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			<title>Korea IT Times - Finance &amp; Digital Assets</title>
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			<title>Anyflo Acquires Native to Develop Enterprise Stablecoin Payments</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157971</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyflo announced its emergence from stealth and the acquisition of blockchain developer Native in Singapore on October 8, outlining plans to simplify stablecoin payments for enterprises. Incubated at Mysten Labs, an initial contributor to the Sui blockchain, the startup is developing a platform to coordinate payments across multiple blockchain networks. Mysten Labs has also invested $1 million in the company. Financial terms of the Native acquisition were not disclosed.Founded and led by Lola Oy]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-10-10 02:54:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Sumsub Launches Reusable KYC Gateway With Opera’s MiniPay</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157968</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sumsub launched its Reusable KYC Gateway in Singapore on October 7 at TOKEN2049, with Opera’s self-custodial stablecoin wallet MiniPay as its first live integrator. The service allows users to reuse a verified identity when accessing regulated services within MiniPay’s partner network, reducing the need for repeated document uploads and selfie checks.According to Sumsub, MiniPay partners adopting the approach have seen verification conversion increase from approximately 70% to 95%, while KYC com]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-10-10 00:00:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Enso Adds xStocks Access on Arbitrum for Wallets and Trading Apps</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157932</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zurich-based Enso said on October 7, 2026, that xStocks are available on Arbitrum through its API and real-world asset app. Wallets, fintech companies and trading platforms that already use Enso’s API can add access to the tokenized equities without building separate routing infrastructure, the company said. Eligible users can also trade xStocks through the Enso RWA App.Enso provides infrastructure for transactions across blockchain networks, including swaps and decentralised finance activity. T]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-10-08 13:19:54</pubDate>
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			<title>BTSE Selects Solidus Labs for Crypto and Tokenized Asset Surveillance</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157718</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Solidus Labs announced in New York on October 1, 2026, that digital asset exchange BTSE has selected its HALO Trade Surveillance module to monitor trading across digital assets and tokenized real-world assets. The system is designed to help compliance teams identify potential market abuse as BTSE ex]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-10-01 12:25:21</pubDate>
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			<title>Mercuryo Waives Its Fees on First Three Crypto Purchases for New MetaMask Users in Canada</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157701</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mercuryo announced in London on September 30, 2026, that it will waive its fees on the first three purchases converting traditional currency into cryptocurrency for new MetaMask users in Canada. The promotion runs from September 30 through October 31, 2026, and covers all available digital tokens in]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-10-01 09:02:11</pubDate>
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			<title>Spark’s Stablecoin FX Layer Records $12 Billion in Trading as RLUSD Joins</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157514</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Spark said in Singapore on September 23, 2026, that its Stablecoin FX Layer had processed more than $12 billion in cumulative trading volume less than three months after launch. The system uses USDS as a common liquidity base for trading between stablecoins. RLUSD has joined through an RLUSD/USDS ma]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-25 21:31:00</pubDate>
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			<title>NEAR Adds Ondo Tokenized Stock Products to Its Crypto App</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157513</link>
			<description><![CDATA[NEAR’s near.com app said in San Francisco on September 22, 2026, that it had integrated Ondo Finance’s tokenized U.S. stock and exchange-traded fund products. Eligible users can access them through the same account they use for supported digital assets, without opening a separate brokerage account,]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-25 21:16:46</pubDate>
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			<title>Alpen Plans USDC Integration for Bitcoin-Backed Lending and Trading</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157512</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alpen Labs said in New York on September 24, 2026, that it plans to integrate Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) when its Bitcoin-focused platform launches on mainnet later this year. The proposed integration would give applications built around bitcoin a dollar-denomi]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-25 21:02:01</pubDate>
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			<title>[Commentary] Africa’s Stablecoin Opportunity Depends on the Last Mile of Trade Payments</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157486</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Africa’s cross-border payment problem is a practical obstacle for businesses. A company can find a supplier in a neighbouring country yet still face a slow, expensive process to pay an invoice and confirm that the money has arrived. Stablecoins could shorten part of that journey. The economic test i]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-23 15:05:00</pubDate>
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			<title>Copper Names Elin Cherry and Sam Goh Co-CEOs as It Expands Institutional Services</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157484</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Digital asset infrastructure company Copper appointed Elin Cherry and Sam Goh as co-chief executives, effective September 21, 2026, as it develops services for institutional clients. The London-based company said on September 22 that Amar Kuchinad, its previous CEO, had moved to an advisory role. Ma]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-23 14:42:56</pubDate>
