Tag: Launch

Aptos Partners with India’s Largest Telecom Jio to Launch Blockchain Rewards for 500M Users

Key Notes India’s largest telecom operator integrates Aptos layer-1 blockchain to deliver practical rewards rather than speculative assets to subscribers. The beta program represents one of the largest real-world Web3 deployments by any telecom company in history globally. Aptos token declined 5% despite the announcement, following broader crypto market trends and showing muted investor reaction to the news. Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have entered a partnership with Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, to launch a blockchain-based rewards platform tailored for Jio’s subscriber base of over 500 million users.…

Societe Generale, Bitpanda Launch Regulated Stablecoins in DeFi

Key Notes SG-FORGE and Bitpanda are integrating EURCV and USDCV stablecoins into DeFi protocols. Bitpanda is the first European retail broker to offer on-chain yield opportunities with these regulated stablecoins. The alliance plans for future integration with Bitpanda’s upcoming Vision Chain and VSN token ecosystem. Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and the European crypto platform Bitpanda are deepening their alliance to bring regulated stablecoins into Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The companies announced on Oct. 14, 2025, that this decision will allow Bitpanda’s retail clients to use SG-FORGE’s EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) and USD CoinVertible…

Europe’s Largest Asset Manager Amundi to Launch Crypto ETFs

Key Notes Europe’s top fund manager cites inflation protection and diversification as core reasons for embracing cryptocurrency products. The launch follows MiCA regulatory clarity and arrives two years after US spot Bitcoin ETF approvals transformed institutional access. Amundi’s €2T asset base positions it to challenge BlackRock’s dominance in the global crypto investment product market. Amundi, with €2.3 trillion in assets under management, is preparing to enter the crypto ETF market, according to French analyst and TheBigWhale co-founder Gregory Raymond. In an exclusive report on Monday, Raymond confirmed that Amundi’s leadership…

SOL Tests Support at $220 — Can ETF Launch Fuel Rally?

Key Notes Following a healthy pullback, SOL price is showing signs of a bullish pattern, eyeing a strong breakout past $240. Grayscale’s proposed Solana ETF (GSOL) awaits SEC approval and will come with a 0.35% management fee. JPMorgan estimates the ETF could attract $1.5 billion in first-year inflows, reflecting growing institutional interest in Solana. SOL SOL $220.3 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $120.24 B Vol. 24h: $7.05 B , the native cryptocurrency of Solana, is once again under the grip of broader market volatility. SOL price is now testing a…

SOL Price Eyes 100% Rally as Solana ETF Launch Nears

Key Notes Analyst Lark Davis noted that the SOL price technical chart eyes a 1.618 Fibonacci extension pointing to a $425 target. Bitwise amended its Solana ETF (BSOL) filing to include staking with a record-low 0.20% fee. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlights the low-fee strategy as a strong signal for potential institutional inflows. SOL SOL $224.8 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $122.86 B Vol. 24h: $7.42 B , the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain, is seeing strong buying action as it gained 4% in the last 24 hours and eyes…

Uganda to Launch CBDC Pilot, Kenya Close to Regulation

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Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African nation, while its neighbour Kenya is on the verge of enacting a crypto regulation bill.  Blockchain financial infrastructure company the Global Settlement Network (GSN) has partnered with Ugandan developer Diacente Group in an initiative to tokenize $5.5 billion of real-world assets, which also includes a CBDC pilot, the companies announced on Wednesday.  It comes as Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill passed through the country’s parliament on Tuesday and…

North Dakota to Launch Roughrider Coin: First US State-Backed Stablecoin on Fiserv Platform

Key Notes The dollar-backed stablecoin will serve North Dakota banks and credit unions through Fiserv’s digital asset platform. Named after Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, it aims to enhance interbank transactions and global payments. Fiserv processes 90 billion transactions annually across 10,000 financial institutions, providing the blockchain infrastructure. Bank of North Dakota, in collaboration with financial technology giant Fiserv, has announced plans to launch Roughrider Coin, the first state-backed stablecoin in the US. According to official reports, Roughrider Coin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform, fully backed by US…

Coinbase Premium Gap Signals Strongest Bitcoin Accumulation Since ETF Launch – Details

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Bitcoin faced a swift correction below the $125,000 level after reaching a new all-time high of $126,200 on Monday, triggering widespread volatility across the market. The price retraced over 4% to around $120,000, liquidating millions in leveraged positions as traders anticipated further upside. The move caught many off guard, especially after days of strong momentum and renewed optimism that Bitcoin was preparing to enter another price discovery phase. Related Reading Despite the pullback, key on-chain data reveals a contrasting trend beneath the surface — a massive accumulation by US investors.…

Ethena Labs, Jupiter Partner to Launch JupUSD Stablecoin on Solana

Key Notes The collaboration aims to strengthen Jupiter’s product ecosystem while reducing cross-blockchain friction for users. Ethena’s USDe has reached nearly $15 billion in market cap, representing five percent of the total stablecoin market. Industry executives predict substantial stablecoin market expansion driven by favorable regulatory developments and institutional interest. Ethena Labs, a decentralized protocol, and Jupiter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, announced the upcoming launch of JupUSD, a Solana-native stablecoin backed by USDtb. JupUSD is currently under development and is slated to launch towards the…

BNB Chain and YZi Labs Launch $1 Billion Fund to Support Blockchain Builders

Joerg Hiller Oct 08, 2025 14:13 BNB Chain, in collaboration with YZi Labs, has unveiled a $1 billion Builder Fund aimed at supporting blockchain innovators and enhancing the BNB ecosystem. In a significant move to bolster innovation within the blockchain sector, BNB Chain, in partnership with YZi Labs, has announced the launch of a $1 billion Builder Fund. This initiative aims to empower current and future developers leveraging BNB Chain’s infrastructure, according to BNB Chain. Focus on Long-term Innovation The Builder Fund…