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DeFi
Usual Integrates Virtual IBANs to Simplify Euro Transactions
Usual's introduction of a direct EUR ↔ EUR0 rail leverages SEPA Instant and virtual IBAN technology to streamline fiat transactions, enhancing euro transfers for users across Europe.

Regulation & Politics
CFTC Says It's 'Modernizing' Rules to Make a Place for DeFi in the US
The Chairs of the U.S. CFTC and SEC said they're working together to keep on-chain finance, prediction markets, and perpetuals futures in the country.

Research & Opinion
Crypto Outflows from Iranian Exchanges Surge Amid US-Israeli Airstrikes
Crypto outflows from Iranian exchanges spiked to $10.3 million, underscoring cryptocurrencies' role as financial safe havens during geopolitical crises.

Markets
Bitcoin Dips as U.S. Dollar Spikes to 6-Week High
Global markets pulled back while crude oil surged as the Iran conflict entered its fourth day.

CeFi
Crypto.com Launches Blended Crypto and Stock Retirement Accounts
The CEX said its IRAs are the first crypto-native retirement accounts in the U.S. to offer crypto and traditional equities in one account.

NFTs & Web3
Kalshi Partners with Luxury Watch Marketplace Bezel
The partnership with the CFTC-regulated prediction market will let users bet on luxury watch prices.

TradFi & Fintech
SoFi and Mastercard Join Forces to Integrate SoFiUSD for Global Settlement
The U.S. neobank first announced its stablecoin, which is available on the Ethereum network, late last year.

TradFi & Fintech
Visa and Stripe-Owned Bridge Roll Out Stablecoin-Linked Cards to 100+ Countries
The program allows fintech firms and wallet providers to offer cards that let users spend stablecoin balances at any of Visa’s 175 million merchants worldwide.

DeFi
Marc Zeller's ACI Exits Aave Amid Governance Rift
ACI’s exit escalates that debate, particularly as other major contributors like BGD Labs recently announced plans to leave by April 2026 amid governance friction.

DeFi
Venice AI Surges Above $600 Million Valuation
The VVV token is up another 35% today after Venice became the recommended private model provider for OpenClaw



