Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the company is looking into stablecoins to reduce global transaction costs. The move could bring crypto payments to millions of Uber users worldwide.
@realDonaldTrump Team Demands TRUMP Wallet Project Shut Down
World Liberty Financial, a Trump-linked entity, has issued a legal takedown notice to the TRUMP Wallet developers, citing unauthorized branding and misuse of the Trump name.
The memecoin project was promoted as official, but the family has denied any involvement.
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Trump Wallet Waitlist Launches Amid Denials and ETF Filing
A waitlist is live for the TRUMP Wallet, developed by Magic Eden and GetTrumpMemes. But Donald Trump Jr. has publicly denied any family ties to the project. Meanwhile, Truth Social filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF via NYSE Arca.
South Korea Elects Pro-Crypto President Lee Jae-myung.
South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung as president, with a crypto-forward agenda including spot ETFs and a Korean won-pegged stablecoin. His goal: boost domestic adoption and reduce capital outflows through stronger local infrastructure.
@RobinhoodApp Acquires Bitstamp for $200M to Expand Globally
Robinhood has acquired Bitstamp for $200M, gaining access to 5,000 institutional clients and growing its crypto footprint across the UK, EU, and Asia. The move follows its $179M WonderFi deal
UAE Launches ‘Finfluencer’ License for Regulated Content Creators
The UAE’s financial authority has launched a first-of-its-kind license for financial influencers, waiving fees for three years. The initiative aims to legitimize digital financial content.
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF will split shares 3-for-1, lowering the price per share without changing fund strategy. The move aims to attract more retail Bitcoin ETF investors. @ARKInvest
Australia Tightens Crypto ATM Rules After $3.1M in Scam Losses
@AUSTRAC has capped crypto ATM cash transactions at A$5K and mandated stricter AML checks. The move comes after millions in fraud losses, mostly targeting elderly users.
@circle has increased its U.S. IPO to 32 million shares, raising up to $896M—up from the original $624M target. The USDC issuer’s public debut signals rising investor appetite for stablecoin-backed firms.
@trondao outpaced all networks in daily fees with over $1M, while Polygon led in net bridged inflows. Meanwhile, stablecoin supply shifted across chains—Tron and Sui saw declines, Ethereum and Arbitrum grew.
The total market cap of stablecoins has surpassed $250 billion for the first time, signaling strong demand for digital dollar alternatives. The surge reflects increased use in DeFi and cross-border payments.
@nbxcom has become Norway’s first publicly listed company to hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset. The exchange is also expanding into Bitcoin yield products for retail and institutional clients.
Tripzy, a top Georgian travel agency, now accepts cryptocurrency for bookings by Russian and CIS tourists. The move highlights rising crypto adoption in travel and tourism sectors.
Ethereum Foundation Lays Off Staff in R&D Overhaul
The @ethereumfndn has announced layoffs as it restructures its Protocol team to focus on core areas like L1 scaling and blobspace. The Foundation says the decision aims to sharpen its R&D priorities.