Google Launches AP2: AI Agents Get Stablecoin Payments With 60+ Global Partners

Google’s new Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) lets AI agents pay with stablecoins, cards, and bank transfers. Backed by AmEx, Salesforce, MetaMask, and more, AP2 sets the stage for secure AI-driven commerce.

Stacks Uncaps sBTC: Bitcoin Yield Now Flows Freely Into DeFi

Stacks has removed the sBTC cap, unlocking Bitcoin yield opportunities across Zest, Granite, and Bitflow. With up to 3.5% APY, non-custodial security, and BTC-native composability, sBTC is now the backbone of Bitcoin DeFi.

Coinbase’s Base Explores Token, Launches Solana Bridge, and Grows Super-App at BaseCamp 2025

At BaseCamp 2025, Coinbase’s Base announced token exploration, a Solana bridge, and a super-app with 1M+ signups. Could a 2026 Base token transform it into a cultural chain?

Pavel Durov to Keynote Digital Bridge 2025 in Kazakhstan

Telegram founder Pavel Durov will speak at Digital Bridge 2025 in Astana alongside global AI leaders. The forum marks the launch of Kazakhstan’s alem.ai center.

RedStone Oracles Boost TON DeFi as USDe Supply Surges to $179.5MC

TON integrates RedStone’s modular oracles, powering USDe growth to $179.5M and fueling its shift into consumer-ready DeFi with secure, scalable data feeds.

France Challenges EU MiCA Crypto Passporting, Calls for ESMA Oversight

France’s AMF signals it may reject crypto licenses from other EU states under MiCA. Backed by Italy and Austria, Paris wants ESMA to supervise big crypto firms directly.

PayPal Launches Links and Crypto Support for Next-Gen P2P Payments

PayPal introduces personalized links and crypto transfers (BTC, ETH, PYUSD), making global P2P payments as easy as texting. Venmo posts record growth.

Israel Seizes \$1.5B in Tether Wallets Linked to Iran’s IRGC

Israel froze 187 wallets tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, halting $1.5B in Tether flows. What it means for sanctions, crypto, and global security.С

LSEG Completes First Blockchain Private Fund Transaction on DMI Platform

The London Stock Exchange Group executes its first blockchain-powered private fund deal via Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI), signaling a new era for regulated tokenization.

Credit Saison Launches \$50M Onigiri Capital Fund to Bridge U.S. Startups With Asia’s Blockchain Markets

Credit Saison doubles down on blockchain with Onigiri Capital, a \$50M fund targeting stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi. Designed to connect U.S. startups with Asia’s booming digital asset markets.

Vietnam’s Licensed Crypto Exchanges: Banks and Brokers Lead $68M Race

Vietnam approves licensed crypto exchanges with $68M minimum capital. Banks and securities firms like SSI, TCBS, MB, and VPBank rush to build platforms under Resolution 05/2025.

Institutional Investors Now Control 12.3% of Bitcoin Supply

Institutions hold 12.3% of Bitcoin, with Strategy and Metaplanet leading treasury strategies. Scarcity is rising as Wall Street integrates BTC into finance.

Ethereum Set to Power $100 Trillion U.S. Tokenization Wave

Ethereum is becoming the backbone of U.S. tokenization, with $100T+ in capital markets poised to go on-chain. TVL surges as BlackRock and Wall Street firms move to Ethereum.

Bitcoin Cycle Peak? Analyst Says $69K Would Signal the TopС

Analyst Wedson points to the Max Intersect SMA Model, saying Bitcoin hasn’t peaked yet. A move to $69K would signal cycle exhaustion as volatility rises.

BitMEX: BRC-20 Tokens Strain Bitcoin Nodes More Than OrdinalsC

BitMEX Research finds BRC-20 tokens double Bitcoin’s UTXO set to 169M, while Ordinals use similar space but cause less stress on node verification.

Memecoins Rally as Traders Bet on Fed Rate Cut and U.S. DOGE ETF LaunchС

Memecoins surge as Bitcoin dominance drops. Fed cut bets and altcoin ETF launches push DOGE higher, with corporate treasury buys fueling upside.

Tokenized RWAs Near $30B as Credit, Treasuries, and Gold Dominate 2025 Growth

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) hit $29.18B in 2025. Private credit, U.S. Treasuries, and gold lead growth, with Ethereum and Solana powering multi-chain adoption.

Brazil’s 17.5% Crypto Tax: Winners, Losers, and Risks for Retail Investors

Brazil’s new Provisional Measure 1303/25 imposes a flat 17.5% tax on all crypto gains, ending retail exemptions and taxing DeFi. Here’s who wins, who loses, and why capital may exit.

