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Western Union and MoneyGram launch stablecoins to defend remittance business
Western Union's USDPT and MoneyGram's MGUSD go live as a $200 transfer comparison shows a four-minute, $2 stablecoin route against three days and $12.72.
Altcoins fall over 5% in worst weekend since April, Glassnode says
Risk-off selling from equities hit altcoins over 18-19 October, with Ether, XRP and other tokens lower. Glassnode says the weekend drop could be the biggest since April.
Mt. Gox says creditor repayment deadline moves to October 2027
The bankrupt exchange has pushed its creditor repayment deadline back a year to 31 October 2027, the fourth delay, with about 34,000 BTC still to be distributed.
Mirae Asset Securities targets Q1 2027 launch of tokenised products
The South Korean brokerage is reviewing an institutional private money market fund and private bonds for a first-quarter 2027 rollout, with details still open.
Latvia passes crypto withdrawal tax law, plans crypto tax payments
Latvia's parliament has approved a law to tax crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than each trade, with a one-time declaration to settle older gains, CoinDesk and Odaily report.
Hacken says crypto hacks cost $1.18bn in Q3, up 55% from Q2
Hacken's Q3 2026 report counts 107 incidents and $1.18bn lost, up 55%, with 77% tied to suppliers, developer tools and code outside audit scope.
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All Event CoverageGate to launch Visa crypto-linked card in more than 40 markets
Gate says its Visa card will convert crypto to fiat at the checkout in 40-plus countries and territories. No country list, fees or supported assets are public yet.
TOKEN2049 to launch New York edition in June 2027
The crypto conference series is adding a US flagship, with 15,000 attendees expected in New York on 16-17 June 2027 and tickets on sale at $599.
WLFI payments plan lacks named partner and timeline for USD1 users
WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman told TOKEN2049 the company wants its USD1 stablecoin paying drivers, contractors and creators at large internet firms. No partner or date has been named.
