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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has freed up prediction market firm Polymarket’s QCX acquisition from certain disclosure and data requirements as the company moves forward in its U.S. business offerings. QCX, which got its license to start operations in July before it was snatched up later that month by Polymarket, has been granted a “no-action letter” from the CFTC, allowing it to operate in specifically defined ways without drawing enforcement attention. The firm was acquired by Polymarket in hopes of its official return to U.S. business, which it was forced to abandon in 2022 under direction from the regulator.…

Alchemy Pay, a renowned fiat-crypto payments firm, has partnered with Fiat24, a popular fintech platform. The partnership aims to bolster Web3 Digital Bank service of Alchemy Pay by enabling users to leverage crypto cards and open Swiss IBAN accounts. Alchemy Pay’s official press release discloses that the development denotes its resilient commitment to combining blockchain technology and the regulated banking in Europe. Keeping this in view, the collaboration focuses on bridging the gap that exists between digital assets and conventional finance for a worldwide user base. 🏦 #AlchemyPay has partnered with Swiss-regulated @Fiat24Official to power our Web3 Digital Bank solution!Global…

Zoro, a decentralized AI infrastructure, today announced a strategic alliance with BlueWhale AI, an artificial intelligence-powered data analytics platform. BlueWhale leverages this collaboration to combine its AI expertise with decentralized systems driven by Zoro’s technology to run practical, safe, and responsive solutions for real-world applications. This partnership enables AI agents on BlueWhale to efficiently engage across various blockchain ecosystems, creating new forms of opportunities. Zoro is a renowned AI-driven technology platform designed to develop and tokenize AI solutions on the BNB Chain. On the other hand, BlueWhale AI is an artificial intelligence platform that runs a network of AI agents,…

Ethereum (ETH) is within touching distance of a historic milestone. The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is trading at $4,607 on August 25, 2025, down as much as 3% on the day but still hovering near yesterday’s peak of $4,948, which marked a new all-time high. Institutions are increasingly prioritizing Ethereum over Bitcoin, citing its dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) and scaling through layer-2 networks, ETH exchange-traded funds recorded $3 billion in inflows, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs by a ratio of 17:1 last week. At the same time, technical indicators reveal both strength and caution. Ethereum’s relative strength index (RSI) has reached 75,…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company IREN Ltd. is currently one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street. IREN has rallied nearly 300% since March and 74% over the past month. After tumbling at the start of the year, the Bitcoin miner’s stock has almost quintupled from its April lows. The stock almost made a break for $30 before experiencing a pullback, but recent price targets from analysts suggest a new all-time high is inevitable. IREN Price Target Canaccord Genuity raised its IREN price target from $23 to $37 per share after IREN’s earnings report. They weren’t the only ones. H.C. Wainwright…

The new law allowing Russian banks to cap ATM withdrawals at will is going to seriously impact cryptocurrency trading, experts in the field predict. Small exchange offices and peer-to-peer platforms are likely to be affected the most as Russia takes another step towards completely banning crypto circulation. Targeting fraudsters, Russia to hit crypto traders The new Russian legislation, allegedly designed to fight financial fraud, came into force Sept. 1, 2025. It empowers banks to limit daily cash withdrawals at ATMs to 50,000 rubles ($600) for 48 hours, in case of suspicious transactions. The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has compiled…

AEON, a next-generation framework for crypto payments, is excited to announce the launch of its Scan-to-Pay feature in Brazil. The platform leverages AEON Pay, its Web3 mobile solution, for this launch. This initiative aims to encourage Brazilian shoppers to scan PIX QR codes and use their crypto assets at millions of merchants. In this way, AEON creates a link between the country’s widely used payment system and digital assets. We’ve landed in Brazil! 🇧🇷With #AEON Pay, users in Brazil can now scan any PIX QR code at checkout and pay directly with crypto, bringing seamless Web3 payments to millions of…

Shared security protocols are positioning themselves as solutions to infrastructure challenges that have complicated institutional blockchain adoption due to unified security layers’ potential ability to reduce development costs and technical barriers for enterprises. According to Symbiotic CEO Misha Putiatin, the shared security model allows organizations to leverage existing blockchain security infrastructure rather than building custom systems. Shared security consists of a unified layer where users stake assets, and multiple applications can build upon that security-focused infrastructure. This structure enables institutions to address development timelines and allocate resources effectively. In an interview with CryptoSlate, Putiatin described the value proposition as immediate…

Ethereum’s price has slipped nearly 5% after hitting a new all-time high of $4,946 earlier today. Summary Ethereum price has cooled off after hitting an all-time high on Aug. 25. Historical data suggests that September could be bearish for ETH. Technicals portray a contrasting outlook as ETH trades within an ascending channel on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rallied over 21% to hit a new all-time high of $4,946 on Aug. 25 before settling down at $4,713 as of press time. At this price, it remains 26% above since the beginning of August and…

India’s massive Web3 ecosystem remains paralyzed by bureaucratic turf wars that industry leaders warn are costing the nation trillions, while Asian neighbors race ahead with clear stablecoin frameworks as the U.S. guides financial institutions through landmark legislation.  “None of them,” Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments & RWAs at Polygon Labs, told Decrypt, when asked whether Indian banks are ready to support stablecoin infrastructure.  In an interview with Decrypt, Gupta discussed India’s position in what he describes as an emerging “crypto cold war.” He estimates India could save $68 billion (₹5.7 lakh crores) annually by integrating stablecoins into international payment…