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Today, 19th August, 2026, Berachain renamed its HONEY stablecoin to Bera USD ($BUSD), essentially changing the token’s name and symbol but keeping the same token and contract address. This new change comes as on-chain activity on the Layer 1 drops to near record lows. New name, same token The Berachain Foundation announced the news on X, informing holders that HONEY, the network’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, will now officially be known as $BUSD. However, current user balances will not be affected because the token retained the same contract address. The news didn’t get much of a response either, gathering about 117 likes…

Robinhood’s push into decentralized finance just got a new front door. Aster, an on-chain trading platform built for self-custody wallets, has switched on support for $USDG deposits and withdrawals on Robinhood Chain, marking one of the clearest signs yet of how the Robinhood Chain $USDG integration is reshaping access to dollar-backed trading. The move lets users shuttle Paxos-issued stablecoins straight into perpetual futures and spot markets without ever touching a Know Your Customer form. Key takeaways Robinhood Chain launched its mainnet on July 1, 2026, built on Arbitrum’s technology stack. $USDG, issued by Paxos, is the first stablecoin natively minted…

Crypto argument against traditional finance has remained ideological, with banks acting as gatekeepers, centralized institutions restricting access, and money seen as something that should flow freely through open networks. That argument hits differently when you hear it from executives operating inside the regulated financial system. The OCC reported last year that nine of the largest U.S. banks had actively restricted services for certain perfectly legal businesses, with digital asset companies singled out. That creates a paradox where regulators urge crypto companies to act like traditional financial institutions with strict compliance, audit trails, and governance. Yet jumping through those hoops gave…

Strategy initiated open-market repurchases of STRC last week (July 20 through July 26, 2026), buying 288,930 shares for ~$25 million at an average price of $86.52. Notably, the company bought no Bitcoin and continued to grow its cash reserve. So what is going on here? Why is the largest Bitcoin treasury company buying back its credit? Context In June 2026, STRC fell far below the $100 stated amount. Check out these two articles for some in depth analysis about what exactly happened: Crash Post Mortem – What Happened to STRC in June 2026 The Sixth Lever Last week’s STRC buyback…

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee has identified inflation above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target as the main U.S. economic problem while officials debate whether to raise rates from 3.50%–3.75%. Why Goolsbee sees inflation as the main challenge Wired released Goolsbee’s interview on Aug. 11 after recording the discussion on June 22, with the Chicago Fed president arguing that fast-rising prices remain more damaging than current labor-market conditions. “The biggest problem facing our economy right now is not the collapse of industry and the collapse of jobs; it’s that the prices have been rising too fast,” Goolsbee said. “We got an…

MoneyGram, a legacy leader in the global remittance industry, is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). In a recent interview on Bloomberg Crypto, MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo said that the goal is to connect the real world with the digital one. “Anyone building on Solana can use our off-ramp, the ability to put cash in or cash out, at any of our 500,000 retail locations. We’re trying to connect the real world with the digital world,” he said. Stablecoins were once viewed as an existential threat to traditional remittance companies. However, MoneyGram’s massive merchant network is…

Treasury Launches Quantum Task Force as Financial Risks Mount The world of financial technology has seen a great deal of discussion aimed at preparing the market for super quantum computers and theoretical attacks. Bitcoin and digital assets have been involved in the conversation for quite some time, and the Treasury’s new task force will not only look at traditional finance (TradFi), but also “Digital Assets and Emerging Technology Risk.” The Treasury Department explicitly mentions President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14412, and the press release claims that the new task force is dedicated to supporting the EO, which enacts policy to…

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries a high level of risk. The withdrawal is stuck, the account is frozen, and support keeps answering in building blocks: “A review is under way, we are not permitted to give further details.” It looks like evasion. It is precisely what the law requires. Anyone who receives no explanation after a freeze is not facing arbitrary treatment. They are facing Section 47 of the German Money Laundering Act, the GwG. That provision expressly prohibits the provider from telling you…

Polygon has introduced simplified RPC access, now available through a single endpoint via Lavanet. This development, highlighted in a recent tweet by @0xPolygon, aims to streamline user interactions with the network. As the crypto landscape evolves, such innovations could attract more users and enhance overall functionality. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Polygon’s latest move to simplify RPC access through Lavanet reflects its commitment to improving user experience and could position it favorably within a competitive market. This integration not only enhances the platform’s versatility but may also…

Bitcoin’s price slid further on Tuesday as investors weighed up the chances of lawmakers voting on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act. The price of Bitcoin was recently $63,634 after sliding 2% over a 24-hour period. The cryptocurrency dropped as low as $62,784 at one point. Market observers now give the Clarity Act a 35% chance of getting signed into law this year on crypto betting platform Polymarket. While major financial institutions like Fidelity and Goldman Sachs have thrown their weight behind the new bill, some Democrats are still unhappy with it in its current form. A group of Democrats last…