San Francisco, California, July 9, 2026 — Eco, a leading provider of programmable cross-chain stablecoin liquidity, today integrates the TRON network. Through this integration, TRON becomes part of Eco’s unified stablecoin network, allowing users to deposit stablecoins directly into TRON applications in seconds. As one of the world’s leading blockchains for stablecoin payments, TRON processed […]
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Alfa-Bank plans crypto custody services as Russia builds a regulated digital asset framework. The bank is testing crypto trading while developing blockchain investment products for users. Russian banks are preparing digital asset infrastructure ahead of upcoming regulations. Russia’s largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, is preparing to expand into regulated crypto services as Russia develops new digital asset rules, with custody and blockchain-based investment products among its planned offerings. Alfa-Bank Prepares Regulated Crypto Infrastructure Alfa-Bank is moving closer to offering cryptocurrency services after confirming plans to build digital asset infrastructure. The bank intends to become a regulated digital asset custodian while supporting clients and businesses under Russia’s upcoming crypto framework. The financial institution plans to create a digital depository and cryptocurrency conve
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SWIFT tests blockchain ledger with 17 banks as XRP Ledger’s 14-year settlement record returns to market focus. SWIFT has announced a blockchain-based ledger for tokenized cross-border payments. Seventeen banks are preparing to test tokenized deposits through the pilot. The ledger was built in nine months and is now ready for bank testing. It aims to support 24/7 payments through SWIFT’s secure messaging network. The launch has drawn attention from XRP Ledger supporters and wider crypto market analysts. XRPL has been settling transactions since 2012, giving it a longer public operating record. The debate now centers on pilots, production systems, and institutional payment rails. Banks linked to Ripple activity are also listed among SWIFT’s pilot participants. SWIFT Brings Tokenized Deposits Into Testing SWIFT said its new ledger will support tokenized cross-border payments between banks. The
The potential influx of tech wealth could exacerbate San Francisco's housing market stress, impacting affordability and market dynamics.
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In brief Ethereum Foundation researchers are using AI agents to red-team critical network infrastructure. The agents helped uncover a peer-to-peer software vulnerability that was later disclosed. AI-assisted audits have already surfaced bugs in blockchain projects, including Zcash. The Ethereum Foundation is using swarms of AI agents to attack Ethereum—before someone else does. In a blog post on Thursday, Ethereum Foundation researchers on the Protocol Security team said they have deployed a series of AI agents against the software Ethereum relies on, hunting for vulnerabilities in cryptographic systems, protocol code, and smart contracts. “We’ve been running coordinated AI agents against the kinds of systems the network depends on, like systems software, cryptographic code, and contracts that have to be right,” the researchers wrote. “The agents found real bug
The integration of advanced VAR and blockchain tech in World Cup 2026 could revolutionize sports officiating and fan engagement globally.
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Nearly two decades after it was pushed as a single, Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” lives on three Billboard charts — and it hits new peaks on all of them this week. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 1: In this image released on October 1, Rihanna attends the second press day for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 presented by Amazon Prime Video at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California; and broadcast on October 2, 2020. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 Presented by Amazon Prime Video) Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 Presented by Amazon Prime Video Rihanna has recorded music that can be classified under many different genres throughout her career, but it’s worth remembering that she began her run on the Billboard charts with a dance track. “Pon de Replay” introduced Rihanna to the masses more than 20 years
Alfa-Bank plans crypto custody services as Russia builds a regulated digital asset framework. The bank is testing crypto trading while developing blockchain investment products for users. Russian banks are preparing digital asset infrastructure ahead of upcoming regulations. Russia’s largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, is preparing to expand into regulated crypto services as Russia develops new digital […]
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