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TRON Emerges as Core Payment Infrastructure for Global E-Commerce

Geneva, Switzerland — TRON has cemented its position as a leading blockchain for digital commerce, according to a new report from UQUID, the Web3 shopping platform connecting crypto with everyday purchases. — The analysis highlights TRON’s rapid rise as the preferred settlement layer across Latin America, Africa, and Asia—regions where speed, low fees, and accessibility are essential. UQUID data shows TRON dominating stablecoin transactions on its platform, reflecting its growing role in advancing financial inclusion worldwide. TRON’s Market Share Surges TRON accounted for the highest transaction share across UQUID in: Latin America: 45% Africa: 35% Asia: 25% Overall, TRON captured…

Exchanges

How Afrikabal Is Building the ‘SWIFT of Agriculture’ on Lisk

This is not another story about a flashy crypto marketplace or a new DeFi protocol. This is about a Rwandan-founded startup, Afrikabal, pushing to rewire the backbone of African trade. Built on the Lisk protocol and shaped in Rwanda’s pro-innovation environment, Afrikabal’s ambition is simple but seismic. It wants to become the SWIFT of agriculture for the Global South. The Problem: Trillions in Trade, Stuck on Paper Every enduring monopoly begins with a secret. For Afrikabal, it is that agriculture is the world’s largest industry without a trust fabric. This is to say that finance has Visa and SWIFT, whereas…

Blockchain

Ethereum Foundation to Sell 10,000 ETH: Can It Sustain?

The Ethereum Foundation announced a plan to sell 10,000 ETH to fund research and development. This decision has sparked debate over its potential impact on the market. However, compared to the massive buying power from institutions and treasury companies in recent times, this sale appears to be just a “small ripple” in the flow of liquidity. The focus now lies in the $4,200–$4,500 price range, determining whether ETH continues to break new highs or enters a short-term correction. Will DATCo Demand Absorb the Selling Pressure? The Ethereum Foundation (EF) confirmed that “within the next few weeks of this month,” it…

Ethereum

YZi Labs’ Revolutionary Investment in USD.AI

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with news of a significant development. YZi Labs, a prominent name in blockchain innovation and formerly known as the influential Binance Labs, has just made a strategic investment in USD.AI. This isn’t just any investment; it’s a deep dive into the burgeoning sector of the AI lending protocol, signaling a new era for decentralized finance. What is this Revolutionary AI Lending Protocol? USD.AI stands out as an innovative financial solution. It is a unique lending protocol designed to provide loans. What makes it truly revolutionary is its collateral: AI hardware. Imagine leveraging the very infrastructure…

Regulation

Ethena's USDe hits $13 billion milestone with Binance boost

Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has climbed to over $13 billion in circulation less than a day after it was listed on Binance. DeFiLlama data shows supply jumped nearly 2% in 24 hours to about $13.2 billion, making it the fastest-growing stablecoin in the past day. This rapid expansion has been ongoing over the past month, with the protocol adding more than $3 billion to its footprint after it crossed $10 billion in August. Notably, USDe is the third-largest stablecoin in the industry, controlling around 5% of the $287 billion stablecoin market. Meanwhile, the timing of this growth reflects several reinforcing…

Exchanges

SPACE ID Partners with 0G Labs to Roll Out AI-Friendly .0g Domains

SPACE ID, a well-known digital identity firm, has collaborated with 0G Labs, an AI L1 blockchain for on-chain AI apps. The partnership aims to streamline digital identity within the AI sector with the launch of .0g domains. As SPACE ID’s official X announcement discloses, this collaboration is set to redefine the digital identity, making it compatible with the AI-led future. Additionally, the development is anticipated to play the role of a cornerstone for smooth digital commerce and human-AI interactions. @SpaceIDProtocol x @0G_labs = .0g domains and the first human-AI naming system ⚡ Deep dive: https://t.co/chafAIFVpH pic.twitter.com/2Xoz32AOpx — SPACE ID (@SpaceIDProtocol)…

Blockchain

NFT sales show modest recovery, Pudgy Penguins jump 110%

After weeks of steep declines in participation, the non-fungible token (NFT) market is showing early signs of stabilization, buoyed by a broader crypto rebound. While overall buyer and seller activity has plunged nearly 70%, transaction volumes are creeping higher, and specific blockchains and collections are breaking out with double-digit growth. At last check on Saturday, Bitcoin (BTC) topped $115,800 — up 5.2% over the past seven days — and Ethereum (ETH) hovered above $4,600, up 9.1% for the week. Summary NFT sales posted modest 4.7% recovery to $106.6 million Market participation collapsed with buyer and seller counts dropping around 70%…

NFT

Can Ethereum Institutional Demand Counteract Bearish Options Traders?

Experts highlight a stark divergence between Ethereum’s bearish options activity and bullish institutional inflows. The second-largest crypto by market capitalization has seen perpetual open interest decline by 2% from $24.6 billion to $24.1 billion since September 1, according to Coinanlyze. Bitcoin’s bullish outlook in the same period, however, is bullish, accompanied by growing open interest. Ethereum’s bearish positioning is evident in Deribit’s data, which shows “a large increase in open interest of puts since the end of August,” Andrew Melville, head of research at crypto derivatives analytics platform Block Scholes, told Decrypt. This rush to buy protection is noticeably changing…

Ethereum

BlackRock just spent over $300 million buying this crypto

The world’s largest investment firm, BlackRock, continues to flex its muscle in the cryptocurrency space through the steady accumulation of assets via spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). To this end, data indicates that the company poured $314.9 million into its Ethereum spot ETF (ETHA) on August 25, marking one of the biggest single-day inflows since trading began. The move was part of a broader buying spree across multiple issuers. For instance, Fidelity attracted $87.4 million, Bitwise added $9.7 million, while Grayscale’s ETH fund recorded $53.3 million in net inflows despite a $29.2 million outflow from its ETHE product. Invesco and 21Shares…

Regulation

Indian Crypto Users Regain Full Access at Bybit as CEO Hails New Chapter in India

Bybit reignites India’s crypto momentum with full service relaunch, regulatory approval, and sweeping initiatives aimed at driving adoption, innovation, and growth across the nation’s digital asset market. Bybit Relaunches Full Services in India After Regulatory Milestone Crypto exchange Bybit announced on Sept. 8 that Indian users can once again fully access its mobile application through Apple’s App Store and Google Play, with the company noting that its website will be restored in phases over the next several days. In outlining the development, Bybit stated: This is after a wider effort in regulatory harmonization and a reflection of Bybit’s dedication to…

Exchanges