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Stablecoin Usage Ramps up in Venezuela Amid Rampant Devaluation

RegulationSep 16

Stablecoin adoption has grown in Venezuela as the government tightens controls to impose the official dollar exchange rate on businesses, which is much lower than the value of dollar-pegged tokens in P2P markets such as Binance. Stablecoin Usage Grows as Businesses Try to Stay Afloat in Venezuela Stablecoins have become useful tools in distressed economies where inflation and devaluation indices are sky-high. According to local reports, the stablecoin adoption in Venezuela has been growing steadily, driven by a devaluation process and exchange controls that price dollars in cash at a much lower price than these dollar-pegged tokens. While physical dollar…

UFC Expands Web3 Partnership with Fightfi’s Fight.ID Platform

BlockchainSep 16

Using blockchain technology, Fight.ID, an official partner of UFC Strike digital collectibles, connects the expanding Web3 user community with the UFC’s worldwide fan base. Through the ongoing creation of blockchain-powered products and experiences, the partnership seeks to improve UFC’s digital fan interaction. The UFC, the leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world, and Fightfi, the firm behind Fight.ID, a Web3-enabled platform created for combat sports enthusiasts and athletes, have announced an extended relationship. Through the ongoing creation of blockchain-powered products and experiences, the partnership seeks to improve UFC’s digital fan interaction. Using blockchain technology, Fight.ID, an official partner…

South Korean Tech Giant Unveils Bold Crypto

RegulationSep 16

Get ready for a significant shift in the South Korean tech landscape! SGA, a prominent South Korea-listed company, is making a bold move, planning a transformative rebrand to Bitplanet. This exciting SGA Bitplanet rebrand follows a crucial third-party share placement. As a result, Asia Strategy Partners has emerged as SGA’s largest shareholder, signaling a new direction for the company. MTN News first reported this development, highlighting the strategic implications. What makes this ownership change particularly interesting? Asia Strategy Partners is an investment firm renowned for managing a significant portion of its corporate treasury in Bitcoin. This deep-rooted commitment to digital…

DL Holdings to Enter Bitcoin Mining Through Convertible-Bond Deal

MiningSep 16

DL Holdings Group Limited has partnered with Fortune Peak Limited to expand into Bitcoin mining, marking its first significant move into digital-asset infrastructure. The Hong Kong-listed company plans to issue convertible bonds to fund the purchase of high-efficiency mining equipment. Its goal is to produce about 200 BTC annually and build more than 4,000 BTC reserves within the next two years. DL Holdings Outlines Bitcoin Mining Strategy Hong Kong-based DL Holdings Group Limited said it will collaborate with Fortune Peak Limited to enter the Bitcoin mining sector. The company intends to acquire advanced mining equipment via a convertible bond issuance.…

ICB Network Partners with Tectum to Pioneer Zero-Fee PayFi Transfers in Web3

BlockchainSep 16

ICB Network has announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Tectum, which is regarded as one of the fastest blockchains in the market. The partnership will revolutionize the digital payments by introducing Tectum into the ICB ecosystem with the SoftNote technology so that users and companies worldwide can get instant and free transactions. Partnership Announcement! We're thrilled to partner with the world's fastest blockchain, Tectum. 🤝 This collaboration will integrate @tectumsocial cutting-edge SoftNote technology, bringing zero-fee, instant digital bearer instrument transfers to the ICB Network. This is a… pic.twitter.com/vTsWW5H8IL — ICB Network (@icbx_network) September 14, 2025 It…

Unlocking a New Era of DeFi Security

DeFiSep 16

Are you ready for a significant leap in decentralized finance? Lombard, a leading provider of Bitcoin-based on-chain financial infrastructure, has just announced a groundbreaking development. They’ve officially launched their innovative cross-chain Lombard Bitcoin (LBTC) security layer, marking a pivotal moment for secure and flexible Bitcoin derivatives in the DeFi ecosystem. This launch represents a crucial step towards making Bitcoin’s vast liquidity more accessible and usable within the diverse world of decentralized applications. It addresses a long-standing need for robust and reliable cross-chain solutions for the original cryptocurrency. What Makes Lombard Bitcoin a Game-Changer for DeFi? Lombard Bitcoin (LBTC) is not…

New ETF Filings Hint at Broader Crypto Product Boom Ahead

RegulationSep 16

Investment firms have started flooding regulators with applications for sophisticated crypto exchange-traded funds, pivoting from basic spot products to leveraged and actively managed strategies for broader institutional crypto exposure. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed to the trend, tweeting Sunday, "New filings from 21Shares for an active crypto ETF (something I think we'll see a ton of in the next 12 months) and a 2x Doge and 2x Sui." The filings show how issuers are trying to stay one step ahead of regulators while preparing for an October window that could see multiple approvals land at once. Multiple issuers also…

ATT Global Taps For Metas to Advance Web3 Ecosystem

BlockchainSep 16

ATT Global, a Web3 digital advertising platform merging DePIN and RWAs, has partnered with For Metas, a cutting-edge entertainment ecosystem. The partnership focuses on merging the decentralized advertising capabilities and infrastructure with the decentralized immersive entertainment network. As disclosed by ATT Global in its official social media announcement, the partnership is anticipated to drive unparalleled integration between digital consumer engagement, e-commerce, and blockchain technology. Hence, the move fortifies the position of both the platforms in the development of a scalable, interactive, and secure Web3 environment. ATT Global and For Metas Join Forces to Drive Decentralized Advertising The partnership between ATT…

Likwid.Fi Partners with RabitAI to Unlock DeFi Lending/Derivatives Trading Potential

DeFiSep 16

RabitAI, a decentralized AI platform, announced a strategic collaboration with Likwid.Fi, a decentralized margin trading protocol. This partnership shows that staying ahead of the curve is not just an objective but a necessity. This explains the reason Likwid.Fi integrated RabitAI’s innovative artificial intelligence infrastructure into its DeFi margin trading and lending/borrowing protocol. Through this partnership, Likwid.Fi leverages RabitAI’s expertise to expand the trading capabilities of its decentralized derivatives platform to redefine the experience for its traders. RabitAI is a decentralized AI network of AI agents that use machine learning, real-time data, and multi-timeframe technical analysis to empower users with automation,…

JPMorgan Says Fed Won't Cut Interest Rates in September, Explains Why!

RegulationSep 16

It approached 90% after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell delivered moderate remarks at the Jackson Hole meeting on Friday. While the market expects the Fed to make its first interest rate cut of 2025 in September, JPMorganChase said in a recent report that the Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates in September. In his Jackson Hole speech, Powell opened the door to the possibility of a rate cut, saying, “It's time to change the policy stance.” But JPMorganChase expects the Fed to delay a rate cut at its September FOMC meeting, despite Powell signaling a return to a rate cut…