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			<title>Fed’s September Hike Puts December Back in Play</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157334</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The US Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase in three years may be followed by another move before the end of 2026, according to Nigel Green, CEO of independent financial advisory firm deVere Group.The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on September 16 to raise the federal fund]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-19 06:33:22</pubDate>
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			<title>Mercuryo and Tangem Waive USDC Purchase Fees on Stellar for Four Weeks</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157273</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mercuryo and hardware-wallet provider Tangem said in London on September 16 that they have launched a four-week campaign waiving their fees on purchases of USD Coin (USDC) through the Stellar network. Eligible users can buy the dollar-backed stablecoin directly into a Tangem self-custodial wallet.Th]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-17 11:54:25</pubDate>
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			<title>Mirae Asset Securities Strengthens Global Bond Profile With Back-to-Back G3 Recognition</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157219</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mirae Asset Securities is reinforcing its position in the global fixed-income market after receiving institutional and individual recognition in this year’s industry awards.The Korean brokerage said on Sept. 16 that it was named an outstanding institutional investor in the G3 bond category at the 20]]></description>
			<author>Jung So-yeon</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-16 10:42:27</pubDate>
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			<title>Sumsub Adds Live Identity Checks to High-Risk Employee Account Actions</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157206</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sumsub said in London on September 15 that it has launched Workforce Verification, a service designed to confirm an employee’s identity before high-risk account actions are approved. The system can require a live identity and biometric check during password resets, privilege changes and suspicious l]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-16 10:40:30</pubDate>
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			<title>Zodia Custody Connects Maple to Interchange for Custody-Based On-Chain Lending</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157181</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Zodia Custody said on September 14 that Maple has joined Interchange, its institutional settlement network, allowing clients to access on-chain credit without transferring pledged assets directly to the lender.Under the arrangement, collateral remains in a dedicated wallet within the borrowing insti]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-15 15:18:20</pubDate>
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			<title>OKX Turns Private-Company Valuations Into 24/7 Leveraged Markets in Europe</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=157014</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OKX has launched pre-IPO derivatives and tokenized stock markets for eligible European traders, bringing private-company valuation exposure, public equities and crypto assets into a single trading environment.The company said on September 10 that its first pre-IPO markets reference OpenAI and Anthro]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-10 22:12:13</pubDate>
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			<title>Nonco Adds USDM1 as Collateral, Bringing Sovereign Debt Into 24/7 Digital Markets</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=156914</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nonco and M1X Global said in New York on September 8 that the institutional digital asset firm will accept USDM1 as collateral from eligible counterparties and use the tokenized sovereign bond across its derivatives, financing and institutional trading operations.The move expands Nonco’s collateral]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-09 08:09:00</pubDate>
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			<title>OKX Europe Offers 8% Bonus for USDT-to-USDC Conversions</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=156905</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OKX Europe said on September 7 that it will offer eligible European customers an 8% bonus for transferring USDT from external exchanges or wallets and converting it into USDC. The promotion runs until October 8 and offers a maximum bonus of 4,000 USDC per customer.Customers must deposit USDT from an]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-08 16:54:28</pubDate>
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			<title>Pencil Finance Completes $1 Million On-Chain Student Loan Cycle</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=156821</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pencil Finance, a real-world asset protocol focused on education financing, said on September 3 that it had completed a $1 million student loan cycle entirely on-chain, covering capital deployment, borrower repayments and the return of funds with yield. The company described the transaction as the f]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-04 23:03:52</pubDate>
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			<title>Ownera and Zodia Target the Control Gap Holding Back Tokenised Collateral</title>
			<link>https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=156707</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ownera and Zodia Solutions have agreed to combine their institutional digital-asset infrastructure to support tokenised collateral transactions across multiple blockchains and legacy financial systems.Announced in London on September 2, the collaboration will connect Ownera’s multichain orchestratio]]></description>
			<author>Dan Yoo</author>
			<pubDate>2026-09-02 19:06:00</pubDate>
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