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Circle Launches Arc Mainnet: USDC as Gas, 20+ Stablecoins SupportedCircle drops Arc mainnet with USDC gas fees, support for 20+ fiat stablecoins, and connections to 20+ blockchains. Mainnet is live for seamless on-chaUAE Rolls Out Avalanche Blockchain for UAE PASS Digital ID SystemThe UAE is integrating Avalanche blockchain into UAE PASS, powering a secure digital vault for document verification and protection against tampering.India’s Arya.ag Moves Grain Ownership Records to Avalanche BlockchainIndian agtech Arya.ag is migrating grain ownership records to Avalanche (AVAX), creating a unified data system for farmers, warehouses, insurance, andMetaMask and ConsenSys to Split Into Two Independent CompaniesConsenSys Software is spinning off its consumer and institutional arms into separate companies. MetaMask will become its own brand, led by Joe Lubin, Citi and DBS Pull Off First Tokenized Cross-Border Transfer via Swift Blockchain on a WeekendCiti and DBS just pulled off the first-ever tokenized cross-border payment using Swift’s blockchain ledger—executed over the weekend, outside normal bRobinhood Chain Outage: Block Production Halted for Over 10 MinutesRobinhood Chain suffered a network outage, with no new blocks produced for over 10 minutes. The blockchain has since resumed normal operations. On-chaHarneys and droppRWA to Pilot Blockchain Catastrophe Bond TokenizationHarneys and droppRWA will trial tokenized catastrophe bonds with blockchain-based ownership, eyeing their first deal in early 2027. The cat bond markeHarneys and droppRWA to Launch First On-Chain Cat Bonds in Bermuda by 2027Harneys and droppRWA are prepping Bermuda's first blockchain-based cat bond issuance with on-chain ownership rights, set to debut in early 2027.SEC Eyes 24/7 Trading in the US, Proposes Blockchain Rule UpdatesOn September 17, the SEC will discuss moving US markets to 24/7 trading and propose rule updates for blockchain and tokenization. Night trading, liquiSEC Eyes Blockchain Overhaul for Transfer Agent RulesThe SEC is pushing to modernize transfer agent rules—last updated in the 1980s—by embracing blockchain, tokenized securities, and automation.NEAR Protocol Goes Confidential by Default: Hidden Balances, Swaps & YieldsNEAR Protocol now defaults to privacy: balances, deposits, swaps, yields, and payments are hidden on-chain using Confidential Intents. Here’s what’s cTaurus Connects Digital Asset Platforms to Swift Blockchain RegistryTaurus has linked its digital asset platforms to the Swift blockchain registry. First institutional clients will join in days, with DLT transactions rJapan Eyes Blockchain for Faster Securities Settlement by 2027Japan's FSA, Finance Ministry, and Bank of Japan are exploring blockchain to speed up securities settlement, targeting a development plan by early 202Revolut Rolls Out EURR Euro Stablecoin Across Three European MarketsRevolut launches the EURR euro stablecoin in three European markets. The Bridge-issued token supports multiple blockchains and external wallets, with Japan to Pilot Blockchain Settlements for Stocks and Government BondsJapan is prepping real-time blockchain settlements for stocks and government bonds. Project roadmap set for early 2027, with a possible launch in the Solana Speeds Up: Slot Time Cut to 350ms for Faster TransactionsSolana slashes slot time to 350ms, boosting transaction speed and network efficiency. What this means for SOL users, DeFi, and NFT projects.AI Agents Compete to Boost Ethereum Security at better.codes ContestAI agents are battling it out at the better.codes competition to level up Ethereum security. See how artificial intelligence is making ETH safer for eBase Network Drops $100K Each on 10 AI StartupsBase is investing $100,000 in ten AI-focused startups, aiming to accelerate innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain.Injective Registers as SEC Transfer Agent, Expanding U.S. Blockchain ReachInjective is now officially registered as a transfer agent with the SEC. Find out what this means for Injective and the broader U.S. blockchain industGnosisDAO Approves Gnosis Chain Migration to Ethereum RollupGnosisDAO has greenlit moving Gnosis Chain to an Ethereum rollup. Here’s what the approval means and how it could shake up the ETH ecosystem.Ex-Signature Bank CEO: Blockchain Is a Threat to Small BanksThe former Signature Bank CEO warns that blockchain tech could put small banks at risk as the financial sector goes digital. Details on his concerns aToyota Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds via TOYOTA WalletToyota launches tokenized bonds for the first time through its TOYOTA Wallet app, marking a major step in the automaker's digital finance strategy.HSBC and Standard Chartered Complete First Blockchain Transaction on SWIFTHSBC and Standard Chartered just pulled off their first blockchain-powered transaction on SWIFT, marking a major leap for banks and fintech. Get the dDormant Bitcoin Wallet Moves 8.54 BTC After 15 Years of SilenceA Bitcoin address untouched for 15 years just moved 8.54 BTC. Details on this rare on-chain transaction and what could have triggered the activity.