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Plasma Network has recently created a significant impact in the DeFi landscape by overtaking Base Network in TVL. According to data from DefiLlama shared today by market analyst CoinRank, Plasma Network’s DeFi TVL has surged past $4.947 billion compared to Base’s $4.83 billion. For several months, Base has been closely following the top five DeFi networks (Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, BSC, and Tron), showing its critical role in the decentralized finance environment. However, Plasma’s recent surge signals significant shifts in the decentralized ecosystem, indicating a rising tide of competition. The development highlights Plasma’s increasing ability to attract financial applications in its…

Bitfinex Securities is approaching a new, significant milestone: the regulated platform for capital raising through tokenized securities is close to reaching 250 million dollars in digital assets issued. This achievement reflects the company’s rapid expansion in the digital finance sector and is accompanied by a new, ambitious step: the application to obtain the full Investment Exchange license at the Astana International Finance Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan. Bitfinex Securities: From Regulatory Sandbox to Full Authorization Sustained Growth Driven by Innovation and Trust The central role of regulation and technology International Presence and Regulatory Leadership Bitfinex Securities: a new frontier for capital…

AIDA, a well-known platform offering automated AI services, has officially collaborated with GAEA, a robust decentralized AI network developed on BASE. The partnership endeavors to establish an AI-driven Web3 network to benefit creators. As mentioned in its official announcement on X, the partnership endeavors to provide next-gen initiatives like MindSharing campaigns for broader adoption. Keeping this in view, this development underscores a key step in combining decentralized and AI technologies to redefine the digital economies. 🤝 We’re proud to announce our partnership with @aigaealabs .GAEA is a decentralized AI ecosystem on BASE with 70,000+ daily active users and $15M in…

U.S. equities extended gains on expectations of rate cuts following a weak jobs report, but crypto markets remained flat. Investors are now watching Thursday’s inflation print as the next key catalyst. Bitcoin and Ether Stay Resilient as Markets Eye Inflation Data U.S. equity futures climbed higher this week after August’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report showed just 22,000 new jobs, far below expectations of 75,000. The disappointing figure reinforced concerns over a slowing labor market and bolstered bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in 72 basis points of easing before year-end. According to QCP’s Sept. 8 market…

At the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pakistan took a visible step forward in shaping the global debate on technology, youth, and sustainable development. Represented by Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, who spoke at two high-level side events: one on Social Business, Youth and Technology and another on AI Capacity Building, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, Kenya, and ICAIRE with the support of the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies. Across both engagements, Bilal Bin Saqib and Pakistan’s message was clear: for the developing world, technology is not an…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved new listing standards for commodity-based trust shares last week, a policy shift that could shorten the path to launching spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but questions remain for some investors. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said the policy change, announced by the SEC on Sept. 17, would be a positive move toward a “wave of spot crypto ETP launches.” Eric Balchunas, another senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, suggested that the SEC had just cleared the regulatory tape for crypto ETFs “so long as they have futures on Coinbase,” hinting at the different regulations…

Dechat, a famous decentralized Web3 communication platform, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with OpenPad artificial intelligence (AI). OpenPad AI is an investment network that utilizes decentralized AI to provide data-powered financial strategies. The main purpose of this partnership is to promote the integrated development of Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) across the globe. Dechat is proud to announce our partnership with @Openpad_io.@Openpad_io is a decentralized AI investment platform that connects global investors with high-quality AI projects, promotes the integrated development of Web3 and artificial intelligence⚡️Together, stronger. pic.twitter.com/cR8URmlZfT — Dechat (@dechat_io) September 24, 2025 Dechat is providing useful services…

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns that most people who hold or plan to buy crypto lack the money and digital skills they need, and this gap puts them at high risk of losing money, falling for scams, or facing technical failures. The international organization of 38 mostly developed countries published the report on September 8, 2025, using data from 39 economies. It shows that crypto ownership is rising, especially among young people, but basic money and digital skills remain very low. OECD says weak money skills increase risks for crypto investors The OECD did a survey…

South Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum walked out of Jeju District Court in tears Thursday after receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her own agency to invest in crypto. The court handed Hwang the suspended sentence, meaning she will serve no jail time unless she commits another crime within four years, for violating Korea’s Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, according to a Korea JoongAng Daily report. Prosecutors had sought a three-year jail sentence in August, but judges cited her repayment of the full amount and her status as a first-time offender who…

Tokyo-listed automotive parts maker Ikuyo announced plans to establish the Stablecoin Settlement Association to modernize Japan’s trade finance system. The initiative seeks to cut payment costs, reduce settlement delays, and streamline complex procedures that hamper the nation’s export competitiveness. Ikuyo aims to foster collaboration among financial institutions, trading companies, and fintech firms to promote standardized, blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Ikuyo Targets Trade Finance Inefficiencies The Tokyo-listed firm unveiled plans on September 24 to create the Stablecoin Settlement Association. This initiative addresses persistent inefficiencies in Japan’s trade finance sector, including high transaction costs and delayed settlements that undermine export performance. The planned…