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IOSG Ventures Invests in Immersve to Boost Stablecoin Payments IOSG Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Immersve, a protocol aimed at integrating decentralized finance with traditional commerce. This funding will support infrastructure development, enabling users to employ stablecoins for daily transactions by connecting assets in non-custodial wallets with global merchant networks. Immersve, a Mastercard principal member, employs a non-custodial clearing and settlement architecture, allowing users to retain control of private keys while engaging with traditional financial systems. Partnerships with Binance, Bitget Wallet, and KuCoin, alongside direct USDC payment support via Mastercard, aim to reduce friction in spending digital assets. This investment coincides with significant growth in the stablecoin sector, with monthly crypto card spending exceeding $1.04 billion in July 2026. The evolving regulatory landscape, including the GENIUS Act, is contributing to the legitimization of stablecoins as payment tools, fostering global adoption. Immersve's advancements are poised to transform the utilization of digital liquidity.
‍Zamanat Launches $100M Tokenized Private Credit Fund on ZIGChain Zamanat Fund CEIC Limited has launched a tokenized private credit fund targeting up to $100 million to support SMEs in the GCC region. Launched on September 10, 2026, in Dubai, the fund operates on the ZIGChain blockchain and aims to address a significant financing gap for local companies. The fund, a DIFC-domiciled closed-ended entity, issues investment interests as ZM1 Investment Tokens on ZIGChain, enhancing transparency and efficiency in private credit markets. This initiative aligns with national economic strategies and signals a growing trend of migrating real-world assets onto distributed ledgers.
‍Alessio Vinassa: AI & Web3 Investment Strategy Emphasizes Risk Mitigation Tech investor Alessio Vinassa has unveiled an expanded investment framework for AI, cybersecurity, and Web3. Drawing on past experience with significant debt, Vinassa now prioritizes structural discipline and risk management in evaluating emerging technologies. He stresses that as AI automates functions, robust security is essential. Vinassa advocates for viewing governance as an enabler of scaling innovation, not a restriction. "Good governance makes companies faster, not slower," he stated. His approach balances momentum with stability, focusing on identity solutions, enterprise automation, and AI governance.
‍South Korea to Invest Over $100B in U.S. Energy for AI and Crypto Infrastructure South Korea is reportedly preparing to announce a significant investment exceeding $100 billion into the U.S. energy sector. This initiative aims to bolster power infrastructure for AI and blockchain technologies, addressing the growing energy demands of data centers. The investment is expected to fund new nuclear power plants and natural gas projects, providing crucial baseload power for Proof-of-Work blockchains and large-scale AI models. This could significantly benefit the domestic crypto-mining industry, as operations seek carbon-neutral energy sources. This development is part of a broader trade agreement between Seoul and Washington, with total pledged investments reaching $350 billion. Finalization of the energy project could be announced as early as mid-September 2026.
‍Moonstone Launches Kimi Enterprise Program to Accelerate AI Adoption Moonstone has officially launched its Kimi Enterprise Partner Program, designed to facilitate the practical deployment of AI across industries. The initiative focuses on building a network of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) to work with IT service providers and system integrators, ensuring AI tools are integrated into enterprise operational frameworks. The program emphasizes on-site technical expertise, with FDEs bridging the gap between AI algorithms and daily business challenges. Early adopters include sectors like Software Information Services, Cloud Computing, and Telecommunications. This move addresses the high demand for AI integration, aiming to deliver tangible business value. "Our goal... is to bridge the gap between advanced AI capabilities and real-world business challenges," a Moonstone spokesperson stated. This program reflects a shift towards industrial-grade AI applications and signifies a maturing market focused on large-scale operational deployment.
‍LAPTOP Memecoin Suffers 99% Price Collapse, Traders Face Significant Losses The recently launched LAPTOP memecoin, reportedly linked to Hunter Biden, has seen its value plummet by over 99% within 24 hours of its debut on decentralized exchanges. After briefly reaching a market capitalization near $110 billion, the token's price crashed from over $300 to approximately $0.84, causing substantial financial losses for a majority of traders. On-chain analysis by Bubblemaps indicates that 80% of LAPTOP traders incurred losses, with several individual addresses losing between $100,000 and $1 million. The development team cited insufficient initial market liquidity and the activity of "sniper bots" as causes for the volatility. They plan to inject 4 million tokens into the Aerodrome pool to incentivize liquidity and implement a token burn mechanism, aiming to destroy 1% of the total supply within the first week. The incident highlights the risks associated with low-liquidity token launches on decentralized exchanges.
