The partnership marks Dubai’s latest step toward regulating the “machine economy,” blending onchain robotics, AI and tokenized real-world assets. Decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) protocol peaq has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to develop a regulatory framework for onchain robotics and tokenized machines. According to a Thursday press release, the memorandum centers on peaq’s Machine Economy Free Zone, with additional areas of collaboration including guidance for projects seeking VARA licenses, joint training initiatives in technology and compliance, and data sharing to support research and regulation. Launched in July, the Machine Economy Free Zone is a controlled environment to test how robotics and AI can function within decentralized networks. Read more
Bitcoin’s repeat drop to $107,600 reflects broader market caution as miner outflows and macroeconomic pressures mount, but analysts still believe dips are for buying. Key takeaways: Rising demand for put options and miner BTC deposits highlights growing caution among traders despite price resilience near $108,000. Analysts at Bitwise argue that deep drops in market sentiment often precede rebounds, framing the correction as a “contrarian buying window”. Read more
The stablecoin issuer confirmed reports that it would nominate members to the football club’s board of directors about eight months after its initial investment. About two weeks after reports suggested that stablecoin issuer Tether would be pitching its own names to fill the board for Italian football club Juventus, the company announced two picks: its own deputy chief investment officer and a medical doctor. In a Thursday notice, Tether said it had nominated its deputy CIO, Zachary Lyons, and an orthodontist and “lifelong Juventus supporter,” Francesco Garino, to the football club’s board of directors. The stablecoin company holds a 10.7% stake in Juventus after investments in February and April. “Since announcing our investment in the Club, Tether has listened carefully to the voices of fans from Italy and across the whole world, receiving invaluable suggestions, feedback, and calls for deeper engagement,” Tether said in the announcement. Read more
GTreasury is Ripple’s third business acquisition in 2025, part of an expansion strategy that includes traditional financial companies and digital asset projects alike. Ripple acquired corporate treasury management company GTreasury for $1 billion, as part of a business acquisition strategy to expand its operations. The deal gives Ripple infrastructure to manage digital assets held in corporate treasuries, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits, which can be used to generate yield for clients, according to a Thursday announcement. GTreasury’s corporate treasury management tools, alongside Ripple’s suite of blockchain rails, allows the funds to be accessed 24/7 and sent with near-instant settlement in cross-border transactions. Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, said: Read more