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SWIFT’s Blockchain Breakthrough: Banks Race to Supercharge Global Payments

SWIFT’s Blockchain Breakthrough: Banks Race to Supercharge Global Payments

SWIFT has partnered with over 30 global banks and Consensys to build a blockchain-based shared ledger for 24/7 cross-border payments, aiming to cut multi-day delays. The prototype uses Ethereum technology to process tokenized assets, including stablecoins and CBDCs. SWIFT is also testing migration of its messaging system to Ethereum Layer-2 Linea for greater privacy. The move follows Visa’s stablecoin pilot and rising adoption of digital currencies.
30 September 2025
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Binance Drops Bombshell: Sui-Backed TRUTH Token to Launch on Exclusive Alpha Platform

Binance Drops Bombshell: Sui-Backed TRUTH Token to Launch on Exclusive Alpha Platform

Swarm Network’s TRUTH token will debut on Binance’s Alpha platform on Oct. 1, 2025, at 12:00 UTC, with TRUTH/USDT perpetual futures launching 30 minutes later and up to 50× leverage. Binance will airdrop 200 million TRUTH tokens to eligible Alpha users redeeming Alpha Points Oct. 1–2. At launch, 20.85% of TRUTH’s 10 billion supply will circulate. Binance warns Alpha assets are volatile and not guaranteed a main listing.
29 September 2025
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Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Vietnam is building an International Financial Center in Da Nang and has invited Binance and Bybit to help launch a regulated crypto exchange. Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh met Binance and Bybit CEOs in September 2025, urging Binance to open a local HQ. A new five-year pilot requires all digital assets to be backed by real assets and issued by Vietnamese firms. Major banks and tech companies are preparing to launch crypto exchanges under the new rules.
27 September 2025
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Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Market Bloodbath, Big Bank Bets, and $1M Bitcoin Prophecies (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Crypto’s 48-Hour Whirlwind: Market Bloodbath, Big Bank Bets, and $1M Bitcoin Prophecies (Sept 25–26, 2025)

Bitcoin fell below $109,000, hitting a one-month low as over $1.1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours. Nine EU banks plan a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin by 2026, while U.S. lawmakers passed the GENIUS Act for stablecoins. Morgan Stanley will offer crypto trading to E*Trade clients in 2026. A DeFi hack on Sept. 24 wiped out $36 million from Griffin AI’s GAIN token.
26 September 2025
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Bitcoin vs Ethereum 2025: The Ultimate Crypto Investment Showdown 🚀💰

Bitcoin vs Ethereum 2025: The Ultimate Crypto Investment Showdown 🚀💰

Bitcoin reached a record high near $117,000 in 2025 after the April 2024 halving, while Ethereum rallied to around $4,500 following sharp volatility. The two assets now account for about 70% of the crypto market’s value. U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, launched in 2024, drew billions in inflows by 2025. Bitcoin’s rise has been steadier, while Ethereum saw sharper swings.
22 September 2025
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI): Trump’s $5B DeFi Token Shaking Up Crypto and Stirring Controversy

World Liberty Financial (WLFI): Trump’s $5B DeFi Token Shaking Up Crypto and Stirring Controversy

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-backed crypto project, raised over $550 million from 85,000+ buyers in 2024, allocating a quarter of tokens to Trump family and insiders. WLFI tokens were initially locked and non-tradable, but became exchange-listed in September 2025, debuting at $0.30 before falling to $0.20. WLFI also launched a USD-pegged stablecoin, USD₁, used in a $2 billion Abu Dhabi-Binance deal.
11 September 2025
Crypto Earthquake: Bitcoin Blasts Past $114K, Dogecoin ETF Debuts & Global Blockchain Shakeups (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Crypto Earthquake: Bitcoin Blasts Past $114K, Dogecoin ETF Debuts & Global Blockchain Shakeups (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Bitcoin jumped above $114,000 for the first time since August as cooling U.S. inflation data fueled bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw record inflows, with Bitcoin funds pulling in $757 million in a day. The first U.S. Dogecoin ETF launched Sept. 11, sending Dogecoin up nearly 20%. Senate Democrats unveiled a sweeping digital asset framework to overhaul U.S. crypto oversight.
11 September 2025
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Bitcoin Bounces, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & $41M Hack Shock – Sept 9–10 Blockchain Bombshells

