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USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers
A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with financial software providerSource link
Nvidia Tops Estimates, Stock Falls in After Hours on China Export Headwinds
Nvidia beat Wall Street forecasts for Q2 and issued strong guidance, but the absence of China chip sales have weighed on investor sentiment.Source link
Solana (SOL) Bench: Evaluating LLMs’ Competence in Crypto Transactions
Solana (SOL) introduces Solana Bench, a tool to assess the effectiveness of LLMs in executing complex crypto transactions on the Solana blockchain. (Read More)Source link
Data Shows Sustained Slide in Lightning Network Capacity, Channels Through 2025
Lightning Network data reveals a clear pullback in both capacity and channel count over the past year. As activity thins out, the network is showing stronger pockets of centralization—clustered around a handful of node operators, specific server hosts, and dominant geographic hubs. Lightning Network Contracts: Data Reveals 30%+ Drop in BTC Capacity The most visibleSource link
Asia Morning Briefing: Stablecoins Offer Beijing What e-CNY Can’t in Cross-Border Use, Economist Says
Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.China’s growing focus on stablecoins is less about embracing crypto and more about defending its currency from U.S. dollar dominance, says Dr. Vera Yuen of Hong Kong University's Business School, who argues the shift highlights offshore opportunities but also deep domestic limits.Beijing's shift comes as Washington moved first to create a regulatory framework for the stablecoin industry in the U.S. Reuters recently reported that China's State Council is reviewing a roadmap for yuan-backed stablecoins later this month, with...