‍India to Promote CBDC Integration for BRICS Cross-Border Settlements As India assumes the BRICS chairmanship for 2026, it plans to champion the integration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments among member nations. The focus is on utilizing existing digital currency frameworks, such as the Digital Rupee, for bilateral trade settlements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. New Delhi aims to increase the liquidity and utility of sovereign digital assets. While the BRICS bloc has discussed de-dollarization, India's approach is pragmatic, emphasizing CBDC interoperability to modernize its financial sector without explicitly decoupling from Western systems. A unified BRICS payment network is considered improbable at this stage.
Crypto Market Correction: Robinhood Chain and RWA Sectors See Significant Losses The digital asset market is experiencing a broad correction, influenced by geopolitical tensions and internal volatility. The Robinhood Chain ecosystem has seen a sharp decline, with a 9.47% decrease in 24 hours and a 17.4% drop in on-chain transactions week-over-week. Net cross-chain fund outflows from the ecosystem reached approximately $174 million over the last seven days. The Real World Assets (RWA) sector also declined by 7.36%, with Sky (SKY) down 10.70%. This trend reflects a broader risk-off sentiment among investors, driven by macroeconomic concerns and project-specific volatility.
‍Long.xyz Co-founder: Stock Trading Pairs as Crypto’s Next Meta Nate, co-founder of Long.xyz, believes the integration of traditional equities with decentralized finance represents a significant, undervalued opportunity for the digital asset industry. The platform aims to establish a new paradigm by prioritizing stock trading pairs over transient trends, focusing on the stability and reach of legacy financial markets. This strategic shift distances Long.xyz from the typical volatility of public blockchains and cryptocurrency cycles. While many projects focus on AI Agents or Memecoins, Long.xyz intends to bridge decentralized finance and traditional equities, positioning stock trading pairs as the industry's "ultimate meta." The initiative aligns with the growing trend of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization.
Trump Proposes $5,000 Citizen Bonus Funded by Tariffs Former President Donald Trump has outlined a proposal to distribute a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen, contingent on Republicans retaining control of Congress. This initiative, potentially totaling over $1 trillion, would be funded primarily by increased tariffs. The plan's economic implications, including potential impacts on market liquidity, the U.S. Dollar, and inflation, are under close scrutiny. Analysts are also considering how such a stimulus could affect Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as potential hedges against currency devaluation.
‍China Launches Global Alliance to Combat Transnational Telecom and Online Fraud On September 10, 2026, China announced the formation of the International Alliance to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud. Forty-six founding member states and 34 observer nations, including the UN and Interpol, have joined forces to address escalating cross-border digital crime. The alliance's strategy includes developing an international convention for legislative and operational unity, enhancing law enforcement cooperation through intelligence sharing, standardizing tracking of cross-border financial flows, and developing training programs for investigators. The initiative also addresses concerns regarding the use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDT in money laundering. This collaboration aims to create a more hostile environment for cybercriminals and enhance the security of global digital payments.
‍bStocks Dominates Tokenized Stock Market with 88% Trading Volume The global tokenized stock market has reached $2.55 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) and $1.7 billion in on-chain trading volume, with over one million holders. The platform bStocks has emerged as the dominant player, capturing 88% of the total trading volume while holding 26% of the TVL. This indicates a high velocity of capital and active trading on the platform. Comparative data shows bStocks leads significantly in trading activity over competitors like Ondo (2% volume) and xStocks (10% volume), despite their larger TVL shares. This trend highlights a growing user migration towards blockchain ecosystems for efficient equity trading, underscoring the acceleration of Real World Assets (RWA) integration into DeFi.
‍KRWQ Stablecoin Removes Tokenized Treasury Bonds Amid Laundering Concerns The South Korean won-pegged stablecoin KRWQ has removed tokenized Korean Treasury Bonds (KTB) from its reserves due to potential money laundering risks. The decision follows a request from issuer Shinhan Securities, which cited concerns about its debt products being used as collateral. The reserves now exclusively consist of USDC and frxUSD. This shift highlights regulatory scrutiny and challenges in integrating tokenized real-world assets into DeFi, particularly in South Korea's tightening AML compliance environment.