Bitcoin Bounces, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & $41M Hack Shock – Sept 9–10 Blockchain Bombshells

Bitcoin rebounded above $112,000 on Sept. 10 as traders watched U.S. inflation data and possible Fed rate cuts. Binance ended its BNB-based trading fee discounts, shifting to a volume- and referral-based model. Worldcoin’s WLD token surged 55% after Eightco’s $250 million reserve plan. Coinbase launched “x402 Bazaar,” enabling AI agents to pay each other with crypto micropayments.
10 September 2025
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Bitcoin Calm at $111K, Trump’s Crypto Debut & $41M Hack – Blockchain Highlights (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Bitcoin Calm at $111K, Trump’s Crypto Debut & $41M Hack – Blockchain Highlights (Sept 8–9, 2025)

Bitcoin held above $111,000 as traders awaited U.S. inflation data, while Ether hovered near $4,300. American Bitcoin (ABTC), backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., surged 83% then closed up 34% on its Nasdaq debut. DeFi hacks hit Nemo and SwissBorg, with losses of $2.4 million and $41 million respectively. Nasdaq filed to offer tokenized stock trading, and Europe saw its first regulated blockchain stock exchange launch.
9 September 2025
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Weekend Crypto Whirlwind: DeFi Hack Reversed, NFT Revival, Trump’s $100M Bet & More

Weekend Crypto Whirlwind: DeFi Hack Reversed, NFT Revival, Trump’s $100M Bet & More

Crypto prices swung sharply after weak U.S. jobs data, with Ether down 4% and Bitcoin falling 2.5%. Venus Protocol recovered $13.5 million stolen by North Korean hackers in a rapid DeFi response. Trump’s media firm bought $105 million in Cronos tokens, drawing criticism from Sen. Warren. Stripe and Paradigm launched a new blockchain, Tempo, aimed at stablecoin payments.
7 September 2025
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Crypto Turmoil and Triumph: Ether’s Plunge, Trump’s $105M Token Bet & Stripe’s New Blockchain (Sep 5–6, 2025)

Crypto Turmoil and Triumph: Ether’s Plunge, Trump’s $105M Token Bet & Stripe’s New Blockchain (Sep 5–6, 2025)

Ether dropped nearly 4% and Bitcoin 2.5% on Sep. 5 as crypto markets reversed gains after weak U.S. jobs data. Venus Protocol recovered $13.5 million stolen by Lazarus hackers, freezing the attacker’s wallet within 12 hours. Trump’s media company bought $105 million in Cronos tokens for Truth Social. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee circulated a draft bill exempting blockchain validators from AML rules.
6 September 2025
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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Bitcoin hovered near $110,000 after dropping from its August peak, with traders warning of possible declines toward $100,000 amid weak sentiment and technical pressure. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced plans for new U.S. crypto rules, while Donald Trump’s WLFI token plunged 42% since September 1 and blacklisted Justin Sun’s address. EU lawmakers pushed back on the ECB’s digital euro, and South Korea moved to legalize ICOs.
5 September 2025
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Blockchain Boom: 11 Shocking Crypto Developments (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Blockchain Boom: 11 Shocking Crypto Developments (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Bitcoin hovered near $112,000 and Ethereum topped $4,400 in early September, with MemeCore up 35% and OKB rising 8.5%. Trimont LLC piloted JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain, while Toyota partnered with Avalanche for a Mobility Network. Galaxy Digital moved to tokenize its Nasdaq shares on Solana. Solana’s “Alpenglow” upgrade passed with 98% approval, slashing transaction finality to 0.15 seconds.
4 September 2025
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Crypto’s 48-Hour Blitz: Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Trump’s Blockchain Gambits, and DeFi Surges (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Crypto’s 48-Hour Blitz: Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Trump’s Blockchain Gambits, and DeFi Surges (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Bitcoin rebounded above $113,000 but faces resistance as short-term holders may sell near $113,600, according to Glassnode. Ether hit a record near $4,955, with $1.3 billion in weekly inflows and CME futures open interest topping $10 billion. Solana and XRP surged, while The Sandbox cut 50% of staff amid a 90% SAND token drop. Trump-linked firms announced a Nasdaq listing and a $6.42 billion Crypto.com deal.
28 August 2025
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Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Trump Media agreed to buy $105 million in Cronos (CRO) tokens as part of a treasury deal with Crypto.com, sending CRO up about 30%. Crypto.com will invest $50 million in Trump’s firm via a SPAC listing. DeFi total value locked rose to $149.2 billion, and NFT sales hit $574 million in July, the second-highest of 2025. U.S., EU, and Asian regulators advanced new crypto oversight measures.
27 August 2025
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Bitcoin Flash Crash, Ethereum’s New High & Web3 Breakouts – Blockchain News Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Bitcoin Flash Crash, Ethereum’s New High & Web3 Breakouts – Blockchain News Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

