Circle and Kraken Ignite Stablecoin Shakeup With Game-Changing Partnership

Circle and Kraken are joining forces to supercharge global stablecoin adoption, unlocking massive liquidity and powering onchain finance at scale. Circle-Kraken Partnership Expands Stablecoin Reach Circle and Kraken jointly announced on Sept. 17 that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand global access to the USDC and EURC stablecoins through Kraken’s trading platform. … Read more

Google Launches AI Payments Protocol With Crypto and Stablecoin Integration

Google’s AP2 protocol revolutionizes AI payments, partnering with Coinbase, Ethereum Foundation, Metamask, and more to merge crypto, stablecoins, and fiat into one trusted system. Google Advances AI Payments With AP2, Teaming With Coinbase and Crypto Firms Google announced on Sept. 16 that it has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a standardized framework to allow … Read more

Vivopower Claims 65% Discount on XRP via Mined Token Conversions

Vivopower is supercharging its mining fleet and doubling down on XRP reserves, igniting a bold strategy reshaping crypto’s future. Vivopower Expands Mining Power While Locking in XRP-Centric Treasury Plan Vivopower International Plc (Nasdaq: VVPR) disclosed on Sept. 16 that its Caret Digital subsidiary will enlarge its proof-of-work mining fleet after negotiating bulk discounts on rigs, … Read more

First US Spot XRP ETF Launch Approaches as REX-Osprey Finalizes XRPR Rollout

XRP ETF momentum is exploding as the first U.S. fund offering spot exposure to one of crypto’s biggest assets prepares to hit markets with regulatory innovation. REX-Osprey Set to Launch First-Ever US Spot XRP ETF This Week Anticipation around a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) intensified this week as REX Shares disclosed on social media … Read more

Santander’s Digital Arm Launches Regulated Crypto Trading Services in Initial Markets

Santander’s digital platform has debuted crypto trading for select markets, fusing major tokens with EU-regulated security to elevate traditional investing into the digital frontier. Santander’s Digital Platform Goes Live With Crypto Trading and EU Compliance Banking giant Santander announced on Sept. 16 that its digital subsidiary Openbank has launched cryptocurrency trading for clients in Germany, … Read more

Strive Acquires True North to Expand Bitcoin Treasury and Media Platform Reach

Strive’s acquisition of True North ignites a bold expansion into bitcoin-focused media, treasury, and asset management, positioning the firm to dominate digital capital markets. True North Joins Strive as Media, Podcast, and Treasury Strategy Align Strive Inc. announced on Sept. 16 the acquisition of MSTR True North Inc. in a de minimis cash transaction, signaling … Read more

Ripple Commits $25M in RLUSD to Expand Lending and Job Access Nationwide

Ripple is unleashing a $25 million RLUSD-powered boost to small businesses and veterans, fueling credit access, job creation, and nationwide economic opportunity with billion-dollar impact. Ripple Boosts Economic Inclusion With $25M RLUSD Donation to Key US Nonprofits Ripple announced on Sept. 15 a $25 million commitment to Accion Opportunity Fund and Hire Heroes USA, delivered … Read more

Paypal Expands Peer-to-Peer Payments With Crypto Options Coming to Global Wallets

Paypal is igniting a new era in peer-to-peer payments, unleashing personalized links and imminent crypto integration that supercharge global money movement across wallets, apps, and digital ecosystems. Paypal Advances Peer-to-Peer Strategy With Upcoming Crypto Functionality Payments giant Paypal announced on Sept. 15 the launch of Paypal links, describing it as “a new way to send … Read more

Robinhood Debuts Social Trading App With Live Crypto, Stocks, Options Integration

Robinhood has unleashed a verified social trading network with real-time trade metrics, cross-asset execution, and AI-powered tools—redefining how investors connect, analyze, and trade. Robinhood Social Launch Brings Verified Trades, Crypto Access, and Real-Time Metrics Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) announced on Sept. 10 at the HOOD Summit 2025 in Las Vegas a slate of new features … Read more

Franklin XRP ETF Review Extended by SEC Amid Industry Optimism

Anticipation is surging around the Franklin XRP ETF as the SEC extends its review amid mounting institutional demand and XRP’s accelerating push into regulated crypto markets. SEC Extends Timeline for Franklin XRP ETF Amid Rising Investor Demand The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on Sept. 10 that it will extend its review period … Read more