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No Happy Ending for the World’s Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator: How US Regulation Killed Bitcoin Depot Project and What Comes Next for Crypto ATMs
Blockchain & Crypto

No Happy Ending for the World’s Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator: How US Regulation Killed Bitcoin Depot Project and What Comes Next for Crypto ATMs

On May 18, 2026, Bitcoin Depot, for years known as the dominant force in the global crypto ATM system, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The digital asset company switched off its entire network of over 9,000 kiosks across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Thousands of users are now left without the convenience of cashing […]

Xago and NGPES Integrate Cross-Border Payment Systems Across 20+ African Currencies
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Xago and NGPES Integrate Cross-Border Payment Systems Across 20+ African Currencies

Xago, a South Africa-based digital payments company, and NGPES, a France-based fintech firm, have announced an integration aimed at supporting instant cross-border payments.

Crypto Security Faces Rising AI Pressure: Why Agentic Commerce Risks Hit DeFi Harder Than TradFi
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Crypto Security Faces Rising AI Pressure: Why Agentic Commerce Risks Hit DeFi Harder Than TradFi

Where rapidly developing artificial intelligence ambushes crypto security, one of the most pressing risks in digital finance arises. Experts warn that AI-driven transactions and other automated financial activities are emerging in such volumes that they’re beginning to overwhelm existing compliance frameworks. What happens next if AI commerce is just starting to bud?

Aave Restores ETH Borrowing Limits After $230M Exploit as V4 Upgrade Reshapes DeFi Lending
Blockchain & Crypto

Aave Restores ETH Borrowing Limits After $230M Exploit as V4 Upgrade Reshapes DeFi Lending

Aave has begun restoring Ethereum (ETH) borrowing limits following a roughly $230 million exploit-related shock that exposed weaknesses in DeFi collateral systems and triggered temporary risk controls across the protocol. The adjustment marks a step toward normalization after one of the more significant stress events in decentralized lending this year.

Iran to Link Strait of Hormuz Shipping Insurance to Bitcoin via ‘Hormuz Safe’ Project
Blockchain & Crypto

Iran to Link Strait of Hormuz Shipping Insurance to Bitcoin via ‘Hormuz Safe’ Project

Iran is reportedly advancing a blockchain-based maritime insurance and transit model for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with local media describing a system called “Hormuz Safe” that could allow ships to pay for coverage using Bitcoin. The initiative, still unconfirmed by independent international authorities, is being presented in Iranian reporting as a response […]

Dharma Crypto Wallet: The DeFi Pioneer That Shaped an Industry
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Dharma Crypto Wallet: The DeFi Pioneer That Shaped an Industry

The Dharma crypto wallet may no longer exist, but its fingerprints are all over modern DeFi. Here’s what it was, why it closed, and why it still matters.

Coinbase X402 Agentic Protocol Adds Batch Settlement Feature for Micro AI Transactions
Blockchain & Crypto

Coinbase X402 Agentic Protocol Adds Batch Settlement Feature for Micro AI Transactions

The x402 protocol supported by Coinbase’s Base blockchain mechanics has introduced batch settlement, a new payment scheme designed for high-frequency, low-value transactions performed by AI agents within predefined rules.

Confirmo Appoints 3 Senior Executives as MiCA Deadline Nears
Blockchain & Crypto

Confirmo Appoints 3 Senior Executives as MiCA Deadline Nears

Confirmo has appointed three senior executives as the company expands its stablecoin payments business in Europe and the United States ahead of upcoming crypto regulatory deadlines.

Fuutura Launches Non-Custodial Multi-Asset Trading Protocol With Three Products Ready
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Fuutura Launches Non-Custodial Multi-Asset Trading Protocol With Three Products Ready

Fuutura announced a non-custodial trading protocol that supports multiple types of digital assets. It includes an identity system and a wallet system built into the same structure.

Stablecoin Market Controversies: Why the Term is Akin to Horsepower, Who Needs Stablecoin Sandwiches, and Why Aren’t Stablecoins Mainstream Yet?
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Stablecoin Market Controversies: Why the Term is Akin to Horsepower, Who Needs Stablecoin Sandwiches, and Why Aren’t Stablecoins Mainstream Yet?

Stablecoins are one of the most promising yet disputable digital assets of the XXI century. Some praise their potential to revolutionize the inefficient legacy cross-border payment settlement, while others speak of stablecoin risks for national banking systems. Our today’s discussion will focus on the scalability of stablecoin economy and factors that hinder it. Here’s what […]

Payward to Buy Hong Kong’s Reap Technologies For $600 Million
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Payward to Buy Hong Kong’s Reap Technologies For $600 Million

Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc., has agreed to acquire Reap Technologies for $600 million. The deal combines cash and Payward stock. The stock portion is priced at a company valuation of $20 billion, according to Payward co-CEO Arjun Sethi.

SBC Summit 2026 Returns to Lisbon with Reimagined Six-Stage Conference Agenda
Fintech & Ecommerce

SBC Summit 2026 Returns to Lisbon with Reimagined Six-Stage Conference Agenda

SBC Summit will return to Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, bringing together a six-stage conference agenda, offering a comprehensive, 360-degree view of today’s global iGaming industry.

Binance Introduces Crypto Security Protection With 1–7 Day Withdraw Lockdown Option
Blockchain & Crypto

Binance Introduces Crypto Security Protection With 1–7 Day Withdraw Lockdown Option

Binance announced a new security feature called Withdraw Protection. The feature blocks all on-chain crypto withdrawals for a set period. The so-called lockdown window avaiulable to users may vary from 1 to 7 days. The default is 48 hours.

Polymarket Aave Payment Backbone Fun Raises 72 Million Series A
Blockchain & Crypto

Polymarket Aave Payment Backbone Fun Raises 72 Million Series A

Founded in 2022, Fun has been operating in stealth. The company develops payments infrastructure for digital platforms, supporting deposits, withdrawals, and settlement flows for prediction markets like Polymarket and crypto firms.

Bitcoin $80,000 Breakout: Reasons Behind Crypto Bullish Run Revealed
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Bitcoin $80,000 Breakout: Reasons Behind Crypto Bullish Run Revealed

The pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) reached a daily high of $80,320, up 2% in 24 hours, on Monday. Here’s what’s triggering the crypto growth to levels unseen since January.

bunq Partners With Blockrise To Offer Bitcoin Services, Launches BaaS With First Client In Netherlands
Blockchain & Crypto

bunq Partners With Blockrise To Offer Bitcoin Services, Launches BaaS With First Client In Netherlands

Dutch neobank bunq and Blockrise have started a partnership to offer Bitcoin-related services with bank accounts.