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Quick take: Agora offers a white label stablecoin service, helping other companies launch self-branded versions of its AUSD stablecoin. The company plans to use the fresh capital to build up the AUSD stablecoin ahead of a potential regulatory breakthrough for the sector in the U.S. Launched in April last year, Agora’s market cap stands at about $128.86 million. Agora, the stablecoin startup co-founded by Nick van Eck—the son of the prominent investment management CEO Jan van Eck—along with crypto veterans Drake Evans and Joe McGrady, has raised $50 million in a funding round led by Paradigm. The fundraising comes more…

Digital payments have become a major part of everyday life, with Big Tech companies like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay leading the charge. These platforms offer quick, easy, and widely accepted ways to pay using smartphones and other devices, reshaping how consumers and businesses manage their finances. Their growing influence has given these private companies significant control over global payment systems. In response to this shift, the European Central Bank (ECB) has launched plans to introduce a digital euro in 2028, a state-backed digital currency designed to provide a secure, public alternative to private payment options. The ECB’s…

Bonk is pressing into a multi-layered resistance zone. Without a breakout, price risks a pullback toward the lower boundary of its pennant structure, in line with the 0.618 Fibonacci and value area low. Bonk (BONK) is trading at a critical resistance region, one that is stacked with multiple technical confluences. The current price zone includes the point of control, value area high, high time frame resistance, and the upper dynamic trendline of a potential larger pennant structure. With price tightening and momentum slowing, Bonk faces a pivotal moment. A breakout would mark a shift in structure, but failure to do…

In early 2025, Florida introduced two bills, House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550, that aimed to authorise the state’s Chief Financial Officer to invest up to 10% of certain public funds in Bitcoin. These proposals were part of a broader movement among U.S. states to explore the integration of cryptocurrencies into public finance, inspired in part by federal initiatives, such as President Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. However, by May 3, 2025, both bills were indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration. This decision aligns Florida with several other states, including Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma, where similar…

Floki, the crypto utility token of the Floki ecosystem, has surged more than 17% in the past week, buoyed by major developments around Webull Pay’s listing and the mainnet launch of the play-to-earn metaverse game Valhalla. The Floki (FLOKI) token traded around $0.000092, up nearly 3% in the last 24 hours. As top cryptocurrencies mirrored Bitcoin (BTC)’s spike to above $112k, FLOKI rose to highs above $0.000094. The crypto token’s gains were modest compared to memecoins such as dogwifhat (WIF) and Bonk (BONK). Current price is slightly off the intraday highs. However, with sentiment bullish following its recent milestones, buyers were…

Traditional e-commerce platforms like Amazon dominate the online shopping world, offering convenience but at a price. Shoppers rely on these centralized giants to handle everything from product listings to payment processing, all while surrendering their data to corporate control. That’s why Web3Bay was developed as a decentralized alternative, using blockchain technology to provide users with greater privacy, control, and security in online shopping.  Web3Bay offers a fresh approach to e-commerce by cutting out intermediaries and enabling direct, peer-to-peer transactions. But could Web3Bay challenge traditional e-commerce by giving power back to consumers and sellers? This article explores how the Web3Bay decentralized…

Public companies are buying more Bitcoin, and the second quarter of the year saw the biggest jump in corporate accumulation yet. According to Bitwise’s Q2 2025 report, public companies now hold a total of 847,000 Bitcoin (BTC), a 23.3% from the previous quarter. The holdings represent 4.03% of Bitcoin’s total 21 million supply, marking a major chunk now sitting on corporate balance sheets. At current prices, the Bitcoin stash is worth roughly $91 billion. This value, based on an average price of $107,754, marks a 60.9% increase compared to Q1. The holdings are boosted by the 159,107 BTC purchased in…

Ethereum stands at a pivotal moment. Interest in Ethereum has expanded beyond technologists and enthusiasts, bringing enterprises, governments, and everyday users who seek practical solutions and tangible benefits. The Ethereum ecosystem is adapting to meet these needs, and the Ethereum Foundation is ready to play its part. As outlined in the Ethereum Foundation’s recent vision statement, we have two key goals: Maximizing the number of people who (directly or indirectly) use Ethereum, in such a way that they benefit from Ethereum’s underlying values.Maximizing the resilience of Ethereum’s technical and social infrastructure. Ecosystem Development (EcoDev) refers to teams that help achieve…

Millions of weed-themed NFTs themed around American rap legend Snoop Dogg sold out on Telegram just 30 minutes after launch. According to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, the collection generated $12 million in sales and included roughly 1 million NFTs minted on The Open Network (TON) blockchain.  Durov shared the news on X, calling the launch a resounding success and noting that demand had overwhelmed expectations. The NFT drop, described as being “inspired by Snoop’s iconic style,” featured a range of digital collectibles, including marijuana-related objects, a digital dog, vintage cars, swag bags, and other themed symbols. Pavel added that both…

Rumble has partnered with MoonPay to integrate the payment giant’s infrastructure for seamless crypto-fiat conversions directly on its platform. Video-sharing platform Rumble has partnered with crypto payment giant MoonPay to power its forthcoming Rumble Wallet, as originally reported by CoinDesk on July 10. The wallet, set to debut in the third quarter this year, will integrate MoonPay’s infrastructure to enable crypto-fiat conversions, allowing users to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies directly within the Rumble platform. According to Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski, the wallet aims to empower content creators by giving them greater control over how they’re paid. “Rumble Wallet will…