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XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade

Batch V1.1 would let users bundle up to eight linked transactions into one operation, with 27 of 35 trusted validators now backing the change. Read the full story at CoinDesk →
Sep 15, 2026 • Editorial Desk
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Institutional

SEC's Atkins backs Clarity Act but says agency will keep pushing crypto rules without it

The SEC chair said crypto issuance, transfer agent modernization and custody will form the backbone of the agency’s regulatory push.…
Sep 14, 2026
Markets

SEC Stock-Token Exemption Will Likely Let Companies Opt Out, Securitize’s Brett Redfearn Says

The Securitize president, who ran the SEC’s trading and markets division, expects public companies to get a window to object…
Sep 14, 2026
Infrastructure

Circle’s Arc launch ties Wall Street firms to the network without making them its safety net

Ahead of the planned Sept. 16 launch, institutional validators offer ledger accountability without a blanket guarantee for applications or losses.…
Sep 14, 2026
DeFi

Banks Want More: Trade Groups Demand Stricter Stablecoin Limits in Clarity Act

Eight trade associations say exceptions for interest-like rewards could pull deposits from banks and reduce lending. Read Full Story at…
Sep 14, 2026
DeFi

XRP holders could earn new yield, but getting out may take up to 60 days

Firelight’s planned coverage rollout would lengthen withdrawals while eligible claims could reduce exiting collateral after emissions stop. The post XRP…
Sep 14, 2026
AI

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns Humans Could Lose Control of AI

The OpenAI chief called for safeguards during training and shared industry standards, saying developers can act before legislation arrives. Read…
Sep 14, 2026
Payments

Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Data Breach

Bitcoin Magazine Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers After Data Breach Another day, another data breach.  Swiss Bitcoin Pay, a…
Sep 14, 2026
DeFi

Kraken brings DeFi yield to tokenized stocks and ETFs

Kraken’s new xStocks vaults let investors earn yield on tokenized versions of Nvidia and major US stock market ETFs by…
Sep 14, 2026
Institutional

Balancer Proposes Shutting Down and Returning Its $9 Million Treasury to BAL Holders

Holders would burn BAL for a pro-rata share of the treasury starting May 2027. Pools move to withdrawals-only on Oct.…
Sep 14, 2026