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Mesh and Tempo announced a formal partnership focused on large-scale stablecoin payments. Under the agreement, Tempo will operate as a settlement network inside the Mesh ecosystem and provide infrastructure for enterprise payment flows. Tempo positions itself as a blockchain designed specifically for payments. The network uses sub-second finality and dedicated payment lanes to process transfers faster and with more predictable costs. Transaction fees are also paid directly in stablecoins. For enterprises using the Mesh network, the integration adds a settlement layer optimized for high-volume $USDC payments. Mesh says businesses will be able to move stablecoins with guaranteed blockspace allocation even…

The Russian parliament is reviewing a supplementary bill that would introduce mandatory monitoring for cryptocurrency transactions exceeding one million rubles, approximately $11,000. The proposal, reported by Bitsmedia, marks a significant step toward formalizing oversight of the country’s digital asset market. Scope of the Proposed Regulations The draft legislation, part of a broader package amending existing laws on digital currencies and digital rights, would impose strict new requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses. Under the proposed framework, these entities would be required to: Implement mandatory customer identification (KYC) procedures Establish internal systems to detect suspicious transactions Submit transaction data to…

GamePad, a renowned Web3 infrastructure platform, has partnered with Mouse, a Telegram-native tap-to-earn game. The partnership endeavors to combine intuitive DeFi execution and scalable Web3 gaming architecture. As GamePad revealed in its official X announcement, the development is set to provide a relatively seamless experience to benefit players and developers. Therefore, the move underscores the rising significance of infrastructure-led collaborations in redefining the next epoch of blockchain-powered entertainment. Partnership | #GamePad × #MOUSEProviding intelligent DeFi execution for Web3 gaming infrastructure.@mousehomies is a tap-to-earn game on $TON with 2M+ players, rewarding users through missions, daily tasks, and on-chain gameplay.More updates 🔜…

Aave Labs has proposed deploying its V4 protocol on Avalanche, alongside a dedicated hub for real-world assets (RWAs), according to a Wednesday post on its governance forum. The proposal outlines a plan to expand Aave’s presence on Avalanche by building on its existing V3 deployment and established user base. Avalanche commits $15 million in push for Aave V4 integration Avalanche has committed up to $15 million in incentives tied to key performance indicators (KPIs), including total value locked (TVL), borrowing activity and protocol revenue growth. The incentives are designed to support liquidity, integrations and long-term adoption rather than short-term usage…

David “JoelKatz” Schwartz turned a casual X exchange into a broader discussion about language, logic, and crypto governance. The Ripple CTO emeritus pushed back against the idea that a word’s origin decides its current meaning, pointing instead to how people use language today. Schwartz touched on password-verification behavior and later made a short comment on a Bitcoin ownership dispute, saying “$BSV might honor it.” Together, the posts show how one thread moved from word history to security design and blockchain enforcement. Schwartz Challenges Word-Origin Arguments Schwartz’s language debate began after a user asked why “laser” still appears in capital letters…

Decentralized prediction market platform Myriad is signaling growing bearish sentiment around Ethereum ($ETH), with data showing that traders now see a drop to $1,500 as more likely than a rebound to $3,000. The probability of bets on the $1,500 price target has risen by over 13% in the past week, reaching 63%. Myriad Data Reflects Shifting Market Sentiment As of this week, $ETH is trading near the $2,000 mark. The shift in sentiment on Myriad suggests that a significant portion of market participants expect further downside in the near term. The platform, which allows users to create and trade on…

A decentralized perpetual futures platform operating within the Hyperliquid ecosystem is gaining traction as an unconventional method for pricing shares of private companies. Known as TradeXYZ, the platform has recently listed pre-market perpetual contracts for Cerebras Systems (CBRS) and SpaceX (SPCX), allowing traders to speculate on the value of these unlisted equities before they debut on public exchanges. Bridging the Gap for Private Company Valuation According to a report by The Block, Hyperliquid’s pricing for Cerebras closely tracked the company’s real-time opening price during its listing event. This correlation suggests that decentralized derivatives markets could offer a more dynamic and…

Following an aggressive buying spree by a major whale, the meme token Asteroid abruptly surged higher, driving price action into a sharp vertical rally. Asteroid doesn’t want to stop At an average entry price close to $0.0003297, one of the top five token holders spent about $1.39 million accumulating ASTEROID, according to on-chain trading data. The wallet’s unrealized profit increased to about $366,000 after the move, a gain of 26.4% in a very short period of time. Source: ai_9684 on X The whale currently holds nearly 4.21 billion ASTEROID tokens, or 99.9% of the position that was initially accumulated, and…

Three prominent figures from France’s cryptocurrency sector have jointly called on lawmakers to prioritize the creation of a legal framework for stablecoin payments, warning that the country risks falling behind in the global digital economy. Their op-ed, published in the French daily Le Monde, argues that current tax laws are outdated and actively discourage the use of euro-backed stablecoins for everyday transactions. Why stablecoin payments need a legal framework The contributors, whose identities were not disclosed in the initial report, stressed that the rise of AI agents conducting transactions online has already made stablecoins a preferred settlement method. They argue…

Charles Hoskinson says he remains deeply committed to the blockchain industry because he believes decentralization can reshape the global financial system and improve economic access for billions of people. He shared this view at the Bermuda Digital Finance Forum in May 2026. The Cardano founder reflected on his 12-year journey in crypto and explained why he continues to attend conferences and promote blockchain adoption around the world. Key Points Charles Hoskinson says decentralization can expand financial access for billions worldwide. Hoskinson called blockchain a “truth engine” built on transparency and open systems. The Cardano founder predicts crypto could grow into…