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Tether embeds stablecoin payments directly into a global marketplace built for creators and entrepreneurs. Tether has committed $200 million to Whop in a deal that values the online marketplace at $1.6 billion. The agreement links one of the largest digital dollar issuers with a fast-growing global platform serving millions of...

Core advances Bitcoin yield tools and prepares SatPay, a Bitcoin neo-bank linking BTC staking, payments, and institutional demand. Core representatives say the project is moving toward a new phase of Bitcoin-focused financial tools as it works to expand its yield infrastructure and develop a Bitcoin neo-bank. The team notes that...

UK FCA selects Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut, and VVTX to test stablecoins in sandbox starting Q1 2026 ahead of 2027 crypto rules. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has selected four firms to test stablecoin issuance in its Regulatory Sandbox ahead of new crypto rules in 2027. The regulator named Monee,...

The gap between “crypto enthusiasts” and “everyday shoppers” is closing fast. More companies are exploring digital assets as a legitimate way to streamline payments and bypass the high fees of traditional financial institutions. We’re already seeing big retail names test the concept, offering crypto checkout options to stay ahead of...

Q4 revenue jumped 77% YoY to $770M; full-year revenue hit $2.747B with EBITDA doubling. USDC supply rose 72% to $75.3B as on-chain volume surged 247% to $11.9T. EURC grew 284%, USYC hit $1.5B; Arc mainnet set for 2026 launch. Circle closed Q4 2025 on a strong note. The stablecoin giant...

US agents seize $61M USDT tied to crypto romance scam, highlighting enforcement efforts, asset forfeiture actions, and blockchain tracking success. US federal agents seized more than $61M worth of Tether (USDT) linked to a crypto romance scam. Authorities spoke of one of the largest recoveries of USDT related to fraud....

Aave governance dispute grows as ACI and Aave Labs publish rival reports ahead of a $50M DAO funding vote. A governance dispute within the Aave ecosystem has intensified after Aave Chan Initiative and Aave Labs released competing reports on funding, revenue and accountability. The disagreement comes ahead of a community...

Binance Alpha launches LYN airdrop: 95 tokens for users with 256+ points, 15-point cost, 24-hour claim window. Binance Alpha has launched the second wave of its Everlyn AI (LYN) airdrop, setting a minimum threshold of 256 Alpha Points for participation. The distribution follows a first-come, first-served model and introduces an...

Back-to-back USDT declines and muted ETF inflows signal tighter liquidity and fragile Bitcoin momentum. Apex stablecoin issuer Tether is shrinking for a second straight month as crypto liquidty continues to tighten. A contraction in stablecoin supply often signals capital leaving exchanges. And combined with soft ETF demand, momentum across major...

Hedera joins Axelar’s cross-chain network, unlocking institutional DeFi, tokenization, and liquidity access across dozens of blockchains through one interface. Hedera is now inside Axelar’s network. What it actually changes for institutions building on-chain is a longer conversation, and one that the market hasn’t fully priced yet. As @axelar posted on...