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Flutterwave, one of the largest payments firm in Africa, has tapped Polygon Labs to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper with blockchain rails, the firms said on Thursday. The tie-up will embed the Polygon (POL) network as the default plumbing under Flutterwave’s new, stablecoin-based payment system, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk. The first phase of the rollout, starting later this year, focuses on multinational business clients including Uber and Audiomack. A broader release is planned for next year, extending the service to Flutterwave’s Send App for retail remittances. Today, cross-border payments in many African nations are slow…
Gamesquare will deploy part of its ethereum holdings on Katana via Dialectic to generate sustainable decentralized finance (DeFi) onchain yield. Gamesquare announced that Dialectic will manage deployment of a portion of the company’s ethereum ( ETH) treasury into Katana, a DeFi‑focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, as part of a broader onchain strategy with partners including 1OF1, Goff Capital and Robert Leshner. The arrangement links Gamesquare’s media and esports agency network to Katana’s growth initiatives and follows Gamesquare’s July 2025 Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) program launch. The partnership aims to capture risk‑adjusted, compounding onchain returns via Katana’s yield…
Key Notes Cryptocurrency products recorded $764 million in net inflows during Q3 2025, representing approximately 34% of WisdomTree’s total quarterly inflows. WisdomTree’s AUM reached a record $137.2 billion in Q3 2025, marking an 8.8% increase from the previous quarter driven by crypto demand. WisdomTree launched a Stellar Lumens ETP and made its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs available to UK retail investors after regulators lifted the ban. WisdomTree reported $764 million in cryptocurrency product net inflows for the third quarter of 2025, representing approximately 34% of the firm’s total quarterly inflows. The asset manager announced on Oct. 31 that its assets…
As Coin Bureau reports, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has announced plans to introduce a new bill. The proposal would stop the President, members of Congress, and other elected officials from owning or creating cryptocurrencies. The move aims to prevent corruption. It also seeks to protect public trust as crypto continues to grow in power and influence across the country. ⚡️JUST IN: 🇺🇸Congressman Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill that would ban the President and elected officials from owning or creating cryptocurrencies. pic.twitter.com/MQaTL2uIzX — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) October 28, 2025 Why Khanna Wants This Law Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th…
The cryptocurrency world often buzzes with stories of rapid gains and innovative technology, but sometimes, it also highlights the challenges users face. A recent, high-profile MEXC dispute involving a prominent trader, known as White Whale, has finally reached a positive resolution. After months of uncertainty, this trader has successfully recovered a substantial $3 million from the MEXC exchange, shining a light on accountability within the digital asset space. This outcome is a crucial reminder that even in a fast-paced environment, justice and transparency can prevail. Unraveling the Months-Long MEXC Dispute What exactly happened to spark this significant event? For several…
Japan has begun mining Bitcoin through a project that connects its power grid to Canaan’s specialized mining machines. A major Japanese utility will use them to balance electricity demand by adjusting its activities to match the available renewable energy supply. Because the utility is partly government-owned, it is one of the few nations where the state participates in Bitcoin mining. Canaan Rebounds With Grid Partnership Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan will deploy a 4.5-megawatt project using its Avalon hydro-cooled machines to help a Japanese regional utility manage power-grid fluctuations. The deal uses Avalon rigs to balance Japan’s power grid by…
Major US investment bank JPMorgan has reportedly tokenized a private-equity fund on its own blockchain platform, rolling out the tokenized product to its high-net-worth clients. JPMorgan plans to tokenize assets, such as hedge funds, through its upcoming fund tokenization platform, Kinexys Fund Flow, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. “For the alternative investments industry, it’s just a matter of time that a blockchain-based solution is going to be adopted,” JPMorgan’s asset management arm’s executive Anton Pil said. According to the report, JPMorgan expects a broader rollout of Kinexys Fund Flow next year and expects to tokenize additional assets such…
Maple Finance (SYRUP) price rose 12% on strong volume. Gains see bulls converge near the key resistance zone of $0.50. The uptick comes as Maple hits a new all-time high in monthly protocol revenue. Maple Finance (SYRUP) price is experiencing a notable outperformance. According to CoinMarketCap data, the on-chain asset management platform’s native token has spiked more than 12% in the past 24 hours, outpacing the broader cryptocurrency market. Notably, gains align with the platform’s record-breaking revenue performance in October 2025, and come amid key recent developments for the Maple Finance ecosystem. SYRUP price jumps 12%, outpaces crypto market Cryptocurrencies…
Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has publicly set a target for a first issuance of the digital euro in 2029, provided the necessary legislation is adopted by the EU in 2026. The ECB also plans a pilot phase starting in mid-2027. The project has now advanced from the preparation phase (launched November 2023) into a technical readiness phase, focusing on infrastructure, market engagement, and legislative support. Related: European Central Bank (ECB) Sets Sights on Ethereum and Solana for Digital Euro Rollout EU Claims Payment Sovereignty The primary objectives of this endeavor are to modernize the…
A pro-Bitcoin and crypto bill is expected to enter the French parliament, backed by the UDR party and its leader Eric Ciotti. The bill sets ambitious goals for building a BTC treasury and expanding euro stablecoin adoption. The French UDR party and its leader, Eric Ciotti, will propose an ambitious pro-crypto bill with multiple growth points. One of the biggest items on the proposal is the establishment of a BTC reserve of 420,000 coins, making up 2% of the total BTC supply. The treasury would rival some of the biggest buyers, bringing it close to the reserves of Strategy (MSTR).…