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Thai SEC and CCIB have carried out a raid on a Worldcoin-linked iris center in Bangkok over alleged unlicensed WLD exchange services. Officials have cited user protection and AML concerns involving World operations, the Thai SEC action, and WLD compliance. The post World Still Not Off the Hook: Thai SEC Raids Iris Scanning Hub Over WLD Token Breach appeared first on Cryptonews.

The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said. Early Warning Services, the parent company of payments platform Zelle, said on Friday that stablecoins will be integrated into Zelle to facilitate cross-border transactions for money flowing to and from the United States. Zelle launched in 2017 and already features near-instant payments between users that are integrated into the online banking services of many US banks. Early Warning Services said in Friday’s announcement: The Zelle platform is collectively owned by the member banks that use the service, including, but not limited to, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Capital One and PNC. Read more

The stablecoin cross-border integration will only be for payments coming from and going to the United States, Zelle's parent company said. Early Warning Services, the parent company of payments platform Zelle, said on Friday that stablecoins will be integrated into Zelle to facilitate cross-border transactions for money flowing to and from the United States. Zelle launched in 2017 and already features near-instant payments between users that are integrated into the online banking services of many US banks. Early Warning Services said in Friday’s announcement: The Zelle platform is collectively owned by the member banks that use the service, including, but not limited to, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, Capital One and PNC. Read more

Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge. Stablecoin issuer Tether expects 2025 to mark another record year for profitability, underscoring the company’s powerful business model as global adoption of digital dollars continues to accelerate. According to Bloomberg, the El Salvador–based company projects approximately $15 billion in profit for 2025 — up from $13 billion in 2024. This growth further cements Tether’s position as one of the most profitable companies in the world on a per-employee basis. Tether’s success, driven by the dominance of its USDt (USDT) token, the world’s largest stablecoin with nearly $186 billion in circulation, has drawn significant attention from investors. Read more

Tether projects $15 billion in profit for 2025, extending its dominance in the stablecoin market as investor interest and digital dollar adoption surge. Stablecoin issuer Tether expects 2025 to mark another record year for profitability, underscoring the company’s powerful business model as global adoption of digital dollars continues to accelerate. According to Bloomberg, the El Salvador–based company projects approximately $15 billion in profit for 2025 — up from $13 billion in 2024. This growth further cements Tether’s position as one of the most profitable companies in the world on a per-employee basis. Tether’s success, driven by the dominance of its USDt (USDT) token, the world’s largest stablecoin with nearly $186 billion in circulation, has drawn significant attention from investors. Read more

Tether plans to launch its U.S.-compliant stablecoin USAT in December, aiming for mass reach in the creator economy, CEO Paolo Ardoino said in a CoinDesk interview.

For nearly a decade, XRP has been the underdog of the digital-asset world, overshadowed by Bitcoin’s narrative dominance, Ethereum’s developer gravity, and Solana’s speed headlines. Yet while most of the market debated ETFs and exchange listings, XRP’s core network, the XRP Ledger (XRPL), kept quietly evolving in the background. It is now re-emerging as an […] The post How XRP’s renewed role is driving crypto-fiat settlement and innovation worldwide appeared first on CryptoSlate.

September CPI has come in below forecasts and core has moderated, and markets have priced higher chances of a Fed rate cut; futures have firmed while Bitcoin has rebounded above $111,000 as policy expectations have adjusted. The post Fed Rate Cut Odds Jump to 97% as CPI Comes in Cool at 3% – Bullish for BTC? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Regression model suggests a return to trend midline could lift Bitcoin to $175K, with the upper band targeting $300K.

JPMorgan has stated that institutional clients have been able to borrow against Bitcoin and that Ethereum will be included by end-2025 using third-party custody, extending prior acceptance of crypto-linked ETFs and tests with IBIT to broaden its lending program. The post Wall Street Giant JPMorgan to Let Institutions Borrow Against Bitcoin and Ethereum Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.

"There will be a token, there will be an airdrop," CMO said as the platform nears an official U.S. return via a regulated exchange.

Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority. Polymarket will eventually launch a token, Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed on Thursday, but it will take a backseat to launching the US-facing Polymarket App. The prediction market platform secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of The New York Stock Exchange, in October at a $10 billion valuation. Moddaber said: Prediction markets Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi became mainstream in 2024, attracting individuals who are non-crypto natives into the world of digital assets and blockchain technology. Read more

Polymarket’s Matthew Modabber confirmed the platform will eventually launch a token, but said entering the US market takes priority. Polymarket will eventually launch a token, Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed on Thursday, but it will take a backseat to launching the US-facing Polymarket App. The prediction market platform secured a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of The New York Stock Exchange, in October at a $10 billion valuation. Moddaber said: Prediction markets Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi became mainstream in 2024, attracting individuals who are non-crypto natives into the world of digital assets and blockchain technology. Read more

XLM advanced 2.5% over 24 hours, breaking above key resistance on a 350% volume spike before easing into consolidation near $0.321, maintaining its broader uptrend structure.

Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK. After a massive hack in 2024, Indian crypto exchange WazirX is opening for business. Elsewhere, regulators like the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are tightening the screws on crypto exchanges. The FCA has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including Justin Sun’s HTX. In Russia, the finance ministry is reportedly preparing to introduce more regulations for the crypto industry. Read more

Indian exchange WazirX has ended its more than year-long shutdown, while the FCA is going after unregistered exchanges in the UK. After a massive hack in 2024, Indian crypto exchange WazirX is opening for business. Elsewhere, regulators like the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are tightening the screws on crypto exchanges. The FCA has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including Justin Sun’s HTX. In Russia, the finance ministry is reportedly preparing to introduce more regulations for the crypto industry. Read more

Crypto exchange Crypto.com is the latest firm to apply for a national bank trust charter, joining a list that includes Coinbase and Circle.

Hedera’s token faces selling pressure after a failed breakout near $0.1716, with technical patterns signaling potential institutional distribution.

Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal for an undisclosed amount, signaling the network’s continued expansion into a sector that has cooled significantly since its peak craze in 2024. Pump.fun announced the acquisition on X on Friday but did not disclose financial details. The company said the move aims to enhance liquidity for tokens on its platform, noting that trading terminals are key to driving higher trading volumes.  Pump.fun described Padre as offering a strong user experience, cashback rewards, competitive fees and dedicated trader support. Read more

Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal to strengthen token liquidity as Solana’s memecoin market cools from its 2024 highs. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal for an undisclosed amount, signaling the network’s continued expansion into a sector that has cooled significantly since its peak craze in 2024. Pump.fun announced the acquisition on X on Friday but did not disclose financial details. The company said the move aims to enhance liquidity for tokens on its platform, noting that trading terminals are key to driving higher trading volumes.  Pump.fun described Padre as offering a strong user experience, cashback rewards, competitive fees and dedicated trader support. Read more