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Technology enabling transfer of tokens between different blockchains, solving the interoperability problem. Bridges lock tokens on one chain and mint equivalent tokens on another, allowing users to access different ecosystems. However, bridges have become frequent targets for hackers due to their complex smart contract architecture
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U.S. Bank completes stablecoin pilot transaction

A cross-border payment using USBDC was executed on the Stellar blockchain between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, evaluating minting, payment redemption, freezing, and clawback capabilities
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24X Bermuda completes spot cryptocurrency trade

The spot trade was executed in Bitcoin, with Standard Chartered serving as the liquidity taker and Cumberland DRW as the liquidity provider
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Blockchain.com joins TP ICAP’s cryptoasset exchange

Blockchain.com will integrate its institutional liquidity with Fusion Digital Assets under its matched principal framework, allowing participants to gain access to further depth across bitcoin, ether, and XRP
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The Responsible Fintech Institute launches post-quantum cryptographic pilot

In collaboration with Safeheron, the programme will bring banks and regulators from multiple jurisdictions to examine cross-border interoperability, operational resilience, governance considerations, and technical evaluation
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FalconX launches SPV lending facility with Ethena

The special purpose vehicle seeks to bridge Ethena’s crypto-native liquidity with the institutional borrowing demand of FalconX to integrate onchain capital into global credit markets
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Standard Chartered issues DNNs on Euroclear’s D-FMI

The US$200 million three-year floating-rate digitally native notes transaction makes Standard Chartered the first G-SIB to issue on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure
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Lai joins B2C2 as senior advisor

Based in Singapore, Jason Lai’s appointment reflects B2C2’s aim of deepening its funds, asset managers, and family offices across the APAC region
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Thunes expands Web3 infrastructure to enable instant euro treasury funding

By integrating EURC, Circle’s MiCA compliant euro-backed stablecoin, across major blockchains, the firm says it serves as a critical bridge between digital assets and traditional fiat