Consensys has worked with SWIFT and more than 30 banks across 16 countries on a shared-ledger concept that has recorded, sequenced, and validated transactions in tests. The design has prioritized real-time 24/7 cross-border payments, interoperability with public and private networks, and coexistence with CBDCs, tokenized assets, and commercial bank money, while engaging feedback from participating institutions at Sibos in Frankfurt.
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Binance Rolls Out Crypto-as-a-Service – Internalized Trading, Custody, Compliance
Binance has launched Crypto-as-a-Service for banks and brokerages, providing trading, custody, settlement, and compliance tools. The pilot has opened on September 30 with early access, while broader availability has been planned for later this year.
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Polkadot Community Backs Proposal for DOT-Backed Algorithmic Stablecoin pUSD
Polkadot pUSD stablecoin has progressed to a governance referendum using the Honzon approach on Asset Hub, prompting scrutiny over Acala’s legacy, and fit within Gavin Wood’s broader vision for DOT-collateralized and “stable-ish” instruments on the network.
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BitMine Stock Surges 6% as Ethereum Holdings Hit a Staggering $11 Billion – But There’s a Catch
BitMine has expanded to 2.65M in ETH valued at $11B, lifting total assets near $11.6B. Shares have risen more than 6% as weekly purchases have widened its lead, while market data has shown tight ranges for Ethereum near $4,000–$4,200.
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Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
The Spanish area where 230 people were killed in 2024 has been struck again by bad weather.
South Sudan court rejects ex-VP’s bid to halt murder and treason trial
The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.
Bad Bunny revealed as Super Bowl half-time show performer
The Puerto Rican pop star has otherwise avoided the US on his forthcoming world tour because of ICE.
Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
The “Gen Z march” was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.
Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
Dozens are missing or injured after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam.
Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised – and Hamas say they haven’t been sent the proposal.