a groomsman at two weddings this weekend,” he tells me over Zoom. Also, the sports trading company he runs, Novig, launched its prediction market last week, facilitating $18 million in trading volume on its first day. Today, Novig launches a “responsible trading framework” in its exchange rulebook,…
Fidelity Pulls $46.8M From FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Red
Key Takeaways Fidelity and Blackrock drove $61.16M from bitcoin ETFs Wednesday, reversing Tuesday’s rebound. Blackrock’s ETHA helped ether gain $7.38M as institutional demand shifted away from bitcoin. Solana, XRP and HYPE logged zero net flows, leaving the next ETF move concentrated in bitcoin and ether. Ether ETFs Add $7.38M as Bitcoin ETFs Post $61.16M Exit…
MUFG to test Japanese government bond repos on Canton Network
Four companies within Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group have launched a proof of concept to test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network, with the project targeting automated processing and 24-hour on-chain settlement. Summary Four MUFG companies will test Japanese government bond repo transactions on the Canton Network. The proof of concept will examine…
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The U.S. government will for the first time allow vetted private companies to launch offensive cyber operations against international criminal gangs and hackers, the White House said on Wednesday. In a newly published presidential memorandum, the Trump administration said the move will allow the federal government to use “innovative capabilities of the private sector” to…
China’s Fengwu AI Forecasted Typhoon Landfall Five Days Ahead
A typhoon gave China’s AI weather models a real-world test — and one system reportedly narrowed down the storm’s landfall days in advance. Chinese researchers are using AI models to respond to the country’s current weather conditions proactively. According to Reuters, Shanghai AI Lab’s Fengwu predicted the typhoon’s landfall location and timing five days ahead…
MUFG Eyes Instant JGB Repos as Blockchain Invades Bond Markets
Key Takeaways MUFG began a 2026 pilot for on-chain Japanese government bond repo settlement. Canton could support real-time JGB trades and more efficient use of capital. Japan’s FSA-backed pilot will test legal and operational hurdles next. The major Japanese banking group is working with Digital Asset, creator of the Canton Network, and Progmat on the…
MUFG tests blockchain settlement for JGB repo trades
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group said on Aug. 13 that four MUFG companies will work with Digital Asset and Progmat on a proof-of-concept for Japanese government bond repo settlement using Canton Network. Summary MUFG will test onchain JGB repo settlement using Canton Network with Digital Asset and Progmat. The PoC will synchronize JGB book-entry records with…
