Mt. Gox, the collapsed crypto exchange, has delayed its final repayment deadline to October 31, 2026, one year later than previously planned.

Western Union plans to pilot stablecoin-powered transfers as part of its effort to update its global payments network and reduce costs.

The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) has reached $100 million in assets under management, just five weeks after launching on Sept. 18. The fund is the first U.S. ETF to provide direct exposure to XRP’s price.

Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:

• Mt. Gox Pushes Back Creditor Repayment Deadline to October 2026
• Western Union to Test Stablecoin Transfers, Citing Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
• REX-Osprey XRP ETF Tops $100M AUM Just Weeks After Launch

Mt. Gox Pushes Back Creditor Repayment Deadline to October 2026

Mt. Gox, the collapsed crypto exchange, has delayed its final repayment deadline to October 31, 2026, one year later than previously planned.

In a statement released Monday, the trustee said most main repayments, including Base, Early Lump-Sum, and Intermediate payments, have been made to creditors who completed the required steps without issues. 

The remaining payments, however, require more time and have been delayed with court approval.

The update is the latest in a long-running recovery effort following the exchange’s 2014 collapse, when Mt. Gox lost hundreds of thousands of bitcoins. 

Western Union to Test Stablecoin Transfers, Citing Faster, Cheaper Cross-Border Payments

Western Union plans to pilot stablecoin-powered transfers as part of its effort to update its global payments network and reduce costs.

CEO Devin McGranahan said during the company’s Q3 earnings call that the test will use blockchain-based settlement to move money faster and more efficiently, especially across borders.

The move comes as the company looks to reduce its reliance on traditional banking systems and offer more flexibility to its 150 million customers, many of whom live in high-inflation countries.

Western Union had previously avoided crypto due to volatility and regulatory risks, but said the recent passage of the GENIUS Act provided more clarity.

Other money transfer firms are making similar moves. Zelle’s parent company announced plans to integrate stablecoins for international payments, and MoneyGram is launching a crypto app in Colombia using USDC.

REX-Osprey XRP ETF Tops $100M AUM Just Weeks After Launch

The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) has reached $100 million in assets under management, just five weeks after launching on Sept. 18. The fund is the first U.S. ETF to provide direct exposure to XRP’s price.

The milestone comes amid growing institutional interest in the token. CME Group reported $27 billion in XRP futures volume since May and recently added XRP options.

In Brazil, the Hashdex XRP ETF (XRPH11) has also gained traction, reaching $52 million in assets.

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