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Singapore’s Metro Now Accepts Stablecoin Payments

Singapore’s Metro Becomes First Department Store to Accept Stablecoin Payments

Metro, a leading Singaporean department store chain, has become the first in the country to accept stablecoin payments across its physical stores and online platform. Metro Adopts Stablecoin Payments Starting immediately, Metro customers can pay using USDT, USDC, and WUSD, with plans to add First Digital USD (FDUSD) soon, according to local media outlet Lianhe …

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Paolo Ardoino Tether

Paolo Ardoino Claims Competitors Aim to “Kill Tether”

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has raised concerns about a potential U.S. stablecoin bill that could restrict offshore issuers from accessing U.S. Treasury markets. He accused competitors of using political influence to weaken Tether’s role in the global financial system. Stablecoin Regulations Spark Controversy A new stablecoin bill markup, expected to be revealed soon, may prevent …

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Hamster Kombat Ton

Hamster Kombat Launches Hamster Network, a Layer-2 Blockchain on TON

Hamster Kombat, the viral tap-to-earn game on Telegram, has introduced Hamster Network, a Layer-2 blockchain built on The Open Network (TON). The network aims to offer a scalable and cost-efficient environment for blockchain gaming and decentralized applications (dApps). A Layer-2 Built for Speed and Low Costs Hamster Network is designed to handle high transaction volumes …

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Grayscale DOT ETF

Grayscale Files for Polkadot (DOT) Spot ETF on Nasdaq

Grayscale Investments has officially submitted a filing to the SEC for a Polkadot (DOT) spot ETF, aiming to list it on Nasdaq. Grayscale Pushes for Polkadot ETF Following its expansion into multiple cryptocurrency trusts, Grayscale has now taken a step toward launching a Polkadot ETF. Nasdaq has submitted a Form 19b-4 request with the U.S. …

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ByBit India

Bybit Resumes Full Trading in India After Regulatory Approval

Dubai-based exchange Bybit has officially resumed full trading services in India after successfully registering with the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND). This marks the end of months-long restrictions, allowing users to once again access spot, derivatives, and options trading without limitations. Key developments: The return of Bybit comes amid India’s tightened crypto regulations, which previously …

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CVEX postpone

CVEX Postpones TGE Again, Receiving Mixed Reactions

Crypto derivatives platform CVEX has announced another delay to its highly anticipated Token Generation Event (TGE), pushing the launch to April 2025. This marks yet another postponement, leaving investors and community members divided on the project’s future. In its latest statement, CVEX addressed its followers on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the delay is necessary …

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SBF Tweets

Sam Bankman-Fried Breaks Silence on Twitter After Two Years

After nearly two years of silence, Sam Bankman-Fried returned to X (formerly Twitter) with a surprising thread. The former FTX CEO, convicted of fraud and awaiting transfer to federal prison, shared thoughts on employment, layoffs, and corporate mismanagement. However, the timing of his tweets has raised speculation that he is trying to position himself favorably …

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Strategy Bitcoin Purchase

Strategy Acquires $2 Billion in BTC, Holdings Hit 499,096

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has raised $2 billion in a convertible note offering, using the capital to acquire an additional 20,356 Bitcoin. $2 Billion Raised for Bitcoin Accumulation On February 24, Strategy completed a $2 billion private offering of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2030. The notes will convert to 2.3072 shares of …

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Lightchain AI pre-sale

Lightchain AI Raises $16.5 Million in Pre-Sale, Approaches Final Stage

Lightchain AI has entered the final stage of its token pre-sale after raising $16.5 million. The blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) platform is preparing for its mainnet launch in May, following the successful rollout of its testnet. Testnet Success and Key Technologies The testnet demonstrated advancements in AI-powered blockchain technology, using Proof of Intelligence (PoI) …

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ETHDenver bounties

More than $1,043,333 prize pool at EthDenver 2025

ETHDenver 2025 is one of the largest blockchain hackathons, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to build the future of Web3. This year’s event offers a massive $1,043,333 prize pool, with bounties from leading blockchain projects, encouraging innovation in DeFi, AI, gaming, DAOs, security, and more. Prize Pool & Sponsorships The event is backed by …

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