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ATT Global, a renowned platform bridging blockchain technology and real-world assets (RWAs), has collaborated with Bluwhale AI, a prominent decentralized AI entity. The partnership aims to establish a cutting-edge “Intelligent Layer” in the Sui blockchain to redefine AI-led advertising in the Web3 ecosystem. As per ATT Global’s official X announcement, the development indicates a key move toward combining RWA advertising infrastructure and AI-led consumer intelligence. Hence, the joint effort is leveraging AI agents for relatively> 🤖 Where Real-World Ads Meet AI IntelligenceWe’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with @bluwhaleai, the decentralized AI personalization protocol building an “Intelligence Layer” for Web3…
Another decisive action was made by a popular trader of Hyperliquids. The wallet pension-usdt.eth sold a long position in Bitcoin. The trade brought out a profit of 1.04 million dollars. This victory prolonged a perfect streak. Since December 8 the trader has a dozen consecutive winning trades. The overall profits were over 25.2 million. Trader Swings Market Prejudice The trader did not remain idle following the closing of the long. He turned instantly about. He has taken a 2x leveraged short on Ethereum. The position covered 25,000 ETH. The value of the trade was notional to the tune of 73.98…
Table of Contents A Familiar Holiday Market, With a Quiet Change at CheckoutHow the Urbanspace Stablecoin Payments WorkWhy Faster Settlement Matters for Small BusinessesFrom a Holiday Market to Global PaymentsAvalanche and Regulated Financial ProductsConclusionResourcesFrequently Asked Questions New York City’s oldest holiday market is now usingstablecoin payments this winter, and most visitors will never notice the difference. At Union Square Holiday Market, shoppers can now pay select vendors through Urbanspace’s mobile app, which settles payments in USDC on the Avalanche blockchain. This seasonal pilot places blockchain payments inside a real, high-volume retail setting. Union Square is a crowded public market that…
Crypto exchange Coinbase has sharply criticized a group of major US banking associations after they urged federal regulators to ban merchant rewards, cashbacks, and discounts offered to customers who pay with stablecoins. The latter argued such perks amount to “indirect interest.” “Unamerican” Power Grab In a post on X, Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad called the proposal “unamerican” and warned that it represents an overreach that would stifle competition and block consumers from using their own money as they choose. The dispute centers on how regulators should implement the GENIUS Act, a federal law passed in July 2025 that…
Coinbase, the most reliable platform for crypto trading, and PPRO, a leader in payments in Poland, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce BLIK as a payment method. This integration represents a significant step for the Polish market, offering users the ability to purchase crypto directly using the Polish złoty (PLN) for the first time on the platform. BLIK: Poland’s Preferred Payment System Now on Coinbase Record Growth of Crypto Adoption in Poland Coinbase Focuses on Europe: Facilitating Access to Crypto PPRO: Technology and Support for Global E-commerce A Strategic Partnership for the Polish Market Coinbase: A Mission for Global…
GXChain and Cache Wallet have officially declared a new strategic collaboration that should enhance security, accessibility and reliability in the Web3 ecosystem. The partnership puts together GXChain’s high-performance,> Partnership Announcement 📣@GXChainGlobal 🤝 @CacheWalletWe’re pleased to partner with @GXChainGlobal a robust,>pic.twitter.com/38Tj3mYfqt — Cache Wallet (@CacheWallet) December 15, 2025 According to the announcement, there is a mutual understanding of the promotion of secure and seamless access throughout the GXChain ecosystem and the minimization of typical risks related to the management of wallets and loss of assets in Web3. Combining High-Performance Blockchain Infrastructure With Wallet Innovation As its REI Network evolution, GXChain is…
Only 45.9% of investors anticipate an interest rate cut at the next US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in December, amid declining market sentiment and a downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The odds of a 25 basis point (BPS) interest rate cut in December were nearly 67% on Nov. 7, according to data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group. In September, several banking institutions forecast at least two interest rate cuts in 2025, with market analysts at investment banking company Goldman Sachs and banking giant Citigroup each projecting three 25 BPS cuts in 2025. Interest rate probabilities. Source:…
Vlad Tenev, CEO and co-founder of Robinhood, has spent the year turning the trading app into a serious player in the crypto industry. This feature is a part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list. Once known for commission-free stock trades, the company is now building its own blockchain, offering staking services, and expanding across Europe with tokenized stocks. The biggest move saw Robinhood complete its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, one of the longest-running crypto exchanges. The deal brought in over 50 global licenses and opened the door to institutional trading and expansion in the crypto ecosystem. Robinhood has since launched…
Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities trading. The Memorandum of Understanding will explore reducing settlement friction, improving price transparency, and broadening market access across key commodity segments including precious metals, diamonds, energy, and agricultural markets. The partnership will investigate tokenized commodity listings on the Crypto.com Exchange, develop new custody models, and create liquidity mechanisms for digital asset payments. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC’s Executive Chairman, emphasized the initiative’s potential to…
Expectations for a rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting are leading to a clear division within the institution. Fed member Lorie Logan maintained her hawkish stance, stating in December that she would not support another interest rate cut. Logan had also opposed the cut at the October meeting, highlighting the risks of high inflation. In his statement, Logan stated that inflation is still above target and the upward trend continues: “Looking at the December meeting, it’s hard for me to support another rate cut unless we see strong evidence that inflation is falling faster than I expected, or a…