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Sokin, a business payments and finance platform for cross-border transactions, has launched stablecoin capabilities and is moving toward a hybrid financial model that combines digital assets with traditional currencies. The new functionality allows companies to manage stablecoins alongside fiat accounts in one interface. Finance teams can send, receive and convert funds without dealing with private keys or blockchain fees. The system uses the same approval, compliance and reporting tools already available for standard currency operations. The rollout will continue in stages through 2026. Selected clients can already open accounts and process payments. Future updates are expected to include stablecoin swaps,…

The memecoin debate is back in the spotlight after Changpeng Zhao explained why $BNB Chain didn’t join the “$PUMP” trend like Solana. Speaking in a podcast with ThreadGuy, CZ highlighted that the difference wasn’t just strategy, it was timing, regulation, and risk. Why $BNB Stayed Away From ‘$PUMP’ CZ admitted that if a $PUMP-style platform had launched on $BNB Chain during the memecoin boom, it would have brought serious scrutiny. At the time, Binance was already dealing with lawsuits and pressure from the U.S. SEC. “If we had something like that, I’d be in deep trouble,” he noted, explaining why…

In a revealing interview with U.S. digital media outlet The Free Press, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) disclosed that he sold his apartment in 2013 to go all-in on blockchain. This bold move marked a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency history. Zhao explained that after missing the internet era, he was determined not to miss the blockchain opportunity. He sold his apartment, quit his job, and invested his entire fortune into the nascent technology. He viewed blockchain as a key tool for expanding financial access and autonomy. Why CZ Sold His Apartment for Blockchain Changpeng Zhao’s decision to sell his apartment…

NodeOps, a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) and Node-as-a-Service (NaaS) protocol that simplifies blockchain node deployment, management, and coordination, is pleased to announce the No-Code AI for $BNB ecosystem. It allows users to turn ideas into working AI agents instantly. The primary purpose is to enable anyone to easily build, deploy, and scale AI agents on $BNB Chain without requiring coding. NodeOps is powering a no-code @openclaw agent launchpad for the @BNBCHAIN ecosystem.Purpose-built for $BNB Chain, it comes with ecosystem-specific skills embedded directly into the experience.Create your agent today: https://t.co/1APjOk7ZRkBuilt on CreateOS, it removes three… pic.twitter.com/OnaWwWwTvI — NodeOps Network (@BuildOnNodeOps)…

Bitcoin ($BTC) continues to trade within a tight range as traders watch key levels for direction, while momentum builds on the 4-hour chart. The price holds near a consolidation base around the mid-$60K zone, and this structure signals a market preparing for a decisive move. Besides, short-term indicators show early strength, yet broader trend signals still lack confirmation. Market Structure and Momentum Signals Bitcoin currently shows a sideways structure with a slight bullish bias on the 4-hour timeframe. The price rebounds from the $66K–$67K base, which acts as an immediate support cluster. Additionally, the 20 and 50 exponential moving averages…

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has joined the ongoing discussions about whether banks will adopt $XRP — and, in turn, boost its price. His comments come as questions grow around $XRP’s long-term relevance in a market increasingly dominated by stablecoins. In response, Schwartz highlighted several advantages that cryptocurrencies like $XRP have over stablecoins. Key Points $XRP offers a neutral bridge across currencies, unlike stablecoins tied to single fiat systems globally. Stablecoins carry control risks like freezing and clawbacks, adding counterparty exposure in sensitive use cases. Schwartz argues crypto’s upside potential can outweigh volatility, especially in long-term or non-stability-driven scenarios. He…

Kazakhstan is carefully integrating cryptocurrency into daily life via a new “CryptoCity” pilot in Alatau, a city bank in Kazakhstan. This alliance permits cryptocurrency users to use digital assets like Bitcoin for daily transactions. The basic purpose of this move is to adapt cryptocurrency as a daily life spending currency, and it can be instantly converted into local currency for payments. Kazakhstan is bringing crypto into everyday transactions! Binance Kazakhstan and Alatau City Bank introduced a live crypto payment flow – presented directly to the President of Kazakhstan.A simple use case: pay with digital assets, settle instantly in local currency.This…

The crypto market never sleeps, but certain signals still grab immediate attention. One such signal just appeared again. A fresh Bitcoin CME gap has formed between 67180 and 67560. Traders across the globe now watch this range closely. Many believe it could influence the next Bitcoin price movement. The Bitcoin CME gap continues to act as a strong psychological and technical level. These gaps often form when the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closes over the weekend. Bitcoin trades nonstop, but CME futures pause. This pause creates a gap when markets reopen. Traders often expect Bitcoin to revisit these levels. This new…

An $XRP validator has suggested that once the community bootstraps the native DEX with Deep liquidity, it’s “game over.” The $XRP Ledger (XRPL) is seeing steady growth following recent upgrades, but a major gap remains. Vet stressed that building deep liquidity and bringing in high-quality assets to its native DEX could be the deciding factor. Key Points Vet said bootstrapping XRPL’s native DEX with deep liquidity and high-quality assets could mean “game over.” XRPL has made progress in boosting on-chain liquidity, with the AMM ecosystem growing to 27,991 pools. The network already processes millions of daily payments, with peaks above…

Snagging a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license to operate in Europe is great, but, alone, it won’t be enough to turn a profit, according to Ben Zhou, the CEO of Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms. MiCA doesn’t cover the full range of products, such as derivatives and tokenized assets, needed to be profitable, Zhou said in an interview. For those, companies also need a MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) license and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license. “With the current MiCA framework, you can only do fiat-to-crypto, crypto-to-crypto,” Zhou said. “There are many elements…