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OKX Launches Standalone OKX Money App to Offer Digital Dollar Savings and Payments

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Check out the BitPinas Token 2049 Coverage Here Cryptocurrency platform OKX launched a standalone mobile application, OKX Money, on Oct. 6 to provide digital dollar savings, international money transfers and payment card services. The application…

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Ripple (XRP) Lands New South Korea Deal as Meritz Securities Explores Digital Asset Custody

The partnership adds Ripple’s custody and tokenization technology to Meritz Securities’ plans for entering South Korea’s digital asset sector. Meritz Securities is stepping further into digital assets through a new partnership with Ripple. The South Korean securities firm said on October 7 that it signed a strategic agreement with the blockchain company to explore…

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Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Spotify announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding audiobook access to over 180 markets worldwide, including regions across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The rollout is starting today and will continue over the coming months. With this move, more than 750 million users will be able to access audiobooks, allowing…

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Tether Freezes $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT as U.S. Lawmakers Seek Investigation

Tether says it helped authorities freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026, highlighting the growing role of stablecoins in sanctions enforcement while drawing renewed scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. The company disclosed on September 28 its actions against wallets connected to Iran’s central bank and other sanctioned networks. The announcement followed a report from…

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