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Bitcoin mining allows people to reap without labor, who engages in production, who creates wealth? #BTC再创新高
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Zhao Changpeng and Masayoshi Son collaborate on cryptocurrency? SoftBank's PayPay acquires 40% stake in Binance Japan!
On October 9, 2025, a photo stirred waves in the fintech and cryptocurrency circles. Zhao Changpeng (CZ), the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, posted a photo with Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group, on his social media platform. In the photo, the two are holding a contract, smiling broadly, and CZ even captioned it 'Not AI', suggesting that a real and significant collaboration has been finalized.
This photo of the financial giants quickly unveiled the major news behind it: PayPay Corporation, a Japanese payment giant under SoftBank Group, announced that it has reached a capital and business alliance agreement with Binance's Japanese subsidiary, Binance Japan, officially acquiring 40% of Binance Japan's shares. This is not just a simple equity transaction but is seen as a historic intersection between traditional Japanese fintech and the emerging Web3 world, heralding the dawn of a seamlessly integrated digital financial new era in Japan.
This photo of the financial giants quickly unveiled the major news behind it: PayPay Corporation, a Japanese payment giant under SoftBank Group, announced that it has reached a capital and business alliance agreement with Binance's Japanese subsidiary, Binance Japan, officially acquiring 40% of Binance Japan's shares. This is not just a simple equity transaction but is seen as a historic intersection between traditional Japanese fintech and the emerging Web3 world, heralding the dawn of a seamlessly integrated digital financial new era in Japan.
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The first 'Cryptocurrency + Crypto Concept Stocks' hybrid index is here! Is S&P's 'Digital Markets 50' entering the crypto ecosystem?
Today, as the global financial market undergoes profound changes, the boundaries between traditional finance and the crypto world are dissolving at an unprecedented speed. On October 7, 2025, an iconic event announced that this trend of integration has entered a new stage: one of the world's most authoritative index providers, the manager of the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average—S&P Global, officially announced the launch of its first hybrid crypto-ecosystem index—the 'S&P Digital Markets 50 Index.'
This move is not only the boldest layout by S&P Global in the digital asset field, but it is also interpreted by the market as a strong endorsement of the legitimacy and market position of cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology by mainstream Wall Street institutions. This is no longer a superficial probe, but a structural and comprehensive embrace.
This move is not only the boldest layout by S&P Global in the digital asset field, but it is also interpreted by the market as a strong endorsement of the legitimacy and market position of cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology by mainstream Wall Street institutions. This is no longer a superficial probe, but a structural and comprehensive embrace.
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Institutions are making a fortune from Bitcoin! Wall Street doubles down: Will trillions in funds allocate 2%–4% to cryptocurrency?
In 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the Bitcoin spot ETF, which is seen as a watershed moment in the history of cryptocurrency. In less than two years, this decision has not only completely changed the market landscape but has also brought astonishing returns to the financial giants on Wall Street. Now, with the immense success of the ETF validated, a larger migration of capital seems to be brewing. Leading investment banks, spearheaded by Morgan Stanley, are quietly opening a door to the crypto world for the trillions of dollars in assets they manage.
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Bitcoin has once again broken new highs. Now we're giving you BTC, would you like it? #比特币新高
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How much does it cost to issue a stablecoin? Why are banks rushing to enter the stablecoin market?
Once upon a time, stablecoins were merely used as 'casino chips' for hedging and trading within the cryptocurrency circle. Now, it has transformed into a behemoth with a market value exceeding $300 billion, shaking the foundations of global financial infrastructure. From payment giants like PayPal and Stripe to Wall Street financial behemoths like JPMorgan and Charles Schwab, even traditional card organizations like Visa are all diving into this space.
This raises two core questions: how much investment is actually needed to issue a seemingly simple stablecoin? And why is the traditional banking industry willing to take on the dual challenges of regulation and technology, scrambling to enter a field seemingly already monopolized by Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC)? This article will delve into the true costs behind stablecoin issuance and reveal the deeper strategic motivations of the banking industry in this area.
This raises two core questions: how much investment is actually needed to issue a seemingly simple stablecoin? And why is the traditional banking industry willing to take on the dual challenges of regulation and technology, scrambling to enter a field seemingly already monopolized by Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC)? This article will delve into the true costs behind stablecoin issuance and reveal the deeper strategic motivations of the banking industry in this area.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook says cryptocurrency is very interesting
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Hong Kong RWA Welcomes Its First Batch of "Exitors"? Unveiling the Hidden Risks of RWA Tokens!
