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A proposed XRP Ledger amendment, Batch (XLS-56), is generating excitement among developers and validators alike. One pseudonymous XRP validator, Vet, has shared his experience testing the Batch functionality on the dev net, where multiple transactions, including minting and payments for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), can be bundled and executed automatically. The amendment, according to Vet, enables creation of a fully peer-to-peer NFT-to-NFT trading platform, allowing users to perform a barter-like NFT swaps in a single transaction. For instance, one could trade five of their NFTs for two NFTS owned by another party, all processed simultaneously to ensure atomicity and security, Vet…

The Winklevoss twins have published a comment letter in support of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed Open Banking Rule. “The Open Banking Rule promotes individual freedom, fosters competition and innovation, and helps prevent criminal activity. It should be preserved,” they stressed. Why OBR matters In their letter, the twins claim that protecting the OBR is the right thing to do. “The Open Banking Rule protects every individual’s right to own, access, and control their banking and financial data. Ensuring that every American can do so without limitation or interference from a bank is critical to guaranteeing their financial…

Vladislav Ginzburg, founder and CEO of OneSource, says that blockchain gaming is ready to move past the hype. Summary In crypto, hype runs ahead of real utility, says OneSource CEO Gaming should use blockchains for what blockchains are really good for Blockchains are slow, so we shouldn’t expect full games to run on them Once hailed as the future of play, blockchain gaming has spent the last few years in the shadow of its own hype. Early ideas of player-owned economies, tokenized rewards, and interoperable universes never quite lived up to the promise. Still, as the noise faded, more serious…

Moca Network, a decentralized digital identity initiative by Animoca Brands, has launched a verifiable loyalty platform developed with Spree Finance and SK Planet. Decentralizing Identity for Millions of Users Moca Network, the decentralized digital identity initiative by Animoca Brands, has launched AIR Shop, one of the world’s first verifiable loyalty platforms. Developed in collaboration with Spree Finance and South Korean tech leader SK Planet, AIR Shop aims to transform traditional rewards into transparent, interoperable Web3 assets. The partnership marks a significant milestone, with SK Planet adopting Moca Network’s enterprise-grade decentralized identity infrastructure. SK Planet, operator of OK Cashbag—South Korea’s largest…

NFT trading activity showed signs of life in Q3 2025, breaking a long stretch of decline that defined the post-hype years. After two years of contraction and shifting narratives, on-chain markets found a new footing, not in blue-chip collectibles or speculative art, but in cheaper rails, loyalty programs, and sport-linked assets that traded more on utility than status. NFT trading volume rose in Q3 2025 and sales counts reached a high. The center of gravity shifted to cheaper rails and utilitarian use cases as Ethereum’s scaling upgrade pushed activity to L2s, Solana leaned on throughput and compression, and Bitcoin inscriptions…

A group of US senators led by Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has introduced legislation to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act, the foundation of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. The Bank Secrecy Act, passed in 1970, obliges banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to help federal authorities detect and prevent financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and related illicit activity. The proposed legislation, known as the STREAMLINE Act, would raise the Bank Secrecy Act’s reporting thresholds for the first time since its creation more than 50 years ago. The bill increases the Currency Transaction Report…

VitaminAi, a renowned marketplace for AI Agents, has announced its new collaboration with ALFΛ, the earliest completely on-chain platform for social gaming prizes. The partnership is aimed at redefining Web3-based social competition as well as on-chain gaming. As VitminAi disclosed in its official social media announcement shared on X, the development is anticipated to start a unique epoch of player-led economies and intuitive competition in Web3. Thus, the joint effort is set to merge AI innovation and cutting-edge social gaming. 📢 Announcing our partnership with ⚡️ A L F Λ — the first fully on-chain social gaming prize protocol redefining…

Dock Labs, a prominent decentralized identity infrastructure provider, has announced its new partnership with GSMA, TMT ID, and Telefónica Tech. The partnership is devoted to establishing a privacy-focused, secure, and faster verification procedure via a decentralized and trusted digital identity mechanism. As mentioned in Dock Labs’ official social media announcement, the development denotes a joint effort to enhance data security and user experience in wider telecommunications. Thus, the move could revolutionize how organizations authenticate users, starting a new epoch of trust and privacy in the decentralized ecosystem. We’re very excited to announce our new collaboration with @GSMA Foundry, @TelefonicaTech ,…

RealGo, a gamified non-fungible Token (NFT) adventure platform, is excited to disclose its strategic partnership with NonPlayableCoin (NPC), a multi-chain meme token. The main purpose of this partnership is to merge the meme token of $NPC with the RealGo immersive meme adventure game for borderless access. The meme storm continues, and it’s getting even bigger! 🌪️We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @NonPlayableCoin .As a multi chain token, $NPC aims to become the meme token for every human on earth, borderless, inclusive, and powered by the global… pic.twitter.com/oNlGM10l4B — RealGo (@RealGoOfficial) October 29, 2025 $NPC has an interesting…

Deliberations over the crypto market structure bill between industry executives and US lawmakers hit a fever pitch on Wednesday in a tense meeting, following a leaked proposal from Democrats to impose permissioned requirements on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Democratic senators accused industry executives of acting as an extension of the Republican Party after a leaked Democratic proposal mandating know-your-customer and anti-money laundering regulations on DeFi caused a public outcry, according to Eleanor Terrett, who cited sources at Wednesday’s meeting. The lawmakers reportedly warned industry representatives that continued public outcry over the bill, or specific provisions in the proposed legislation,…