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OCC Finalizes Stablecoin Issuer Rules Ahead of Jan. 18 Deadline
A separate restriction on service providers offering stablecoins from nonpermitted issuers begins July 18, 2028, subject to exceptions.
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Business
Hilltop Raises 2026 Bank Loan Growth Forecast to 7% to 8%
The forecast excludes retained mortgages and mortgage warehouse lending. Hilltop also expects 2026 net interest income to grow 5% to 6%.
Business
Baidu and Lyft Showcase London Robotaxi as 2027 Rides Remain a Target
Road tests began in Brent in July with safety operators aboard. Public rides remain subject to regulatory approval, and no launch date is fixed.
Technology
Bebop CEO Katia Banina Says AMMs Need Better Price Discovery
Her criticism is part of a wider DeFi discussion about how protocols manage liquidity.
Investing
Shiba Inu Exchange Flow Chart Displays 87.6 Billion SHIB Net Outflow
The chart labels the reading “24 hours ago” but does not specify its exact observation time or measurement window.
Technology
Aave Adds Earn Tool to Aave Pro for Comparing Crypto Yields
Users can compare assets by APY, select an Aave V4 market and deposit through the new feature.
Investing
Ultra Rises 18.69% in Five Minutes as UOS Reaches $0.002615
UOS gained 22.84% over the reported 24 hours, while its full-day trading volume totaled $246,866. No specific catalyst was confirmed.
Business
Torani CEO Calls Layoffs a Choice as U.S. Job-Cut Announcements Fall 39%
Employers announced 43,281 U.S. job cuts in September 2026, down 20% from a year earlier. Dulbecco said automation means Torani is hiring fewer people than it otherwise would.
Business
Kalshi Confirms Development of U.S. Inflation Futures
The exchange has confirmed product development. The proposed futures would track headline and core U.S. consumer inflation.
Markets
TechnologyBebop CEO Katia Banina Says AMMs Need Better Price Discovery
Her criticism is part of a wider DeFi discussion about how protocols manage liquidity.
Regulation
RegulationNetanyahu Says He Requested Blockchain Plan for Banking Sanctions Risk
He described blockchain as one option for preparing against possible restrictions, without announcing an adopted system or timetable.
RegulationColombia Detains Eight People Sought in U.S. Extradition Cases
RegulationHouse Committee Probes Whether Three PBMs Used Audits to Retaliate
Benjamin Netanyahu Pursues Blockchain Plan for Possible Future Sanctions
Finnish Petition Seeks Data-Center Limits Over Power and Local Costs
Bitcoin
InvestingKBC Group Raises Strategy Stake to 39,826 Shares Worth $5.9 Million
The position is in Strategy equity. Bitcoin is the company’s primary treasury asset.
Ethereum
TechnologyMint Exploit Reports Prompt Initia to Halt Its L1 and Rollups
An estimated $2.6 million had been cashed out. Stablecoin swaps preceded a transfer of 1,135.5 Ether (ETH) on Ethereum.
DeFi
BusinessHilltop Raises 2026 Bank Loan Growth Forecast to 7% to 8%
The forecast excludes retained mortgages and mortgage warehouse lending. Hilltop also expects 2026 net interest income to grow 5% to 6%.
Stablecoins
TechnologyMint Exploit Reports Prompt Initia to Halt Its L1 and Rollups
An estimated $2.6 million had been cashed out. Stablecoin swaps preceded a transfer of 1,135.5 Ether (ETH) on Ethereum.
Korea
BusinessBank of America Sees More Room for Samsung and SK Hynix Shareholder Returns
The bank links that possibility to strength in memory demand and a boom that has benefited both South Korean chipmakers.
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TechnologyBebop CEO Katia Banina Says AMMs Need Better Price Discovery
Her criticism is part of a wider DeFi discussion about how protocols manage liquidity.
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Business22 Companies Object to Trading Their Shares on OKXICE TSV
The number of objecting companies rose from nine on Oct. 15 to 22 by Oct. 24. OKXICE TSV had originally planned to tokenize 63 stocks.