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Singapore Gulf Bank launches zero-fee stablecoin minting on Solana, enabling USDC and USDT conversions. Singapore Gulf Bank launches zero-fee stablecoin minting on Solana, enabling USDC and USDT conversions. Singapore Gulf Bank has processed over $7 billion, showing strong enterprise demand worldwide interest. Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a service that allows clients to convert fiat money into stablecoins like USDC and USDT directly on the Solana blockchain with no transaction or gas fees for now. Announced at Solana Breakpoint 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the move highlights rising institutional confidence in stablecoins for everyday financial operations. Singapore Gulf Bank Launches Zero-Fee…

Crypto.com, a notable digital asset entity, has partnered with Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EMCoin), the UAE’s 1st SCA-licensed crypto trading firm. The partnership attempts to strengthen EmCoin consumers with seamless digital asset access while improving trading efficiency and liquidity. As per Crypto.com’s official X announcement, the collaboration takes into account the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver institutional solutions. Hence, the move ensures enhanced trade execution and tighter spreads. Partnership Alert: https://t.co/vCNztATkNg to explore new ways of enabling EmCoin users in the UAE to seamlessly access and trade digital assets. EmCoin is the UAE’s first virtual asset trading…

Key Takeaways Rio Tinto and AWS have announced a strategic copper partnership using breakthrough bioleaching technology. Bioleaching technology will extract copper with reduced carbon emissions and water usage compared to traditional methods. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a large-scale cloud hosting and online services provider, has entered into a two-year agreement with Nuton, the proprietary bioleaching venture of the mining giant Rio Tinto. AWS will become the first customer of copper produced using Nuton’s innovative bioleaching technology at the Johnson Camp mine. The copper will be used in AWS’s US data centers, benefiting from Nuton’s environmentally friendly method of copper extraction.…

In a cycle obsessed with memecoins and dog tokens, Ethena Labs founder and CEO Guy Young built one of the biggest and most systemically important pieces of crypto plumbing. This feature is a part of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2025 list. In just two years, Young scaled Ethena from an idea — admittedly taking inspiration from BitMEX co-founder and crypto guru Arthur Hayes — into a $15 billion protocol by expanding aggressively, cutting distribution partnerships across exchanges and onchain venues, pushing its synthetic dollar USDe and yield-bearing sUSDe into every corner of the market. The result was a new category of digital…

Ethereum continues to hold its bullish tone above $3K, backed by both technical breakouts and renewed on-chain strength. This resilience comes at a time when Bitcoin remains the center of attention due to macro and geopolitical events, ranging from rising tensions in the Middle East to financial instability across emerging markets. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart The daily structure shows that ETH has broken out of its descending parallel channel, flipping the $3K zone into strong support. The price recently tapped into the major resistance zone between $3.3K–$3.7K but faced selling pressure, printing a few consecutive bearish candles. This…

According to La Nación, one of Argentina’s leading newspapers, Lemon, the country’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched the first Visa credit card backed by Bitcoin. The new product allows users to access loans in Argentine pesos by using their Bitcoin assets as collateral without selling them. This step is considered a significant innovation towards the more active use of cryptocurrencies in daily financial life. Developed by Lemon, this credit card targets individuals who lack access to traditional banking systems or a credit history. Users can make purchases by using their Bitcoin as collateral, without needing a bank account or going…

NIP Group Inc., the publicly traded parent company of long-running esports team organization Ninjas in Pyjamas, announced Thursday that it mined approximately 151.4 Bitcoin—about $14.5 million worth—during its initial three months of operation from September through November. The company, which trades as NIPG on the Nasdaq, first revealed plans to enter Bitcoin mining last July. In November, the company said that it was expanding its fleet of mining rigs, targeting monthly production of 160 BTC. In Thursday’s announcement, the firm updated that estimate to 140 BTC per month (currently about $13.5 million worth). Mining refers to the act of securing…

Vitalik says Ethereum must keep working even if its builders disappear and he has a plan to get there. A new “walkaway test” could redefine how Ethereum upgrades, scales, and secures itself long-term. From quantum resistance to ossification, Vitalik wants Ethereum built to last decades. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants the network to survive without him. In a new statement, he introduced what he calls the “walkaway test.” The idea is simple: Ethereum should keep running even if all its developers vanished tomorrow. “Ethereum itself must pass the walkaway test,” Buterin said. “Ethereum must get to a place where we…

Japan is considering its first interest rate hike in nearly a year. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is looking at this step to respond to rising inflation and signs of economic recovery, while aiming to maintain stability in prices, support growth, and reassure investors. The decision could affect businesses, consumers and global markets. Why Japan Might Increase Rates Japan has kept very low interest rates for years. This approach aimed to boost growth and fight deflation. However, prices for food, energy and imported goods are rising. As a result, policymakers are thinking about raising rates to keep inflation under control.…

Crypto cards solidified their position as a payment tool in 2025. Over the past two years, some of the most popular cards have achieved monthly volumes of $1.5B. Crypto card usage has picked up since 2023, expanding from $100M in monthly payments to over $1.5B. Crypto cards were attempted multiple times, with projects facing difficulties due to unclear regulations. On average, annual growth reached 106%, driven by both adoption and an improved tech stack. Crypto cards use the infrastructure of VISA and Mastercard, while facilitating crypto payments. Usage picked up as stablecoins became the main payment infrastructure. While initial crypto…