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Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to OKX X Layer

Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on OKX’s X Layer, giving developers and businesses direct access to the regulated stablecoin across payments, DeFi and automated applications. Summary Native USDC is now available on X Layer, replacing the need to rely solely on bridged tokens. Circle’s CCTP enables cross-chain USDC transfers without…

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Coinbase CEO says CLARITY delay will not slow crypto adoption

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said crypto adoption will continue through stablecoins, tokenization and expanding digital asset markets despite the Senate delaying the CLARITY Act. Summary Armstrong said crypto momentum continues regardless of the congressional timetable. Senate leaders postponed the CLARITY Act vote until September after negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Stablecoin rewards, political ethics…

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Major XRP Ledger Upgrade Targets Institutional Adoption But There’s a Catch

The update introduces privacy and institutional-focused features designed to make the network more attractive for tokenized financial assets. XRPL has released version 3.3.0, which takes another step toward becoming infrastructure for institutional tokenization. It introduces several proposed amendments focused on privacy, payments, and managing real-world assets (RWAs). Confidential Transfers Perhaps the most significant new…

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CLARITY Act gets September vote after Senate filing

The U.S. Senate has initiated the process for considering the CLARITY Act, setting up an initial procedural vote after lawmakers return from their August recess. Summary Senate leadership filed a motion to begin considering the CLARITY Act late Friday. The procedural step positions the bill for an initial vote in September. Negotiations remain divided over…

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Scammers Pose as EU Regulators to Target Crypto Users Displaced by MiCA Deadline

Impersionation frauds are increasing in number and potential danger. Scammers impersonating financial regulators and licensed exchanges are targeting crypto holders who are still moving assets five weeks after the EU’s licensing deadline under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This is according to several regulators, including France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the Dutch…

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Morgan Stanley ETF buys $15M Bitcoin during dip

Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF added approximately 232.5 BTC worth $15.05 million as Bitcoin traded below $65,000, lifting the fund’s holdings above 6,500 BTC for the first time. Summary MSBT added 232.5 BTC, valued at approximately $15.05 million, according to Arkham. The fund’s holdings increased to 6,563 BTC worth more than $426 million. BlackRock, Fidelity…

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