Samsung Wallet plans stablecoin support in digital payments expansion
Samsung Electronics plans to add stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, expanding its mobile payments and rewards platform to include digital assets.…
As geopolitical tension spikes, these market veterans say a classic stock-market buying opportunity has arrived
The S&P 500 has moved below its 50day moving average, presenting a strong buying opportunity, according to Yardeni Research and Fundstrat. Source:MarketWatch
Philippine bank BPI plans stablecoin payments pilot
The Philippine bank is preparing a stablecoin settlement pilot intended to speed up and reduce the cost of overseas payments to Filipino remote workers.…
‘I’m still confused’: I sold $80,000 in shares on June 30, so why didn’t I receive my dividend?
“To my surprise, the proceeds from the sale were credited to my moneymarket settlement fund.” Source:MarketWatch
BitMEX faces proposed class-action suit for theft, insider trading as crypto exchange shuts down
The complaint claims BitMEX designed a system to retain customer collateral and alleges an internal desk accessed private user data during server freezes.…
Here’s what each additional month of Iran-conflict disruption means for oil prices
JPMorgan analysts said oil has been remarkably restrained despite fresh hostilities over the Iran war, but much depends on China. Source:MarketWatch
Hollywood home of Martin Short’s late daughter is listed for $1.8 million
The California home where Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, died has been listed for sale, just five months after her death. Source:MarketWatch
South Korea’s Korbit to rebrand as Digital X under Mirae: Report
Mirae Asset reportedly plans to use the South Korean crypto exchange as a hub for tokenized assets, stablecoins and digital finance. Source:Cointelegraph
Ripple launches Mint to expand institutional access to RLUSD
Ripple launches Mint to expand RLUSD access for institutions as the stablecoin’s market cap approaches $1.6 billion. Source:Cointelegraph
Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bitcoin miner Poolin filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and initiated a $52 million sale of its two West Texas mining sites as part of its future creditor…
EU widens Belarus ownership ban to all crypto service providers
The EU will bar Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing exchanges and other MiCAregulated crypto firms from Aug. 25.…
Wise Group shares tank after U.S. bank charter rejected. What’s next for the fintech.
Wise Group shares fell as much as 11% on Friday as the U.K.headquartered, U.S.listed fintech had its application for a national bank charter denied.…