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SBI Holdings and Startale Group are testing JPYSC and OUSD interoperability through Open Standard to improve cross-border yen-dollar payments using blockchain technology.

Binance US is reportedly exploring a $100 million funding round at a $1 billion valuation as it seeks to strengthen its American business. The proposed valuation is 78% below its 2022 benchmark, while liquidity, customer activity, and regulatory developments remain important to its recovery.

Mastercard launches its Global Money Platform to connect stablecoins and traditional currencies, enabling businesses to manage cross-border payments, currency conversions, and digital asset transactions through a single API.

The United States became a net Bitcoin importer in 2026 for the first time since 2022, according to Chainalysis. Large transactions drove the shift, even as smaller transfers flowed outward and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded substantial outflows during the first half.

BingX EU has secured a MiCA license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, supporting its planned expansion across 29 European Economic Area countries. The exchange’s rollout depends on passporting arrangements and regulatory coordination before its crypto custody, exchange, and brokerage services become available across the region.

Anthropic reported $16.8 billion in third-quarter revenue, marking rapid growth ahead of a potential November IPO. The Claude developer reportedly achieved adjusted profitability and positive cash flow, while investors assess its potential $2 trillion valuation, rising infrastructure costs, and AI safety risks.

The Chainlink Stellar Integration brings Data Feeds and Data Streams to Stellar Mainnet, helping developers build DeFi applications for lending, stablecoins, and tokenized assets while the Stellar Development Foundation covers oracle operating costs.

Chainlink transaction value has surpassed $36.42 trillion as its oracle services, CCIP solutions, and institutional partnerships expand across DeFi, tokenization, and blockchain payments.

Polymarket is considering an initial public offering or native token as it expands its prediction market business. The company’s reported valuation has surpassed $20 billion, while fundraising discussions and regulatory challenges could influence its next strategic move.

Metaplanet plans to raise $340 million through convertible bonds to repay Bitcoin-backed debt and buy back shares, prioritizing financial stability over expanding its Bitcoin holdings.