Bitcoin Price Faces $117K Test: Analysts Warn of “Explosive Move” at $118K

Bitcoin hovers at $117K. Analysts say a breakout above $118K could trigger the next explosive rally, with key indicators aligning on this critical zone.

Ethereum Devs Underpaid by 50% — Protocol Guild Raises Pay, Retains TalentС

Ethereum secures nearly $1T, yet core developers earn half of market salaries. Protocol Guild boosts pay by one-third, but will it be enough to keep Ethereum’s builders?

AI and Digital Transformation: Thailand and Kazakhstan Target $3 Trillion Digital Economies

Thailand eyes a THB 3T digital economy by 2027 while Kazakhstan pushes AI-driven reforms to become fully digital by 2028. Market vs. state models reshape Asia’s tech race.

Thailand’s Crypto Market Surpasses THB 100 Billion as Adoption Accelerates

Thailand’s digital asset market hit THB 100B in August 2025, with 230K active accounts and rising institutional inflows. Analysts project THB 120B by year-end.

TON Strategy Company Buys Back Shares Below TAV and Stakes $TON Treasury for Yield

TON Strategy Company (Nasdaq: TONX) repurchased shares at $8.32 vs. $12.18 TAV and launched $TON staking, creating recurring revenue while compounding long-term shareholder value.

Binance Coin Price Prediction: BNB Rockets Toward $1,000 After Breaking $900

Binance Coin (BNB) broke past $900 and is eyeing $1,000. With bullish MACD signals and strong trader sentiment, could four digits be the new normal?С

Bitcoin Cash Price Prediction: Grayscale ETF Could Drive BCH to $1,000

Bitcoin Cash is trading near $630 as Grayscale updates its ETF filing. Analysts say a breakout above $750 could send BCH to $1,000. Here’s what to watch.

Bitcoin Warning: 8 of 10 Indicators Bearish, But Bull Run Peak Still Ahead

CryptoQuant says 8 of 10 Bitcoin signals are bearish even as BTC trades at $116K. Analysts split: is the bull run ending, or just pausing before a Q1 2026 rally?

ModStealer Malware Targets Crypto Wallets on Windows, Linux, and macOS

Security firm Mosyle warns of ModStealer, a cross-platform malware stealing crypto wallet credentials from developers and users. Learn how to protect your ETH and digital assets.

Analyst Says Bitwise’s $1.3M Bitcoin Forecast for 2035 Is Too Conservative

Bitwise predicts Bitcoin will hit $1.3M by 2035, but Swyftx analyst Pav Hundal says the forecast is too cautious. Here’s why historical cycles and institutional adoption could push BTC much higher.С

Solana Gains Institutional Edge With $1.65B Raise and Nasdaq’s Tokenization Push

Solana’s $238 rally and $1.65B fundraising position it for institutional adoption, with SEC clarity and Nasdaq’s tokenized products set to reshape blockchain finance.

BlackRock Explores Tokenized ETFs for 24/7 Global Trading

BlackRock is considering tokenizing ETFs, enabling 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and global retail access. Here’s why it could transform finance.С

Bitcoin Savings Plan 2025: How Regular Investing Beats Market Timing

Bitcoin Savings Plans (BSPs) let investors buy BTC automatically in small, recurring amounts. Learn how DCA removes stress, reduces risk, and builds wealth long-term.

Toncoin and Quant Whale Activity Surges: Is Volatility Ahead?

Whale transactions in Toncoin (TON) and Quant (QNT) spiked this week, signaling potential short-term volatility. Here’s what traders should watch.

Bitcoin Ranch in Missouri Blends Farming, Faith, and Crypto Sovereignty

In St. Francois County, Ryan Cooper is building a freedom-first ranch where Bitcoin meets soil, sovereignty, and community. Homestead breakfasts and grassroots conferences show how crypto adoption starts local.

iPhone 17 Launches at $799 With Major Crypto Wallet Security Upgrade

Apple’s iPhone 17 debuts with Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) on the A19 chip, targeting crypto wallet hacks. Priced at $799, the device is now cheaper in Bitcoin and ETH terms.

Bitcoin ETFs See $757M Inflows, Ethereum Funds Recover as Fed Meeting Looms

Bitcoin ETFs surged with $757M inflows, Ethereum funds added $171M, and BTC hit $114K ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut. BlackRock and Fidelity lead the flows.

Vietnam Launches $379M Crypto Sandbox With Strict Guardrails

Vietnam approves a five-year crypto pilot program with ₫10 trillion capital requirements, dong-only settlements, and real asset backing. A sovereignty-first experiment in Web3.