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Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars
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Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars

A new global survey shows stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond speculative assets into everyday financial use, including paychecks and daily spending, according to a research commissioned by London-based payments firm BVNK.

Binance and Franklin Templeton Unveil New Institutional Collateral Model Linking Traditional Funds to Crypto Markets
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Binance and Franklin Templeton Unveil New Institutional Collateral Model Linking Traditional Funds to Crypto Markets

Binance and Franklin Templeton have launched an institutional off-exchange collateral program that enables eligible clients to use tokenized money market fund shares as collateral when trading digital assets.

Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments
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Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments

Utrecht-based fintech Quantoz Payments B.V. has partnered with global card network Visa Inc. in a move that could accelerate the real-world use of regulated stablecoins across Europe.

Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS
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Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS

Binance has expanded its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to several CIS countries, marking a major step in making cryptocurrency usable for everyday payments.

$40 Billion Bitcoin Error Rocks Bithumb, Exposes Internal Controls Flaw on Major Crypto Exchange
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$40 Billion Bitcoin Error Rocks Bithumb, Exposes Internal Controls Flaw on Major Crypto Exchange

In a striking episode of Bitcoin market news, South Korea’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, announced that a major system error led to the mistaken crediting of more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to customer accounts during a recent promotional event. The incident has drawn intense scrutiny over internal controls and risk management practices at digital […]

KAST Partners Pudgy Penguins for IP-Backed Stablecoin Card
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KAST Partners Pudgy Penguins for IP-Backed Stablecoin Card

A new partnership between KAST and Pudgy Penguins is bringing stablecoin payments into everyday commerce with the launch of a co-branded crypto card designed for digital asset spending worldwide.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $69,000 as Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum
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Bitcoin Stalls Below $69,000 as Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum

Bitcoin today finds itself once again trading under significant pressure, with BTC failing to reclaim the psychologically important $69,000 level and prompting analysts to warn of weak bullish momentum in the market.

Stripe Launches X402 Payments On Base, Letting AI Agents Transact Autonomously With USDC
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Stripe Launches X402 Payments On Base, Letting AI Agents Transact Autonomously With USDC

Stripe is moving machine-to-machine commerce from concept to reality. The company unveiled x402 payments on the Base blockchain, enabling autonomous AI agents to execute transactions using Circle’s USDC without human intervention.

Deel And MoonPay Expand Stablecoin Salary Payout Options For Global Workers
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Deel And MoonPay Expand Stablecoin Salary Payout Options For Global Workers

Deel and MoonPay have formed a partnership to support salary payouts in stablecoins for workers worldwide, with an initial rollout planned in the UK and European Union.

Polygon Labs Perspective on Stablecoin Economics: Interview With CEO Marc Boiron
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Polygon Labs Perspective on Stablecoin Economics: Interview With CEO Marc Boiron

Blockchain payment rails are increasingly coming to the rescue of legacy financial systems carrying the weight of poor compatibility, layered, multi-tiered structure, hidden fees, slow settlement and complex cross-border management. Companies like Polygon Labs create the next-gen infrastructure that can facilitate money movement across different fiat and crypto verticals. As the blockchain platform rolls out […]

Gemini Retreats From Europe and Non-Core Markets, Lays Off 200 as Crypto Downturn Bites
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Gemini Retreats From Europe and Non-Core Markets, Lays Off 200 as Crypto Downturn Bites

In a striking reversal of its global expansion strategy barely a year after launching regulated services in the European Union, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is dismantling its presence in the UK, EU and Australia while cutting roughly 25 % of its global workforce, in a move that underscores the deep challenges facing the digital‑asset sector.

Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities
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Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities

The latest research on crypto market sentiment released by CryptoNinjas proves that global interest in crypto is shifting from historically affluent economies to emerging markets where bullish sentiment is booming.

ERC-8004 Standard Launches on Monad Platform to Enable Trustless Autonomous Agents
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ERC-8004 Standard Launches on Monad Platform to Enable Trustless Autonomous Agents

One of the novel payment standards that facilitate machine-to-machine agentic commerce, ERC-8004 launches on Monad blockchain platform, here’s why it matters.

Safello Expands to Finland Where One-Tenth Holds Crypto
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Safello Expands to Finland Where One-Tenth Holds Crypto

Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Sweden, has launched its services in Finland, bringing regulated crypto trading to over half a million potential users. The move comes as cryptocurrency ownership in Finland continues to rise, with roughly 11 % of adults, about 525,000 people, now holding digital assets, reflecting growing interest in secure and accessible platforms.

Bitcoin Price Slides Below Key Levels
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Bitcoin Price Slides Below Key Levels

Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply this week, signaling broader stress in digital asset markets and triggering one of the largest liquidation events in recent crypto history.

Crypto Network Mesh Reaches Unicorn Status with $1 Billion Valuation
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Crypto Network Mesh Reaches Unicorn Status with $1 Billion Valuation

Crypto payments infrastructure company Mesh has achieved unicorn status following a $75 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1 billion.

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