Ethereum’s Fusaka Hard Fork Clears Final Testnet Ahead of December 3 Mainnet Launch
Ethereum’s Fusaka hard fork has cleared its final Hoodi testnet, setting the stage for a mainnet launch targeted for December 3, 2025. The upgrade introduces PeerDAS, a breakthrough data-sampling feature designed to make Layer-2 transactions faster and cheaper.
Western Union USDPT Stablecoin Turns Wallets Into Cash Payout Rails
Western Union introduces USDPT, a Solana-based stablecoin backed by Anchorage Digital Bank. The launch aims to bridge digital wallets and cash transfers in 2026.
France Bitcoin Reserve Bill Faces Political Test as Lawmakers Weigh 420 000 BTC Plan
France has introduced a bill to accumulate 420 000 BTC and create Europe’s first sovereign Bitcoin reserve. The proposal tests France’s fiscal limits, EU constraints, and political will to treat crypto as a strategic national asset.
Truth Social Enters Prediction Markets
Trump Media’s Truth Social expands its Crypto.com partnership with Truth Predict, a regulated prediction-market feature merging social engagement and compliant trading.
IBM Reenters the Blockchain Arena with Digital Asset Haven for Regulated Institutions
IBM has reemerged in the blockchain sector with Digital Asset Haven, a new platform for banks and governments entering the tokenized economy. Built for compliance and governance, it signals IBM’s strategic shift from experimental pilots to regulated digital-asset infrastructure.
Western Union Goes On-Chain: Treasury Pilot Points to Cheaper Global Remittances Ahead
Western Union has launched a stablecoin pilot to modernize its global settlement system. The initiative tests blockchain-based payments for faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border transfers under the GENIUS Act regulatory framework.
Mt. Gox Repayment Delay Extends to 2026, Keeping Billions in Bitcoin Off the Market
Mt. Gox’s rehabilitation trustee has extended the creditor repayment deadline to October 31 2026. The delay keeps $4 billion in Bitcoin locked and defers potential market volatility.
Operation Catalyst: Interpol’s Landmark Crackdown on Crypto-Linked Terror Financing in Africa
Interpol’s Operation Catalyst exposed a $260 million network of crypto-linked terror and fraud cases across six African nations. The multinational sweep shows how blockchain forensics are reshaping anti-terror enforcement and digital finance oversight.
Crypto.com Joins 2025 Rush for U.S. National Trust Charters to Court Institutions
Crypto.com has applied for an OCC national trust bank charter to bring its U.S. custody business under federal oversight. The move positions it alongside Coinbase and Circle in a broader 2025 trend redefining how institutions trust crypto custodians.
Rumble Bitcoin Tipping: Tether’s $775 Million Bet on Creator Payments
Rumble is introducing Bitcoin tipping for its 51 million users through a partnership with Tether, marking the platform’s first step into crypto-powered monetization. The move highlights Tether’s growing role in mainstream payments and Rumble’s ambition to offer creators borderless earning options beyond traditional platforms.
