Coinbase and Better Launch Bitcoin-Pledged Mortgages Across the United States
August 28, 2026
Better Mortgage and Coinbase have expanded their bitcoin-backed home financing product to general availability in the U.S., allowing buyers to use crypto for down payments without selling their assets.
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39 U.S. State Banking Associations Form BankChain Alliance for Shared 2027 Blockchain Network
August 27, 2026
Thirty-nine U.S. state bankers associations have united to form the BankChain Alliance, an industry-owned initiative aiming to launch a shared blockchain network by 2027 for tokenized deposits and automated settlement.
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Aave Launches iOS Early Access for Mobile Savings App, Marking Major Expansion Into Web3 Consumer Banking
August 27, 2026
Aave has opened early access for its consumer savings application on iOS. The app supports bank and stablecoin deposits, with Android and web users remaining on a waitlist.
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Revolut Enters Euro Stablecoin Arena with Controlled Launch of EURR Token
August 27, 2026
Revolut has launched EURR, its first euro-backed stablecoin, targeting users in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal in partnership with regulated issuer Bridge Building S.A.
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Former X Product Lead Hints at Embedded Crypto Trade Buttons for Social Charts
August 26, 2026
Former X product chief Nikita Bier revealed that trade buttons may soon be added to embedded crypto charts, highlighting X's growing ambitions in financial services.
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The $114 Trillion Paradigm Shift: Inside DTCC’s Drive to Tokenize U.S. Financial Markets
August 21, 2026
The DTCC, holding $114 trillion in assets, has demonstrated a seamless method to tokenize, trade, and redeem real-world financial instruments without disrupting traditional U.S. market operations.
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Robinhood Launches $200 Million Venture Fund Offering Retail Access to Y Combinator Startups
August 21, 2026
Robinhood launches Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII), targeting $200 million to give retail investors access to early-stage Y Combinator startups on the NYSE.
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Wells Fargo Advances Enterprise Blockchain Strategy with Fall Launch of Tokenized Deposits
August 21, 2026
Wells Fargo is launching a tokenized deposit platform for corporate clients this fall, initiating a USD-to-GBP settlement corridor ahead of a planned global expansion through 2027.
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Western Union and Rain Unveil Stablecard to Expand USDPT Remittances Across 37 Markets
August 20, 2026
Western Union and Rain have launched Stablecard in 37 markets, allowing users to receive USDPT stablecoin remittances on Solana and spend balances anywhere Visa is accepted.
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Crypto Payment Card Spending Hits Record $748.7 Million in July as Stablecoin Neobanks Surge
August 20, 2026
Global crypto payment card spending reached an all-time high of $748.7 million in July, driven by five straight months of growth, market leader RedotPay, and record flows into stablecoin neobanks.
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