1 November 1

1. 15:29

   Phase Blockchain Launches Layer 1 Mainnet for AI Agent Infrastructure

   Phase blockchain deployed its Layer 1 mainnet on October 29, 2026, to support AI agent connectivity, compute and payments through consumer devices.

   3 min

28 October 1

1. 09:07

   Ripple National Trust Bank Secures Final OCC Approval to Custody RLUSD Reserves

   The OCC granted final approval on October 26, 2026, for Ripple to establish Ripple National Trust Bank, a federally chartered entity limited to fiduciary services for RLUSD and institutional clients.

   3 min

25 October 1

1. 23:27

   Ripple RLUSD stablecoin Reaches $2.47 Billion Market Cap on Institutional Adoption

   Ripple RLUSD stablecoin has grown to a $2.47 billion market cap as of late October 2026, supported by custody integrations and enterprise payment use cases.

   3 min

21 October 1

1. 19:48

   Ramp Trust Bank Charter Application Filed With OCC for Digital Asset Custody

   Ramp submitted an application on October 16, 2026, to establish a national trust bank focused on digital asset custody and fiduciary services under OCC oversight.

   3 min

20 October 2

1. 15:29

   Mastercard Stablecoin Tool Screens Payments for Fraud and Sanctions Risks

   Mastercard introduced an API-based risk intelligence solution on October 19, 2026, that combines payment data with blockchain analytics to flag fraud and sanctions risks in stablecoin transfers.

   3 min
2. 14:05

   TRON Stablecoin Volume Claims 73% Global Share in Q3 2026

   TRON DAO reported its network settled 73% of global stablecoin volume in Q3 2026, with $2.2126 trillion processed and USDT supply hitting $92.7 billion.

   3 min

18 October 1

1. 19:48

   Polygon Stripe Partnership Drives Institutional Stablecoin Settlement Growth

   Polygon Labs and Stripe continue to expand their integration, allowing merchants worldwide to accept USDC with instant USD settlement on the Polygon PoS chain.

   2 min