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The move will unlock new commerce use cases, particularly in emerging markets where dollar-based payments have the biggest impact.

The market capitalization of the meme coin niche dipped by 10% in a single day.

Strive, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire healthcare infrastructure firm Semler Scientific, Inc. in an all-stock transaction that aims to reshape the landscape of corporate bitcoin treasury strategies.  The post Strive and Semler Scientific to Merge in All-Stock Deal, Creating Bitcoin Treasury Powerhouse appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shares in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy are down after it purchased around $100 million worth of BTC, pushing its holdings to $72 billion.

AgriFORCE plans to buy up Avalanche (AVAX), and investors are apparently loving the Bitcoin miner’s pivot.

Reports say teenage hackers breached an employee account in 2023, exposing limited user data but no customer funds.

Stable, a Bitfinex-backed blockchain linked to Tether, announced PayPal Ventures’ support to bring the PayPal USD stablecoin onto its network. Stable, an institutional-grade stablecoin blockchain backed by cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, is integrating a stablecoin built by major online payment platform PayPal. PayPal Ventures has made a strategic investment in Stable to bring PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin onto the Stablechain, according to an announcement by Stable on Monday. “This work with Stable reflects our commitment to expanding PYUSD’s utility across multiple blockchain ecosystems and driving adoption,” PYUSD ecosystem head David Weber said, highlighting Stable’s focus on fast and seamless financial transactions. Read more

The Maelstrom CIO claims he offloaded his HYPE bag to fund the purchase of anew Ferrari, even as his firm warns of billions in new token supply hitting the market.

XRP’s bearish chart pattern signalled a possible price correction toward $2, but analysts were still convinced of a continued uptrend to double-digits. Key takeaways: XRP price hinges on $2.75 support, risking a drop toward $2.07. Rising NUPL signals increased profit-taking, hinting $3.18 was the local top. Read more

Pi Network blends free mobile mining, referral rewards and social hype. Despite delays, centralization and a 90% price drop, it still attracts millions. Despite years of delays, opaque operations and widespread skepticism, Pi Network still commands a near cult-like following. Critics, however, have called the project “money-minded,” citing its reliance on in-app ads, referral-driven growth and centralized control of tokens. Some even allege that its Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements could allow the monetization of user data. Read more

The rollout comes ahead of Plasma’s mainnet beta launch on September 25.

Uniswap (UNI) and Aave (AAVE) both fall 10.4%, leading index lower.

US regulatory frameworks signal acceptance of crypto, but most blockchains lack the privacy and compliance features institutions need. Opinion by: Eran Barak, CEO at Shielded Technologies For more than a decade, crypto in the US has existed in a legal gray zone. Regulators have wavered between silence and sudden crackdowns, leaving developers, investors and institutions paralysed with doubt.  In 2025, this started to change. The SEC dropped its case against Binance, citing the need for more explicit rules. The Senate passed the GENIUS Act, introducing a federal framework for stablecoins. The odds of the CLARITY Act being signed into law are high. Read more

TGEs promise liftoff for new blockchains, but too often, they end with early exits, fading ecosystems and selling pressure for long-term supporters. Token generation events (TGEs) are increasingly criticized as exit ramps for crypto founders, leaving behind blockchains with little real activity. Projects often debut with thin circulating supply and inflated valuations, giving genuine supporters little chance to see sustainable returns. Industry sources argued that low floats and automated market makers (AMMs) help sustain prices temporarily, but once vesting unlocks begin, sell pressure typically overwhelms the market. Some tokens spike at launch on hype and scarcity, but most slide steadily as supply enters circulation. Read more

As investors look for alternatives to traditional assets, bitcoin could evolve from a speculative bet into a legitimate pillar of the global financial system, the bank said.

Plasma One users will be able to load their card with stablecoins and pay directly from their balance, all while earning yield.

The all-stock deal will have combined company holding nearly 11,000 bitcoin.

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Finance said the government will roll out the framework in 2027 and begin sharing information in 2028. The United Arab Emirates took a step toward aligning its digital asset policies with international tax standards by signing the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).  The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced the agreement on Saturday, formalizing the UAE’s commitment to implementing the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) global regime for digital asset reporting.  CARF creates a mechanism for the automatic exchange of tax-related information on crypto asset activities between participating jurisdictions. This strengthens international cooperation on transparency and tax compliance.  Read more

Company lifts AI Cloud ARR target to more than $500 million by Q1 2026 after $674 million GPU expansion.

At least two brokerages have been advised not to conduct any RWA business offshore, according to the report, citing sources familiar with the matter