Tag: Launch

Circle to Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 on Stellar: XLM Surges

Key Notes Enhanced programmability features include cross-chain embedding and Hooks functionality for autonomous execution. Strategic partnerships with Kraken and AI payment integrations demonstrate Circle’s expanding ecosystem reach. Stellar’s XLM token gained over 4% weekly following the protocol launch and recent development activities. Circle announced Sept. 18 the launch of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Stellar decentralized, open-source blockchain platform. According to the press release, starting now, users can seamlessly move USDC between Stellar and 15 blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Those with funds native to the…

DBS, Franklin, Ripple Launch Tokenized Lending on XRP Ledger

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DBS, Franklin Templeton and Ripple have joined forces to roll out tokenized trading and lending services for institutional investors, built on the XRP Ledger and powered by tokenized money market funds and stablecoins. The trio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help investors better manage market volatility by offering a way to shift funds between stablecoins and yield-generating assets, according to a Thursday announcement. “Digital asset investors need solutions that can meet the unique demands of a borderless 24/7 asset class,” said Lim Wee Kian, CEO of DBS Digital…

MoneyGram App to Launch in Colombia For Stablecoin Savings and Transfers

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MoneyGram’s digital payments app is set to launch in Colombia, offering locals a way to save in US dollar stablecoins as the Colombian peso continues to weaken. MoneyGram’s crypto service is powered by the Stellar network and leverages Crossmint for self-custody, enabling users to store the USDC (USDC) stablecoin and transfer it overseas nearly instantly.  In a statement on Wednesday, MoneyGram said Colombia is the “ideal launch market” as Colombian families receive more than 22 times the money they send abroad. “For millions of people around the world, sending money…

CME Group Moves to Launch SOL Options Trading as Solana Staking ETF Nears $300M

Key Notes CME Group will launch Solana options trading on October 13th, marking SOL’s transition to institutional-grade derivatives. Rex Shares’ Solana ETF reached $289 million in assets, up 15% weekly, demonstrating growing institutional appetite. Technical analysis shows SOL testing $237 resistance with falling wedge pattern targeting $260 breakthrough. Solana SOL $244.8 24h volatility: 2.8% Market cap: $132.74 B Vol. 24h: $10.51 B was caught in market turbulence over the past week, declining from recent peaks near $245 as jitters surrounding US macroeconomic indices diverted investors’ focus toward gold for inflation…

Tether Plans to Launch US Stablecoin, Market Rallies to Best Wallet Token

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Tether, the company behind the widely used stablecoin $USDT, is taking its next major step in the U.S. market. And despite its expansion plans, the company has made one thing clear: it will remain a private enterprise. Navigating New Regulations The GENIUS Act clarified the US stablecoin landscape, and Tether is wasting no time in taking advantage. The law requires stablecoins issued domestically to be: backed by high-quality, liquid, U.S. dollar-denominated assets to provide monthly transparency into reserve holdings to undergo regular audits $USAT is being structured precisely to meet…

Crypto Finance and Bridgeport Launch Anchornote for Off‑Exchange, Custody‑Native Settlement

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Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, launched Anchornote, a custody‑native pledging solution that enables off‑exchange settlement and yield‑enhancing services by acting as collateral custodian, the firm announced. Anchornote uses Bridgeport as middleware to coordinate messaging and connect to multiple trading venues simultaneously, allowing institutional clients to trade across platforms without moving assets out of […] Source

First XRP And Dogecoin ETFs Set To Launch This Week In The US

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Two new altcoin exchange-traded funds are expected to launch in the United States this week, tracking XRP and Dogecoin, as regulators warm up to crypto investment products.  The REX-Osprey XRP ETF is coming this week, the fund issuer said on Monday. Trading under the ticker XRPR, it will be the first US ETF to deliver investors spot exposure to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. REX and Osprey have cleared the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 75-day review window and are expected to begin trading on Friday, barring any further delays, which…

Polymarket Targets $10B Valuation With US Launch Plans

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Blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket is reportedly preparing a US launch that could value the company as high as $10 billion, highlighting the surge of investor interest in prediction markets and crypto ventures. Citing sources familiar with the conversation, Business Insider reported Friday that Polymarket is exploring re-entering the US while seeking new funding that could more than triple its June valuation of $1 billion. One investor valued the company at up to $10 billion, the report said. As Cointelegraph reported, Polymarket was raising a $200 million round in June led…

Dogecoin Leads Crypto Gainers as Bloomberg Analyst Confirm Rex-Osprey DOGE ETF Launch Date

Key Notes Dogecoin surged 5% to $0.25 as the SEC nears approval of Rex Osprey’s DOJE ETF, set to debut Friday. Derivatives markets showed heightened activity, with open interest climbing 6.9% to $4.5B and trading volumes up 22.7%. Technicals highlight a bullish double-bottom pattern with targets at $0.30–$0.32 and $0.39, though $0.24 support remains key. Dogecoin BTC $115 121 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $2.29 T Vol. 24h: $43.16 B price rose 5% on Thursday, cleanly breaching the $0.25 level for the first time in nearly a month. The main…

Joseph Lubin Hints at Linea Holder Rewards After Token Launch

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Joseph Lubin, the founder of Consensys and a key figure behind the Linea blockchain, teased potential future rewards for users who hold on to their tokens.  In an X post on Thursday, Lubin said long-term holders could become eligible for future distributions, including tokens from Consensys and other aligned ecosystem projects. He said that holding tokens signals that the user is a Linea community member and is likely engaged in productive Linea economy activities.  “If we notice, at some date in the future, that you’ve held n LINEA tokens for…