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The local press reported that the Peruvian Credit Bank (BCP) had completed the first bank-originated crypto-based payment in Peru. An employee used a bank-issued token to purchase a coffee in an internal coffee shop as part of a pilot for these technologies. Peru Debuts Cryptocurrency Payments in Banks More countries are dipping their toes into … Read more
Linea has launched Ignition, a ten-week incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to boost liquidity across major DeFi protocols. Brevis ZK Proofs Drive Linea’s New Liquidity Rewards Program Linea is rolling out Ignition, a 10-week growth initiative distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to strengthen liquidity across Etherex, Aave, and Euler. Unlike traditional reward schemes, … Read more
The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index highlights India and the U.S. as leaders, with APAC driving grassroots activity and North America benefiting from regulatory clarity. Bitcoin Still the Primary On-Ramp as Global Crypto Use Surges The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index names India and the United States as the top countries for cryptocurrency adoption, underscoring … Read more
Treasury, backed by the Winklevoss twins and Nakamoto, aims to become one of the largest bitcoin treasury companies in Europe, seeking to achieve public listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext. The company already holds 1,000 bitcoin, and will follow Strategy’s playbook to accumulate more. Treasury Launches to Adopt Strategy’s Playbook in Europe As bitcoin reaches mainstream status … Read more
Bitcoin’s public node count stands at 23,163, with 18,850 running Bitcoin Core and 4,265 running Bitcoin Knots—placing Knots at 18.41%—as a weeklong back-and-forth on X showcases whether the network should lean on fee incentives alone or allow stricter relay policies to curb non-monetary data. ‘Money First’ vs. ‘Neutral Ledger’: Bitcoin’s Node Wars Play out Theoretically … Read more
Fireblocks has launched a stablecoin payments network built around a single integration to multiple providers, pitching compliance tooling and global coverage as its core features. Fireblocks Adds Compliance Tooling Across 100+ Countries for Stablecoin Payments Fireblocks, the enterprise-grade digital asset platform, unveiled the “Network for Payments” on Sept. 4, a set of APIs and connections … Read more
Lagarde stressed that stablecoins should comply with EU-equivalent regulations in other jurisdictions to operate in the region. She also called for establishing assurances to avoid the transfer of EU funds abroad in the case of runs on these assets. Lagarde Stresses Stablecoin Projects Should Comply With EU-Equivalent Regulation in Other Jurisdictions The European Union (EU) … Read more
The Venezuelan government is using USDT to receive payments for crude shipments, according to local sources. The move prevents a blockade of crude payments, allowing the Venezuelan government to supply the local foreign currency market directly. Venezuela Leverages USDT to Receive Crude Sale Settlements Stablecoins, such as USDT, have become essential in countries facing both … Read more
CIMG Inc. has completed a $55 million stock sale, accepting payment in bitcoin and adding 500 BTC to its balance sheet. The move reflects the company’s shift toward a long-term bitcoin reserve strategy. $55 Million Stock-for- BTC Deal Sees CIMG Adopt Bitcoin Treasury Strategy CIMG Inc. (Nasdaq: IMG), a global digital health and sales development … Read more
2025 has shaped up to be a defining year for the emerging digital asset treasury movement, widely referred to as DATs. Research indicates that more than 100 publicly traded firms have embraced the DAT strategy, with a significant portion of them in the biotech sector—a field grappling with financial headwinds this year. Biotech’s Crypto Play: … Read more