A global payments network is preparing live pilots of a blockchain ledger for 24/7 tokenized cross‑border transfers with 17 banks, even as users confront fresh security losses and opaque fees. Decentralization progressed with the first Stratum V2 block and enforcement intensified with 5,811 arrests, sharpening the debate over whether real‑world utility is outpacing price.
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