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Adam Forsyth

South Korea’s largest bank brings cross-border payments to Kinexys

KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service for import and export companies in August 2026. Summary KB Kookmin will initially launch Kinexys-based U.S. dollar payments across ten countries during August 2026. The service links blockchain settlement with SWIFT while supporting corporate transfers beyond normal banking hours. KB becomes South Korea’s first financial…

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Cardano founder says quantum threat could dethrone Bitcoin

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that Bitcoin could lose its position as the largest cryptocurrency if its governance system cannot organise a response to quantum computing. Summary Hoskinson says Bitcoin could lose leadership if governance cannot coordinate a timely quantum-security upgrade successfully. Bitcoin developers are already discussing post-quantum migration plans, including BIP 361 and…

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Binance tests staff monthly with fake phishing attacks

Binance runs simulated phishing attacks against its employees every month to reduce social engineering risks.  Summary Binance runs monthly phishing simulations to measure employee awareness and identify weak security habits early. Workers who fail receive training, while repeated severe failures can lower ratings and risk dismissal. Recruiter lures and fake conference invitations mirror scams already…

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Sberbank sets Dec. 1 deadline for Russia crypto trading launch

Sberbank plans to launch cryptocurrency trading infrastructure and a digital depository by Dec. 1, 2026. Summary Sberbank plans to launch regulated crypto trading, custody, settlement, and depository services by December 1. Russia’s new crypto framework starts September 1, with licensing compliance required by July 1, 2027. Non-qualified investors may buy up to 300,000 rubles yearly…

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