Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits to November over UK regulatory hurdles

Polymarket appoints former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as first CFO

Prediction market platform Polymarket has hired Warren Jenson, formerly Amazon's chief financial officer, as its first-ever CFO. The appointment marks a significant leadership expansion for the company as it works to establish a regulated exchange in the United States. Polymarket is also simultaneously developing a global trading platform alongside its domestic operations. Bringing in an executive of Jenson's caliber signals the company's ambitions to scale and meet regulatory requirements in a maturing crypto and prediction market landscape.

Bitcoin Bancorp acquires defunct Bitcoin Depot ATMs for $620,000

Bitcoin Bancorp has purchased a large batch of decommissioned Bitcoin Depot ATM kiosks for $620,000, according to court records. The acquired machines represent just over a quarter of Bitcoin Depot's total fleet of more than 9,200 kiosks. The sale price of under $1 million underscores the deeply discounted valuation of the defunct hardware. The transaction was recorded in court filings, suggesting the deal may be linked to insolvency or restructuring proceedings involving Bitcoin Depot.

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MoneyGram Launches Visa Card Backed by Stablecoins for Everyday Dollar Spending

MoneyGram, the global remittance company, has unveiled a new Visa card that allows customers to hold and spend US dollars backed by stablecoins. The product bridges traditional payment infrastructure with digital asset technology, enabling everyday transactions from a stablecoin-backed balance. The move signals a broader push to bring stablecoin utility into mainstream consumer spending. It reflects growing momentum around digital dollars as practical financial tools rather than purely speculative assets.