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Tether Reinforces Crypto Mining Push in Uruguay

MiningSep 27

While local reports said the company was leaving Uruguay, Tether denied those claims, saying it remains in talks to continue its mining operations. The company said it is evaluating its path forward in Uruguay and across Latin America. Tether Is Not Leaving Uruguay, Continues Negotiations With State-Owned Power Company Tether, the company behind the issuance of USDT, has recently clarified its situation in Uruguay, where local reports indicated that it might be exiting its operations. The company, which is involved in green energy and cryptocurrency mining operations in the country, denied it would abandon these projects, explaining that the situation…

Aave Goes Live on Plasma, Innovating DeFi Lending and Stablecoins Utility

DeFiSep 27

Aave, one of the leading decentralized liquidity protocols, reportedly goes live on Plasma, a high-performance blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins. The alliance marks a landmark step in enhancing Aave’s reach to scalable, secure, and systematic blockchain infrastructure adapted for worldwide payments and decentralized finance (DeFi). Aave is live on @PlasmaFDN. pic.twitter.com/xiXct3STKS — Aave (@aave) September 25, 2025 The primary deployment on Plasma launches aid for various key assets, such as Tether ($USDT), Ethena’s USDe, Staked USDe ($sUSDe), Tether Gold ($XAUt), Wrapped Ether ($WETH), and Wrapped Staked Ether ($weETH). With these benefactions, Aave users can now supply and borrow across a wide…

Ethereum’s Fusaka update slated for December 3rd, 2025

EthereumSep 27

Key Takeaways Ethereum will launch the Fusaka hard fork on December 3rd, 2025. Fusaka will introduce PeerDAS to improve data availability and scalability. Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, will implement its Fusaka hard fork upgrade on December 3rd, 2025, designed to enhance data availability and scalability through features like PeerDAS (Peer Data Availability Sampling). The upgrade aims to expand Ethereum’s data capacity up to 10 times, potentially boosting Layer 2 solutions such as rollups. Developer communities estimate the enhancement could enable transaction speeds of up to 12,000 TPS across the ecosystem by 2026. Ethereum underwent several major upgrades in recent…

Ex-FTX exec’s plea deal still at center of court case

LegalSep 27

Nearly three years after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, courtroom battles tied to its executives and their associates are still unfolding. This week, Michelle Bond, spouse of former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, will return to court for an evidentiary hearing in her criminal case. In a Sunday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), Bond’s legal team requested that a federal judge allow her to testify despite prosecutors’ objections. Prosecutors had argued Friday that it was unlikely Bond could offer testimony relevant to Salame’s plea agreement involving allegations of campaign…

Bye Crypto? Circle Testing Reversible Transactions

ExchangesSep 27

According to a recent report by the Financial Times, Circle, the leading stablecoin issuer, is exploring a refunding mechanism. The feature is highly likely to be controversial, considering that irreversible transactions are considered to be the key ethos of crypto. That said, according to Circle president Heath Tarbert, it would make it possible to push the crypto industry closer to mainstream finance. Irreversible transactions could be potentially used for fighting fraud and preventing various disputes. Tarbert has acknowledged that the current financial system has certain benefits that are not present in crypto. "Offensive" In August, Circle announced that it was…

Record Difficulty, Leaner Rewards—So What’s Fueling Bitcoin’s Hashrate Stampede?

MiningSep 27

Bitcoin’s brute computational engine is flexing harder than ever, as the network packed on a staggering 111 exahash per second (EH/s) in just eight days—catapulting the hashrate to a jaw-dropping 1,107 EH/s. Whatever’s powering this beast, it’s pushing the network into uncharted territory. Behind the Hashrate Curtain: New Rigs Hint at a Mining Revolution Bitcoin’s grind has never been tougher—network difficulty recently notched a record 142.34 trillion, while mining revenue has slipped, leaving hashers earning less per petahash than they did a month ago. The muscle is growing, but the paycheck is looking lean. According to total hashrate data from…

Unleash Remarkable Returns on Sui

DeFiSep 26

Are you looking to supercharge your crypto holdings within the dynamic Sui ecosystem? The opportunity to significantly boost your digital assets is here! Momentum, the leading ve(3,3) decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity hub on Sui, has officially launched its highly anticipated HODL Yield campaign. This initiative offers a fantastic way for users to participate in the ecosystem while earning substantial rewards, driving the value of your investments through a compelling Momentum liquidity yield program. What Exactly is the Momentum HODL Yield Campaign? Momentum is making waves with its new HODL Yield campaign, designed to reward loyal participants and attract new…

PunkStrategy Token Surges as NFT-Linked Model Gains Attention

NFTSep 26

PunkStrategy (PNKSTR), a token linking NFT trading with reinvestment mechanisms, has recorded substantial growth, reflecting increasing interest in crypto-NFT hybrid strategies. Analysts caution, however, that volatility remains high in such experimental tokens. PunkStrategy’s Innovative Model and Recent Performance PunkStrategy, developed by TokenWorks, utilizes a trading model that allocates 10% of transaction fees to purchase Cryptopunk NFTs. These NFTs are then resold at a markup, and proceeds are reinvested into buying back PNKSTR tokens. This cyclical approach aims to support both the NFT market and the token’s liquidity. In the past 24 hours, PNKSTR surged by 87%, pushing its market capitalization…

Massive Rally or Big Price Drop Next?

EthereumSep 26

TL;DR Whale wallets now show unrealized profits equal to 2021 levels, signaling strong market confidence. ETH outflows from exchanges spike as holders move coins to cold storage or staking platforms. September staking inflows drop to 8.4K ETH, cooling sharply after August’s record-high deposits. Whale Profit Levels Return to 2021 Highs Ethereum wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH have now reached the same unrealized profit levels seen during the 2021 market peak. This data suggests large holders are once again sitting on sizable paper gains. In 2017, whale wallets saw unrealized profits peak at around $15 billion. By 2021, this…

Binance, Franklin Templeton Join Forces to Expand Digital Asset Products

RegulationSep 26

Binance and Franklin Templeton are teaming up to build digital asset products that aim to bridge the gap between traditional markets and crypto. The two firms will combine Franklin Templeton’s work in tokenizing securities with Binance’s trading infrastructure and global investor base, according to the Tuesday statement. The goal, both firms said, is to create products that offer efficient settlement, transparent pricing and access to competitive yields for a wide set of investors. Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6 trillion in assets, has been developing blockchain-based tools such as its Benji platform for tokenized funds. Last year, the traditional finance firm…