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Solana Sets Monthly Record as Stablecoin Volume Hits $650B

Despite Solana’s record-breaking February, Ethereum still leads in cumulative stablecoin transaction volume at around $52 trillion. The Solana blockchain processed about $650 billion in stablecoin transactions in February 2026, setting a new monthly record, according to The Kobeissi Letter. That spike placed stablecoin activity far above traditional benchmarks, with monthly volumes now approaching $2…

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Samsung Brings USDC Transfers to 82M Galaxy Devices

Samsung is bringing stablecoin transfers directly into Samsung Wallet, potentially putting crypto-powered cross-border payments in front of 82 million Galaxy devices in the United States. Starting in the last week of October 2026, eligible U.S. users will be able to send Circle’s USDC to compatible crypto wallets or qualifying bank accounts in more than 60…

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UK Sanctions 3 Crypto Firms Over Russia Ties

The UK’s package also named 17 people and firms that import machine tools, electronics and material used in ballistic missiles and drones. The UK sanctioned crypto payment processors Cryptomus and Heleket and Kyrgyzstani exchange TokenSpot on October 8, after blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis linked the services to illicit financial flows and networks associated with…

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Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets, Crypto Derivatives

Key Takeaways Blockchain.com seeks CFTC approval to offer prediction markets and crypto derivatives trading in the U.S., per a CNBC report. The company joins Coinbase, Crypto.com, and others expanding into prediction markets, following the lead of market giants like Kalshi and Polymarket. Regulatory uncertainty persists amid federal and state disputes over prediction markets, particularly sports-related…

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