Chainlink: Secure cross-chain protocol supporting institutional smart contracts and real-world asset data. Bittensor: Decentralized AI network with Bitcoin-style scarcity and upcoming halving. Solana : High-speed, low-fee blockchain attracting liquidity and large-scale

PEPE was approaching its intraday top of $0.056546 with a 12.2% rise on the day, and was limited by the resistance of $0.056562. There was no significant change in cross-pair performance, as PEPE increased by 9.8 percent relative to Bitcoin and 10.6 percent compared to Ethereum. The

COTI said the treasury will shift to community governance in 2026 after Node V2. COTI launched Garbled Circuits 2.0 for cross-chain “privacy on demand,” adding an SDK and encrypted computation. The COTI Foundation said it will upgrade the COTI Treasury in 2026 as Node V2 goes live, moving it

VeChain targets wider adoption in 2026 through cross-chain expansion and AI-powered consumer apps. Recent upgrades reduce VTHO supply by 50%, with 100% of fees now burned for each transaction. After a year focused on utility, protocol upgrades, and ecosystem growth, VeChain has laid out

Visa Vice President and Head of Cryptocurrency Cuy Sheffield recently published an article analyzing the eight major evolutionary directions of cryptocurrency and AI in 2026. He pointed out that the most important shifts in these two fields are no longer "theoretically feasible" but "reliably implementable in practice." In the next phase, "reliability," "governance capability," and "distribution capability" will become more important competitive dimensions than technological novelty, and programmable currencies (stablecoins) will foster new AI intelligent agent payment flows. (Background: Visa announced support for four stablecoins, which can be cross-chain exchanged for legal currencies in 25 countries) (Additional context: The hottest recent AI Agent track explained: meme coins, issuance platforms, and infrastructure) Table of Contents Cryptocurrency: From speculative assets to high-quality technological infrastructure AI Intelligent Agents: The bottleneck shifts from "intelligence level" to

Polkadot: Connects blockchains, enables cross-chain transactions, offers staking and governance for users. Aptos: Fast, secure blockchain with low fees, parallel processing, and strong developer support. Sui Network: Scalable, flexible blockchain powering smart contracts and high-speed, d

XRP has emerged as the top-performing cryptocurrency of the year, surpassing Bitcoin and Ethereum with a 22.28% year-to-date increase. Factors behind its rally include strategic investor positioning and a shift towards altcoins with promising use cases, particularly in cross-border payments.

Price Structure: SHIB holds above key demand zones, forming a base for potential bullish momentum. Golden Cross Potential: 50-EMA below 200-EMA may converge if price breaks out of descending wedge. Market Signals: Rising open interest and early MACD momentum support possible upside in 202

Written by: Lawyer Yang Qi Stablecoins are being increasingly used by enterprises for settlement, cross-border payments, fund management, and B2B payments. However, in Singapore, "using stablecoins for payments" is often not just a product issue but a typical comprehensive project involving regulatory boundaries + AML/CFT anti-money laundering + technological risk management. This article explains the core approach in a way that "entrepreneurs can execute": first clarify your business model, then establish licensing and compliance systems, which can significantly reduce the risk of regulatory violations and subsequent rectification costs. Note: This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The final compliance conclusion depends on your transaction processes, customer types, and the flow and control of funds/tokens. 1. The most important first step: "Draw out" your business Before discussing specific implementation steps, please

Hyperliquid has emerged as a leading platform with a $55M inflow and $1.1M in fee revenue, reflecting strong demand. Meanwhile, established networks like Arbitrum and Ethereum face significant capital outflows as investors shift to emerging platforms. Traders are optimistic about $HYPE, eyeing potential gains if key support holds.

XRP is back in motion. Price is up around 10% today, outperforming most large-cap altcoins as the broader market trades mixed. The move stands out, not just because of the percentage gain, but because it comes as macro headlines around Venezuela, sanctions, and cross-border payments return to t

Cache Wallet, a self-custody crypto wallet that allows users to have complete control over their cryptocurrency assets, today announced a strategic partnership with ANT-FUN, a DEX (decentralized exchange) platform that enables people to trade directly across numerous decentralized platforms. This pa

Cardano enables Bitcoin smart contracts using Cardano tooling without changing Bitcoin’s core protocol. ZK-proof integration allows trustless BTC movement into Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem. Bitcoin liquidity gains access to Cardano DeFi through secure cross-chain execution. Cardano has

After the Venezuela raid incident, the crypto community is considering how to track "insiders." Using publicly available blockchain data and AI tools, anyone can analyze abnormal fund flows and capture market opportunities. The key to success lies in risk management, information integration, and rapid response, especially in niche markets and cross-platform arbitrage. Ultimately, profits depend on the organization of information and decisive action.

Stablecoin giant Tether invests in Southeast Asia cross-border payment startup SQRIL, but without any wallet products or USDT flow-through. SQRIL focuses on creating an API-based payment exchange layer that allows banking apps in different countries to directly scan and pay for other countries' QR codes. Users pay in their local currency, and merchants receive the local currency instantly. Currently, it supports the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and the entire process does not involve cryptocurrencies.

