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Tokenized deposits place commercial-bank money on a blockchain, enabling programmable payments and real-time settlement while keeping funds inside the regulated banking system. However, these features could weaken the frictions that make deposits sticky. Depositors seeking higher yields could move money between banks almost instantaneously. Smart contracts and agentic AI could theoretically automate that process, switching deposits without requiring the holder to take any direct action, the economists added. Banks could respond by paying higher rates to retain deposits, holding more reserves and Treasuries or relying more heavily on term debt. If they used that more expensive debt to maintain their…

General Updates R3E Network broadened its AI integration tooling for Neo with two developments: the Neo MCP Server now covers both Neo N3 and Neo X with 46 tools, and neo3scan.com has gained a conversational AI assistant for on-chain analysis. Both projects are led by Jimmy Liao, R3E Network founder and Neo core developer. COZ shipped dAPI support for neon-js, its JavaScript/TypeScript SDK for Neo N3, introducing a standardized provider layer that lets wallets and dApps connect, sign, and transact through a single shared interface rather than rebuilding bespoke integration code for every pairing. nDapp released a weekly N3 $GAS…

India’s government will respond on cryptocurrency policy next week, after which Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance will prepare and submit its formal report, committee chairman Bharthari Mahtab said Monday. A Year of Closed-Door Consultations Mahtab told reporters in Delhi the committee’s engagement with virtual digital assets began with its first meeting in September 2025. Since then, beyond the Department of Economic Affairs, the panel has held a series of discussions with the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, and other stakeholders registered to deal with virtual assets in various capacities. BREAKING: 🇮🇳 India’s government will respond…

Ripple has expanded its $XRP Ledger developer kit to support a payments standard created by Stripe and Tempo, giving builders another way to make AI agents pay for data, computing and other online services using crypto. Version 1.1 of the XRPL AI Starter Kit adds support for the Machine Payments Protocol, or MPP, and the Open Wallet Standard, which lets software manage wallets across multiple blockchains through a common interface, according to a RippleX developer post. “Our job is to make $XRP and $RLUSD first-class options wherever developers are building,” RippleX head of product Jazzi Cooper wrote on X. $RLUSD…

ZKsync has announced that the permissioning engine at the core of Prividium is now open source. This development allows users to run, inspect, and modify the engine in their own environments. Notably, the Deutsche Bundesbank is already leveraging this technology, which highlights the growing interest in transparency and security within financial systems. For more details, see the official announcement. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently reflecting mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Amid this backdrop, ZKsync’s move to make Prividium’s permissioning engine open source could signify a pivotal shift in how financial institutions approach transaction…

Bitcoin, Ethereum and $XRP avoided another major crash after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023. The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, citing persistent inflation despite continued economic growth. Bitcoin initially moved higher following the decision before settling around $76,000. Ethereum traded near $2,400, while $XRP remained around $1.28. The relatively calm reaction came after an already brutal week for crypto, with the CLARITY Act failure sending Bitcoin below $75,000 and triggering another wave of leveraged liquidations. Why Didn’t Bitcoin Crash After the Fed Hike? The biggest reason is expectations. Markets…

Amid growing interest in decentralized finance, institutions are looking into Solana’s capabilities in this space. Daniel Allon from Fireblocks discussed the complexities of compliance and the need for effective integration with Solana’s DeFi infrastructure. This conversation reflects a broader trend where financial institutions are seeking to leverage blockchain technology while navigating regulatory landscapes. For more details, check the full discussion here. Breaking It Down The recent discussion led by Daniel Allon, Senior Product Manager at Fireblocks, highlights the increasing institutional interest in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem. Allon emphasized that while many institutions are eager to engage with DeFi on Solana, they…

Taking to X, Circle announced on August 26, 2026, that LuLu Financial Holdings (LFH) has reduced cross-border settlement costs by 25% to 30% as it has adopted $USDC and Circle Mint for remittance flows across the GCC, MENA and APAC regions. Circle and LuLuFin also reported a 40% rise in settlement volume and beneficiary crediting in less than a minute once settlement is completed. Banking Hours Meet a 24/7 World People can send money home at any time of the day but doing that with a traditional banking system means that the money does not always move at the same…

The Onchain Foundation, formerly known as the Lisk Foundation, has announced a $1 million buyback of its native $LSK token, scheduled to take place over a 45-day period starting August 3. The foundation described the current weakness in the altcoin market as a strategic opportunity to increase its $LSK holdings, framing the move as part of a broader treasury strategy to reaffirm its long-term commitment to the Lisk ecosystem. Strategic Timing and Market Context The buyback comes at a time when many altcoins, including $LSK, have experienced significant price declines amid broader market uncertainty. By purchasing $LSK during this downturn,…

Sports gaming firm Underdog has sued Connecticut officials in federal court to stop the state from treating its sports event contracts as illegal gambling, extending its legal fight against state regulators to a sixth jurisdiction. According to Underdog’s lawsuit filed Tuesday, the company operates a federally regulated designated contract market, or DCM, and its contracts therefore fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s jurisdiction. Underdog argued that Connecticut cannot separately regulate the products under state gambling laws. NEW: Underdog has filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut in response to the State’s demand that the prediction market cease and desist from…