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The stablecoin issuer is building a consumer-facing app that brings its synthetic dollar token out of yield protocols and into everyday banking use. Ethena has introduced a new neobanking application built on the Avalanche blockchain, according to reports from CoinGape and Bankless.

The listing gives European users regulated access to $ASSET as REAL Finance pushes further into the region. REAL Finance has confirmed that its $ASSET token is now available on Kraken EU, the exchange's European arm. The move extends the project's reach across a region increasingly shaped by tighter digital asset rules.

A 21-firm coalition of major banks says it will launch a jointly backed dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027. A group of 21 banks has agreed to work together on a dollar-denominated stablecoin, according to multiple reports published this week. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and UBS are named among the participants.

The research firms frame a spectrum comparing how each network distributes control and validation power ARK Invest and Glassnode have published a joint research report examining decentralization across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The report was covered by CryptoBriefing and by Glassnode Research on September 1, 2026.

The largest XRP-focused exchange-traded fund reached the milestone as analysts point to renewed price targets for the token. Bitwise's XRP exchange-traded fund has surpassed $500 million in assets under management. The fund reached the threshold roughly nine months after it began trading. It is now the largest XRP-focused ETF available to investors.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants issuers to back tokens with 100% reserves while barring interest payouts to holders. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has put forward a proposed license for stablecoin issuers operating in the country. The framework centers on two core requirements.

The funding round uses blockchain-based equity tokens to back expansion into nickel-linked energy systems and security technology. Alkemya Metacore has raised $50 million through a tokenised equity structure, according to four outlets covering the deal on September 1. The company intends to direct the funds toward expanding its nickel energy and security technology businesses.

The campaign will distribute 125 million WLFI tokens and 6.25 million USD1 stablecoins to participants in its opening phase. Aster and World Liberty Financial announced Phase 1 of a new rewards program called USD1 RWA Boost. The initiative pairs World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin with real-world asset activity on the Aster platform.

Coin Edition and Crypto Economy agree Ripple overtook Kraken parent Payward as C1 Fund's top holding, but they report different total dollar amounts deployed across the fund's 11 private digital-asset holdings. Coin Edition and Crypto Economy agree Ripple overtook Kraken parent Payward as C1 Fund's top holding, but they report different total dollar amounts deployed…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore opens public comment on new stablecoin regulations through October 2026. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has put forward a new set of proposed rules for stablecoins operating in or accessible from the city-state.

The blockchain network paused transaction processing while its technical team investigates a possible vulnerability. Ontology, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on digital identity and data solutions, has halted block production on its mainnet. The pause came after the project's technical team flagged a potential security concern, according to reports from crypto.news and CryptoSlate.

A key risk-adjusted return metric for Ripple's token has reached a level not seen in twelve months, even as spot prices pull back. XRP's Sharpe ratio has moved to a level not seen in a full year, according to a report from CryptoPotato.

XRP-linked exchange-traded funds have logged nine straight days of net inflows, though reports differ on the total amount collected. XRP held steady around $1.35 on Sunday as inflows into ETF products tracking the token continued for a ninth consecutive day.

Corroboration counts and cited numbers moved on four records published today, and the gaps that remain are worth naming rather than rounding off. Corroboration counts and cited numbers moved on four records published today, and the gaps that remain are worth naming rather than rounding off.

The brokerage giant is broadening its digital asset platform to include additional cryptocurrencies, according to reports. Charles Schwab is reportedly widening its cryptocurrency platform to include assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. CryptoPotato and NewsBTC both reported the expansion in late August 2026, describing it as a notable shift for one of Wall Street's largest brokerages.

Technical analysts warn a historical seasonal pattern could reverse XRP's August gains, while an AI model offers its own outlook for month-end. XRP closed out August 2026 with a 28% gain, according to BeInCrypto, extending a month of strong performance for the token.

A Ripple lawyer argues that passing digital asset market structure legislation would encourage companies to hire and build in the United States. A Ripple lawyer has argued that the CLARITY Act, a pending digital asset market structure bill, could help create more jobs in the United States.

The Austin and Kyoto upgrades quietly patched issues on Polygon's PoS network ahead of public disclosure. Polygon Labs addressed a set of security flaws on its proof-of-stake network through two separate hard forks. The upgrades, called Austin and Kyoto, resolved issues tied to validator operations.