Japan’s payments leader TIS is launching a blockchain platform built on Avalanche’s enterprise tool, AvaCloud, to support the issuance and settlement of stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital assets. The multi-token platform complies with Japan’s Payment Services Act and aims to serve banks, businesses, and government agencies. This initiative marks a significant step toward modernizing Japan’s …
PayPal has joined forces with OpenAI to become the first integrated payments wallet within ChatGPT, with the launch planned for 2026. Leveraging OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) and Instant Checkout, PayPal users can securely shop and pay directly through the platform. Merchants linked with PayPal will have their products featured across diverse categories like fashion, …
US Congressman Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill that bans the President, Vice President, members of Congress, and their families from owning, trading, or creating cryptocurrencies. The move aims to stop conflicts of interest and increase trust in government by keeping personal crypto investments separate from official duties. The legislation also targets foreign crypto …
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs kept their upward momentum on October 27, drawing a combined $283 million in net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs led with $149 million, marking their third consecutive day of gains. Ethereum ETFs followed with $134 million in positive flows, with all nine funds recording no outflows. The steady inflows highlight growing market …
Trump-linked American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., just acquired 1,414 Bitcoins valued at $163 million, boosting its total holdings to 3,865 BTC worth nearly $445 million. Formed in March after a merger with Hut 8’s mining assets, American Bitcoin listed on Nasdaq in September. The company combines mining with direct buys, …
Strategy acquired 390 BTC for approximately $43.4 million, at an average price of $111,053 per bitcoin, achieving a strong 26% yield in 2025 year-to-date. As of October 26, 2025, the company holds a total of 640,808 BTC purchased for around $47.44 billion, with an average cost of $74,032 per bitcoin. This reflects MicroStrategy’s continued confidence …
The BNB Foundation completed its 33rd quarterly burn, destroying 1,441,281.413 BNB tokens valued at about $1.66 billion at the time. This burn reduces the total circulating supply to 137,738,379.26 BNB, steadily moving closer to the ultimate goal of 100 million tokens. The quarterly burn is part of BNB’s ongoing deflationary strategy to enhance token scarcity …
Mt. Gox delays Bitcoin repayments again, extending the deadline to October 2026. This gives creditors more time to complete necessary steps as some face delays. Most early repayments are done, but approximately 34,000 BTC still awaits distribution. The extension aims to ensure fair repayment without rushing the process. This marks the third delay since the …
JPYC Inc has launched Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, and its dedicated platform for issuing and redeeming tokens, JPYC EX. The stablecoin is secured 1:1 with Japanese yen and backed by bank deposits and government bonds, offering strong reliability. Users can access JPYC on Avalanche, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains, making it versatile for digital payments. …
Binance founder CZ announced Kyrgyzstan has created a national cryptocurrency reserve featuring BNB. The Central Asian nation launched its national stablecoin on BNB Chain with a CBDC ready for government use. As advisor to Kyrgyzstan’s National Crypto Council, CZ recommended Bitcoin and BNB as core assets, using the country’s hydroelectric power for green mining. Binance …
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) ramped up its stablecoin rollout by minting 300 million USD1 tokens today. The move boosts WLFI’s USD1 supply, reflecting rising demand for dollar-backed digital assets across crypto markets and decentralized finance. WLFI, a fintech outfit with Trump family ties, positions USD1 for fast, transparent payments and global blockchain integration. The fresh …
Rumble has partnered with Tether to introduce Bitcoin tipping for creators, set to launch between early and mid-December. CEO Chris Pavlovski confirmed the feature is currently in testing, while Tether’s Paolo Ardoino said it will roll out fully once final design and user experience updates are complete. The feature will allow Rumble’s 51 million monthly …
Aster, a Binance-backed DEX, plans to use 70-80% of its Season 3 fee revenue for repurchasing ASTER tokens. The exact buyback percentage will be set based on market conditions and revealed at the season’s end. Future airdrop and buyback details will be shared once finalized. This flexible approach aims to strengthen the token’s value and …
The Uniswap Foundation has granted up to $9 million to Brevis to develop a trustless Router Rebate program that offers gas fee rebates for routers using Uniswap v4 hooked pools. This program uses Brevis’s zero-knowledge Data Coprocessor and Pico zkVM to calculate and verify rebates off-chain securely and transparently, without centralized tracking. The initiative aims …
US inflation increased to 3% in September, slightly lower than the expected 3.1% and up from 2.9% in August. While prices for food and tariff-affected goods contributed to the rise, inflation growth remains steady but slower than forecasted. This softened inflation rate offers some relief as the economy continues navigating price pressures, signaling a cautiously …
The Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland, has been restored after being vandalized and recovered from Lake Lugano this year. Created by artist Valentina Picozzi, the statue is a key symbol for the Bitcoin community and carried deep cultural meaning. Its recovery and restoration highlight Lugano’s commitment to preserving Bitcoin heritage, despite challenges like vandalism. …
Ocean Protocol will return about $120 million worth of FET tokens to Fetch.ai, settling their legal dispute and avoiding a prolonged lawsuit. This agreement allows both projects to focus on collaborating and innovating in the decentralized AI and Web3 space. Fetch.ai’s CEO Humayun Sheikh had threatened legal action over token mishandling, but the settlement marks …
JPMorgan now allows institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral, blending crypto with traditional finance. Third-party custodians will safeguard the assets, helping investors unlock liquidity without selling digital tokens. This big move boosts confidence in cryptocurrencies among major banks and offers clients more flexibility, pushing digital assets further into the banking mainstream.
