Google Advances AI Payments With AP2, Teaming With Coinbase and Crypto Firms
Google announced on Sept. 16 that it has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a standardized framework to allow AI agents to complete payments securely across multiple platforms and currencies. The company stated:
We’re collaborating with a diverse group of more than 60 organizations to help shape the future of…
Ripple Commits $25M in RLUSD to Expand Lending and Job Access Nationwide
September 16, 2025
Ripple is unleashing a $25 million RLUSD-powered boost to small businesses and veterans, fueling credit access, job creation, and nationwide economic opportunity with billion-dollar impact.
Ripple Boosts Economic Inclusion With $25M RLUSD Donation to Key US Nonprofits
Ripple…
Study: Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Purchases in Nigeria, South Africa
September 16, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria’s centralized exchange usage.
Nigeria Fuels Sub-Saharan Africa’s Crypto Growth
In March, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) saw a sharp…
Bitcoin Derivatives Heat up as CME Leads, Options Lean Call-Heavy
September 15, 2025
Bitcoin changed hands around $115,685 on Sunday afternoon, and derivatives desks were anything but sleepy as futures and options activity stacked up across venues. Spot markets don’t even need drama; positioning is doing all the talking for now.
Bitcoin Open Interest Nears Cycle Highs
Futures first: total bitcoin ( BTC) open interest (OI), according to coinglass.com stats, hovers near the…
Robinhood has unleashed a verified social trading network with real-time trade metrics, cross-asset execution, and AI-powered tools—redefining how investors connect, analyze, and trade.
Robinhood Social Launch Brings Verified Trades, Crypto Access, and Real-Time…
Franklin XRP ETF Review Extended by SEC Amid Industry Optimism
September 11, 2025
Anticipation is surging around the Franklin XRP ETF as the SEC extends its review amid mounting institutional demand and XRP’s accelerating push into regulated crypto markets.
SEC Extends Timeline for Franklin XRP ETF Amid Rising Investor Demand
The U.S. Securities and…
SEC Chair Declares ‘Crypto’s Time Has Come’—Champions ‘Super-App’ Trading Innovation
September 11, 2025
The SEC is clearing the runway for crypto’s explosive rise, unveiling a bold vision for super-app platforms as its chair declares the industry’s time has come.
SEC Unveils Vision for Super-App Crypto Platforms Amid Regulatory Shift
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S. Atkins delivered a strong message on digital assets at the Inaugural OECD Roundtable on Global Financial…
XRP Breaks $3 Barrier Amid Bullish Momentum and Whale Activity
September 10, 2025
XRP briefly surged past $3 for the first time in nearly two weeks, peaking at $3.03 before settling at $2.96. An analyst believes XRP’s price action signals renewed interest from large investors.
XRP’s Price Surges Past $3
On Sept. 9, XRP breached the $3 mark for the…
BitMEX Research Report Flags BRC-20 as the Real Strain on Bitcoin Nodes
September 10, 2025
In a newly published report, BitMEX Research and its analysts say BRC-20 activity, not image inscriptions, is the greater strain on many Bitcoin node operators.
UTXO Explosion Traced to BRC-20 Transfers, BitMEX Research Finds
In the report, the researchers argue that small…
Ethena Bids for USDH With BUIDL-Backed Reserves
September 10, 2025
Ethena Labs has submitted a proposal to operate Hyperliquid’s native USDH stablecoin, outlining a structure that begins with full collateralization in USDtb and a governance-linked security model.
Blackrock, Securitize Ties Featured in Ethena’s USDH Bid for Hyperliquid
The latest bid from Ethena positions USDH as “Hyperliquid-first,” initially backed 100% by USDtb, a stablecoin whose…
