OpenPayd2026-09-03 03:06:15OpenPayd Secures 43 US State Licenses, Plans Nasdaq Listing via SPAC in Q4 2026OpenPayd has completed its integration of MSB USA Inc. and obtained money transmitter licenses in 43 US states, accelerating its North American expansion. The company plans to list on Nasdaq via a merger with Titan Acquisition Corp in Q4 2026, at a valuation of approximately $1.1 billion. It already holds an EU MiCA authorization, with annualized recurring revenue exceeding $96 million and annualized transaction volume surpassing $300 billion. Its infrastructure supports fiat and stablecoin settlement, serving over 1,200 clients including Kraken and OKX.1440
Bitcoin2026-07-08 17:42:13New Hampshire Exempts Bitcoin from Money Transmitter Regulations in New BillNew Hampshire's House passed HB 436, exempting Bitcoin from costly money transmitter regulations. The state, with highest per-capita Bitcoin usage, aims to attract crypto businesses and avoid the exodus seen in Hawaii and New York.560
CLARITY Act2026-06-29 15:30:10White House to Meet Law Enforcement Over CLARITY Act, Aiming to Protect DeFi DevelopersThe White House is reportedly planning talks with law enforcement groups that oppose certain provisions of the CLARITY Act, seeking to reconcile differences over combating illicit finance. The core dispute centers on Section 604, which would shield software developers who do not control their tools from being classified as money transmitters, a key protection for decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. Groups like the National Sheriffs' Association oppose blanket exemptions for mixers, tumblers, and DeFi. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt has held multiple meetings with opponents, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune eyes a floor vote in coming weeks. The bill requires 60 votes to pass, with ongoing debates over BRCA provisions, CFTC staffing, and an ethics clause banning senior officials from holding crypto assets.670
