PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to 9 New Blockchains via LayerZero

PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD expands to nine new chains, boosting interoperability and corporate adoption. Could this challenge USDT and USDC’s dominance?

MetaMask Token “Sooner Than Expected,” Hints ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin

ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin hints at a MetaMask token launch. With 30M+ users, it could become one of the most important tokens in Ethereum’s history.

Laos Turns to Crypto Mining to Pay Dam Debt with Surplus Hydropower

Laos is licensing Bitcoin miners to monetize surplus hydropower and tackle debt from dam projects. Will crypto revenue save its economy or fuel new risks?

Poland Launches First Bitcoin ETF on Warsaw Stock Exchange

The Warsaw Stock Exchange lists its first Bitcoin ETF, offering regulated BTC exposure and marking a milestone for Poland’s financial system.

Switzerland Executes First Legally Binding Interbank Blockchain Payment

PostFinance, UBS, and Sygnum complete Switzerland’s first blockchain-powered interbank payment with tokenized deposits — a milestone for compliant, programmable finance.

Switzerland Executes First Blockchain-Based Interbank Payment with Tokenized Deposits

PostFinance, UBS, and Sygnum complete Switzerland’s first legally binding blockchain interbank payment, marking a milestone for tokenized deposits and programmable finance.

New York Orders Banks to Use Blockchain Analytics for Crypto Risk Compliance

NYDFS requires New York banks to integrate blockchain analytics for wallet screening, transaction monitoring, and crypto risk management, setting a national precedent.

Singapore Leads Asia with Clear Stablecoin and Crypto Regulations

MAS sets strict rules for stablecoins and crypto firms in Singapore — full reserves, redemption rights, licensing, and audits. A new regional standard for digital finance.

Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum Roadmap: Scaling, Privacy, and Quantum-Proof Future

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin reveals short-, medium-, and long-term upgrades: gas optimizations, L2 interoperability, ZK privacy, and quantum-resistant security.

Passbook Unlocks Personalized AI with RF Shade and \$RING Economy

Passbook integrates RF Shade on NEAR Protocol to deliver trustless, multichain, personalized AI. \$RING token buybacks fuel growth as AI adoption hits 1B+ users.

Ethereum Foundation Launches dAI Team to Power AI Payments and Onchain Governance

Ethereum is building a decentralized AI stack with the dAI Team, advancing ERC-8004 for agent identity and trust. Goal: make Ethereum the settlement layer for autonomous AI.

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.