Tag: Launches

Jupiter Launches JupUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL on Solana

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Jupiter, a Solana-based DeFi protocol and trading platform, has launched JupUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued natively on Solana and developed in partnership with Ethena Labs. In an X post on Monday, Jupiter said 90% of the stablecoin’s reserves will initially be held in USDtb, a licensed stablecoin collateralized by shares of BUIDL, BlackRock’s tokenized money-market fund. The remaining 10% will be held in USDC as a liquidity buffer, with a secondary pool on Meteora. Source: Jupiter Exchange In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Jupiter said that JupUSD is issued as an SPL token, Solana’s standard…

Tether Launches Scudo, Bringing Fractional Gold Ownership to XAUT

Key Notes Scudo eliminates complex decimal fractions in XAUT transactions, making gold practical for daily payments and small purchases. Gold reached $4,525 per ounce in December 2025 while Bitcoin dropped from $125K to sub-$85K levels during market volatility. Tether’s innovation positions gold-backed tokens as stable value stores amid cryptocurrency market instability and economic uncertainty. Tether has launched “Scudo,” a new unit of account for Tether Gold XAUT $4 479 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $2.33 B Vol. 24h: $388.43 M designed to facilitate fractional transactions, making it easier to make…

Flare Launches New Way For XRP Investors To Earn

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Flare Network has rolled out a new yield-focused product in collaboration with Upshift and Clearstar that offers XRP holders a way to earn returns without selling their XRP holdings. XRP’s price action has been bearish in recent weeks, and that calm has carried into the past trading sessions. The cryptocurrency is trading around $1.87, after staying confined between roughly $1.83 on the downside and $1.88 on the upside in the latest session.  This subdued price behavior has preoccupied recent discussions, but development around its ecosystem has continued quietly in the…

USD1 Market Cap Up $150M as Binance Launches Yield Program

Key Notes USD1 market capitalization has moved from $2.74 billion to more than $2.91 billionThis massive uptick comes after Binance announced a yield program linked to the token.World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is working on rolling out a debit card with a retail application, linked to USD1. The USD1 stablecoin saw its market capitalization climb by $150 million on December 24, coinciding with the period when Binance announced a yield program linked to the token. The new booster incentive program is said to offer up to 20% yield. Meanwhile, the rally…

Amplify Launches ETFs for Stablecoins And Tokenization

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Digital asset manager Amplify has launched two exchange-traded funds tracking blockchain projects across stablecoins and tokenization.  The company said on Tuesday that its Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) both went live on the NYSE Arca exchange. Both funds track a diversified index of companies working on products or infrastructure, along with projects that generate revenue from tokenization and stablecoins. “These new ETFs expand Amplify’s lineup at a time when the infrastructure behind stablecoins and the growth of tokenization are shaping the next phase of…

Vincetrust Launches Digital Asset Retirement Portfolio

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As digital assets continue to gain prominence within global financial markets, retirees are increasingly seeking diversified and forward-looking wealth management solutions. London-based digital asset management firm Vincetrust has announced the launch of its Digital Asset Retirement Growth Portfolio, offering a structured and automated alternative to traditional retirement planning. The initiative integrates algorithmic asset management models with blockchain-based infrastructure, providing participants with a transparent and compliance-oriented framework designed to support long-term financial planning. Addressing Retirement Planning in Evolving Markets “Blockchain is transitioning from a speculative instrument into foundational infrastructure for long-term…

Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom

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Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral levels, and loan‑to‑value ratios. The first report shows $868 million in outstanding […] Original

BNB Chain Launches Payments For Amazon’s AWS Customers: Can BNB Price Hold $830?

Key Notes BNB Chain integrates with AWS via BNP to offer faster settlements and reduced transaction costs for enterprise customers. Technical analysis shows BNB testing $830 support after double-top breakdown with $820 as next bearish target. Pepe Node presale approaches $2.6M target as meme coin projects capitalize on increased blockchain payment adoption. BNB Chain announced on Dec. 18 that AWS customers can now pay for services using BNB through Better Payment Network (BNP), built on BNB Chain. The integration targets faster settlement, lower transaction fees, and simpler cross-border payment execution.…

Bhutan Launches 10,000 BTC Bitcoin Development Pledge for Gelephu Mindfulness City

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Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The initiative, endorsed by His Majesty King […] Original

Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US

Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…