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Share link:In this post: Kazakhstan launches crypto cards in partnership with Mastercard. The new solution will convert tether to tenge at the time of payment. The card project is backed by the central bank and a local crypto exchange.
Share link:In this post: DeFi’s total locked value (TVL) climbed by 41% in Q3, surpassing $160 billion, marking the first significant move since May 2020. Ethereum and Solana recorded the highest growth, with Ethereum’s TVL jumping to 50% and Solana’s rising 10.5%. Solana dApps continue to surpass all L1 and L2 networks in daily revenue, with Solana recording $217.39 million in August.
Expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are driving capital inflows into the crypto market, with increasing institutional interest. The US stock market is performing strongly, driven by AI and policy shifts, but valuations remain high. Bitcoin market maturity is increasing, volatility is declining, and institutional capital continues to flow in. Summary generated by Mars AI. The accuracy and completeness of this summary are still being improved as the Mars AI model continues to iterate.
- Three sub-$1 cryptos (LILPEPE, HBAR, M) attract investors seeking high returns amid Ethereum-driven altcoin resurgence. - LILPEPE combines meme virality with blockchain utility, HBAR offers institutional-grade speed, and M leverages speculative momentum after 15,000% July surge. - Analysts highlight diverse growth drivers: LILPEPE's 50x-100x potential, HBAR's $0.90 long-term target, and M's $5 breakout possibility. - Market context shows Ethereum's 240% rise fuels altcoin interest, but volatility and spe
- XRP's 2025 SEC legal case closure boosted its price to $3.65 before stabilizing at $2.85, with Ripple crediting community-driven "XRP Army" research for the favorable ruling. - Despite legal clarity, XRP trails major competitors in DeFi adoption, with $87.85M TVL vs. Ethereum's $96.9B, highlighting challenges in attracting developers and institutional capital. - Dogecoin partners with CleanCore to create a $175M treasury, enhancing real-world utility while meme coin Maxi Doge's $372.69K presale aims to c
- MemeCore drives meme token rally as Pump.fun volume surges 60%, hitting $50M in 24 hours. - Four tokens (Bored Ape, DogeD, Shiba Inu, Floki) consolidate above $4 amid improved market depth. - Analysts note speculative trading dominance but highlight stronger order-book resilience compared to past cycles. - Growing institutional wallet holdings and retail maturity raise questions about meme token sustainability.
- Solana (SOL) rises 23.5% monthly amid growing institutional/retail demand and potential ETF approval, outperforming Bitcoin. - Eight U.S. ETF issuers update SEC filings for spot Solana ETFs, with Canadian counterparts managing $444M in assets since April 2025. - Upcoming Alpenglow upgrade targets 150ms block finality, while DeFi Development Corp. adds $80M to Solana staking, boosting institutional confidence. - Analysts project $300–$350 price targets if approved, mirroring Ethereum's ETF-driven rally, a
- Fireblocks launches global stablecoin payments network spanning 100+ countries, processing $200B monthly in cross-border transactions. - Platform integrates 40+ partners (including Stripe's Bridge, Circle) to address liquidity fragmentation and compliance risks for financial institutions. - Embedded AML/KYC compliance framework with Notabene, Elliptic enables real-time regulatory compliance across 60+ currencies and stablecoins. - Network supports USDC/USDT interoperability amid 25% stablecoin transactio
- SWIFT's CIO Tom Zschach questioned XRP's readiness for global banking standards, citing legal enforceability and institutional trust gaps. - He emphasized banks' preference for self-issued settlement instruments over external tokens like XRP due to regulatory and risk management concerns. - SWIFT is testing XRP Ledger alongside Hedera Hashgraph to evaluate blockchain compatibility with traditional systems under ISO 20022 standards. - Ripple's SEC legal battle concluded in August 2025 with mixed rulings,
- 00:47Figma discloses Q2 revenue of nearly $250 million and holds approximately $90.8 million in Bitcoin spot ETFsChainCatcher news, Figma has released its first earnings report since its US IPO. The company reported Q2 revenue of $249.6 million, a year-on-year increase of 41%. Full-year revenue is expected to be between $1.021 billion and $1.025 billion, with Q3 revenue projected at $263 million to $265 million. As of June 30, it held approximately $1.6 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, including $90.8 million in spot bitcoin ETF. "We don't intend to be the Michael Saylor of Strategy," Field said in an interview. "This is not a vault company based on bitcoin holdings. This is a design company, but I think it has its place as part of the balance sheet and a diversified treasury strategy."
- 00:41OpenAI to begin mass production of self-developed AI chips in partnership with Broadcom (AVGO.O)Jinse Finance reported, according to the Financial Times: OpenAI will begin mass production of its self-developed artificial intelligence chips in collaboration with Broadcom (AVGO.O), with shipments scheduled for next year. (Golden Ten Data)
- 00:37Bedrock Expands to Aptos Chain, Introducing BTCFi Assets uniBTC and brBTCChainCatcher reported that the DeFi multi-asset restaking protocol Bedrock announced today its expansion to the Aptos chain. This integration brings Bedrock’s flagship BTCFi assets uniBTC and brBTC to Aptos, offering trading and liquidity incentives on Hyperion. uniBTC and brBTC can now be bridged to Aptos via Interport, with security provided by Chainlink CCIP. This enables seamless connectivity between Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Aptos. Once bridging is complete, users can immediately deploy assets into Hyperion liquidity pools to start earning yields. A core contributor of Bedrock stated: “Through brBTC, Bedrock introduces the concept of BTCFi 2, expanding Bitcoin’s role from a passive store of value to a productive asset across multiple ecosystems. Launching uniBTC and brBTC on Aptos is a key step in this journey, bringing secure, high-yield Bitcoin into a high-performance DeFi network.”