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Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve is hosting a conference in October to discuss stablecoins, DeFi, AI, and tokenization in payments. Panel discussions will focus on the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance, as well as emerging technologies impacting payment systems. Share this article The Federal Reserve Board will host a conference focused on payments innovation on Tuesday, October 21, exploring topics including stablecoins, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and tokenization, according to a Wednesday press release. “Innovation has been a constant in payments to meet the changing needs of consumers and businesses. I look forward to examining the opportunities and challenges…

TLDR: KuCoin, VBA, and 1Matrix have signed an MOU to accelerate blockchain adoption and Vietnam’s 2025–2030 strategy. KuCoin will supply technology, VBA will guide policy, and 1Matrix will manage local resources for infrastructure growth. The partnership aims to advance blockchain infrastructure and expand digital asset use cases across Vietnam’s economy. The three parties seek to align with Vietnam’s official blockchain strategy and strengthen the digital economy by 2030. Vietnam is preparing its blockchain future. A new three-way alliance between KuCoin, the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Assets Association (VBA), and 1Matrix sets the tone. Their collaboration is positioned to accelerate blockchain…

Key NotesWith the US IPO, Gemini is targeting a $2.2 billion valuation and a Nasdaq listing under the ticker GEMI.If successful, Gemini would become the third publicly traded US crypto exchange after Bullish (BLSH) and Coinbase (COIN).The firm reported a net loss of $282.5 million on $68.6 million in revenue for H1 2025. Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Winklevoss twins, has revealed more details regarding its US Initial Public Offering (IPO) plan, seeking a valuation of a massive $2.2 billion. Crypto firms like Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) have had a blockbuster moment by making a Wall Street debut this year. Now,…

Key Takeaways Pineapple Financial raised $100M to build the first Injective treasury by a publicly traded company, aiming for 12% staking yield. The news comes as the SEC reviews Canary Capital’s staked Injective ETF application, with INJ trading near $12.8. Share this article Pineapple Financial launched a $100 million Injective treasury strategy today, becoming the first publicly listed company to hold INJ tokens. The NYSE American-listed fintech company (PAPL) secured the funding through a private placement.The treasury aims to generate approximately 12% passive yield through staking, positioning it among the highest returns across major blockchain networks. The initiative attracted investment…

TLDR: South Korea joins OECD’s crypto data sharing pact, requiring exchanges to report foreign investors’ transactions beginning in 2026 Domestic investors trading on overseas exchanges will have their records shared with Korea’s National Tax Service under CARF rules Full data exchange between South Korea and 48 countries will launch in 2027 to curb offshore tax evasion risks in crypto National Tax Service recorded KRW 11.1 trillion in overseas crypto assets this year, up KRW 700 billion from last year South Korea has committed to joining the OECD’s new Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. The move will require exchanges such as Upbit and…

Key Takeaways Japan’s Gumi approved a $17 million XRP buy as part of its BTC–XRP twin strategy, aligning with SBI’s Ripple push, while Japan’s FSA reforms target ETF approvals and stronger investor protections. While much of the spotlight in recent weeks was on institutional investors pivoting toward Ethereum [ETH], Japan quietly made its own moves in the crypto market. Major domestic firms are adding digital assets to their balance sheets, with gaming and blockchain company Gumi Inc. taking the lead. Gumi bets on XRP On the 29th of August, the Tokyo-listed firm announced board approval for a ¥2.5 billion ($17…

TLDR: Alpenglow reduces Solana block finality from 12.8 seconds to about 150 milliseconds. Voting runs through September 2, with most validators showing strong support. A flat 1.6 SOL validator fee replaces per-slot vote costs, raising fairness debates. Faster speeds boost DeFi and gaming, but hardware demands raise centralization risks. Solana validators are nearing approval of the Alpenglow consensus upgrade, known as SIMD-0326.  The voting window spans epochs 840 through 842, ending September 2 at 1:40 PM UTC. If passed, the upgrade will cut block finality from about 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds.  Strong community backing suggests adoption, though participation remains…

TLDR: Japan Post Bank to launch yen-backed DCJPY in FY2026, unlocking access to tokenized assets. The ¥190 trillion deposit base could be mobilized through blockchain settlement. DCJPY will run on a permissioned blockchain, ensuring compliance and security. The tokenization market is projected to expand to $18.9 trillion by 2033. Japan Post Bank will introduce a digital currency in fiscal 2026, aiming to energize roughly ¥190 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in deposits.  The new token, called DCJPY, will be pegged one-to-one with the yen and operate on a regulated blockchain. Customers will access the currency through a mobile app, enabling instant conversion…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Dutch cryptocurrency service provider Amdax has announced that it raised over $23 million to establish a Bitcoin treasury company. The new entity, called AMBTS, will be listed on Amsterdam’s Euronext stock exchange. According to reports, investors from the initial funding round have already committed the full $23.3 million. Targeting A Massive Share Of Bitcoin AMBTS has a goal that stands out in its ambition: to eventually acquire 210,000 BTC, or about 1% of the total Bitcoin supply that will ever exist. At today’s prices, that amount is…

The Philippines could soon make history. Senator Bam Aquino has proposed placing the country’s entire national budget on the blockchain, giving citizens the power to track every peso of government spending.Sounds interesting, but is it practical? What’s the idea behind it? Read on. Aquino’s Big Push at Manila Tech SummitSpeaking at the Manila Tech Summit on Wednesday, Aquino said transparency was at the heart of his plan.“No one is crazy enough to put their transactions on blockchain, where every single step of the way will be logged and transparent to every single citizen. But we want to start,” he told the…