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Nigeria's central bank sets stablecoin licensing rules and bans algorithmic tokens
The Central Bank of Nigeria's circular, effective November 5, 2026, requires approval for each stablecoin before issuance and gives existing operators 180 days to apply.
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Apple and Meta object to OKXICE trading tokenized versions of their shares
Sixty-seven companies have now moved to block the OKX and ICE venture from offering third-party tokens of their stock, according to a CoinDesk tally.
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Samsung says Stablecoin Account is live in Samsung Wallet for eligible U.S. Galaxy users
Samsung said users can buy, hold and transfer USDC on Solana in the app, with no separate crypto app or private keys.
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0xDeployer says Bankr will migrate $BNKR away from Clanker
0xDeployer said a migration plan will follow in the coming weeks and objected to a stake that o1.exchange founder Jerry Pan is said to hold in Clanker.
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KAST offers 8% to 12% rewards on stablecoin reserves while backing assets earn about 4%
KAST promises 8% to 12% rewards on its Reserve account despite the underlying assets yielding only 3.5% to 4%, a gap it covers itself, according to a CoinDesk report.
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TenPay Global and Mastercard sign MOU to explore QR interoperability and agentic payments
TenPay Global and Mastercard signed a memorandum of understanding to explore QR payment acceptance for visitors to mainland China, remittances and AI‑agent commerce.
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Canada proposes stablecoin rules requiring Bank of Canada registration and one-to-one reserves
Canada released draft stablecoin regulations requiring registration with the Bank of Canada, one-to-one reserves and a 60‑day comment period.
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FINMA approves Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, waiving diversification rules
FINMA cleared a retail bitcoin ETF and granted an exemption from diversification rules.
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South Korea finance ministry meets crypto exchanges as ruling-party bill seeks to delay 22% tax to 2029
The ministry met with five domestic crypto exchanges on Oct. 20, 2026, while a ruling-party bill would postpone the 22% crypto gains tax to 2029.
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US banks detect unvetted AI agents operating inside customer accounts
Major US banks report detecting third‑party AI agents accessing customer online accounts without bank vetting after customers share login credentials.
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MAG7 index token goes live on Robinhood Chain with fees paid to holders
0xDeployer says the first index on Bankr holds up to 20 tokens and routes trading fees back into the basket.
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Bankr Club to give free hoodies to top 100 members on October 21, 2026
The limited-edition apparel giveaway rewards active subscribers based on a 30-day leaderboard snapshot.
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Bankr and Dimes to Host Builder Happy Hour During SF Tech Week
The event at localhost:howard will include food, drinks, builder demos, product updates, and a raffle.
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Bankr pays token creators while pump.fun and Virtuals describe no builder payout
Bankr routes 0.665% of trading volume to creators, vests supply and funds a $20,000 prize, while pump.fun's site and Virtuals' whitepaper describe no fee share for builders.
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Agrippa token trades on Zuckerberg AI agent narrative within Musebook ecosystem
The community-created Agrippa cryptocurrency tied to Mark Zuckerberg's personal AI agent records $14.2 million in daily volume while ranking outside the top 3,000 assets.