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São Tomé and Príncipe and the UAE-based tech firm IOPn have partnered to launch a blockchain powered citizenship-by-investment (CBI). Anchoring Digital Sovereignty in the UAE The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has partnered with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based sovereign technology ecosystem IOPn to launch a citizenship-by-investment (CBI) program powered by blockchain. The pioneering collaboration, executed through the government’s exclusive implementing partner STP Service Advisory (STPSA), establishes the UAE as a critical exporter of sovereign digital infrastructure. As stated in a media release, the new CBI program will leverage advanced technologies—including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud services—all built…

According to local reports, Venezuela liquidated larger volumes in USDT than in dollars in September, executing a notable pivot toward stablecoins. This could be one of the first cases of a government using stablecoins as part of public‑spending practices. Analyst: Venezuela USDT Spending Surpassed Dollar Disbursements in September Venezuela, whose oil industry faces crippling unilateral sanctions from the U.S. government, is reportedly pivoting to stablecoins as part of a new economic strategy. Asdrúbal Oliveros, managing partner at Ecoanalítica, highlighted the move’s relevance given the dollar drought confronting the government. On social media, Oliveros revealed the magnitude of this pivot. He…

Is the Trump administration seriously weighing a pardon for Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao ? Crypto Twitter is all aflutter after Fox Business reporter Charles Gasparino tweeted a “scoop” claiming White House insiders say discussions are heating up and Trump “is leaning toward a pardon.” Gasparino is a veteran financial and political journalist—often a fixture in Wall Street/White House circles. SCOOP: People close to @cz_binance, the former @binance chief who spent some time in the can amid the Biden Admin’s crackdown on all things crypto, say discussions inside the White House are heating up on the possibility of a pardon from…

Key Notes Tether is set to release its fully open-source WDK this week. The kit includes starter wallets for iOS and Android to simplify crypto wallet creation. With this move, Tether aims to expand self-custody adoption worldwide. Tether is preparing to launch its fully open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK) this week. The announcement came from CEO Paolo Ardoino, who explained how the toolkit will allow developers to easily build their own non-custodial digital wallets. In a post on X, Ardoino wrote that the WDK will include a ready-to-use “starter wallet” for both iOS and Android. This would offer a demonstration…

After details leaked this week of negotiations between Tether and potential investors over a $15-20 billion private placement, skeptics are asking why the company needs to raise any cash at all. After all, it claims to hold over $105 billion in cash, money markets, and US Treasuries in its reserves. According to Bloomberg, Tether is in negotiations with investors to raise funds in exchange for a 3% stake in Tether Holdings SA. With this fundraise, it hopes to achieve a valuation of $500 billion, a deal that if closed, would rank it alongside companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. Although some…

The US Senate has advanced sweeping AI legislation under the National Defense Authorization Act, compelling chipmakers to serve US customers first before exporting advanced processors abroad.On Thursday, senators passed the Guaranteeing Access and Innovation for National Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026, or GAIN Act, as an amendment to National Defense Authorization Act, requiring AI and high-performance chipmakers to prioritize domestic orders before exporting their products. The GAIN Act also gives Congress the right to deny export licenses for the most high-end AI processors and mandates export licenses for all products containing an “advanced integrated circuit.” “Over the past several years,…

OpenLedger, a popular platform devoted to the deployment of AI models on decentralized networks, is pleased to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Uphold Inc., a prominent multi-asset digital money platform. The basic purpose behind this partnership is to blend transparency and innovation by bringing institutional-grade infrastructure into the core of decentralized artificial intelligence (AI). OpenLedger Announces Strategic Institutional Partnership with UpholdWith @UpholdInc and @UpholdOTC , we’re bringing trusted, institutional-grade infrastructure to the heart of decentralized AI. Trusted by 10M+ users, with $9B+ in assets under custody and over $50B+ in… pic.twitter.com/Nwbgv5wsxj — Openledger Foundation (@OpenledgerFdn) October 13, 2025 Uphold is…

Wall Street showed subdued action as major gauges opened lower after investors reacted to jobs data showing U.S. jobless claims fell to 218,000. Summary Dow Jones slid 120 points while Nasdaq fell 1.15% to lead losses across the major U.S. indexes. The S&P 500 also dropped 0.68% in early trading to see Wall Street risk a third straight day of negative closes. Stocks were wobbly after the U.S. jobless claims data showed initial filings for unemployment insurance dropped to 218,000. After shedding gains in consecutive sessions, U.S. stocks looked shaky in early trading on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…

A non-custodial stablecoin wallet provider has unveiled new payment features that are designed to appeal to freelancers around the world. MiniPay now allows users to share virtual bank account details with their clients, enabling them to receive dollars and euros. Once paid, the cash is automatically converted into stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Big news for freelancers, entrepreneur, creators & expats! We’re thrilled to announce that Virtual USD & EUR Accounts have started rolling out inside MiniPay, powered by @Noah_HQ. This is how you get paid globally, simplified 👇 pic.twitter.com/1WLJVFM68n — MiniPay (@minipay) October 8, 2025 From here, the funds…

Minima, leading Layer-1 blockchain protocol, has developed a strategic alliance with Fetch.ai, which is a disruptive company in the field of autonomous agent technology. Such collaboration relates to the integrity of data to intelligent autonomous systems, which may alter how AI agents engage with blockchain data. The agreement will bring together Minima technology of Integritas and Fetch.ai ASI-1, which will lead to the need to transfer between the blockchain verification and the functions of the autonomous agent. This enables AI agents to read and authenticate information on the blockchain meaning that their actions are valid and reliable. Integritas – The…