Key Takeaways Binance Pay now works at more than 3,700 DK Bank QR merchants. Users enter prices in BTN while transactions settle in USDT. Customers pay no additional fees through Dec. 31 under a promotion. Existing QR Network Extends Crypto Acceptance Travelers and local customers can now use Binance Pay at more than 3,700 businesses
Key Takeaways Draft rules cap market players’ crypto holdings at 25% of total equity to ensure financial resilience. Required registration with crypto depositories will increase state oversight and verify asset existence. While domestic crypto payments remain banned, new laws allow cross-border use to bypass sanctions legally. Bank of Russia Limits Cryptocurrency Holdings to 25% for
Key Takeaways Deribit has secured a VARA Broker-Dealer Licence, its second Dubai approval in under 24 months. The license routes Deribit’s spot orders into Coinbase Exchange, unlocking hundreds of assets. Coinbase closed its $2.9 billion Deribit acquisition in August 2025. What the New License Changes Deribit’s Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Key Takeaways ZEC jumped over 4.3% to $518 after ZODL founder Josh Swihart announced key protocol upgrades. Zcash pushed its market capitalization to $8.65B, broadening its gap over Monero by nearly $1B. Compliance experts warn ZEC faces potential government bans as shielding violates BSA rules. Ecosystem Progress Zcash (ZEC) surged past the $500 mark on
Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost $389.7M from Aug. 10-14, reversing the prior week’s strong inflows. Fidelity’s FBTC lost $153.2M as solana, XRP, and HYPE funds still drew selective demand. Bitcoin faces a new test as CPI hit 3.4% and jobless claims reached 209,000. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Prior Week’s Rally With $389.7M Outflow The
BNB has remained one of the strongest large-cap assets in the crypto market, with the token recently trading around the $600–$610 area. The short-term structure has been relatively constructive, although BNB is now approaching an important resistance zone where buyers will need to demonstrate stronger momentum. Recent market data places resistance around $615–$620, while the
Key Takeaways Strategy made no bitcoin purchases or sales from Aug. 10-16. MSTR stock sales generated $333.7 million in net proceeds. The company repurchased 1.39 million STRC shares for $132.2 million. Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 17
Key Takeaways Michael Egorov called Pump.fun “a casino of scams,” criticizing its memecoin culture on Solana. Egorov said Phantom’s hardware-wallet setup trails Metamask’s despite Solana’s ecosystem support. Claw Pump co-founder Tomi204 pushed back, defending Pump.fun and Phantom’s average-user experience. Blunt Critique at Its Finest Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has taken direct aim
Key Takeaways Tron surpassed Ethereum to become the largest USDT host, cementing its stablecoin market leadership. A gasless feature spurred emerging market adoption, allowing Tron to capture 52% of sub-$1,000 transfers. Tron hit record daily activity and leads in crypto card settlements, proving true non-speculative demand. Tron Solidifies Stance as Stablecoin Chain, Leading USDT Market
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