Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing for Institutional Clients via Morpho
September 22, 2026
Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional Mint users via Morpho. Clients can now post cirBTC collateral to draw stablecoin liquidity directly into their accounts.
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Morpho Launches USDC Borrowing Against Coinbase Tokenized Stocks on Base
September 20, 2026
Morpho has launched lending markets on Base, allowing non-U.S. holders of Coinbase tokenized stock assets to pledge their shares as collateral and borrow USDC stablecoins.
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Cryptocurrency Market Rallies as Bitcoin Touches $81,000 Driven by Tokenization and Altcoin Surge
September 20, 2026
Bitcoin reclaimed $81,000 as a broad crypto rally saw NEAR Protocol surge 32% alongside gains in layer-2 scaling tokens, decoupling from quiet traditional stock markets.
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Neutrl Opens NUSD Redemptions at 51 Cents as Strata Junior Tranche Faces Complete Wipeout
September 19, 2026
Neutrl has launched a redemption contract paying 0.51 USDC per NUSD following a 48-hour valuation update by Strata that completely wiped out its junior tranche (jrNUSD).
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S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin in Strategic Expansion Into Onchain Risk Infrastructure
September 18, 2026
S&P Global has agreed to acquire blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin, bringing smart contract auditing and open-source library standards into its digital asset risk management division.
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World Launches World Money App Across 150 Countries Amid Regional Feature Limits
September 18, 2026
World has officially launched World Money across 150+ nations, featuring self-custodial accounts, Morpho lending, and Bridge integration, though local regulatory restrictions limit full features in many regions.
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Polymarket Recruits Ex-Zora CEO Jacob Horne for Major Onchain Infrastructure Push
September 18, 2026
Polymarket hires former Zora CEO Jacob Horne to lead onchain product development while rebuilding its central limit order book in Rust to solve scaling challenges.
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SEC and CFTC Unveil Parallel Regulatory Relief for Tokenized Stocks and DeFi Software
September 18, 2026
In a major regulatory development, the SEC and CFTC have issued complementary exemptions permitting tokenized stocks to trade on permissioned automated market makers while granting relief for passive DeFi software developers.
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Solana Defies Bearish Pressures: How SOL Maintains Momentum Amid Fed Policy and Regulatory Delays
September 17, 2026
Despite macroeconomic headwinds from the Federal Reserve and regulatory stalls surrounding the Clarity Act, Solana (SOL) demonstrates impressive resilience backed by strong on-chain metrics, DEX volume, and upcoming infrastructure upgrades like Firedancer.
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Circle Debuts Arc Mainnet: Institutional Layer 1 Powered by BlackRock, Visa, and DTCC
September 17, 2026
Circle has launched the Arc mainnet, a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain using USDC for gas fees, with BlackRock, DTCC, and Visa among its inaugural block producers.
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