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MoonPay and Turnkey integration enable native fiat-to-crypto purchases across 160+ countries without redirects or external SDKs. Developers can embed seamless crypto buying experiences using just one API, improving conversion and user engagement. MoonPay has partnered with Turnkey in a rather intriguing collaboration. Through this partnership, users from over 160 countries can now purchase crypto assets directly within the app, without having to be redirected to another website or use complicated methods. Yes, no redirects, no pop-ups, and even no SDK integrations that often complicate developer processes. we’ve partnered with @turnkeyhq to power their fiat onramps! teams building with Turnkey can…

Hut 8 (HUT), a public bitcoin BTC$109,802.43 mining and energy infrastructure firm, surged Tuesday after revealing plans to more than double the company’s power capacity. The plans include the development of four new sites across the United States with more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW), expanding total power capacity to over $2.5 GW across 19 locations, according to a press release. The stock rose more than 10%, hitting a seven-month high just shy of $26 per share even as bitcoin prices remain stuck in the doldrums below $110,000. Data center firms are enjoying renewed investor interest as demand for computing power…

Ethereum ETH$4,852.28 hit a record price of $4,885 on Coinbase on Friday after a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggesting interest rate cuts left traders relieved going into the weekend. The token rose nearly 15% over the past 24 hours as part of a broader rally in financial markets. Nevertheless, ether’s rally stood out among other tokens. Bitcoin was also up, but only by about 4%. The CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks the broader crypto market, rose 9% over the same period. Powell on Friday gave hints that the Fed will indeed cut interest rates in September, as…

Donald Trump has been pushing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates throughout his second presidential tenure. The Fed officials have been consistently opposing Trump’s pressure. However, the release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes revealed that by July, 2 of 12 Fed governors, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, spoke out in favor of cutting the rates. What’s happening within the Federal Reserve, and how will it affect the markets? Summary 2025 has been a tense year for the Federal Reserve as the POTUS demands to cut interest rates while the Fed is too concerned with inflation risks to…

One of the crypto industry’s central lobbying aims — to protect software developers from being held legally responsible when criminals abuse their technology — may be in jeopardy from Democrats led by U.S. Senator Mark Warner, according to people familiar with legislative negotiations. The Senate is set to return to work in Washington next week, with the completion of a crypto market structure bill as one of its top agenda items. In the bipartisan talks over that bill, Warner is said to have held reservations about the approach in the U.S. House of Representatives’ version of the bill known as…

Binance Futures, one of the world’s largest crypto derivatives platforms, has announced a new leveraged trading product to expand its product range and enhance user experience. Binance Futures Launches BASUSDT Perpetual Trading Contract According to the exchange’s statement, the USDⓈ-M BASUSDT perpetual futures contract will be launched on August 26, 2025, at 16:30. The new contract is based on a project called BNB Attestation Service (BAS). BAS is an infrastructure solution built on the BNB ecosystem and focuses on generating attestations (confirmations) for information verification. Binance also noted that the BAS token is currently listed on the Binance Alpha Market.…

Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. recently announced the Proto Rig, a modular reinvention of Bitcoin mining hardware not seen since Bitmain’s launch of the S1 ASIC rig in 2013, over 12 years ago. The announcement was made from the facilities of Core Scientific with whom Block has partnered to design, test and develop the Proto line of mining hardware. Dorsey personally attended the event, among a who’s who of the Bitcoin mining industry. Spotted: The boss @jack getting a closer look at Proto Rig. pic.twitter.com/196Sk9KOzn — Proto (@protomining) August 14, 2025 The Proto Rig has the potential to disrupt and challenge…

Haycen, a company focused on trade financing, secured a stablecoin issuance license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), the company said Friday. The Digital Asset Business (M) license allows Haycen to issue and manage 1:1 collateralized stablecoins in multiple currencies, with provisions for yield-bearing products. The company is targeting B2B markets, regulated entities and non-bank lenders, which it says remain underserved in global trade and financing. Stablecoin values are tied to assets like the U.S. dollar or gold. They play a major role in cryptocurrency markets providing, among other things, a payment infrastructure, and are also used to transfer money…

The Fed made its first official statement after President Donald Trump dismissed Fed Board Member Lisa Cook, indicating that the matter would be taken to court. A Fed spokesperson made the following statement in a written statement: Under the Federal Reserve Act, Congress clearly provides that members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors serve long, fixed terms and can only be removed by the President for ‘good cause.’ Board members’ long terms and protections from dismissal are critical safeguards that ensure monetary policy decisions are based on data, economic analysis, and the long-term interests of the American people. The…

– Club joins forces with global cryptocurrency exchange – – Collaboration will accelerate international growth and deliver new digital opportunities for fans – Newcastle United has signed a multi-year partnership with global cryptocurrency exchange BYDFi, marking an important step in the club’s continued international expansion. As the club’s Official Cryptocurrency Exchange Partner, BYDFi will work closely with Newcastle United to connect with the Magpies’ rapidly growing global fanbase, while showcasing its innovative financial solutions to new audiences worldwide. The partnership will strengthen the club’s presence in key international markets, while giving supporters access to digital finance tools, expertise, and new…