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Crypto lender Nexo said it agreed to acquire Argentina-based crypto investment platform Buenbit for an undisclosed amount as it deepens its presence across Latin America. The deal will allow Nexo to operate under Argentina’s regulatory framework and tap into Buenbit’s user base in that country and in Peru, the Zug, Switzerland-based lender said in a statement shared with CoinDesk. Buenbit, registered with Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV), has become a key player in the region’s crypto adoption, offering fiat-to-crypto services in markets where inflation and currency controls are routine. The Nexo deal folds that local experience into its larger…

Table of Contents How Does the KBank-StraitsX Integration Work?Why Avalanche Was ChosenWho Are the Key Partners?How the System Handles Cross-Border PaymentsRegional ImplicationsRecent Developments for AvalancheConclusionResourcesFrequently Asked Questions Thailand’s Kasikornbank, also known as KBank, has partnered with StraitsX and Avalanche to streamline cross-border payments between Thailand and Singapore. The initiative, unveiled at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, aims to allow real-time settlement of blockchain-based e-money for tourists and merchants. The institutions are here.Thailand’s second-largest bank, KBank, is integrating @StraitsX to run cross-border payments between Thailand and Singapore. This builds on Alipay+’s live use case for 1.6B+ tourists to pay at any…

Crypto trading volumes took a tumble last month as the market suffered a broad-based pullback, according to Wall Street bank JPMorgan. The bank flagged a sharp slowdown in stablecoin turnover, with average daily volume down 26% month-on-month, and significantly weaker decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) volumes as well. Concerns over leverage in the system, talk of a possible new crypto winter and underperformance versus equities all weighed on valuations and activity, overshadowing a handful of M&A deals and product launches, analysts led by Kenneth Worthington said in the Tuesday report. Flows into U.S. listed crypto products also turned…

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Wall Street’s conviction in the long-term potential of artificial intelligence faced its sternest test this week, and the markets delivered a complex, yet clear, message: high valuation anxieties trump fundamental strength. Despite Nvidia Corp. reporting blockbuster fiscal third-quarter earnings that easily surpassed consensus estimates, the market’s reaction demonstrated that valuation concerns and uncertainty about the sustainability of the AI boom continue to hold investor sentiment firmly in bearish territory. The chipmaker, whose graphics processing units are the essential bedrock of the current AI revolution, reported revenue of $57 billion late Wednesday, exceeding expectations and issuing similarly robust guidance for the…

With Do Kwon scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to two felony counts, a US federal judge is asking prosecutors and defense attorneys about the Terraform Labs co-founder’s legal troubles in his native country, South Korea, and Montenegro. In a Monday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer asked Kwon’s lawyers and attorneys representing the US government about the charges and “maximum and minimum sentences” the Terraform co-founder could face in South Korea, where he is expected to be extradited after potentially serving prison time in the United…

In a landmark move for decentralized finance, the dYdX exchange has launched a Solana spot trading product specifically for users in the United States. This development marks a significant expansion of accessible crypto markets, as reported by CoinDesk. For the first time, U.S.-based traders can engage in direct spot trading of Solana (SOL) assets on a major decentralized exchange (DEX), bypassing traditional centralized gateways. This article breaks down what this launch means for you, the market, and the future of DeFi. Why Is dYdX’s Solana Spot Trading Launch a Game-Changer? dYdX’s decision to offer Solana spot trading to U.S. customers…

Qitmeer Network, a renowned L1 blockchain, has joined forces with Rewards Bunny, Web3 cashback and rewards platform. The partnership focuses on combining analytics, data, and engagement across Web3, Web2, and real-world consumer behavior to advance advertising intelligence. As Qitmeer Network’s official social media announcement points out, the development attempts to bolster the development of cutting-edge advertising solutions with the integration of next-gen wallet-based insights and blockchain architecture. Additionally, the collaboration underscores a revolutionary move toward building more efficient and smarter digital advertising mechanisms. We are happy to announce a partnership with @rewardsbunny 🙏🐰 Rewards Bunny: Data & Ads Infrastructure for…

Coinbase has picked Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the exclusive bridge for all Coinbase Wrapped Assets, linking them to the same Chainlink oracle networks that feed price and other data to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, the firms announced on Thursday. The deal covers tokens such as cbBTC, cbETH, cbDOGE, cbLTC, cbADA and cbXRP, which together hold about $7 billion in market value at the time of writing. These wrapped versions represent assets held by Coinbase and let users move exposure into other networks and applications that do not natively support those coins. Through these wrapped assets users can, for…

The Federal Reserve has delivered the quarter-point rate cut markets demanded, and Ethereum is responding exactly as the “smart money” anticipated. While Bitcoin effectively shrugs off the news near $92,000, Ethereum is holding its pre-meeting gains above $3,300, validating the sharp rotation seen in the 24 hours leading up to the decision. This cut itself was merely a formality, as it had already been priced. However, its execution removes the final wall of worry for 2025 as it confirms that the easing cycle remains intact despite lingering inflation stickiness. So, in this immediate post-decision window, Ethereum is acting as the…