Aptos Foundation and Bitso, the leading financial services company powered by crypto in Latin America, have announced a comprehensive partnership that aims to improve how money moves across the globe. The collaboration will enable Bitso’s 9 million customers to access USDT and USDC on the Aptos network, while driving even more cross-border payment innovation, particularly in the high-volume U.S.-Mexico corridor.

Two in five (40%) UK crypto investors have had a payment blocked or delayed by their bank when trying to buy digital assets, according to new research from IG. The findings underline the urgent need for a full regulatory framework to prevent banks from locking investors out of the fast-growing crypto market.

Core Foundation, the entity dedicated to growing Core, Bitcoin’s leading scaling blockchain, today announced an expanded partnership with Hex Trust to integrate Core’s Dual Staking solution, which enables institutions to timelock Bitcoin to secure the Core network, and earn block rewards. This enhanced collaboration will give institutional investors in APAC and MENA secure access to sustainable Bitcoin rewards, while strengthening Core’s presence in a key hub for digital asset innovation.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced its AI-powered trading assistant, GetAgent, is now available to all users. First introduced in July in an invite-only launch, GetAgent blends advanced AI with real-time market data to deliver insights, strategies, and execution tools in one seamless chat interface.

Elliptic, the global leader in digital asset decisioning has partnered with Monerium, an authorized and regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI), to streamline compliance, automate cross-chain AML screening, and offer real-time monitoring to manage regulatory requirements efficiently.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of d Spot Margin Trading on its EU platform, unlocking greater trading flexibility for European users through up to 10x leverage — with full regulatory alignment, built-in transparency, and robust risk management tools.

MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, has announced a new multi-year strategic partnership with Trust Wallet, the world's leading self-custody crypto wallet with over 200 million users, to provide seamless on- and off-ramp services to millions.

Backed, the leading issuer of tokenized stocks, today announced that global cryptocurrency exchange BitMart has joined the xStocks Alliance – a network of infrastructure, exchanges, and platforms set to shape the next era of onchain capital markets.

Gemini has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC relating to a proposed initial public offering

While payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a fully digital era. What was once a straightforward process — cash or card — has evolved into a complex, dynamic ecosystem with evolving technology, shifting consumer expectations, and global economic forces. This evolution isn’t happening for its own sake; it is driven by a simple truth: consumers want (more) choice, and merchants who fail to provide that choice risk being left behind.

Block unveiled Proto Rig, a first-of-its-kind modular bitcoin mining system, and Proto Fleet

The Midnight Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the Midnight network, a privacy-focused blockchain, has announced a strategic integration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments.

HoneyCoin, a transformative global payment orchestration platform, announced a $4.9 million funding round led by the global venture firm Flourish Ventures. Flourish is joined by a dynamic mix of regional and global investors: Visa Ventures, TLcom Capital, Stellar Development Foundation, Lava, Musha Ventures, 4DX Ventures, and Antler. The new capital will accelerate the scale of operations, expand its product suite, and bring on new senior hires to strengthen its position as a prominent player in the payments industry.

Bitpanda has officially launched in the UK, giving British investors access to more than 600 cryptoassets

Aleo Network Foundation announced a partnership with Revolut to list the ALEO token on Revolut’s app