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OKX Combines Euro and EURC Liquidity in One Spot Order Book
CeFi

OKX Combines Euro and EURC Liquidity in One Spot Order Book

Eligible EEA users can convert euros to EURC at 1:1 and choose either settlement asset, with fees depending on their tier and transaction.
Standard Chartered Signs Deal to Take Full Ownership of Zodia Custody
TradFi & Fintech

Standard Chartered Signs Deal to Take Full Ownership of Zodia Custody

Custody operations will join the bank’s Securities Services business, while software and professional services will move to Zodia Solutions under SC Ventures.
Western Union Picks Noah to Settle Receiver Redirect Payouts in USDPT
TradFi & Fintech

Western Union Picks Noah to Settle Receiver Redirect Payouts in USDPT

The remittance company said the service will move funds in more than 60 currencies across over 200 countries, with recipients collecting a Solana stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.
Securitize Will Mint Stablecoins Directly With Anchorage Digital Bank
TradFi & Fintech

Securitize Will Mint Stablecoins Directly With Anchorage Digital Bank

The tokenization platform behind funds from BlackRock, Apollo and KKR said it will source the dollars that settle those trades from a federally chartered bank instead of intermediaries.
Binance to Reprice bStocks Collateral While US Stock Markets Are Closed
TradFi & Fintech

Binance to Reprice bStocks Collateral While US Stock Markets Are Closed

The change reaches Cross Margin and both Portfolio Margin products, allowing weekend trading to weaken account buffers before underlying shares resume trading.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule, Drops Third-Party Yield Presumption
Regulation & Politics

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule, Drops Third-Party Yield Presumption

The rule takes effect Jan. 18, 2027, while existing issuers with substantially complete OCC applications pending can seek temporary compliance waivers.
Evernorth’s $132.2 Million Warrant Registration Goes Effective
TradFi & Fintech

Evernorth’s $132.2 Million Warrant Registration Goes Effective

Cash exercises would add up to 11.5 million XRPN shares, while Evernorth says net proceeds would fund general corporate purposes.
1inch Winds Down Card, Urges Balance Withdrawals by Dec. 18
CeFi

1inch Winds Down Card, Urges Balance Withdrawals by Dec. 18

Existing cards and accounts remain accessible for now, but the issuer and provider—not 1inch—control when card functionality ends.
Sberbank Gains Russian Crypto Exchange Authorization Ahead of Planned December Launch
TradFi & Fintech

Sberbank Gains Russian Crypto Exchange Authorization Ahead of Planned December Launch

The bank plans to offer Bitcoin, Ether and USDT through its existing apps, while Russian rules impose testing and purchase limits on non-qualified investors.
Revolut Disruption Hits Payments and Crypto Services
TradFi & Fintech

Revolut Disruption Hits Payments and Crypto Services

The company said customer money and data were safe, while sign-in and ATM withdrawals were also affected.