‍MetaDAO Introduces Performance-Based Token Unlocks MetaDAO has launched a new "performance package" mechanism for token issuance. This system links team token vesting to market price milestones rather than solely time-based schedules. Under this model, up to 50% of the initial supply can be reserved for the team. However, the first tranche unlocks only after the token's three-month average price doubles its initial issuance price and at least 18 months have passed. Subsequent unlocks require progressively higher price targets. This structure incentivizes teams to align their financial interests with long-term protocol success, particularly benefiting mid-to-small cap ventures seeking early-stage credibility.
AFTER 2049 Announces Claptone as Headliner for Singapore Event The official closing celebration for TOKEN2049 Singapore, AFTER 2049, will feature house music icon Claptone and Spain's Crusy on October 9, 2026. The event will be held at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. The lineup also includes ANONM, Leon (FR), Milam, and Mo-Shi. Polygon Live will deploy its proprietary 360° spatial audio rig for an immersive experience. The event serves as a networking hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and developers, supported by partners like DWF Labs and BTCC.
AFTER 2049 to Headline Singapore Grand Prix Weekend with Claptone The digital asset conference series TOKEN2049 announces AFTER 2049, its closing event on October 9, 2026, coinciding with the Singapore Grand Prix. Held at Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, the event will feature house music icon Claptone and other international talents. A key feature is the return of Polygon Live with its 360° spatial audio rig, offering an immersive sound experience. The lineup also includes DJ Crusy and returning artists ANONM, Leon (FR), Milam, and Mo-Shi. The event bridges Web3, global finance, and elite entertainment, supported by partners like DWF Labs, BTCC, and Websea.
Pantera Capital: GPU Compute Market Mimics Power Market Financialization Jay Yu, partner at Pantera Capital, observes the GPU compute and hashrate market is following the financialization path of the global power market. The sector is moving from fragmented OTC deals to standardized pricing, indices, and tradeable commodity assets. This evolution includes specialized layers for physical delivery, analytics, and derivatives. The introduction of financial products like lending protocols and compute-backed stablecoins is expected to boost liquidity and institutional interest, transforming hashrate into a fungible commodity. This trend positions digital compute as a cornerstone of DeFi and infrastructure.
‍Analyst Warns of Potential Collapse for Dividend-Based Meme Coins DeFi researcher Ignas highlights a critical sustainability test for "coin-stock" meme coins, which rely on transaction fee income for dividends and buybacks. A significant drop in trading volume could severely undermine their economic models, potentially leading to a 95% decline from peak volumes. Projects like ZCAT, STONK, and PONS are particularly vulnerable as their fee-dependent mechanisms, including token burns and holder distributions, are powered by speculative turnover. If trading volumes falter, the economic rationale for holding these assets weakens, posing a risk to the broader DeFi and meme coin ecosystems.
‍Democrats Propose Special AI Committee with Subpoena Power Should they regain a majority in the upcoming November elections, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are considering the formation of a special committee focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) oversight. This body would possess subpoena power, enabling it to compel testimony and documents from major technology firms. The committee's mandate would include regulating large data centers, limiting the deployment of frontier AI models, and investigating tech corporations' interactions with government. Observers note this could impact blockchain-integrated AI projects. The proposal reportedly gained traction after an incident involving OpenAI, highlighting the need for robust safety protocols. The structure of tech oversight is becoming a pivotal point for U.S. policymakers ahead of the November 2026 elections.
‍Geopolitical Tensions Could Extend Conflict Between US and Iran Until 2029 Senior White House officials reportedly indicate that the conflict between the United States and Iran may persist throughout President Trump's term, potentially until the January 2029 inauguration. This sustained friction, despite economic and military pressure, has implications for global financial markets, including cryptocurrency, and energy prices. Internal discussions suggest Iranian resistance may last longer than anticipated. Economic sanctions can drive volatility in fiat currencies, prompting investors to seek refuge in assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This prolonged conflict impacts the energy market, global inflation, and the crypto ecosystem, where "digital gold" narratives gain traction during periods of heightened tension.