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Global payments provider Visa (V) is expanding its stablecoin settlement platform to new blockchains and stablecoins, the company announced on Thursday. The firm will now support two dollar-pegged tokens, PayPal USD and Global Dollar (USDG), through a partnership with Paxos. It is also adding the euro-backed EURC, issued by Circle Internet (CRCL), giving partners access to settlement in both U.S. dollars and euros. Two new blockchains, Stellar and Avalanche , will join Visa’s existing support for Ethereum and Solana . With the additions, the firm’s settlement platform supports four stablecoins, including USDC, across four blockchains. The update comes as stablecoins…

“Hyperbitcoinization” — an almost apocalyptic term evoking end-of-days fiat collapse and bitcoin’s parabolic rise to global reserve status — is increasingly being discussed in more serious circles. For hardcore bitcoin maximalists, it’s long been the ultimate scenario: a financial utopia where individuals, institutions and even nations are all-in on a bitcoin-only system as the fiat-based economy collapses. While we aren’t there yet, the recent events might suggest something is brewing. Bitcoin is trading at record highs above $119,000. The market cap of bitcoin is near that of the tech giants. The U.S. dollar is continuing its slow bleed in real…

Ethereum whales reduced holdings by 2.9 million ETH, yet the price still climbed. Meanwhile, Cardano whales are buying steadily, signaling strong belief in ADA’s long-term future. Despite, Ethereum could hit $4,050 if it breaks above $4,000 resistance in coming days. While Ethereum, the “king of altcoins,” is trading near its yearly high around $3,900, something unexpected is happening behind the scenes. The top 100 Ethereum whale wallets have quietly started selling off their ETH holdings On the other hand, the top 100 Cardano wallets are doing the exact opposite, loading up on more ADA each day. Is this a warning…

After months of speculation and rumors, the long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be inching toward a turning point. Although many in the crypto community expected the SEC to withdraw its appeal in the case, it hasn’t done so yet, prompting fresh debate about the timeline and outcome of the lawsuit. SEC Still Silent on Appeal Withdrawal Crypto lawyer Bill Morgan, who has closely followed the Ripple-SEC case, confirmed that the SEC has not yet withdrawn its appeal. While there is no strict deadline for the SEC to do so,…

Xerpa AI, a popular AI-led growth platform, has announced its latest partnership with Aro Network, a prominent decentralized edge-cloud infrastructure provider. The key objective of the collaboration is to bolster the expansion of the decentralized AI ecosystem. In its announcement post, the platform has labeled this initiative as a notable development at the crossroads of AI and Web3 networks. In this respect, the move signifies the commitment of both the platforms to decentralization and Web3-native transfers. Welcome @AroNetwork — the Decentralized Edge Cloud for the AI Era — now a quarterly subscriber paying with $UXLINK! 🚀 (Transaction hash: https://t.co/x9vpo8ve1e) Powered…

While bitcoin hovers near record-breaking highs, data pulled from Google Trends shows that public curiosity about the top crypto asset remains surprisingly low. $119K Bitcoin and Crickets—Where’s the Retail Mania? On Sunday, bitcoin (BTC) broke into the $119,000 territory, notching a new all-time high of $119,444 on the crypto exchange Bitstamp. Throughout the week, BTC has hit multiple fresh peaks after blasting past the $112,000 level and rebounding sharply upward. Yet despite the price action, interest measured by Google search activity hasn’t reached the same fever pitch seen during the 2021 and 2017 bull runs. Google Trends, Google’s free analytics…

Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum’s path to scale without compromising decentralization. Upgrades like ZK rollups and Layer 2s could boost Ethereum’s speed 10x by 2026 DeFi is becoming marginally safer, and ETH price has surged 60% amid growing adoption. Ethereum has been gaining momentum lately, and not just in price. As the crypto market heats up, Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently shared his thoughts on how Ethereum can grow bigger without losing what makes it special. With new tech upgrades and more real-world use, Ethereum is finally getting closer to living up to its full potential. Time to “make ETH great…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will implement a six-month transition period with special rules as part of its new framework for stablecoins, which is set to take effect on Friday. According to a Wednesday report by local news outlet Radio Television Hong Kong, the HKMA will introduce a six-month transitional arrangement as the new stablecoin framework becomes active. The provisional rules also include the issuance of temporary licenses to issuers capable of complying with regulatory requirements. However, if a Hong Kong stablecoin issuer fails to comply with the new rules within three months, they will be required to wind…

Bitcoin mining profits reached their highest monthly level since the last halving in 2024 in July. JP Morgan analysts examined this intriguing data in a note. According to the report, miners earned an average of $57,400 per EH/s (exahash/second) in daily block rewards. “July was another strong month for Bitcoin miners. Mining profitability reached its highest level since the last halving (April 2024), and ten of the thirteen miners we track outperformed the BTC price increase by 8%,” analysts Reginald L. Smith and Charles Pearce wrote. Bitcoin reached a record high of $122,838 in July, capping a relatively steady rally…

MistTrack, a multi-chain leading platform for crypto tracking and analytics, has expanded its reach by supporting a total of 18 blockchain networks. HashKey is the latest addition to this list, which is a rapidly growing ecosystem, focusing on stablecoins and real-world assets (RWA). 🚀We’re excited to announce that MistTrack now supports 18 blockchain networks, with the latest addition being @HSKChain!🔍Effortlessly track and analyze funds on HashKey Chain, including its thriving #stablecoin and #RWA ecosystem — all with MistTrack.🕵️We’ll continue… pic.twitter.com/DkSeBhrSzb — MistTrack🕵️ (@MistTrack_io) July 31, 2025 Through this milestone, MistTrack aims to cement its reputation in the evolving landscape of…