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Cross-border payments have reportedly gained a significant boost in wider accessibility and speed over the decade. However, the core inefficiencies impacting worldwide remittances are still unresolved as international transactions keep facing fragmented infrastructure, delays, and high costs, influencing both businesses and individuals across the globe. Wesley Rios, the payments and stablecoin infrastructure leader at Morph Network, a renowned on-chain payment settlement layer, stressed the need for strong settlement and interoperability. As per him, these two factors will ultimately define the future of payments worldwide. Stablecoins Gain Worldwide Attention but Remain Ineffective in Solving Fundamental Remittance Challenges In the year 2026,…

Curve Finance has officially announced its integration with the Robinhood blockchain, marking a pivotal development for both platforms. This move was confirmed through a tweet from Curve Finance, where they expressed excitement about major players joining the future of decentralized finance. The tweet can be viewed here. Inside the Move The integration of Curve Finance with Robinhood’s blockchain has generated notable buzz across social media platforms, receiving 265 likes and 37 retweets within a short span. This partnership suggests a strengthening relationship between traditional finance platforms and decentralized finance solutions, indicating a trend towards broader acceptance of DeFi technologies. As…

Most traders insist that this is the worst Bitcoin halving cycle in history, but data indicates the comparison may come from a skewed starting point. These concerns have emerged due to Bitcoin’s ($BTC) performance since its fourth halving on April 19, 2024. The crypto asset now trades at $59,400, below the roughly $64,000 price it held on the day of the halving. Bitcoin Halving-Day Buyers Still Underwater This indicates that more than 800 days later, investors who bought Bitcoin on halving day are still sitting at a loss. This is the first time in Bitcoin’s history that halving-day buyers have…

Speaking on the Bloomberg Podcast, former SEC Chair Gary Gensler discussed Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and regulation. He focused on how markets often move ahead of real fundamentals. In addition, he said investors should avoid getting influenced by hype around Bitcoin and overall digital assets. Instead, he encouraged people to pay attention to actual use cases and long-term value drivers. He also described AI as one of the most transformative technologies of the era. However, he warned that expectations in markets may be running ahead of real-world outcomes. Here’s what he said in detail. “You have to be very careful that…

The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has confirmed that commercial banks will be permitted to issue baht-pegged stablecoins within the current year. The announcement marks a significant step in the country’s approach to digital currency regulation, positioning Thailand among a growing list of nations exploring state-aligned digital assets. Regulatory Framework and Timeline Speaking at a financial conference in Bangkok, BOT Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput stated that the central bank is finalizing a regulatory sandbox that will allow banks to test and launch stablecoins backed one-to-one by the Thai baht. The initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize…

Tradeweb Markets, which is also a minority investor in Kalshi, has launched a dedicated prediction market data suite on its platform, integrating real-time event probabilities from Kalshi alongside traditional fixed-income, credit, and equity market data. The launch expands Tradeweb’s market data offering and gives institutional clients access to prediction market probabilities within the same workflows they already use for pricing and execution. Today we announced the launch of a dedicated @Kalshi pricing page on the Tradeweb platform, giving U.S. institutional clients access to key event contract data alongside the existing tools and information they use to analyze markets and manage…

Bitcoin is still trading below half of its all-time high price record, while the S&P 500, QQQ and gold continue to regularly set new records. The key reason for this prolonged underperformance was formulated by Tether adviser Gabor Gurbacs. In his view, the value of the flagship cryptocurrency is literally being “drained” by the degradation of the discussion itself inside the industry. Instead of building strong infrastructure and developing distribution, a significant part of the crypto space has been captured by “tourists” and creators of overtly weak, derivative products focused exclusively on clickbait and fast hype, says Gurbacs. Deeply unserious…

Morpho has successfully raised $175 million from prominent investors including Paradigm, a16z, and Ribbit Capital to enhance its on-chain credit infrastructure. This significant funding comes as the lending protocol reports $11 billion in deposits and counts major exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken among its users. This information was shared in a recent tweet by CoinDesk. The Story So Far The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, but Morpho’s recent capital raise stands out as a significant development. With the $175 million investment, Morpho aims to solidify its position in the rapidly evolving decentralized finance sector. This funding…

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is facing renewed scrutiny after on-chain analyst Specter presented evidence suggesting a recurring pattern of behavior in which Hayes promotes specific cryptocurrencies only to sell his holdings shortly afterward, potentially using his social influence as exit liquidity for his own positions. On-Chain Evidence Points to a Pattern According to Specter’s analysis, Hayes publicly recommended tokens such as HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR before quickly offloading his stakes. The analyst noted that Hayes sold all his positions in these assets within days of promoting them. The pattern allegedly repeated multiple times in June alone, with WLD and CARDS…

A New Era of Formal Oversight Cryptocurrency industry leaders have urged deeper collaboration with government agencies as Kenya advances work on its first comprehensive digital-asset regulatory framework. Speaking at a recent Bitcoin conference in Nairobi, technology executives and blockchain advocates said sustained engagement with policymakers is essential to crafting rules that protect consumers without stifling market innovation. The call comes as Kenya transitions from years of informal guidance to formal oversight following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill in 2025. The Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority are currently designing licensing and compliance standards…