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Bybit has added tokenized gold (XAUT) to the TON blockchain, allowing deposits and withdrawals via XAUT0. The integration promises faster and lower-cost transactions, giving traders, investors, and institutions more ways to manage digital gold. Faster, Cheaper, and Flexible Transactions According to the exchange, the TON network integration reduces fees and accelerates settlements for XAUT users. “By enabling this new channel for deposits and withdrawals, we are expanding the utility of tokenized gold and giving our users more flexibility in how they interact with digital assets,” a Bybit spokesperson said. The addition aims to also support interoperability with the TON ecosystem,…
According to Gemini’s S-1 filing, one of the leading US exchanges has entered into a credit agreement with enterprise blockchain company Ripple Labs. The agreement makes it possible for Gemini to draw funds from Ripple via a credit facility. Gemini’s borrowings will bear interest of up to 8.5% per year. $75 million borrowing cap The aforementioned S-1 filing shows that Gemini is already using the credit line for liquidity purposes. The exchange can borrow in increments of $5 million or more from a total sum of $75 million. However, the initial cap can be increased up to $150 million based…
OKX has expanded its onchain wallet and services to users across Europe, aiming to simplify access to decentralized finance and applications. The company said the launch gives users self-custody, security verification, deep liquidity, and seamless access to thousands of decentralized apps (dApps). The rollout comes as DeFi spreads across more than 150 blockchains and transaction costs fall to a fraction of earlier levels. OKX Is Expanding Market Access At the core of the new offering is self-custody. OKX Wallet allows users to hold their own private keys and assets, with no intermediaries. The firm highlighted an independent security ranking from…
Today, TomTalk, a Web3 social platform, announced a strategic collaboration with NexFi, a crypto payment platform. TomTalk entered into this partnership to further allow its users to make transactions and engage in different growth opportunities using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Millions of TomTalk customers worldwide can now use their in-game assets to interact with various crypto assets and stablecoins operating on top of the NexFi platform. TomTalk is a Web3 social platform that offers enjoyable decentralized games and empowers people to monetize their music and conversations, presenting an innovative way of digital ownership. On the other hand, NexFi is a next-gen…
Wall Street ramped up its exposure to bitcoin in the second quarter, adding positions not only in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but also in U.S. stocks closely tied to the cryptocurrency’s price, according to new filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Brevan Howard nearly doubled its position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) during the second quarter, according to a securities filing. The macro-focused hedge fund held 37.9 million shares at the end of June, up from about 21.5 million in March. The stake was worth more than $2.6 billion based on IBIT’s closing price on June…
The decentralized exchange (DEX) segment also experienced a healthy increase in the volume of weekly exchanges, reaching total volume at $164.79 billion by August 29, 2025. TOP #DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGES BY WEEKLY TRADING VOLUME #Uniswap #PancakeSwap #Hyperliquid #Orca #Aerodrome #Raydium #Meteora #Curve #LFJ pic.twitter.com/0pqfMl9fW9 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) August 29, 2025 This value indicates a 21.14 percentage change over last week, which shows a new wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) trading activity. Centralized exchanges (CEX) continue to hold a dominant role, DEXs currently have a larger place in total market volume and this underscores the increasing relevance…
House Party Protocol (HPP) has excitedly announced its groundbreaking alliance with Orbiter Finance to empower an AI-native future. This partnership represents a significant step forward to power an artificial intelligence (AI) native ecosystem with a scalable and cross-chain infrastructure. The collaboration further aims to enable HPP Mainnet to directly capture the fast, low-cost, and secure transfer of $USDC, $ETH, and $HPP. In this way, both parties aim to set the groundwork for cutting-edge innovation in decentralized AI. https://t.co/Xpd4fsx8jD — Aergo (HPP) (@aergo_io) August 27, 2025 House Party protocol (HPP), a platform that provides autonomous agents with AI-native infrastructure, has announced…
Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t Compete Crypto liquidity provider Keyrock released a detailed report this week in collaboration with Latin American crypto platform Bitso, projecting that stablecoins are set to dramatically reshape global financial infrastructure. Titled “Stablecoin Payments: The Trillion Dollar Opportunity,” the study presents a comprehensive case for stablecoins becoming dominant payment rails across business and consumer use cases. The report states: Stablecoins are becoming a $1…
Global crypto exchange KuCoin has introduced the USD1 Points Program, an initiative that gives exclusive benefits to users for interacting with USD1, a fiat-backed stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The program offers redeemable points for completing specific activities such as trading, holding, staking, and participating in GemPool. How Does the KuCoin USD1 Points Program Work? The program allows KuCoin users with a clear path to earning redeemable points. Traders can earn points by buying USD1 against both stablecoin and non-stablecoin pairs, with limit maker orders earning double points. Related: World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Stablecoin Reaches a $2.2 Billion…
Zoro, a BNB Chain-based AI platform, has partnered with HIVE Intelligence, a popular AI Agent infrastructure entity. The partnership aims to allow integration between blockchain data and AI systems to offer seamless developer experience. As Zoro revealed in its official announcement on X, the development highlights its commitment to strengthening AI agents by providing real-time, reliable blockchain insights. Hence, the development is poised to expedite the growth of AI-led apps by filling the gap between the developer accessibility and blockchain intelligence. 🔗 Meet HIVE! Our fresh data collaborator powering AI agents with blockchain intelligence!@Hive_Intel is a Blockchain Data API built…