Tag: Launches

Phantom Wallet Launches CASH, Adds Fuel to Stablecoin Wars on Solana

Key Notes Phantom’s new payment superapp uses Bridge-issued CASH stablecoin with upcoming Stripe integration for merchant payments. Industry experts predict increased competition will shift power dynamics away from issuers toward end users benefiting consumers. The stablecoin market approaches record $300B valuation amid launches from Plasma, Cloudflare, and payment integrations by Visa. Phantom, a leading crypto wallet native to Solana SOL $206.8 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $112.36 B Vol. 24h: $6.76 B , has announced the launch of Phantom Cash, a superapp for cryptocurrency payments built on Solana and powered…

Visa Launches Stablecoin Payments for Cross-Border Use

Key Notes On September 30, Visa stated that it would now allow businesses to use stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts. The prefunding pilot for the initiative will be rolled out soon through Visa Direct. In the past, Visa has shown massive support for stablecoins and broader digital innovations. Global payments company Visa Inc. has kick-started a process that would allow it to utilize stablecoins for cross-border remittances. It announced the new development on Sept. 30, citing that the prefunding pilot for the initiative will be rolled out…

Kazakhstan launches Alem Crypto Fund with first investment in BNB

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Kazakhstan has established a state-backed crypto reserve in partnership with Binance, marking the country’s latest move into digital assets. The initial digital asset in the fund’s portfolio is BNB (BNB), the utility token that drives transactions, fees, and governance on Binance’s blockchain, according to a Monday announcement on the Kazakhstan government’s website. The announcement did not specify how much BNB was purchased to seed the fund, nor did it give any details about what other crypto investments might follow. The fund, called Alem Crypto Fund, was created by the Ministry…

eToro Launches Ethereum, Cardano, Solana Staking Services in US with Six-Tier Reward

Key Notes The platform offers rewards ranging from 45% for Bronze tier members up to 90% for Diamond tier participants. eToro’s stock has declined to $41.86 since its May 2025 Nasdaq debut at $59.20 despite expanding services. Gemini recently launched EU staking while Canary Capital pursues approval for a Solana ETF with integrated staking features. Social investment firm eToro has launched cryptocurrency staking services for US customers starting on Sept. 29. The new staking service will initially support Ethereum ETH $4 162 24h volatility: 3.3% Market cap: $502.86 B Vol.…

Zeus Network Launches BitcoinKit for Bitcoin-Solana DeFi Integration

Key Notes BitcoinKit provides comprehensive solutions for Bitcoin’s DeFi integration challenges including UTXO management and scaling issues. The modular architecture enables developers to build BTC-native protocols with tokenized assets like zBTC for lending and trading. Bitcoin DeFi demand surged 2,000% in 2024 while ZEUS token dropped 10.14% despite the product launch announcement. Zeus Network has launched BitcoinKit, a developer kit designed to connect Bitcoin with the Solana ecosystem, addressing several persistent barriers to Bitcoin’s use in decentralized finance (DeFi). The initiative introduces modular tools that enable projects to unlock programmable…

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse Which Can Offer Crypto Tips

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OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT called “Pulse” — a personal assistant-style feature that “works for you overnight” to deliver daily personalized updates based on user interests.  It comes as retail traders are increasingly turning to AI to help them with stock picks and even crypto trading.  “Since ChatGPT launched, that’s always meant coming to ask a question. There’s magic in being able to simply ask and get answers to help you learn, create or solve problems,” the AI firm wrote on Thursday.  “However, that’s limited by what…

Nansen Launches AI Agent, Targets Autonomous Cryptocurrency Trading For Q4

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Crypto intelligence platform Nansen is rolling out an artificial intelligence agent designed to make onchain cryptocurrency trading more intuitive, in a move it says could shift more value back to public blockchains such as Ethereum. The company announced Thursday that it is launching Nansen AI, a mobile agent that uses natural conversation instead of trading charts to deliver market insights. The new trading interface seeks to eliminate traditional trading charts and offer an AI agent as the main interface for onchain trading, delivering insights through what Nansen calls “natural conversation”…

Hyperliquid launches USDH stablecoin issued by Native Markets

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Hyperliquid’s native stablecoin, USDH, launched on Wednesday with a USDC trading pair, logging nearly $2 million in early trading. With USDH now live, Hyperliquid has its first dollar-pegged asset, giving traders a stable unit of account and collateral across the network. Native Markets will manage the exchange’s stablecoin and oversee billions of dollars in potential flows. The crypto startup, led by Hyperliquid investor Max Fiege, former Uniswap Labs president Mary-Catherine Lader and blockchain researcher Anish Agnihotri, was selected through a validator vote on Sept. 14. According to Native Markets’ original proposal,…

Bybit Launches 24/5 Trading for Stock CFDs, Waives Fees Through October

Key Notes Bybit transforms its TradFi platform by offering round-the-clock CFD trading Monday through Friday starting September 23rd. The exchange eliminates all trading fees on stock CFDs and indices until October 11, 2025 for eligible platform users. Extended trading hours aim to democratize global market access by removing traditional timezone restrictions for investors. Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has extended trading hours on its TradFi platform for its stock contract for difference (CFD) products. Going forward, select CFD offerings have been made available for trading 24 hours a day, Monday-Friday. Bybit…

Polkadot’s Largest DeFi Protocol Hydration Launches Decentralized Stablecoin

Key Notes The new stablecoin uses the HOLLAR Stability Module for automated price support and partial liquidations. Polkadot founder Gavin Wood endorsed the launch, preferring it over centralized alternatives like USDC. Four specialized liquidity pools will be created outside Hydration’s Omnipool for enhanced trading venues. Hydration, a primary protocol in the Polkadot ecosystem, has launched HOLLAR, a decentralized stablecoin designed to address existing market weaknesses. The release, announced on September 22, completes Hydration’s vision to combine trading, lending, and stable value storage on its dedicated app chain. HOLLAR operates as…