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Tag: Cryptocurrencies

SoFi Bank Goes Live with Card Settlement on Mastercard Network Using Proprietary Stablecoin

SoFi Bank went live on September 22, transitioning its entire $25 billion card program to settle transactions on Mastercard’s network using its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD. While the underlying network mechanics leverage SoFiUSD, merchants never touch the stablecoin, receiving instant, 24/7, and free-to-withdraw traditional fiat dollars directly into a SoFi Bank account. The integration allows participating merchants to access instantaneous...

Breaking, Cryptocurrencies, News

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Bitget Pauses Withdrawals Following Massive $352M Security Breach

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has temporarily suspended all user withdrawals following a major security breach. On-chain data and security monitors estimate the total losses from the exploit to be approximately $352 million. The platform’s engineering team is currently investigating the incident to secure remaining funds and trace the stolen assets. Major cryptocurrency derivatives and spot exchange Bitget has been forced to...

Breaking, Cryptocurrencies, News

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Sent Crypto on the Wrong Network What Can Be Recovered and What Cannot

Sent Crypto on the Wrong Network What Can Be Recovered and What Cannot

A wrong-network transfer isn’t one single failure. It can be a recoverable token sitting at a self-controlled address, a deposit that only an exchange can access, or an irreversible transfer to an incompatible destination. The first response should be diagnosis, not panic. CryptoVantage’s guide to sending and receiving crypto with a Ledger wallet explains the preventive checks; after an error, the same details identify the recovery...

Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Featured

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Fed Proposes 1:1 Reserves and Tiered Capital Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

The Federal Reserve on Sept. 24 proposed full 1:1 reserve backing and standardized capital rules for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Operational-risk capital would start at 2% of the first $20 billion outstanding, stepping down to 1% above $50 billion. Issuers would generally have to redeem tokens within two business days and publish monthly, accountant-examined reserve reports. A second proposal sets a bank...

Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, News, Regulation

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Zcash’s ZEC Hits $1,600, Marking a Significant Multi-Year High

Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) experienced a dramatic market surge, touching a notable multi-year high of $1,600. The sharp price movement underscores a broader resurgence in market demand for zero-knowledge privacy-preserving digital assets. Traders and analysts continue to monitor on-chain metrics and liquidity shifts as volatility remains elevated across major altcoin sectors. Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) surged to a milestone of...

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