An anonymous whale sold 24,000 BTC worth over $2.7 billion, triggering a flash crash that sent Bitcoin below $111,000 before it stabilized near $113,000. Ethereum hit a record above $4,900 before retreating to the mid-$4,700s. Solana’s mainnet stress test reached 107,540 TPS, pushing SOL up over 5%. Kanye West’s Solana-based coin “YZY” soared to a $3 billion market cap, then plunged over 60% within hours.
26 August 2025
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Bitcoin Blazes Toward New Highs as Regulators Embrace Crypto – Weekend Blockchain Roundup (Aug 24–25, 2025)

Bitcoin Blazes Toward New Highs as Regulators Embrace Crypto – Weekend Blockchain Roundup (Aug 24–25, 2025)

Bitcoin traded at $115,000–$117,000 on Aug. 24–25, 2025, quadrupling its year-ago price and surpassing its 2021 high. Ethereum neared $4,870, just below its record. The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins, while a $91.4 million Bitcoin theft was reported after a social-engineering attack. Hut 8 announced plans to raise $1 billion and build a $2.5 billion AI data center in Louisiana.
25 August 2025
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Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin topped $120,000 in July 2025 and traded near $123,000 as the total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion. MicroStrategy bought 4,225 BTC, raising its holdings to 601,550. The Genius Act established a federal stablecoin framework on July 18. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund converted to a spot ETF, becoming the world’s largest diversified crypto ETF.
23 July 2025
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Web3 and DApp Platforms: June–July 2025 News Report

Web3 and DApp Platforms: June–July 2025 News Report

Ethereum staking hit a record 35 million ETH locked post-Pectra, about 28% of supply. Solana reported 16 months of uninterrupted uptime and record on-chain activity. The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS stablecoin bill, while Circle applied for a federal trust charter. Web3 fundraising remained strong, with SharpLink and Lion Group securing major rounds.
9 July 2025
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June–July 2025 Blockchain & DLT Developments: Major News, Trends, Regulation, and Adoption

June–July 2025 Blockchain & DLT Developments: Major News, Trends, Regulation, and Adoption

Circle Internet Financial’s NYSE IPO on June 5 priced at $31, opened at $69, and soared over 800% to above $270, pushing its market cap past $60 billion. Coinbase and Kraken secured MiCA licenses to operate across the EU. Mastercard announced stablecoin integrations, while Kalshi and Polymarket closed major funding rounds. The Senate passed the GENIUS Act to create a federal stablecoin framework.
8 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Strathcona Resources Stock Surges Past 50-Day Moving Average
    May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) shares crossed above their 50-day moving average of C$37.22, closing at C$42.68 on Thursday with 434,361 shares traded. The company's market cap stands at C$9.14 billion, supported by a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.04 and a beta of 2.61, signaling notable volatility. Analysts show mixed sentiments, with one strong buy, three buy, and three hold ratings, leading to a consensus moderate buy and a target price averaging C$39.14. Recent upgrades include National Bank Financial increasing targets to C$69.00 and TD Securities elevating SCR from hold to strong buy. Strathcona, specializing in heavy thermal oil production in Alberta, paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.30, yielding 2.8%, reflecting a 27.29% payout ratio.

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT Strathcona Resources Stock Surges Past 50-Day Moving Average May 1, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. Strathcona Resources Ltd. (TSE:SCR) shares crossed above their 50-day moving average of C$37.22, closing at C$42.68 on Thursday with 434,361 shares traded. The company's market cap stands at C$9.14 billion, supported by a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.04 and a beta of 2.61, signaling notable volatility. Analysts show mixed sentiments, with one strong buy, three buy, and three hold ratings, leading to a consensus moderate buy and a target price averaging C$39.14.
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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