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PayPal has announced it plans to integrate Bitcoin & Ethereum into its new peer-to-peer payment system. In a Monday press release, the payments platform revealed that crypto will soon be directly integrated into PayPal’s new P2P payment flow in the app. JUST IN: PayPal to integrate Bitcoin & Ethereum into its new peer-to-peer payment system. pic.twitter.com/xiut5uT81A — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 15, 2025 “For 25 years, PayPal has revolutionized how money moves between people. Now, we’re taking the next major step,” said Diego Scotti, General Manager, Consumer Group at PayPal. “Whether you’re texting, messaging, or emailing, now your money follows your conversations. Combined with PayPal World, it’s an unbeatable value proposition, showing up where people connect, making it effortless to pay your friends and family, no matter where they are or what app they’re using.” PayPal has been actively working to integrate the...

BRICS XRP development has in fact triggered numerous key financial infrastructure projects over years, central banks affirming persistent efforts on Ripple technology. Recently, a document trail released by Versan Aljarrah of Black Swan Capitalist revealed that BRICS central banks and their developmental institutions have been using XRP Ledger infrastructure as part of their plan to displace dollar dominance in the global financial system. Also Read: XRP Goes Live for 60M Air China Travelers Worldwide BRICS XRP Adoption and Ledger Innovations Reshape Cross-Border Payments Source: CryptoNynjas De-dollarization: Evidence Points to Multi-Year BRICS XRP Strategy Archived materials from BRICS economic forums and the New Development Bank have spearheaded several key integration efforts, along with technical reports that leverage the ledger’s escrow and automation Features as viable tools for trade finance and settlement. These findings actually suggest that BRICS XRP adoption isn...

Hong Kong’s stablecoin adoption is actually accelerating right now as the city’s taxi industry gets pushed into embracing digital payments, and this is signaling China’s strategic crypto reentry through regulated channels. Starting April 1, Hong Kong’s cash-loving cabbies have been required to offer digital payment alternatives, which creates the perfect testing ground for China crypto reentry initiatives along with regulated stablecoins Asia deployment. How Hong Kong Stablecoin Adoption Signals China’s Crypto Reentry Hong Kong taxi with payment terminal interface – Source: South China Morning Post The timing of Hong Kong stablecoin adoption actually coincides with new licensing requirements that were launched on Friday, and this positions the territory as Asia’s crypto capital. This regulatory framework enables China crypto reentry through controlled channels while mainland restrictions are still being maintained. Dr. Xiao Feng of HashKey Group...

Tron is once again grabbing mainstream headlines, primarily as the blockchain is now on the cards to go public. Justin Sun’s Tron is now all set to go public through a reverse merger in collaboration with SRM Entertainment. This news has led TRX enthusiasts and holders to reawaken their hope, speculating whether this event may trigger a spectacular price hike in the TRX price. Also Read: TRON Nasdaq Debut via SEC-Approved Reverse Merger, Shares Jump $100M Tron Goes Public Source: CryptoSlate Justin Sun’s crypto-backed Tron has now entered into a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment. This merger simply refers to a process where a company would merge with a public company rather than exploring an active IPO. The method allows a firm to penetrate the public markets at a faster pace, allowing smoother access to the perks. This merger will also push Tron to invest $210 million of tokens into Tron, thereby bolstering its holdings by a notch. The announcement of the firm making its way to th...

Right now, Ripple is being seriously positioned as a proper SWIFT alternative by major financial institutions, and Morgan Stanley in particular has recently been highlighting its potential to completely revolutionize cross-border payments. The investment bank’s own Analysis suggests that Ripple’s blockchain technology could actually address many of those inefficiencies that have been plaguing traditional international transactions for years now. Remember, “Morgan Stanley has stated that adopting a Ripple-like payment system could "shorten settlement periods, speed up transactions and reduce the risk of fraud.” “Morgan Stanley considers Ripple to be a leading international payment alternative to Swift.”… https://t.co/Rpmk5HOcjS pic.twitter.com/ovRTx6IYbH — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) May 1, 2025 Also Read: Top 3 Cryptocurrencies You Could Watch This Weekend Revolutionizing Financial Transactions Through Blockchain-Powered Cross-Border Payment Solutions Source: CryptoSlate Banking Gia...

Leading venture capitalist Tim Draper weighed in on the financial pros and cons of Bitcoin and the US dollar. He opined that BTC would have more value than the USD in the future as trust in fiat currencies is eroding. The Federal Reserve is printing billions worth of bills every year and pushing them to circulation both in the homeland and overseas. The US dollar being imported funds its deficits while other countries bear the risk of inflation through it. Also Read: Shiba Inu: The Price SHIB Must Reach to Make $1,000 Turn to $1 Million Venture Capitalist Explains Bitcoin Has More Power than the US Dollar Source: News.Bitcoin.com Draper explained that Bitcoin could win in the long run as the US dollar is being manipulated by the government and the Feds. He stressed that BTC is transparent and no entity or government can control the blockchain technology. “Bitcoin might be worth an infinite amount of USD,” he said. Also Read: PEPE Hits Key Bollinger Zone: Another 20% Rally I...

