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France’s BPCE to Launch In-App Trading for BTC, ETH, SOL and USDC

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French banking heavyweight BPCE is preparing to introduce crypto trading to millions of its retail customers, making it one of the first major traditional European banks to offer digital assets. According to a report from The Big Whale, the group will allow users to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) and USDC (USDC) directly inside its Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne mobile apps starting Monday. The initial rollout will cover clients of four regional banks, including Banque Populaire Île-de-France and Caisse d’Épargne Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, reaching roughly 2…

Western Union to Launch Stable Card, Issue Its Own Coin

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Western Union has unveiled plans to introduce a new “stable card” to protect users in high-inflation economies as part of its stablecoin strategy. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology and AI conference, chief financial officer Matthew Cagwin said the initiative builds on the company’s investor-day reveal that it is moving beyond traditional cross-border payments and into a multi-pillar digital asset roadmap. Cagwin pointed to Argentina, where annual inflation recently hit 250–300%, noting that remittances can lose nearly half their value in a month. “Imagine a world where your family in…

NEAR, ADI Launch TravAI, an AI-Based Travel Booking Platform

Key Notes TravAI enables users to book trips through AI concierge conversations that autonomously search, plan, and complete payments across chains. The platform processes transactions on ADI Chain layer-2 and accepts BTC, ETH, SOL via NEAR Intents cross-chain protocol. NEAR price trades bearishly at $1.67 despite partnership momentum with Brave browser and Kalshi prediction markets integration. NEAR Protocol and ADI Chain have partnered to launch TravAI, a travel booking platform powered by AI agents and intent-based operations. The platform lets users tell an AI concierge where they want to go…

Ex-Signature Bank Executives Launch Blockchain Bank N3XT

A group of former executives from the collapsed crypto-friendly Signature Bank has launched a new blockchain-based, state-chartered bank called N3XT, with the goal of enabling instant 24-hour payments. N3XT said on Thursday that it aims to settle payments instantly at any time using a private blockchain and offers programmable payments through smart contracts. The company added that its systems have been designed for interoperability with stablecoins, utility tokens, and other digital assets. Signature Bank founder ​​Scott Shay founded N3XT, which will operate under a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI)…

Chainlink Approaches Key Breakout Levels as ETF Launch Triggers Market-Wide Buzz

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Chainlink (LINK) is once again in the spotlight across the cryptosphere after the launch of the first U.S. Chainlink-focused ETF sparked a sharp price rebound and renewed institutional interest. LINK surged more than 20% in 24 hours, trading around $14.4 as volumes and market participation accelerated. Related Reading Chainlink ETF Launch Sparks Strong Market Reaction Grayscale launched the GLNK ETF on December 2, converting its previous private Chainlink trust into a publicly traded product on NYSE Arca. The ETF opened with zero fees and recorded more than 1.17 million shares…

Fin Raises $17M to Launch Global Stablecoin Payments App

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Former Citadel engineers Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj have raised $17 million to launch Fin, a stablecoin-powered payments app designed for high-value cross-border transactions. According to Fortune on Wednesday, the startup, previously known as TipLink, closed the round with backing from Pantera Capital, Sequoia and Samsung Next. Fin plans to pilot the app within the next month, targeting import-export businesses that often move hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. Built around stablecoin rails, Fin will enable users to send funds to other payment apps, bank accounts, and crypto…

Forget Bitcoin, XRP holders could earn up to $10,000 daily after XRP ETF launch

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DeFi BI gains momentum as XRP ETF optimism pushes investors toward early yield strategies and cloud mining participation. Summary XRP gains fresh momentum after its ETF launch, as investors eye ecosystem growth and new hashrate-driven yield models. Cloud-mining platform BI DeFi surges in popularity post-ETF, offering regulated, green, and transparent mining access. BI DeFi boosts investor confidence with cold-wallet custody, insurance, AI monitoring, and PwC-verified compliance. As discussions about…

Bitnomial to Launch First CFTC-Regulated Spot Crypto Market in US

Key Notes The firm’s self-certification filing under CFTC regulation 40.6(a) appears approved after the mandatory 10-day review window expired. Current spot exchanges like Coinbase operate under state licenses, while Bitnomial would trade under federal mandate. This development aligns with the CFTC’s Crypto Sprint initiative supporting America’s digital asset leadership goals. Chicago-based fintech firm Bitnomial could soon become the first Designated Contract Market (DCM)-licensed cryptocurrency exchange to offer spot crypto trading in the US. The company submitted a self-certification declaration and filing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under regulation…

Chainlink ETF Nears Launch — Can LINK Price Bounce Back?

Key Notes Institutional demand for Chainlink ETF is rising as asset managers like Grayscale and Bitwise, join the race. Grayscale’s Chainlink Trust, launched in 2021 with $17.2 million AUM, is set for ETF conversion. LINK price dropped nearly 30% in November, with analysts warning of a potential decline toward $8 unless key support levels are reclaimed. Chainlink LINK $12.14 24h volatility: 7.1% Market cap: $8.48 B Vol. 24h: $623.19 M could grab the crypto market’s attention this week, with the upcoming launch of a LINK exchange-traded fund (ETF) this week.…

Dogecoin ETFs Flat At Launch, But Technical Analysis Points To $1 If This Support Holds

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The launch of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Dogecoin in the United States was met with muted enthusiasm. Inflows into Grayscale and Bitwise’s ETFs were limited in their first week of trading, despite the hype around the first-ever Dogecoin ETFs. But even as ETF inflows sputter, some technical analysts argue that DOGE might still undergo a strong price rally, possibly all the way to $1, if important support levels hold. Related Reading Spot DOGE ETFs Off To A Slow Start When Grayscale rolled out its Spot DOGE fund (GDOG) on…