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Google and Sui Network Team Up on Next-Gen Payment Standard

ExchangesSep 17

Sui Network has teamed up with Google as an official launch partner for the tech giant’s Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2), a system designed to let artificial intelligence agents perform financial transactions on behalf of users. AP2, sometimes referred to as the Intermediary Payment Protocol, aims to create a standard for how AI can securely handle payments. Instead of just forwarding instructions, AI systems would be able to transact directly, manage balances, and settle payments in real time. Developed by Mysten Labs, Sui is built to deliver high-speed, programmable transactions along with privacy-focused identity solutions. Its role in AP2 marks a…

Welf Finance Taps Orochi Network For Secure and Decentralized Web3 Finance

DeFiSep 17

Welf Finance, a private banking network that connects traditional finance (TradFi) with Decentralized finance (DeFi), has announced its history-breaking collaboration with Orochi Network. Orochi Network is a known Verifiable Data Layer for real-world Assets (RWAs). The primary purpose of this partnership is to secure data with DeFi and advanced AI tools for the successful conversion of TradFi into DeFi for the next Web3 generation. We are excited to announce our collaboration with @OrochiNetwork, a platform focused on privacy and trust in Web3 by using advanced technologies like Zero Knowledge Proofs, Homomorphic Encryption, and Trusted Execution Environments. Orochi makes it possible…

Trump Media Tests 'Truth Search' Using Perplexity AI

RegulationSep 17

Trump Media and Technology Group, which runs Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, is working with artificial intelligence giant Perplexity to introduce an AI-powered search engine, the company announced. Dubbed Truth Search AI, the search engine is now being tested and is running on Truth Social, Trump Media said Wednesday. It will "exponentially increase the amount of information available to its users," Trump Media added. "We're proud to partner with Perplexity to launch our public Beta testing of Truth Social AI, which will make Truth Social an even more vital element in the Patriot Economy," Trump Media CEO and Chairman…

Donald Trump Files $15 Billion Lawsuit Against America's Most Established Newspaper! "TRUMP Caused Major Damage to Coin!"

LegalSep 17

US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion libel lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging it published false news about him and his family. Trump claimed that the NYT's reporting had damaged his reputation, his companies, Truth Social, and the memecoin TRUMP. Trump claimed the newspaper had been “spreading false news about him, his family and his businesses for decades.” Trump said the following in a statement on his Truth Social account: “Today, I have the great honor of filing a $15 Billion Libel and Slander Suit against The New York Times, one of the worst and most…

Blockchain Games Break Into the Mainstream

GameFiSep 17

The blockchain gaming industry has shifted its focus from overcoming regulatory and platform challenges to developing high-quality games that can attract a mass audience. From Regulatory Hurdles to High-Quality Games The blockchain gaming industry has successfully overcome its initial hurdles and has shifted its focus to a core tenet of the gaming industry: building high-quality games that are compelling enough to attract millions of players. According to Nate Nesbitt, chief marketing officer (CMO) at Mythical Games, the goal now is to engage a mass audience, regardless of their interest in the underlying blockchain technology. To support the assertion that players…

The real divide in finance isn’t TradFi vs DeFi, it’s control vs coordination

DeFiSep 17

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. I entered crypto in 2017, when EtherDelta was one of the only live DEXs. It was clunky, slow, and borderline unusable. But people still used it. Because for the first time, you could trade without asking permission. Summary Core divide: TradFi enforces oversight through centralized intermediaries, while DeFi enables programmable, verifiable, permissionless coordination. DeFi protocols are coordination layers that route capital based on logic and incentives, scaling beyond human-led systems. Many emerging “DeFi” tools mimic TradFi control…

Donald Trump is suing the New York Times for harming his memecoin

LegalSep 17

Donald Trump has accused the New York Times (NYT) of damaging his $TRUMP memecoin in a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the publication. The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, alleges that the outlet damaged $TRUMP’s reputation, as well as that of his social media platform Truth Social and the wider Trump Organization, with multiple harmful statements. Trump is following up on legal threats he made after the NYT revealed a series of birthday letters sent to the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. These included a poem and a drawing of a nude woman allegedly signed by then president. He denies…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Teases Exciting Q4 Launches: “Cool New Products”

ExchangesSep 17

Coinbase CEO teases new products before the end of 2025. It is set to launch Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures later this month. Eyes Further acquisitions after Deribit deal. Right in the midst of the Q4 energy, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has teased a bold message. “Lots of cool new products to ship, let’s do this,” he shared, sparking excitement in the community. The message seemed like a clear call to action, with focus on execution and finishing the year strong. ~3 months left in 2025. Lots of cool new products to ship. Let’s do this. — Brian Armstrong…

Aave gears up for Aave V4 launch, bringing unified cross-chain liquidity to DeFi

DeFiSep 17

Aave V4 is set to launch in Q4 with unified cross-chain liquidity, as Aave cements its position as the market leader in DeFi lending with record-high $41.7 billion TVL. Summary Aave V4 upgrades introduce the Cross-Chain Liquidity Layer, enabling users to borrow and collateralize across both EVM and non-EVM chains. Aave now holds nearly half of the sector’s total liquidity, with V4 expected to further accelerate growth by unlocking cross-chain capital efficiency and broader liquidity access. Aave Labs (AAVE) has published the official launch roadmap for Aave V4, outlining completed milestones and upcoming stages as V4 undergoes final review, testing,…

The US and UK Reach Agreement on Cryptocurrencies: Including Details on Ripple

LegalSep 17

The UK and the US are preparing to cooperate more closely on cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins, according to the Financial Times. The decision came to the fore following a meeting today between British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Both governments are also reportedly developing a joint “digital securities sandbox” program to test blockchain applications in financial services. Cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple, as well as major banks like Citi, Bank of America, and Barclays, attended the meeting. Officials said the meeting was organized “at the last minute” following a letter sent by the crypto…