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MoonPay has launched MoonPay Commerce, a unified crypto payments platform built on technology from its acquisition of Helio, the company said in a press release Thursday. The rollout fully brings Helio’s checkout tools under the MoonPay brand, offering merchants, creators and developers a faster and simpler way to accept crypto payments globally, the firm said. More than 6,000 businesses are already using the platform, including Shopify, The Solana Foundation, Ledger and CoinMarketCap. MoonPay Commerce will also power Solana Pay for Shopify, enabling instant, low-cost crypto payments at checkout. The platform lets merchants set up checkouts, subscriptions and deposits in minutes,…

CyberCharge, a Web3 ecosystem that uses blockchain technology for the distribution of energy and decentralized economy, has announced its landmark partnership with Aylab.io, a Web3 advertising platform. The partnership aims to boost Web3 growth and user acquisition across the world. [STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT]We’re teaming up with @Aylab_io the powerhouse behind one of Web3’s biggest growth engines.With Aylab Traffic Loop to supercharge project traffic and Aylab Ads connecting 500+ apps worldwide, this partnership is set to amplify Web3 growth… pic.twitter.com/NPMzVddKJF — CyberCharge (@CyberChargeWeb3) October 16, 2025 CyberCharge is effectively providing its decentralized-based services around the world for the distribution of energy,…

Ethereum price is still struggling to settle above $4,220. ETH is now consolidating in a range and might decline sharply if there is a move below $3,880. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $4,000 and $4,020 levels. The price is trading below $4,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $3,950 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it trades above $4,075. Ethereum Price Dips To Support Ethereum price struggled to settle above $4,200 and corrected most gains, like…

The cryptocurrency landscape is rapidly evolving, attracting increasing interest from institutional players. A significant development in this space is the official launch of River Prime Vault, a groundbreaking investment product from stablecoin abstraction platform River (RIVER). This innovative offering is specifically designed to meet the sophisticated needs of institutional investors, promising a new era for large-scale crypto participation. What Exactly is the River Prime Vault? River has officially unveiled its Prime Vault, an exclusive investment solution tailored for institutions. This product simplifies access to stablecoin investments, providing a secure and efficient gateway for large-scale capital. The platform’s total value locked…

Two MIT-educated brothers went on trial Tuesday in Manhattan federal court for allegedly stealing $25 million in crypto in just 12 seconds. However, their defense claims it wasn’t illegal for them to have outmaneuvered “predatory” trading bots. Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Peraire-Bueno are alleged to have committed conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Federal prosecutors call their April 2023 maximal extractable value (MEV) exploit on the Ethereum blockchain a “first-of-its-kind” fraud scheme, while defense attorneys insist it was simply a smart strategy in an unregulated marketplace. The trial may run into…

Coinbase launched the Embedded Wallets feature to all developers using the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) late Wednesday evening, as announced by CEO Brian Armstrong. The publicly traded crypto business has introduced a self-custodied wallet solution that integrates with Coinbase’s existing onramp APIs, allowing developers to keep full control over user experience design. Embedded wallets now live for everyone on Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP)! Easily add crypto wallets to your app. Works great with our Onramps product and other APIs too. https://t.co/Sv7iRmEAuY — Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) October 16, 2025 CDP Embedded Wallets purportedly eliminate the need for seed phrases, browser extensions,…

Decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) protocol peaq has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to develop a regulatory framework for onchain robotics and tokenized machines. According to a Thursday press release, the memorandum centers on peaq’s Machine Economy Free Zone, with additional areas of collaboration including guidance for projects seeking VARA licenses, joint training initiatives in technology and compliance, and data sharing to support research and regulation. Launched in July, the Machine Economy Free Zone is a controlled environment to test how robotics and AI can function within decentralized networks. Peaq co-founder Max Thake said…

A digital asset industry leader sees the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to lift its prohibition on the sale of crypto ETNs to retail investors as a major step toward making the country a hub for crypto innovation. A Milestone for the UK Crypto Industry The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s decision to lift its prohibition on the sale of crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) to retail investors has sparked optimism across the digital asset industry, as asserted by Harry Horsfall, co-founder and CEO of Zebu Live. While these products are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), Horsfall still hails…

Major crypto exchange Binance has announced scheduled wallet maintenance for the Ethereum network in the next 24 hours, on Oct. 17 precisely. Binance stated it will perform wallet maintenance for Ethereum Network (ETH) on Oct. 17 at 6:00 a.m. (UTC), which will take about one hour. To support wallet maintenance, deposits and withdrawals on the Ethereum Network (ETH) will be suspended starting from Oct. 17 at 5:55 a.m. (UTC), and will resume when the maintenance is complete. As deposits and withdrawals are being suspended, the trading of tokens on the network will not be impacted. Deposits and withdrawals for tokens…

Xenea, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM-compatible) Layer 1 blockchain, has successfully integrated with Astra Nova, a Web3 gaming ecosystem. It merges blockchain technology with artificial intelligence (AI). The primary objective behind this partnership is to advance real-world adoption of Decentralized Storage (DACS). We’re thrilled to announce a new strategic collaboration between Xenea and @Astra__Nova , paving the way for real-world adoption of Decentralized Storage (DACS)!🔗 Read the full article: https://t.co/YozhqgQyElThrough this partnership, Xenea and Astra Nova will explore how… pic.twitter.com/mIY26dkQ1i — Xenea (@Xenea_io) October 16, 2025 Fundamentally, the core purpose of this collaboration is to strengthen the Web3 ecosystem by…