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RailsRecordBitcoin Core fixes bug that could crash Windows and Mac nodes
A malicious peer could exhaust memory on Windows, macOS and BSD nodes, the project says. Linux is unaffected by that specific flaw.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 28, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT
RailsRecordUS seizes Virtualine domain as investigators trace bitcoin payments
The Justice Department says a hosting service accepted direct bitcoin payments and supported criminal infrastructure; the seizure targeted its website domain.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 28, 2026, 7:13 AM EDT
RailsRecordUS prosecutors charge six over alleged Madagascar crypto investment scam
The Justice Department says an alleged operation used dating sites and fake NFT investments to persuade victims to connect crypto wallets.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 28, 2026, 6:07 AM EDT
RailsRecordACI and Circle test USDC settlement alongside Colombia payment rails
The companies describe a Colombia-focused pilot for integrating stablecoin settlement into existing payment operations, with broad deployment still unproven.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 27, 2026, 10:12 PM EDT
RailsRecordShinhan Card plans workplace token payments test on Dunamu blockchain
Employees will use a wallet and merchant QR code in a controlled South Korean pilot; public rollout and transaction results remain unproven.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 27, 2026, 7:10 AM EDT
RailsRecordKeystone says stolen authentication key could let counterfeit wallets pass checks
The hardware-wallet maker says customer data and a device-verification key were exposed; it advises extra checks for some recently delivered devices.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 27, 2026, 6:12 AM EDT
RailsRecordRipple Treasury adds cash orchestration and conditional returns on RLUSD
The company describes new treasury automation and a returns program for eligible corporate wallet assets, subject to requirements.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 27, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT
RailsRecordSwiss banks test instant customer transfers with deferred settlement on Google Cloud ledger
An October account of an earlier Swiss franc pilot separates instant customer transfers from later settlement between banks.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 27, 2026, 3:07 AM EDT
RailsRecordSoFi launches tokenized deposits with a separate path to stablecoin payments
SOFIE holds a bank deposit; converting to SoFiUSD changes the product and its protections.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
RailsRecordSentora opens Aave lending markets for RLUSD, PYUSD and OUSD on Ethereum
Three externally curated Aave V4 markets expand stablecoin borrowing options. Sentora manages the market settings, while DAO contract ownership carries a different responsibility.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 1:12 PM EDT
RailsRecordCircle expands Gateway to euro and bitcoin tokens, with costs and withdrawal limits
Circle says EURC and cirBTC now have unified crosschain balances. Its announcement broadens payment options, while technical documentation leaves a Solana capability gap.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT
RailsRecordMalaysia and Thailand join Singapore’s BLOOM digital-money settlement initiative
Three central banks will work with an expanded industry group on cross-border digital money. Common settlement arrangements and safeguards remain work to be developed.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 5:09 AM EDT
RailsRecordCoinbase Ireland agrees €3.25 million safeguarding penalty, pending court confirmation
Ireland’s central bank cites historic customer-fund controls and outsourcing failures. Coinbase says the issues are fixed and no customers lost money.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 1:08 AM EDT
RailsRecordUniswap opens v4 routing to outside liquidity across three networks
Aggregator Hooks connect outside pools to Uniswap’s routing on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain. More sources do not guarantee better execution for every trade.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 23, 2026, 12:16 AM EDT
RailsRecordCircle launches hourly USDC auctions that share redemption fees with minters
Circle Match pairs prefunded orders from eligible Mint customers. Its rebate depends on a match and product terms; it is not a reward for every USDC holder.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 22, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT
RailsRecordFrance seeks stronger safeguards for stablecoins issued across borders
French authorities want reserve and redemption guarantees for tokens issued inside and outside the EU. Their October 21 recommendations are proposals for MiCA’s review, not new law.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 21, 2026, 9:08 AM EDT
RailsRecordOCC finalizes stablecoin rules, with January start and more steps ahead
The October 21 rule covers issuers and custody under OCC jurisdiction. Applications and separate financial-crime rules remain steps to watch.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 21, 2026, 8:10 AM EDT
RailsRecordStellar sets November votes for Bell upgrade as wallets face software changes
Protocol 30 requires SDK and address-handling preparation. Its post-quantum feature applies inside smart contracts, while ordinary network signatures remain unchanged.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT
RailsRecordMastercard adds risk screening before stablecoin payments move
The company named Borderless.xyz and Keyrails as its first partners. North America comes first, with worldwide commercial availability expected in 2027.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 20, 2026, 10:56 AM EDT
RailsRecordBankSocial reports nearly $1 million in crypto-backed loans as DABL enters production
The company says an unnamed U.S. institution originated the loans in 48 hours. Partner identity, loan terms and performance remain undisclosed.
RailsRecord editorial · Oct 19, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT