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Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

Stablecoin Market Surpasses $290 Billion Milestone with Strong Growth

The stablecoin market has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $290 billion in total market cap for the first time. This surge, driven by an influx of over $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week, shows the growing prominence of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Leading tokens like Tether

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Binance Founder CZ Sparks Return Speculation Amid DOJ Settlement Talks

Changpeng Zhao, widely known as just CZ, has ignited fresh discussions in the crypto community by updating his X profile. The change he made, although it may seem minor, isn't when you think about it; the change removes the "ex-Binance" descriptor (archived July 2025) that he

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol with Stablecoin Support in Partnership with Coinbase

Google has introduced a new payments protocol designed to streamline financial transactions for artificial intelligence applications, marking a significant step in integrating traditional and emerging financial systems. Announced on Tuesday, the open-source protocol facilitates seamless money transfers for AI agents, supporting conventional payment methods like credit and debit cards while

Nakamoto Stock Crashes 96% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Selloff

Nakamoto Stock Crashes 96% Amid Bitcoin Treasury Selloff

Nakamoto's (NAKA) shares fell 60% over the weekend, reaching an all-time low of $1.16. This drop marked a 96% decline from the peak of $34.77 achieved on May 22. The stock's volatility has tested the resolve of both retail and institutional holders in the

PayPal Launches Shareable Crypto Links and Peer-to-Peer Payments

PayPal Launches Shareable Crypto Links and Peer-to-Peer Payments

PayPal announced a new update introducing personalized payment links to streamline peer-to-peer transactions. This new feature, called PayPal Links, allows users to create one-time, shareable links for sending and receiving money across any conversation platform, such as text, email, or direct messages. The initiative marks a significant step in PayPal’

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask Enters Stablecoin Market with mUSD Launch

MetaMask has officially launched its USD-pegged stablecoin mUSD, stepping into a competitive market dominated by established players. The move represents a significant expansion for the popular crypto wallet, which is owned by Consensys and boasts millions of users worldwide. This development aims to integrate stablecoin functionality directly into the wallet

Exploring Jack Dorsey’s Proto Rig and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

Exploring Jack Dorsey’s Proto Rig and Its Impact on Bitcoin Mining

Block Inc has introduced the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin mining system designed to address longstanding challenges in the industry. Unveiled last month at a facility in Dalton, Georgia, the product comes from the company led by Jack Dorsey, which holds around 8,700 BTC in its treasury as of

Dogecoin Surges on ETF Anticipation and Market Momentum

Dogecoin Surges on ETF Anticipation and Market Momentum

Dogecoin has climbed 5.54% over the past 24 hours, standing out against a broader crypto market that saw a slight decline over the past day. This uptick brings Dogecoin’s price to around $0.27, after it briefly touched $0.30, reflecting renewed investor interest in the longstanding memecoin.

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether Announces USAT Stablecoin Launch to Strengthen US Market Position

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has revealed plans for a new U.S.-focused stablecoin named USAT. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino shared the details during a press conference in New York on Friday. This initiative marks a significant step for the El Salvador-based firm as

Onchain Data Raises Doubts Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Acquisition Claims

Onchain Data Raises Doubts Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Acquisition Claims

El Salvador remains at the forefront of Bitcoin adoption as the first nation to declare the cryptocurrency legal tender in 2021. The country’s leaders have consistently highlighted their commitment to building a substantial Bitcoin reserve, with President Nayib Bukele often sharing updates on social media about ongoing acquisitions. This

BNB Hits All Time High as Crypto Markets Rally Behind Bitcoin and Ethereum

BNB Hits All Time High as Crypto Markets Rally Behind Bitcoin and Ethereum

Crypto markets saw a sharp rally Friday afternoon, led by surging altcoins and strong moves from Bitcoin and Ethereum. BNB reached a new all-time high while several other major tokens logged meaningful gains as investors poured into digital assets following renewed momentum in spot ETFs. BNB, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by

BlackRock Explores Tokenizing ETFs in Major Blockchain Push

BlackRock Explores Tokenizing ETFs in Major Blockchain Push

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly considering a significant step into the blockchain space by exploring the tokenization of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Bloomberg, the New York-based firm is eyeing the integration of its ETFs with blockchain technology, potentially including funds tied to real-world assets

How 9/11 Reshaped U.S. Financial Systems and Sparked the Crypto Revolution

How 9/11 Reshaped U.S. Financial Systems and Sparked the Crypto Revolution

The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a tragedy etched into the collective memory of Americans, not only reshaped national security but also transformed the financial landscape. The passage of the USA PATRIOT Act just weeks after the attacks, which passed on October 26, 2001, marked a pivotal shift, introducing stringent

