Google Cloud said its L1 blockchain project, Google Cloud Universal Ledger, has entered private testnet. The platform is designed as a neutral financial infrastructure supporting Python smart contracts, tokenization, and 24/7 capital markets, with a potential launch in 2026.

PayPal launches its dollar stablecoin PYUSD in 70 nations, offering 4% yield on balances. Meanwhile, the company faces a class-action lawsuit over an earnings miss and CEO exit, and ends new Google Wallet account links in Germany from March 2026.

Google Cloud has confirmed that its L1 blockchain project, GCUL, has entered the private testnet phase. Designed as a neutral ledger for multiple financial institutions, the platform supports Python-based smart contracts and is expected to launch in 2026.

Google Cloud has confirmed that its GCUL layer-1 blockchain is now in private testnet. The project targets neutral financial infrastructure, on-chain commercial bank money, and 24/7 capital markets, with a potential launch in 2026.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s X account was reportedly hacked, and attackers used it to spread a fake partnership announcement involving D.O.G.E. and stablecoin project USUAL. The false post briefly pushed USUAL up 31%, highlighting rising crypto scam risks on social media.

Google Cloud confirms its L1 blockchain GCUL has reached private testnet phase, supporting Python smart contracts. Designed as neutral infrastructure for financial institutions, it partners with CME Group. Stablecoin surge fuels development; mainnet expected by 2026.

Amundi, Europe's biggest asset manager with $2.3T AUM, launched a $100M tokenized fund on Ethereum and Stellar. Spiko manages the fund, while Chainlink provides real-time NAV tracking, marking a major step in institutional RWA adoption.

Sui's Beep wallet now supports agentic trading over 300 assets including crypto, stocks, and commodities, bridging DeFi and traditional finance via AI-driven intent execution.