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Tether Moves Beyond Stablecoins With AI Chat App Powered by Crypto Transfers

Tether is preparing to merge its artificial intelligence platform, QVAC AI, with its peer-to-peer messaging app Keet, aiming to deliver fully private, device-based operations. The move, announced by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino on September 6, underscores the company’s push to extend its reach beyond stablecoins and into privacy-focused communications. Tether’s Keet App Combines Crypto Payments And Private AI According to Ardoino, QVAC AI will give Keet capabilities such as instant language translation and audio transcription. It will also support conversation summarization and chatbot functions. The messenger will also process digital asset transactions, including Bitcoin, USDT, XAUT, and Lightning payments. In…

BlockchainSep 9

Regulated Crypto Fund Gains Momentum as Institutional Interest Surges

A regulated Swiss crypto bank and a Nasdaq-listed digital asset firm just unleashed a powerhouse fund in Hong Kong, targeting institutional demand with aggressive crypto equity exposure. Swiss-Regulated Crypto Bank Teams With Nasdaq-Listed Firm on Hong Kong Fund Launch Amina Bank AG, a Swiss crypto bank regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, revealed on Aug. 28, 2025, a strategic collaboration with Metalpha Technology Holding Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed firm specializing in digital asset wealth management. The initiative begins with the launch of Principal Fund I, a crypto equity-focused vehicle distributed through Amina’s Hong Kong subsidiary. “This collaboration kick-starts the…

RegulationSep 9

Stripe's Tempo Blockchain Is a 'Referendum on the Ghost of Libra,' Says Libra Co-Creator

Christian Catalini, co-creator of Facebook’s Libra project, warned on Friday that Stripe’s Tempo and Circle’s Arc could succeed commercially but at the cost of crypto’s decentralization ideal. Launched in 2019, Libra was Meta’s bold bid to create a global digital currency backed by a basket of stable assets. The project promised to make payments as seamless as messaging, but it triggered immediate backlash from regulators concerned about financial sovereignty, systemic risk, and user privacy. By 2022, Libra — renamed Diem in a bid to reset its image — was shuttered and its assets sold off. Catalini, who served as Libra’s…

BlockchainSep 9

Strategy Qualifies for S&P 500, Inclusion Decision Could Come on Friday

MicroStrategy, now doing business as Strategy (MSTR), has officially qualified for potential inclusion in the S&P 500 after posting one of the strongest quarters in its history. In the second quarter of 2025, the company reported $14 billion in operating income and $10 billion in net income, equal to $32.6 in diluted earnings per share. Quarterly revenue came in at $114.5 million, a modest 2.7% increase year-over-year, with subscription services rising nearly 70%. The results mark a dramatic turnaround from prior years, when impairment charges tied to bitcoin BTC$109,817.91 depressed reported earnings. The adoption of new fair-value accounting standards in…

RegulationSep 9

From skyscrapers to smart contracts: Dubai is leading the RWA revolution

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Real-world assets entered the mainstream around 2020, though the idea traces back further. As the name suggests, RWAs are traditional or physical assets that have been tokenized and brought onto the blockchain. The foundation was first laid with Ethereum’s (ETH) introduction of smart contracts in 2015, and the sector has since accelerated rapidly, with some forecasts projecting that by 2030, more than $10 trillion worth of assets could be tokenized on-chain. Summary Why RWAs matter: Tokenization unlocks…

BlockchainSep 8

Korean traders sell $657M in Tesla, pivot $253M into BitMine

The global economy is still adjusting and dealing with the aftereffects of US President Trump’s tariffs. Amid all the volatilities, South Korea’s army of retail traders is reportedly cashing out of Tesla Inc. Local investors dumped a net $657 million of the carmaker’s shares in August. This has been seen as the biggest monthly outflow since early 2023. Once among Tesla’s most loyal global backers are now heading into riskier bets, choosing the crypto market. This includes pulling shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc., a U.S. firm that’s become a proxy for Ethereum. However, the firm stock saw net inflows…

RegulationSep 8

A Beginner’s Guide to Maximum Extractable Value (MEV)

In recent years, the decentralized finance (DeFi) boom has attracted not just investors and developers but a new class of specialized actors. These participants are seeking Maximum Extractable Value (MEV), the extra revenue gained by strategically controlling the order of blockchain transactions. This concept has evolved from a technical curiosity into a focal point of research and regulation. Analysts warn that unchecked MEV practices can erode trust and fairness in blockchain markets, while proponents argue that efficient MEV extraction can improve market alignment. A review of recent reports and studies shows why MEV matters and what it could mean for…

BlockchainSep 8

OpenSea Reveals 'Flagship' NFT Treasury Stockpile as SEA Token Drop Nears

Prominent NFT marketplace OpenSea said Monday that it has committed more than $1 million to acquiring culturally relevant NFTs as it charges towards the launch of its native ecosystem token, SEA. The marketplace’s reserve, called the Flagship Collection, will begin with CryptoPunk #5273, which was last purchased for $282,000 on August 25 before being transferred to a new address on Monday. After acquiring “essential pieces,” the firm aims to acquire and elevate pieces from emerging artists. “We’ve always said NFTs are culture. The Flagship Collection is about picking the pieces we believe will stand the test of time,” OpenSea CEO…

NFTSep 8

Nobel Prize Jean Tirole winner warns of hidden stablecoin risks

Nobel Prize-winning economist, Jean Tirole, warns retail investors of the hidden risks behind viewing stablecoins as “safe assets” considering it still has insufficient supervision. Summary Nobel Prize winner Jean Tirole warns that investors may gravitate towards riskier assets if U.S. government bonds fail to perform well. Stablecoin market cap rose by $16 billion in the past month to $280 billion, according to data from McKinsey. In an interview with Financial Times, 2014 Nobel laureate Jean Tirole warned retail investors that stablecoins could push governments into multibillion-dollar bailouts if the tokens pegged to fiat currencies end up unraveling in the future.…

RegulationSep 8

ATT Global and Hashrate Asset Group to Pioneer Decentralized RWA Infrastructure

ATT Global, a popular blockchain RWA entity, has partnered with Hashrate Asset Group, the earliest SEC-filed security token for Bitcoin ($BTC) mining. The partnership aims to merge the expertise of ATT Global in Web3 and RWA development with the mining-baked, compliant financial solutions of Hashrate Asset Group. As the platform disclosed in its official social media announcement, the collaboration is poised to set a new standard for blockchain-led value creation and transparency. Hence, the development focuses on expediting decentralized infrastructure growth while also benefiting individuals and enterprises. 🤝Powering the Future Together: ATT Global Partners with @HashrateAsset (HAG)! ATT Global is…

BlockchainSep 8