Forward Industries Secures $1.65 Billion for Solana Treasury Expansion

Forward Industries Secures $1.65 Billion for Solana Treasury Expansion

Forward Industries has completed a significant private investment in public equity financing that positions the company at the forefront of blockchain integration in traditional finance. The deal announced earlier today, brings in gross proceeds of about $1.65 billion, with commitments in cash and stablecoins. Led by prominent firms Galaxy

Binance and Franklin Templeton Partner to Bridge Traditional Finance and Crypto Markets

Binance and Franklin Templeton Partner to Bridge Traditional Finance and Crypto Markets

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced a collaboration with Franklin Templeton, a global investment manager overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets. The partnership, revealed on Wednesday, aims to develop digital asset products that integrate traditional finance with decentralized markets. The two companies will

Solana Poised for Major Year-End Rally as ETF Filings and Treasury Purchases Fuel Optimism

Solana Poised for Major Year-End Rally as ETF Filings and Treasury Purchases Fuel Optimism

Solana, the high-speed blockchain known for its low-cost transactions, is gaining traction as a prime candidate for a significant price rally by year-end, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan outlined a compelling case for what he calls “Solana season,” driven by

Jack Ma’s Ant Group Advances Tokenization of $8.4 Billion in Energy Assets

Jack Ma’s Ant Group Advances Tokenization of $8.4 Billion in Energy Assets

Ant Group, a leading fintech conglomerate founded and backed by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, is making significant strides in integrating real-world energy assets into its blockchain ecosystem. Through its enterprise solutions arm, Ant Digital Technologies, the company is leveraging its proprietary blockchain, AntChain, to track and tokenize assets worth over

Gemini Secures Nasdaq as Strategic Investor Ahead of IPO

Gemini Secures Nasdaq as Strategic Investor Ahead of IPO

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has gained a significant partner in Nasdaq, which has emerged as a strategic investor just days before the crypto platform’s initial public offering. The partnership, announced today, involves a $50 million investment from Nasdaq and positions Gemini to enhance

CBOE to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures on November 10

CBOE to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures on November 10

Cboe Global Markets, a leading derivatives and securities exchange network, has announced plans to introduce Cboe Continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum on its Cboe Futures Exchange, starting November 10, 2025, pending regulatory approval. This move marks a significant step in expanding access to cryptocurrency derivatives for U.S. traders,

Major Cyber Attack Targets Crypto Users via Compromised NPM Packages

Major Cyber Attack Targets Crypto Users via Compromised NPM Packages

Ledger’s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Guillemet, issued a critical warning today urging users to exercise extreme caution due to a large-scale supply chain attack targeting the JavaScript ecosystem. The attack, which has compromised the Node Package Manager (NPM) account of a reputable developer, has potentially exposed millions of users

Tom Lee’s BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings over $8.5 Billion, Becomes Top ETH Treasury

Tom Lee’s BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings over $8.5 Billion, Becomes Top ETH Treasury

BitMine Immersion Technologies has solidified its position as the world’s leading corporate holder of Ethereum, announcing today that its Ethereum treasury now exceeds 2 million ETH, valued at over $8.5 billion. This marks a significant increase from the 1.8 million ETH reported just a week prior, reflecting

Hosting Provider Sues Bitmain Over Alleged Breach of Contract Agreement

Hosting Provider Sues Bitmain Over Alleged Breach of Contract Agreement

A legal battle has begun in the Bitcoin mining industry as Old Const, a hosting provider, filed a lawsuit against Bitmain, the world’s leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining equipment. The suit, filed in response to Bitmain’s alleged wrongful termination of a hosting agreement, accuses the mining giant of

SOL Strategies Joins Nasdaq to Boost Solana Ecosystem Growth

SOL Strategies Joins Nasdaq to Boost Solana Ecosystem Growth

SOL Strategies, a Canadian-based company focused on Solana treasury and infrastructure, announced on Friday that it has received approval to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Exchange, a significant milestone for the firm and the broader Solana ecosystem. The company expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker

World Liberty Financial Freezes Justin Sun’s WLFI Tokens, Sun Claims Innocence

World Liberty Financial

World Liberty Financial Freezes Justin Sun’s WLFI Tokens, Sun Claims Innocence

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project backed by the Trump family, has sparked controversy by blacklisting a wallet linked to Tron founder Justin Sun, freezing millions of dollars in WLFI tokens. The decision, which followed suspicious token transfers, has raised questions about the project’s commitment to decentralization and investor

Roger Ver’s Tax Case Sparks Outrage, Trump and Crypto Supporters Demand Dismissal

Roger Ver’s Tax Case Sparks Outrage, Trump and Crypto Supporters Demand Dismissal

The prosecution of Roger Ver, a prominent early Bitcoin investor known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with influential voices accusing the U.S. government of targeting him for his cryptocurrency advocacy. Ver faces charges of tax evasion stemming from his 2014 renunciation of U.S. citizenship