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Construction company becomes latest Asian firm to adopt cryptocurrency reserve strategy amid global corporate adoption surge

Bitcoin wavers approaching Jackson Hole. On Wednesday, August 21, the asset dropped sharply, reaching a 17-day low. This sudden decline rekindles suspicions of manipulation, as some analysts point to strange liquidity movements in order books, evoking the shadow of whales. Others urge caution, recalling that the nervousness could also come from macroeconomic uncertainty, as the highly anticipated speech by Jerome Powell, Fed chairman, looms on the horizon. L’article Bitcoin Plunge Raises New Whale Manipulation Concerns est apparu en premier sur Cointribune.

Kanye West’s YZY token made a volatile debut on Solana, soaring past $3 billion before sliding under $1 billion in hours.

The post U.S. Government Seizes $332K in Ethereum From Uranium Finance Hack appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto industry has witnessed another strong move from regulators. The U.S. government recently received 76.56 Ethereum, valued at approximately $332,000, from Coinbase. These funds are linked to the 2021 Uranium Finance hack, according to blockchain data.  The transfer marks another step in recovering stolen digital assets and demonstrates the progress authorities have made in …

Singapore-based DigiFT said it raised $11 million in its latest funding round led by Japan's SBI Holdings.

Kanye West has officially entered crypto. The rapper and entrepreneur launched his own token, $YZY, on the Solana blockchain – and the market reaction was immediate. Within minutes of launch, $YZY’s market cap exploded from around $200 million to $1.88 billion, an 881% surge in under 10 minutes. At its peak, the token briefly touched

The post India expands UPI to Maldives boosting digital ties appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Homepage > News > Finance > India expands UPI to Maldives boosting digital ties In a major step towards deepening digital and financial cooperation, India and the Maldives have signed a landmark Network-to-Network agreement between India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), paving the way for the implementation of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the island nation. This move highlights the growing global recognition of India’s fintech leadership, with the UPI now processing over 100 billion transactions annually. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) and the Maldives’ Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology to promote exchange of successful, scalable digital solutions. The goal is to accelerate digital transformation in the Maldives by leveraging India’s experience in implementing digital public infrastructure at scale. The agreements come amid a broader strategic reset in India-Maldives relations, marked by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a ₹4,850 crore (about $550 million) line of credit and a renewed framework for cooperation across critical areas—trade, defence, infrastructure, and digital connectivity. These initiatives underscore an urgent and forward-looking commitment to regional stability, economic integration, and technological advancement. “During [the] President’s visit to India last October, we shared a vision for a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. That vision is now becoming a reality. As a result, our bilateral ties are reaching new heights, and several important projects have been inaugurated,” Modi said. “We have taken several steps to accelerate our economic partnership. To boost mutual investment, we will soon work towards finalizing a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Discussions on a Free Trade Agreement have also begun…With the local currency settlement system, trade can now take place directly in Rupees and Rufiyaa. The rapid adoption of UPI in the Maldives will…

Whales are quietly loading Bitcoin while First Buyers’ supply swells.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says only few tokens qualify as securities, contrasting Gensler and aligning with Congress on crypto laws.   U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has taken a friendlier stance toward cryptocurrency than his predecessors.  According to details of a speech he gave at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Atkins said […] The post SEC Chair Atkins Says Most Tokens Are Not Securities appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Nexo launched its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based a conversational tool designed to deliver real-time crypto insights, personalized portfolio data, and seamless product access. Privacy and Data Sources Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, announced on Aug. 20 the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to offer users a “conversational” experience that combines real-time insights, […]