Circle Launches Arc Blockchain Testnet to Build a Regulated Infrastructure for Institutional Finance
Circle has launched the Arc blockchain testnet, a permissioned Layer-1 network for regulated financial institutions. With partners like BlackRock and Visa, the project positions Circle as an institutional infrastructure provider bridging traditional finance and Web3.
Off-Chain Manager, On-Chain Fallout: Stream Finance Probes $93 Million Loss After XUSD Depeg
DeFi protocol Stream Finance paused deposits and withdrawals after revealing a $93 million loss linked to an external fund manager. XUSD stablecoin depegged as the platform launched a legal investigation led by Perkins Coie.
IBM Reenters the Blockchain Arena with Digital Asset Haven for Regulated Institutions
IBM has reemerged in the blockchain sector with Digital Asset Haven, a new platform for banks and governments entering the tokenized economy.
Built for compliance and governance, it signals IBM’s strategic shift from experimental pilots to regulated digital-asset infrastructure.
Western Union Goes On-Chain: Treasury Pilot Points to Cheaper Global Remittances Ahead
Western Union has launched a stablecoin pilot to modernize its global settlement system. The initiative tests blockchain-based payments for faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border transfers under the GENIUS Act regulatory framework.
North Korean Hackers Use Blockchain to Hide Crypto-Stealing Malware
Google’s Mandiant team has revealed that North Korean hackers are using blockchain smart contracts to hide crypto-stealing malware EtherHiding in a first-of-its-kind nation-state campaign.
