Latest news from the Web3 ecosystem
MoonPay and M0 have launched PYUSDx, a framework designed to streamline the development of custom stablecoins collateralized by PayPal's PYUSD, catering to decentralized applications.
UK financial giant Barclays is investigating the integration of blockchain technology to streamline core banking functions, including payments and deposits, as the digital asset landscape evolves.
The European Union is set to implement new cryptocurrency tax regulations starting in 2026, mandating digital asset platforms to report user data and transaction details to tax authorities, significantly enhancing tax transparency.
Market watchers are divided on Bitcoin's eventual bottom, with some projecting a prolonged bear market extending into late 2026 and targeting price points between $30,000 and $45,000.
The UK Gambling Commission is investigating the growing consumer interest in cryptocurrency payments for gambling. This trend is causing some bettors to seek out unlicensed platforms.
Bitcoin faced resistance below $70,000 throughout the month, as global economic indicators showed falling inflation in Japan and evolving cryptocurrency tax policies in several nations.
Higher-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data has led to a significant downturn for Bitcoin, while precious metals experienced a surge.
The CoinDesk 20 Index experienced a downturn, primarily driven by notable decreases in Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) prices.
A new initiative called PYUSDx, a collaboration between PayPal, MoonPay, and M0, empowers application developers to create their own branded stablecoins backed by PayPal's PYUSD.
South Korea's National Tax Service mistakenly disclosed a wallet seed phrase in a public announcement, leading to the rapid loss of $4.8 million in seized cryptocurrency.
The UK Gambling Commission is exploring the possibility of permitting cryptocurrency payments for online betting, with stringent consumer protection measures in focus. This potential shift could reshape how digital assets interact with the iGaming sector.
Prominent firms Pantera and Franklin Templeton are participating in Sentient's new Arena platform, designed to rigorously test artificial intelligence agents in real-world enterprise scenarios.