Klarna Partners with Privy to Explore Integrated Crypto Wallet Features
Klarna is partnering with Privy to test crypto wallet functionality within its financial ecosystem, building on the recent launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.
Altcoins
The Altcoins section covers the fast-moving world beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on emerging tokens, ecosystem developments, upgrades, partnerships, and market performance across the broader crypto landscape. This category tracks major trends in alternative cryptocurrencies, highlighting the projects, technologies, and narratives driving growth and volatility across the altcoin market.
Norway Central Bank Defers CBDC, Cites Strong Payments
Norges Bank says a central bank digital currency is unnecessary for now, citing a secure and efficient domestic payment system while keeping future options open.
Grayscale Launches Bittensor Trust Ahead of Halving
Grayscale’s Bittensor Trust began trading under GTAO on OTCQX ahead of the network’s first halving, expanding investor access to the TAO token.
Trump Billionaires Club Mobile Game to Offer $1 Million in Memecoin
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Freedom45Games LLC will launch Trump Billionaires Club by year-end, allowing players to earn $1 million in TRUMP memecoin through a board game-style mobile app.
A16z Crypto Opens Seoul Office to Expand in Asia
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
A16z Crypto has launched its first Asia office in Seoul, South Korea, appointing Sungmo Park to lead regional expansion and portfolio support.
Revolut Partners with Trust Wallet for Instant EU Crypto Purchases
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Revolut and Trust Wallet have launched instant crypto purchases in the EU, allowing users to send assets directly to a self-custodial wallet.
Stripe Acquires Valora Team to Expand Crypto Services
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Stripe has acquired the team behind Valora wallet to accelerate its stablecoin offerings, integrating talent while leaving the app’s IP with cLabs.
Surf Raises $15M to Develop Crypto-Focused AI Model
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Surf secured $15 million to build Surf 2.0, an AI platform tailored for institutional crypto research.
Japan Moves to Shift Crypto Oversight from Payments Law to Securities Framework
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Japan plans to transition crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the securities-focused Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Kalshi Wins Temporary Pause on Connecticut Enforcement
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
A federal judge granted Kalshi temporary relief from Connecticut regulators, halting enforcement actions as the company challenges state claims that its markets constitute illegal gambling.
Binance Co-CEO Yi He’s Account Hacked in MUBARA Memecoin Scheme
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Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Binance co-CEO Yi He’s WeChat account was compromised to promote memecoin MUBARA, which enabled attackers to profit through a pump-and-dump scheme.
IMF Flags Stablecoins as Emerging Market Risk
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets, though experts say their market size is not yet significant.
Exodus Launches Exodus Pay to Mainstream Stablecoin Spending
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Exodus introduces Exodus Pay, a self-custodial payments platform enabling users to hold, spend, and send digital dollars via stablecoins, integrated into its existing wallet.
Tether Wins Abu Dhabi Approval to Expand USDT Across Nine Blockchains
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Abu Dhabi’s financial regulator authorized licensed firms in ADGM to support USDT across nine additional blockchains, expanding the stablecoin’s regulated presence.
Robinhood Expands Fee Tiers, Boosts Leverage for Altcoin Futures
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Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Robinhood is rolling out lower fees for high-volume US traders and expanding leveraged altcoin futures access in the EU as it targets more sophisticated crypto users.