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Hyperliquid has linked the USDC stablecoin across HyperCore, its trading engine, and HyperEVM, its smart contract layer, reducing reliance on the current Arbitrum-based bridge and paving the way for native minting. In an X announcement on Monday, Hyperliquid reassured users that there’ll be no changes right away. Deposits and withdrawals can still run through the Arbitrum bridge or HyperEVM. But for HyperCore, users can now deposit USDC from any chain that supports Circle’s cross-chain protocol. The developers noted that “there are many details still to build out,” and the team warns that some transfers from HyperCore to HyperEVM “may fail…

Fidelity International has added fresh fuel to the growing interest in Metaplanet. They revealed a purchase of 3 million shares worth $7.42 million in the third quarter of 2025. The move shines a new spotlight on the Japanese firm widely viewed as “Asia’s MicroStrategy” for its aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy. Momentum around Metaplanet has been building all year, and Fidelity’s latest disclosure suggests institutional confidence is still climbing. Fidelity Extends Growing Interest in Metaplanet The newly revealed Q3 purchase adds to a much larger trend already underway. Earlier this year, Fidelity’s subsidiary National Financial Services LLC (NFS) made headlines. After…

A cross-party group of members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, including former Defense Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson, shadow Science and Tech (AI) Minister Viscount Camrose and the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s chief whip, Lord Hart, have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene over the Bank of England’s proposed regime for systemic stablecoins. In a joint open letter to the Chancellor on Thursday, they warned that the Bank of England’s proposals for regulating stablecoins could drive innovation and capital offshore. Stablecoins already a “pillar” of the digital economy The parliamentarians said…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has shared a cryptic message in his welcome post as Binance Wallet announces Midnight (NIGHT). Hoskinson could not hold back, sharing what came out as a cryptic clip in addition to a congratulatory message. The post welcomed Binance to the Midnight ecosystem, as the leading trading platform joins the growing list of exchanges supporting the NIGHT token. “Big Things Have Small Beginnings” Notably, Hoskinson attached a GIF presenting a clip from Prometheus in which actor Michael Fassbender starred as “David.” In the scene, he used a popular quote, “Big things have small beginnings.” Hoskinson used the…

Deblock, a fast-growing French crypto-banking fintech, has raised €30 million in a major Series A round. As it moves to expand its fully on-chain banking model across Europe. The raise was led by Speedinvest, with strong participation from CommerzVentures, Latitude and existing investors. It includes 20VC, Headline, Chalfen Ventures and Kraken Ventures. The funding marks a major step in Deblock’s plan to scale beyond France and enter Germany, one of Europe’s most active digital-finance markets. Deblock Pushes On-Chain Banking Into the Mainstream Deblock launched in France in April 2024 and quickly gained traction, crossing 300,000 users in under two years.…

Europe’s crypto regulatory framework is entering a new phase of scrutiny as policymakers weigh whether enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation should remain with national authorities or be centralized under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). MiCA, which came largely into force at the beginning of 2025, was designed to create a unified rulebook for crypto-asset service providers across the European Union. But as implementation progresses, disparities between member states are becoming harder to ignore. Some regulators have approved dozens of licenses, while others have issued only a handful, prompting concerns about inconsistent supervision and regulatory arbitrage.…

If your sports bets on Crypto.com feel late, they are. According to a disclosure, the exchange now places a three‑second delay on every sports wager from regular users, while professional market makers trade with no pause. Crypto.com is one of the first US‑regulated exchanges to offer contracts tied directly to game results. The pause affects people placing real‑time bets on scores and final outcomes. Market makers stay exempt. The change was cleared through a filing sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on July 30 and placed inside the platform’s public FAQs. The delay does not hit market makers, who…

Brookfield Asset Management announced plans for a new fund focused on AI infrastructure, with computer chip maker Nvidia and Kuwait’s government investment fund joining as early backers. The firm told The Wall Street Journal about the strategy this week. The Canadian company wants to raise $10 billion in total for the fund and has already secured $5 billion from early investors. That group includes Nvidia, the Kuwait Investment Authority, and money from Brookfield itself. With that initial money, plus additional investments from partners and borrowed funds, Brookfield says it can build and buy up to $100 billion worth of AI…

Florida prosecutors have announced the seizure of about $1.5 million in crypto on Thursday after tracing funds from a Citrus County investment scam to a wallet tied to a Chinese national. Attorney General James Uthmeier said the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit obtained a court order targeting assets held by Tu Weizhi, who is now charged with money laundering, grand theft, and an organized scheme to defraud. While scammers are changing their methods, I am proud of our Statewide Prosecutors’ ability to adapt and deliver justice. I want to thank our Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit and the…

Key Takeaways Helix, a decentralized exchange on Injective, has rolled out 24/5 real-time on-chain equity pricing for major stocks including Palantir Technologies and NVIDIA Corporation. This new feature delivers continuous price feeds covering premarket, after-hours, and overnight trading sessions—previously unavailable for most equities. Helix, a decentralized exchange on the Injective network, has launched 24/5 real-time equity pricing for major stocks including Palantir Technologies and NVIDIA Corporation. The platform now provides continuous on-chain price feeds covering premarket, after-hours, and overnight trading sessions. The real-time equity pricing is powered by Pyth Network and Seda Protocol, designed to enhance market-maker efficiency outside standard…