Hong Kong is ambitiously competing for the status of a global digital asset center, and the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA) is seen as a key bridge connecting traditional finance with the crypto world, becoming the core of its strategic layout. From the successful issuance of tokenized green bonds by the government to major financial institutions eagerly entering the market, there was a period of incredible enthusiasm. However, beneath this seemingly prosperous blue ocean, undercurrents are surging. Recently, the Hong Kong market not only welcomed its first batch of "exitors", but the profound legal and operational risks behind RWA tokens are gradually coming to light, pouring cold water on this track predicted to be worth trillions of dollars.
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CME Group Ends the “CME Gap”: 24/7 Cryptocurrency Derivatives Launch, Traditional Finance Moves Towards the 24/7 Era!
In the world of cryptocurrency, the market never sleeps. However, for institutional investors seeking to manage risks within a compliance framework, a long-standing pain point—the “CME Gap,” acts like a pause button on the clock, reminding us of the rhythm difference between traditional finance and the digital asset world every weekend. Now, this historical “trading window” is about to be completely ended. The world's largest derivatives exchange, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group), has officially announced plans to launch its cryptocurrency futures and options products for 24/7 trading starting in early 2026. This is not only a respect and embrace of the native characteristics of the crypto market but is also seen as a landmark milestone for the traditional financial system moving towards the era of the “city that never sleeps.”
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Samsung Opens Cryptocurrency Access for 75 Million Users, Further Advancing Global Digital Asset Adoption!
On October 3, 2025, global tech giant Samsung announced a landmark partnership with leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This move will directly open the door to the crypto world for over 75 million Samsung Galaxy device users in the United States, marking a solid and critical step in the process of bringing digital assets from the fringes to the mainstream. This is not just a simple commercial promotion, but a deep ecological integration, signaling that the potential of mobile devices as the future personal finance center is being accelerated.
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The U.S. promotes stablecoins to consolidate dollar hegemony, while multiple Asian countries join the fray: the new battlefield of digital finance has begun!
In today's rapidly changing global financial landscape, a silent war surrounding "stablecoins" has already begun. This is not just another iteration of cryptographic technology; it is a new battlefield that affects the global monetary power structure. In this competition, the United States is trying to extend its traditional dollar hegemony into the digital realm, yet Asian powers led by China, Japan, South Korea, and India are quickly rising, launching challenges with diversified and localized strategies. A new digital financial order composed of the dollar, euro, and multiple Asian currencies is gradually taking shape in this East-West struggle.
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Nine European Banks Join Forces to Issue Stablecoin! But Is the EU Going to Implement a 'Ban' on Stablecoins?
In the global digital finance chess game, Europe is simultaneously dropping two seemingly contradictory yet closely interconnected pieces. On one hand, nine major European banks have announced plans to jointly create a fully regulated euro stablecoin, ambitiously challenging the dollar's dominance in the world of digital currencies. On the other hand, rumors about the EU's impending 'ban' on stablecoins are rampant, raising widespread market attention and concerns.
Is this really a contradiction in European regulatory policy, or a well-considered strategic layout? This article will delve into the logic behind this 'push and pull,' revealing the EU's grand ambition in the era of digital assets: to defend its monetary sovereignty in the digital age through the construction of a local ecosystem and the establishment of regulatory barriers, employing a dual approach.
Is this really a contradiction in European regulatory policy, or a well-considered strategic layout? This article will delve into the logic behind this 'push and pull,' revealing the EU's grand ambition in the era of digital assets: to defend its monetary sovereignty in the digital age through the construction of a local ecosystem and the establishment of regulatory barriers, employing a dual approach.
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U.S. Government Shutdown! What are the Three Major Risks Facing the Cryptocurrency Market?
As bipartisan negotiations in the U.S. Congress failed to reach an agreement on a temporary funding bill before the midnight deadline, the U.S. federal government officially pulled down the 'curtain' on October 1. This marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years, and the news instantly put global financial markets on high alert.
However, unexpectedly, there was no panic selling in the market. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remained resilient around the $114,000 mark after a brief fluctuation, showing relative stability. Gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, hovered around historical highs, while U.S. stock index futures faced pressure.
However, unexpectedly, there was no panic selling in the market. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remained resilient around the $114,000 mark after a brief fluctuation, showing relative stability. Gold, as a traditional safe-haven asset, hovered around historical highs, while U.S. stock index futures faced pressure.
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Chinese woman pleads guilty to the largest bitcoin scam in history, affecting about 130,000 victims! Will the seized bitcoins be confiscated by the UK?
