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PCM Wallet, which is built by PiChain Global, has commenced a new strategic collaboration with DegenVerse, a well-known Web3 aggregator for esports gaming in the Web3 sector. The partnership is focused on merging the strengths of both PCM Wallet and DegeVerse to provide a cutting-edge gaming experience via Pi Network. The platform revealed this development on its official X account. 🎉 PCM Wallet is thrilled to announce our partnership with 🌍 DegenVerse @degen_game, a leading Web3 esports gaming platform! Let’s build the future of gaming together on PCM! 🚀 We’re joining forces with 🌍 DegenVerse, a top Web3 esports gaming…
Apple, Airbnb, Google and Elon Musk’s X are holding early discussions with crypto companies about integrating stablecoins into their payment systems, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with Fortune. The tech giants see stablecoins as a way to cut transaction costs and streamline international payments. Stablecoins are digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, offering a bridge between crypto infrastructure and traditional finance. In 2024, they facilitated more than $27.6 trillion in transactions — more than Visa and Mastercard combined — according to a report from the World Economic Forum. Stablecoins have been a…
Could Marathon Digital Holdings be in exploratory talks with Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco to colocate Bitcoin mining units at oilfields, directly tapping flare-gas for power? Crypto Twitter thinks it’s possible, and if confirmed, the partnership could turbocharge the scale and legitimacy of gas-to-Bitcoin operations, turning waste methane into a monetized digital asset while addressing ESG concerns. Marathon stock pumper Cryptoklepto thinks, “It is more likely than not that at least one of these scenarios plays out in the next 6 to 12 months for $MARA.” While none of the companies have formally announced a deal, Marathon CEO Fred Thiel…
Imagen Network and Kalp Network have joined forces to reshape the representation and exchange of real-world assets (RWAs) in the Web3 space. This combination of AI-powered digital platforms with a cross-chain infrastructure will provide a safe and compliant RWA tokenization. Imagen Network is the first decentralized social platform fully powered by artificial intelligence. It is an integrated platform that utilizes advanced generative models, including DALL·E and Stable Diffusion, with the application of blockchain technology to facilitate creative expression and secure digital ownership. 🚀 Partnership Announcement! 🚀We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Imagen_Network 🎉Imagen is the world’s first decentralized social…
With inflation in the US remaining below expectations, the Bitcoin (BTC) price remained stable in the $110,000 band. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May increased by 2.4% on an annual basis, while headline inflation rose for the first time since January, while the overall inflation trend continued to slow. Core inflation remained stable at 2.8%. Financial markets showed limited reaction to the data, with Bitcoin trading in the $109,600-$110,100 range, while U.S. stocks continued their volatile course with a slight increase. Nansen Chief Research Analyst Aurelie Barthere said the current data will have limited impact on the market. “This…
Bitcoin BTC$109,547.89 stayed steady above $109,500 in Asian morning hours Wednesday, a rebound that started after last week’s profit-taking.However, all eyes are on ether ETH$2,790.36 with traders commenting on upside volatility in the weeks to come and reporting record volumes for certain ETH-based products on some exchanges. ETH zoomed 5% in the past 24 hours, leading gains among majors. “Investors are finally recognizing the compelling investment opportunity that Ethereum presents. It’s still trading well below its all-time highs, while bitcoin is already near its ATH levels,” said Jeff Mei, COO at BTSE, in a message to CoinDesk. He pointed to…
This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Representatives from the US and China kicked off a second round of trade talks in London today at 1 p.m. local time. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett told CNBC this morning it should be a “short meeting with a big strong handshake.” Here’s hoping. President Trump sent his top dogs: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade representative Jamieson Greer. China’s delegation includes vice premier He Lifeng. It’s the second US-China meeting on neutral ground in less than a month. Roughly three…
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has officially assumed the role of CEO of the Polygon Foundation, marking a pivot in the organization’s leadership makeup and a sweeping overhaul of the network’s longterm roadmap. Nailwal, who launched the project in 2017 when it was still called Matic Network, will consolidate control and reorient the team toward AggLayer — Polygon’s new cross-chain liquidity protocol that promises seamless interoperability across networks. “This renewed control marks the beginning of a strategic push for Polygon to reclaim its position at the forefront of Web3,” the team wrote in a press release shared with CoinDesk As chief…
The U.K.’s financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), appointed a deputy chief executive for the first time, naming Sarah Pritchard to the role as it looks to bolster its oversight of the crypto and digital assets industry. “The new role has been created to reflect the FCA’s expanding remit, with … regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms as well as buy now pay later activities,” the FCA said on Tuesday. The country’s regulatory regime trails that of the nearby European Union, which already has a transnational licensing framework in place with its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations.…
While crypto gaming has long been seen as a key use for blockchain, letting gamers really own and freely trade their unique items and perhaps profit from a game’s success, developers are struggling to sustain their games and digital economies. Some games, like Gunzilla Games’ Off the Grid, have punched through to a broader audience, gaining adoption from top streamers and gamers alike—albeit ahead of full blockchain integration. But many other games and studios building with tokens are struggling to find players and maintain funding. In 2025, a number of once-promising crypto games have already closed up shop, and the…