An independent miner using a $300 setup stunned the crypto world by solo-mining a Bitcoin block worth $347,000 through the Solo CK Pool. Despite Bitcoin’s record-high difficulty and dominance by large industrial miners, this rare win proves solo mining’s thrill and possibility remain alive. The block rewarded the miner with 3.125 BTC plus fees for …
Ethereum spot ETFs struggled on October 23, recording a combined $128 million in outflows, with none of the nine funds showing any inflows. In contrast, Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $20.33 million in net inflows, largely driven by BlackRock’s IBIT, which alone pulled in $108 million. The contrasting flows highlight investor preference tilting toward Bitcoin while …
Covalent has unveiled the Covalent Strategic Reserve, a long-term fund powered by both onchain and offchain revenue, including regular CXT token buybacks. The reserve plans to accumulate around 10% of the total CXT supply and will require community governance for any spending. In 2025, Covalent repurchased over 17 million CXT through revenue-backed buybacks and removed …
Television host Tucker Carlson recently said he won’t invest in Bitcoin because he believes its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, might be linked to the CIA. He worries about trusting a digital currency with a mysterious founder who controls billions in dormant coins. Carlson prefers to invest in things he understands, like gold. Though he admits he …
Revolut has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer regulated cryptocurrency services across 30 European Economic Area countries. This approval supports Revolut’s compliance-focused expansion and enables the rollout of its “Crypto 2.0” platform, featuring over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking with up to 22% rewards, …
Berachain has proposed a new Preconfirmation System aimed at enhancing transaction confirmation speeds by over ten times. The upgrade focuses on improving network performance, fair ordering, and low latency. Powered by Berachain’s own Beacon-Kit consensus and Bera-Reth execution clients, the system requires no additional validator components. It also offers optional features for high-frequency and reorg-sensitive …
WazirX is set to resume trading on October 24, marking the final step in its platform comeback. To celebrate, the exchange announced zero-fee trading for at least 30 days, with plans to extend the offer further. The team expressed its commitment to supporting the WazirX community, calling it a move to stand by its “tribe” …
T. Rowe Price, the 87-year-old investment giant managing about $1.8 trillion in assets, has filed for an actively managed cryptocurrency ETF. The move marks a major step for the traditional asset manager, which only began offering ETFs in 2020. As highlighted by Nate Geraci of The ETF Store, this filing signals T. Rowe Price’s first …
WazirX has officially reopened with a new Funds page showcasing rebalanced tokens. Both INR and crypto deposits are now live, signaling a strong comeback for the exchange. The team confirmed withdrawals and trading will launch shortly. All user assets are being securely managed through BitGo’s $90 billion-plus custody platform, ensuring top-tier protection. This marks a …
Hong Kong has launched its first spot ETF centered on Solana (SOL), marking a new chapter in the city’s crypto investment landscape. The ETF provides investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s market performance, extending the region’s growing portfolio of crypto-backed funds. Following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, this approval underscores Hong Kong’s …
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that 155 crypto ETP applications are currently filed, covering 35 different digital assets. The figure is projected to reach 200 within the next year amid rising investor appetite. Data reveals that Solana, Bitcoin, and XRP each have more than 20 ETP filings, while Ethereum and multi-asset baskets have over …
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) faced a major outage impacting many popular platforms like Reddit, Hulu, EA, Max, Xbox Network, and Coinbase. The outage caused login and access problems for users worldwide. Amazon’s engineers are actively working to fix the “operational issue” in its US-East-1 region. Several other services including Fortnite, Snapchat, and Venmo were …