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President Donald Trump is considering a new round of stimulus checks targeting low-income Americans, according to unconfirmed reports. The unconfirmed reports say that the proposal is under review as part of broader economic support plans. Though still a rumor, the move might mirror pandemic-era relief policies that injected billions into American households. What Are Stimulus Checks? Stimulus checks are direct cash payments from the federal government to eligible citizens. They aim to boost spending and reduce financial stress during economic downturns or emergencies. In 2020, under the CARES Act, individuals received $1,200, while joint filers got $2,400. The government followed…

The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the possibility of declaring bitcoin a “non-financial virtual asset,” potentially securing an easier compliance path for virtual asset service providers. Stablecoins, on the other hand, would be classified as “financial virtual assets.” Uruguay to Clarify Status of Bitcoin and Other Virtual Assets in New Regulation The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the issuance of new regulations to clarify the status of bitcoin and other virtual assets and the licenses that virtual asset service providers (VASPs) must obtain to provide trading and custody services for these assets. At the Blockchain Summit…

Travellers and K-culture enthusiasts visiting South Korea can withdraw cash or issue a prepaid transit card in 85 legal currencies from 15 countries by using their Kaia USDT deposit. Located at the country’s 7 hotspots, DTMs employ DaWinKS’s trusted and true passport-scanning technology used at the airport’s immigration in Korea to ensure quick and reliable transactions. Kaia DLT Foundation (Kaia) announced that DaWinKS, a blockchain-based fintech company, supports Kaia-issued USDT on its Digital ATMs (DTM) installed across major travel spots in South Korea. In direct response to travellers and K-culture enthusiasts heading to the country, this offline on/offramp service enables…

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining company in the US, is increasing its investments in institutional-grade Bitcoin yield strategies. Marathon Digital Deepens Bitcoin Yield Strategy with $20 Million Investment in Two Prime The company formalized the partnership by investing $20 million in SEC-registered investment advisor Two Prime. This investment also increases MARA’s Bitcoin allocation to Two Prime from 500 BTC to 2,000 BTC. Susquehanna Crypto also participated in the round. With the new funding, MARA becomes not only a capital investor but also an equity owner in Two Prime’s returns platform, specifically designed for corporate treasuries,…

Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd., a public company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2338), has announced a new plan to build one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings in the world. The company, which operates without debt, is shifting its strategy to focus on acquiring and holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The plan began with a major investment from Integrated Asset Management (Asia) Limited, a Hong Kong-based firm known for leading the 2014 acquisition of Forbes Media. The investment marks a new phase for Quantum, as it prepares to raise more capital and expand its treasury through equity…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the special administrative region’s central banking authority, has finalized its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, releasing two sets of guidelines that will take effect on Aug. 1. On Tuesday, the HKMA released finalized guidelines and consultation conclusions to clarify the upcoming rules. The documents addressed the supervision of licensed stablecoin issuers and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) rules for licensed stablecoin issuers. Alongside the finalized rules, Hong Kong will launch a public registry of licensed issuers as part of a broader push to bring oversight to the local crypto ecosystem. “In the…

PEPE GAMES has partnered with GaFin, introducing a a meme-themed play-to-earn game hub on the Solana blockchain. This integration will allow PEPE GAMES to use the infrastructure set by GaFin to support its ecosystem of games focused on Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn models. 🎮✨ New Meme-Powered Partnership Alert! ✨🎮We’re excited to announce that GaFin is now officially partnering with @pepegames_sol – the first Meme-Themed Web3 Gaming Hub on Solana! 🐸💥PEPE GAMES is creating a Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn ecosystem where memecoins come… pic.twitter.com/AT19nhj7sF — GaFin (@Gafin_io) July 29, 2025 The teamwork will provide players with an avenue to enjoy meme-themed games and…

A partnership announcement came from Coinbase and JPMorgan, two giants of the industry. Coinbase has partnered with JP Morgan to enable credit card purchases on its platform and allow Chase customers to earn points and redeem them for USDC, according to an official announcement. Coinbase stated that with this partnership, starting this fall, bank customers will be able to use Chase credit cards to make purchases on Coinbase. Coinbase also stated that customers will be able to exchange Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for USDC starting in 2026, saying, “For the first time, points from a major credit card rewards program…

Metaplanet has announced that National Financial Services LLC (NFS), a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, is now its largest shareholder. In a July 15 disclosure, the firm revealed that NFS holds 84.4 million shares, equivalent to 12.9% of its total equity. Based on current valuations, this stake is worth approximately ¥121 billion or around $816 million. As of March 31, NFS only held 1.91 million shares in Metaplanet. NFS is a custodian for retail and institutional investors using Fidelity’s trading platforms. Fidelity is one of the 12 issuers of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, with its FBTC fund managing around…

At Tron’s principal place of business in Winter Park, Florida, there are no apparent signs of Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun or the $30 billion blockchain that he founded, such as placards, business cards, or even a sign. Instead, the publicly traded Tron—formerly known as SRM Entertainment—keeps a low profile at Regus, a communal office space in the affluent Orlando suburb, where the firm specialized in designing theme park merchandise and stuffed goods under its previous name. Two representatives at the office’s front desk told Decrypt on Thursday that even though SRM’s website has gotten a Tron-branded makeover—the company rebranded…