Bitget Wallet, a leading Web3 non-custodial wallet, has partnered with Cryptorefills to enable seamless crypto payments for travel. Users can now book flights, hotels, and other services using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, and more, eliminating the need for fiat conversions and making digital assets more practical for everyday spending.

XRP is positioning itself as a quantum-ready blockchain, proactively securing its infrastructure before quantum computing disrupts the industry. As quantum technology advances, XRP’s early focus on quantum resistance could give it a competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape. While XRP is already optimized for fast and scalable cross-border payments, the rise of quantum machines introduces both risks and opportunities.

Perth will host the inaugural Black Swan Summit, an ambitious international foresight and R&D forum presented by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) at the University of Western Australia’s iconic Winthrop Hall from March 24–26, 2025.

Ripple has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), positioning it as the first blockchain payments provider to be licensed in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This approval marks a key development for Ripple, enabling fully regulated cross-border crypto payments in the UAE, Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro commented.

OKX, a leading global blockchain technology company, today announced its strategic acquisition of a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) licensed entity at a star-studded exclusive event at Manoel Island in Malta. This entity is expected to become operational later this year subject to the approval of the MFSA.

HTX Ventures recently released its latest research report, titled "DeepSeek Ignites AI's 'iPhone Moment' as Agent Tokens Integrate into Real-World Crypto." The report explores how DeepSeek's use of pure reinforcement learning (RL) is transforming AI's role in the crypto industry by boosting AI capabilities and cutting costs.

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Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has appointed Intae Song as Chief Sales Officer, commemorating a key turning point in his tenure with the company. As one of the earliest employees at Bitget, Song has played a key role in shaping the exchange’s approach and is now a Business Partner at the firm. His appointment as the CSO comes at a time when Bitget is the fastest-growing CEX.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released its February 2025 transparency report, marking yet another landmark month of industry recognition and ecosystem growth. Driven by innovation, strategic business decisions and a strong demand for trustworthy platforms have pushed the ecosystem to expand beyond expectations.

The crypto exchanges Bitso, Foxbit, and Mercado Bitcoin (MB), together with Cainvest, an international liquidity provider, announced the launch of BRL1, a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real. Initially created to eliminate barriers in the movement of Brazilian real values between national and international exchanges, BRL1 aims to make the Brazilian market much more liquid and attractive. Developed through a pioneering consortium among the four companies, BRL1 emerges as the most efficient and accessible way to transfer Brazilian reais between cryptocurrency platforms in Brazil and abroad, offering speed, liquidity, and integration among the key players in the sector.

Backed's tokenized Coinbase stock (bCOIN), is live on Base and is available to swap on CoW Swap with a pool on Aerodrome. In a major step towards the future of onchain finance, Backed’s tokenized version of Coinbase stock is now live on Base and available for trading via Aerodrome. This marks another milestone in bridging traditional equity markets with the blockchain, bringing 24/7 access to tokenized securities.

BlockFills, a premier destination for digital asset trading and market technology leveraged by institutions and professional traders, and CQG, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, today announced that the firms have partnered to stream BlockFills liquidity onto the CQG platform.

Syz Capital, the $2 billion alternatives investment arm of the family-owned Syz Group, has launched the Syz Capital BTC Alpha Fund, with Coinbase as Prime Broker and Custodian. This pioneering fund of crypto hedge funds taps into volatility, market inefficiencies, and fragmented liquidity to deliver low volatility uncorrelated returns, denominated in bitcoin - a first for any financial institution globally.

Shift Markets, a provider of white label exchange infrastructure, announces a new collaboration with Cobo, a recognized leader in digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure. This step introduces expanded asset protection options and operational readiness for crypto exchanges across diverse markets. By joining forces, both organizations strive to help businesses maintain user trust amid rising security concerns.

Today, Noble launches the Noble Dollar ($USDN), a one-of-a-kind, customizable, composable yield-bearing stablecoin for the modular and interchain ecosystem. The Noble Dollar goes live alongside a marquee swap product and the Noble Points campaign. For more information, visit dollar.noble.xyz