Shanghai Baoshan District Procuratorate uncovers a major virtual currency money laundering case involving a total amount of 1.8 billion yuan. The criminal gang used Bitcoin and Tether to carry out a three-stage cross-border laundering process of "RMB-virtual currency-foreign currency." The prosecution authorities successfully solved the case by penetrating the fund accounts and tracking electronic data.

Entering a new year, the Bitcoin market has seen a long-awaited turning point. Bitcoin prices have recently rebounded strongly, breaking above the 200-day moving average for the first time since October last year, bringing a glimmer of hope to long-term cautious bulls. As the price structure improves, the market is beginning to focus on whether Bitcoin has the chance to break free from the bearish "death cross" pattern formed in November last year and re-establish a medium- to long-term upward trend. The accumulated compression momentum over the past few weeks has already been released upward. The 200-day moving average has stabilized again. If Bitcoin's price can close above $95,000 for several consecutive trading days, and the average daily volatility (ADX) continues to rise, then Bitcoin may be able to escape the death cross dilemma and form a "golden cross." A golden cross refers to the 50-day moving average (50-day EMA) crossing upward through the 200-day (200-day) moving average.

In brief Bitcoin is bouncing in the new year, giving hope to crypto bulls. BTC is now trading above its average price over the last 200 days, a trend not seen since October. Bitcoin could now be poised to exit the dreaded "death cross" formation, a bearish pattern that formed in

Tether has invested in SQRIL, a QR-based cross-border payment platform, to enhance stablecoin usage in global transactions. This initiative aims to simplify payments, reduce costs, and connect banks with digital wallets, especially in high-remittance regions.

Ripple develops enterprise solutions, while XRP is a digital asset used for fast, low-cost cross-border transactions. XRPL is open-source; independent developers contribute beyond Ripple’s enterprise-focused involvement. XRP holdings are separate from company shares, noting the

Tether invests in SQRIL, betting on the cross-border QR payment infrastructure, not pushing USDT, with a long-term strategy and regulatory considerations for building banking infrastructure. Not developing consumer-end products, Tether invests in the "underlying infrastructure" of payments ------------------------- Stablecoin issuer Tether recently invested in Southeast Asia's cross-border payment startup SQRIL, drawing market attention. However, contrary to external expectations, this investment is not accompanied by any wallet products, $USDT traffic diversion, or consumer applications. Instead, Tether chooses to bet on a set of payment infrastructure that is "almost invisible to users." Image source: SQRIL Stablecoin issuer Tether recently invested in Southeast Asia's cross-border payment startup SQRIL SQRIL focuses on building

Dogecoin (DOGE) has shown strong momentum, trading around $0.1506–$0.1523 USD with a 24-hour gain of approximately 1–4%, significantly outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market during a period of Bitcoin consolidation.

According to former SWIFT CEO Gottfried Leibbrandt, XRP is an important part of Ripple's core value, but banks remain cautious in adopting it due to concerns about price volatility and legal risks. Although XRP offers clear benefits such as faster cross-border payments, lower costs, and

Dogecoin surged 4.36% to $0.1516 on January 4th, signaling a golden cross, with trading volume skyrocketing by 40%. After breaking through the consolidation range, the new support level is at $0.1463, with a target resistance at $0.1530. Meme coin market capitalization reached $33.8 billion.

The UK has launched the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), requiring crypto platforms to collect user transaction and identity data and automatically report taxes, ending the era of anonymous investing. The relevant regulations will take effect in 2024 and will share data with other countries to enhance tax transparency and cross-border regulation.

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Daimler Truck(Daimler Truck) introduced graph database technology for the spin-off of its subsidiaries, which has been transformed into an internal achievement that enhances overall IT infrastructure visibility and efficiency. During the separation from Mercedes-Benz in 2021, Daimler needed to split over 1,500 IT systems and applications that had been cross-dependent for decades. This is a large-scale project affecting 100,000 employees worldwide, 55,000 dealerships, and 6,000 business partners. In the past, the company only recorded assets through a simple Configuration Management Database(CMDB), but it severely lacked information reflecting the interaction structures or connection relationships between systems in the actual environment. To address these complex IT dependency issues, Daimler turned to graph technology. Ultimately, the company adopted Neo4j's graph database and combined it with network traffic analysis of enterprise telemetry data from ExtraHop, visualizing real-time operational relationships as nodes

Tether has invested in SQRIL, a QR-based cross-border payment platform, to enhance stablecoin usage in global transactions. This initiative aims to simplify payments, reduce costs, and connect banks with digital wallets, especially in high-remittance regions.

U.S. spot cryptocurrency ETFs reached a major milestone on January 2, 2026, surpassing $2 trillion in cumulative trading volume—less than two years after the first Bitcoin products launched.

Cardano's recent golden cross at $0.3380 hints at possible bullish momentum, with prices rising to $0.3429 and trading volume increasing by 31%. However, an RSI of 33.85 indicates oversold conditions, making upward movement challenging without clearing key resistance levels.

