Category: crypto

Bitcoin Hyper has raised $29.5 million to develop a Solana VM-based Bitcoin L2 solution for faster transactions in DeFi, gaming, and payments while settling back to Bitcoin. The project aims to enhance Bitcoin’s utility beyond store of value, using BTC as the primary medium of exchange and HYPER token for gas, staking, and governance.

TON Foundation has partnered with OpenPayd to provide global fiat infrastructure for the TON Blockchain, enhancing treasury operations and ecosystem growth. OpenPayd’s financial infrastructure will streamline funding for ecosystem grants, support multi-currency operations, and connect with builders contributing to TON’s development. This collaboration aims to expand TON’s reach and efficiency in managing fiat flows internationally.

StraitsX will launch XSGD and XUSD on Solana in early 2026, making it the first L1 to host both assets natively. This deployment targets on-chain FX, cross-border settlement, and AI-driven payments with x402 support, enabling instant SGD–USD swaps and facilitating the emerging “agentic economy” with machine-to-machine micropayments.

Stellar Lumens has fallen for seven days in a row, nearing support levels last seen in April amid a bearish trend in derivatives data. The price decline is part of broader weakness in the crypto market. Technical analysis suggests XLM could drop further if selling continues, with indicators pointing to downward momentum.

B. Riley Financial’s shares surged after filing its delayed Q2 2025 report, avoiding Nasdaq delisting. The company posted a profit of $137.5 million, improved revenue, and addressed debt issues. However, an overdue Q3 report, fallout from a bankruptcy, and a civil probe remain ongoing challenges.

Apex Fusion has launched VECTOR, a Cardano-aligned blockchain offering instant finality and high throughput for DeFi and institutional needs. It is now live and open for projects within the Cardano ecosystem. This solution addresses the ecosystem’s infrastructure needs while Cardano works on scalability upgrades like Leios. VECTOR provides faster transactions, lower latency, higher throughput, and…

Husky Inu’s pre-launch price reached $0.00023840 following the end of its presale phase. The cryptocurrency market experienced a sell-off as investors reduced risk exposure ahead of key U.S. economic data, leading to declines in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major altcoins. Some tokens lost over 10% in 24 hours.

Base’s Jesse Pollak received backlash for investing $1,500 in a new Soulja Boy token on Coinbase’s Base network. On-chain investigator ZachXBT revived fraud claims about the rapper’s past NFT and token promotions, citing research that documented several projects associated with Soulja Boy being identified as scams. Soulja Boy apologized and blamed third-party handlers for past…

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) allow users to trade cryptocurrencies directly from non-custodial wallets through smart contracts and liquidity pools, eliminating centralized intermediaries and custodial risks. DEXs operate through automated code, connect buyers and sellers directly, and offer access to a wide range of tokens without KYC requirements. However, they face challenges such as impermanent loss, smart…

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) missed its deadline to submit a stablecoin bill to the National Assembly due to disagreements with the Bank of Korea over issuance and approval powers. The delayed bill, “Basic Digital Asset Act,” is expected to set regulations for the country’s stablecoin and digital asset markets by January 2026.