THORChain Launches Zcash Pool, Opening New ZEC Trading Venue

THORChain launched its ZEC liquidity pool after completing a network-wide node churn. All THORChain nodes are now monitoring the Zcash blockchain ahead of trading. ZEC liquidity remains shallow, with native trading still awaiting activation. THORChain has launched its Zcash (ZEC) liquidity pool after completing a network-wide node churn, bringing the...

Binance Faces EU Scrutiny Over MiCA Exemption

Binance faces EU scrutiny over its MiCA reverse solicitation exemption as regulators assess whether its European services meet licensing rules. Binance is facing scrutiny from European regulators over its use of MiCA’s reverse solicitation exemption. According to the Financial Times, ESMA and the regulators in France, Germany and Greece are...

Crypto Investment Products See $3.55B Weekly Inflows, CoinShares Reports

US-based crypto products dominated weekly flows, accounting for nearly 97% of the $3.55B global inflow total. Crypto investment products recorded $3.55 billion in weekly inflows, marking their strongest weekly total of 2026. CoinShares reported that demand rebounded after two weeks of broadly flat flows as investors responded to changing macroeconomic...

HSBC Names New Stablecoin RedCoin for Hong Kong Payments

HSBC names RedCoin, its new Hong Kong stablecoin, targeting P2P transfers, merchant payments, and future corporate financial services. HSBC has named its upcoming Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HSBC RedCoin, with payments planned for its initial rollout. The bank officially revealed its name on 30th September 2026. The project will first...

MoonPay Targets South Korea as Stablecoin Adoption Accelerates

MoonPay launches Korea operations to establish a strategic base for Asian expansion. Woori, KB and KakaoBank will explore stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances. MoonPay will provide infrastructure rather than issue its own won-denominated stablecoin. MoonPay has launched its Korean subsidiary as it expands its Asian operations, targeting won stablecoins, cross-border...