Global renowned investment management firm VanEck recently released its 2026 cross-asset investment outlook. The company's CEO Jan van Eck adopts a "cautiously optimistic" stance, believing that real progress has been made in fiscal policy and that markets are seeking balance. Against this macro backdrop, several of the company's portfolio managers shared their in-depth insights into gold, natural resources, fixed income, emerging markets, and digital assets. The core view indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) will transition from the construction phase to the application phase, with volatility expected to increase accordingly; meanwhile, gold and Bitcoin are positioned as strategic assets for hedging against "currency devaluation" risks. The report particularly emphasizes that the capital-intensive transformation of Bitcoin mining is creating the clearest industry consolidation opportunity since 2020.

XRP 24-hour increase of 6% to $2.01, breaking above the December downtrend line, with trading volume soaring to $4.19 billion. The 50-period EMA crosses above the 100-period EMA, forming a golden cross, and the price remains above the $1.90 Fibonacci retracement level. If it holds above $2.00, the next resistance is at $2.13, with the target extending to $2.20.

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Ripple Labs minted 68 million RLUSD stablecoins recently, signaling increased activity and demand in the market. This strategic move likely prepares for exchange listings and enhances cross-border payment liquidity. The stablecoin's adoption has risen significantly, as seen in its market ranking and partnership with AMINA Bank, boosting its trading volume and reserves. Ripple is actively managing supply to maintain value, utilizing a burn mechanism to prevent market oversaturation.

Patent treats chains as hostile by default, using Chainlink RMN to validate intent before deterministic execution across chains. RMN nodes reconstruct Merkle roots and bless matches, while curse mode pauses processing after finality or execution violations. A U.S. patent application tied to

USDFC is overcollateralized with FIL, maintaining a 110% ratio and fully on-chain issuance and redemption via FVM smart contracts. The stablecoin supports DeFi use, storage payments, and cross-chain bridges, expanding Filecoin ecosystem liquidity and utility. USDFC’s open-source design an

_Tether invests in SQRIL to enhance real-time stablecoin-based QR code payment infrastructure across Asia, Africa, and Latin America._ Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced an investment in SQRIL, a platform focused on real-time cross-border QR code payments. However, the exact amount has not b

Tether has invested in SQRIL, a real-time cross-border payment platform utilizing QR codes, focusing on emerging markets. The investment aims to enhance payment solutions, integrating stablecoin technology to improve transaction speed, reduce costs, and increase financial accessibility.

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Bitcoin ($BTC) is at risk of a significant price correction as it approaches a death cross between its 10-week and 50-week SMAs, historically signaling sharp declines. Previous corrections ranged from 53% to 67%, pointing to potential downturns ahead.

The meme token Shiba Inu (SHIB) has kicked off 2026 with a bullish tone, and technical indicators suggest it may be gearing up for a significant rally. Currently trading in the 700–750 range, this level has historically served as a strong support zone, sparking major price surges in both 2021 and 20

Patent treats chains as hostile by default, using Chainlink RMN to validate intent before deterministic execution across chains. RMN nodes reconstruct Merkle roots and bless matches, while curse mode pauses processing after finality or execution violations. A U.S. patent application tied to

Tether acquired 8,888 BTC at the start of 2026, raising its total to over 96,000 BTC, solidifying its position among top private holders. This move reflects Tether's long-term confidence in Bitcoin as part of its reserve diversification strategy.

Digital Renminbi 2.0 will start accruing interest from 2026, marking its transition from "Digital Cash 1.0" to "Digital Deposit Currency 2.0." This model incorporates Digital Renminbi into the banking system, addressing concerns of the traditional financial system while enhancing users' credit appeal. It has a profound impact on Hong Kong's financial ecosystem, promoting the development of cross-border payments and asset tokenization.

Canza Finance announces that its native USDT's cumulative trading volume has surpassed $131 million, demonstrating a huge demand for efficient cross-border financial services. Despite the high costs and delays associated with traditional payment systems, Canza has launched the world's first autonomous payment protocol CAPP, aimed at reducing costs, increasing settlement speed, and connecting multiple mobile payment systems to promote the development of Africa's digital economy.

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

ADA completed a five-wave advance after correction, while price now consolidates near $0.3704 within a defined intraday range. Support at $0.3621 continues to hold, while resistance at $0.3824 caps upside movement during current trading. Cross-pair data shows stability, with ADA

Charles Hoskinson reveals a partnership with Ripple's David Schwartz in developing Midnight's NIGHT tokens. The Glacier Drop airdrop involved eight ecosystems, with XRPL posing unique challenges, leading to innovative cross-chain solutions that broadened perspectives within Cardano.

Chainlink: Leading oracle provider with staking and cross-chain upgrades strengthens DeFi and multichain infrastructure. Avalanche: Fast, modular blockchain with enterprise partnerships and growing DeFi and NFT ecosystem. Algorand: Low-fee, carbon-negative network used in digital

Trip.com now accepts stablecoin for hotel and flight bookings. Multiple supported blockchains enable faster, flexible cross-border payment options for travelers. Trip.com is opening a new space for travelers by accepting stablecoin payments for hotel and flight bookings. This move comes as u