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has initiated the pilot phase of its Real Estate Tokenisation Project , positioning itself as the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to implement blockchain-based property tokenisation. This initiative is expected to revolutionise property ownership by enabling fractional investment and simplifying transactions. Understanding Real Estate Tokenisation Real estate tokenisation is the process of converting physical property assets into digital tokens using blockchain technology. Each token represents a fractional share of the property, allowing multiple investors to co-own an asset. This approach enhances liquidity, reduces entry barriers for investors, and streamlines transactions through digital verification mechanisms. Strategic Collaborations and Objectives The DLD is collaborating with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to develop and implement the ...

Pudgy Penguins, the brand development firm behind the popular Pudgy Penguins and Lil Pudgy non-fungible tokens, and next-generation gaming technology studio, Mythical Games, have confirmed plans to launch their highly awaited web3-enabled mobile video NFT game. The Pudgy Penguins x Mythical Games development team will unveil their much anticipated NFT game this coming New Year 2025, after more than six months of incubation. Pudgy Penguins. That's it. That's the tweet 🐧 pic.twitter.com/uVjRnuNTJi — Mythical Games (@playmythical) December 16, 2024 Penguins & Mythical Games’ NFT Game Is Coming In 2025 In a December 15 blog post, Mythical Games confirmed plans to launch their NFT-based game in partnership with the Pudgy Penguins creator, Igloo this coming new year after over six months of incubation. The Mythical Games and Pudgy Penguins Company announced their collaboration in May 2024. While commenting about the collaboration at the time, Mr. Luca Netz, the...

The crypto and non-fungible token gaming space has started slowly becoming popular again, with many prominent game coins starting to surge, new gaming startups releasing token airdrops, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening recently. In this article, we have listed some of the top-selling non-fungible token game-based coins by trading sales volume, according to CoinMarkerCap.com. NFT Gaming Resurfaces In Q4, 2024 By description, NFT gaming is a type of video game that uses non-fungible tokens as a key part of the game’s economy and gameplay. It is designed to give gamers true ownership of their in-game assets, allowing them to sell, monetize, and display them independently. NFT gaming combines blockchain technology, gaming, and decentralized finance to let crypto players earn cryptocurrencies and NFT rewards. 1. Floki $FLOKI FLOKI is a utility gaming token that serves as the native currency for various utilities within the Floki ecosystem. FLOKI is ...

1. South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service Investigates: Five Major Cryptocurrency Exchanges Have Delisted 34.9% (517 Types) of Tokens Over Seven Years link According to data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea to the National Assembly, from January 2018 to August 2024, the five major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, Gopax) listed a total of 1,482 cryptocurrency assets, of which 34.9% (517 assets) have been delisted. These delisted assets had an average listing duration of 748 days, but over 54% were removed within two years. Additionally, 20.7% of the assets were delisted in less than a year, with the shortest lifespan being 77 days for DigixDAO, which was delisted in January 2018. Notably, in contrast to the volatility of the cryptocurrency market, there have been no forced delistings of stocks on the South Korean stock exchange in the past seven years. 2. Japanese Democratic Party Leader Commits to Reducing Crypt...

Sonic SVM, a key player in the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) ecosystem, has announced the public sale of its HyperFuse Nodes, according to the most recent updates shared with Finbold on Wednesday, September 18. The sale represents a fresh opportunity for the community to take part in the expanding SVM landscape and secure a stake in the future of the Solana (SOL) network. HyperFuse Tier 1 Node Raffle STARTS NOW! Join here: https://t.co/gTWqVKSnmU Only 24 hours to participate: · Ticket Price: $155 · 3,000 Tier 1 nodes, unlimited tickets · Unlimited nodes per address. Guide for #HyperFuseNode Raffle: https://t.co/TKAQJtZvLK pic.twitter.com/6SiZY8LGD8 — Sonic (Odyssey Now Live ️) (@SonicSVM) September 16, 2024 HyperFuse Nodes HyperFuse Nodes are responsible for verifying state transitions and maintaining the security and efficiency of the SVM ecosystem.  Picks for you ...

The gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of the Web3 arcade machine, a concept that merges classic gaming with blockchain technology. Unlike traditional arcade machines, Web3 arcades are decentralized, giving players true ownership of in-game assets and enabling new economic opportunities within the gaming ecosystem. At the heart of this innovation is the integration of blockchain, which allows players to earn, trade, and sell digital assets like tokens, characters, and power-ups. These assets are stored securely on the blockchain, ensuring that players retain full control and can transfer them between different games and platforms. This interoperability breaks down the barriers that traditionally kept in-game assets locked within a single title, creating a more fluid and dynamic gaming experience. Web3 arcade machines also introduce the concept of play-to-earn, where players can generate real-world income by participating in games. This model i...