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ECB’s Schnabel Says Central Bank Money ‘Must Go Onchain’ – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Isabel Schnabel believes that the ECB must bring its reserves onchain. Project Pontes is due to launch in September 2026, syncing TARGET Services with DLT platforms. Project Appia targets a full tokenized-market blueprint for Europe by 2028. Schnabel’s Pitch Isabel Schnabel didn’t mince her words, stating unequivocally that stablecoins lack “the independent capacity…

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Our 17 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsLego Mario KartLego Star Wars BrickHeadzLego Botanicals Happy PlantsLego Botanicals Petite Sunny Bouquet Flower SetLego Botanicals OrchidLego Botanicals Flower BouquetLego Botanicals Hanging Golden PothosLego Icons Retro RadioLego Ideas The Insect CollectionLego Ideas A-Frame CabinLego Icons The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook KitLego Ideas Twilight The…

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Solana sets Sept. 9 date for Transaction V1

Solana Foundation Vice President of Technology Jacob Creech outlined several upcoming Solana upgrades on Aug. 30. Transaction V1 is scheduled for Sept. 9, while the first stage of a network rent reduction is expected during the week beginning Aug. 31. Summary Solana plans to activate Transaction V1 on September 9, increasing transaction size to 4,096…

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Everything Driving Bitcoin Right Now

The short squeeze sparked the rebound, but ETF and on-chain data suggest broader demand is now helping. Bitcoin (BTC) has risen about 26% from its mid-August low after a short-liquidation event accelerated the rebound. Glassnode said the August 19 move produced the largest one-day liquidation event since 2019. Short positions accounted for most of…

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Sberbank plans BTC, ETH and USDT-backed loans

Sberbank plans to expand its crypto-backed lending business by accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether’s USDT as collateral, Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov told TASS on Aug. 28. Summary Sberbank plans to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT as collateral after required regulatory approval arrives. Russia’s new crypto market framework takes effect September 1, 2026, under formal central…

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