A shocking global cryptocurrency crime case has recently made significant progress at the Southwark Crown Court in London, England. A Chinese woman, Qian Zhimin, who also used the alias Yadi Zhang, admitted to her money laundering crimes in the UK on the first day of the trial. This case not only involves a massive investment fraud case that occurred in China, affecting approximately 130,000 victims, but also led to one of the largest cryptocurrency seizure actions in British history and even globally—over 61,000 bitcoins, valued at nearly 7 billion USD at current market prices.
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1 year 40 times rush to 500 billion dollars! Is issuing stablecoins really that profitable?
It is reported that Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, is collaborating with Wall Street veteran investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald to negotiate a private placement financing round of up to 20 billion dollars, with a target valuation aimed at an astonishing 500 billion dollars. This number not only places Tether alongside AI giant OpenAI and space exploration pioneer SpaceX among other super unicorns, but what is even more astonishing is the speed of its valuation surge.
Looking back at November 2024, when financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald acquired about 5% of Tether's shares, its valuation was only about 12 billion dollars. This means that in less than a year, Tether's value skyrocketed by more than 40 times. Once the news broke, the market was shaken, and it was even reported that top investment institutions like Soft Bank and Ark Investment Management, led by 'the Queen of Stocks' Cathie Wood, were interested in investing. People couldn't help but ask: Is issuing stablecoins really that profitable?
Looking back at November 2024, when financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald acquired about 5% of Tether's shares, its valuation was only about 12 billion dollars. This means that in less than a year, Tether's value skyrocketed by more than 40 times. Once the news broke, the market was shaken, and it was even reported that top investment institutions like Soft Bank and Ark Investment Management, led by 'the Queen of Stocks' Cathie Wood, were interested in investing. People couldn't help but ask: Is issuing stablecoins really that profitable?
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The International Clearing System SWIFT 'is anxious': entering the blockchain, aiming to innovate global payments?
In the world of traditional finance, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is like an undisputed giant. For decades, this messaging network connecting over 11,000 financial institutions worldwide has dominated the lifeline of international cross-border payments. However, as the market size for stablecoins is expected to soar into trillions of dollars, and issuers like Tether are seeking astonishing valuations of up to $500 billion, this former titan seems to feel an unprecedented sense of 'anxiety'.
Recently, a significant piece of news confirmed that this anxiety is not unfounded: SWIFT announced a partnership with the Ethereum Layer 2 network Linea to launch a pilot program aimed at migrating its core messaging system to the blockchain. This is not just a technological exploration but is seen as a crucial 'battle for survival' initiated by SWIFT to defend its position in the financial revolution triggered by blockchain technology. Is this step a self-reform by traditional financial giants, or a helpless move in the face of emerging forces?
Recently, a significant piece of news confirmed that this anxiety is not unfounded: SWIFT announced a partnership with the Ethereum Layer 2 network Linea to launch a pilot program aimed at migrating its core messaging system to the blockchain. This is not just a technological exploration but is seen as a crucial 'battle for survival' initiated by SWIFT to defend its position in the financial revolution triggered by blockchain technology. Is this step a self-reform by traditional financial giants, or a helpless move in the face of emerging forces?
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China's central bank officially establishes the International Operation Center for digital renminbi, launching three major platforms!
In the wave of accelerated digital transformation in the global financial system, China has taken another milestone step in its layout for sovereign digital currency (CBDC). On September 24, 2025, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) officially established the 'International Operation Center' for its digital renminbi (e-CNY) in Shanghai, an international financial center. This move is not only a key initiative for China to promote the international application of the digital renminbi from domestic trials but is also seen as a major strategic deployment in its quest for greater discourse power in the global payment system and a challenge to the existing landscape.
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Is Coinbase exploring token issuance to ultimately become a new type of 'bank'?
In today's rapidly changing global financial landscape, cryptocurrency giant Coinbase is announcing to the world with a series of impressive combinations that it is no longer satisfied with merely being positioned as a digital asset exchange. From its CEO Brian Armstrong publicly stating the goal of becoming users' 'primary financial account', to exploring the possibility of issuing native tokens through its self-built Layer2 network Base, every step Coinbase takes resonates with the industry's nerves.
This series of actions raises a core question: is this leader in the cryptocurrency world trying to delve deeper into the depths of Web3, or is it intending to disrupt traditional finance and ultimately become a new type of 'bank'? The answer may be more complex than imagined; this is a grand strategy of horizontal expansion and vertical integration running parallel.
This series of actions raises a core question: is this leader in the cryptocurrency world trying to delve deeper into the depths of Web3, or is it intending to disrupt traditional finance and ultimately become a new type of 'bank'? The answer may be more complex than imagined; this is a grand strategy of horizontal expansion and vertical integration running parallel.
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