Circle’s USDC Goes Live on Aptos to End Stablecoin Bridging

Aptos demonstrates significant ecosystem growth, with over 200 active applications and a tenfold increase in DeFi activity during the past year. The transition from bridged lzUSDC to native USDC will be gradually implemented through collaboration with LayerZero-based bridge providers. USDC’s expansion continues with 78% year-over-year circulation growth in 2024, positioning it as the fastest-growing major…

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Wanchain and Polygon zkEVM Unite for Slippage-Free Cross-Chain ETH Transactions

Wanchain will allow users to transfer ETH across Polygon zkEVM and other networks easily. With its ETH XFlows technology, transactions are not only faster and cheaper, they also don’t need centralized exchanges. Decentralized interoperability solution Wanchain wants to introduce its ETH XFlows technology to the Polygon zkEVM network. According to a press release, the move…

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Donald Trump Officially Sworn in as President of the US: What’s Next for Crypto?

Trump’s return to the presidency has sparked expectations of a more favorable regulatory landscape for digital assets. Earlier today, Bitcoin surpassed $109,000, with analysts crediting Trump’s pro-crypto stance for renewed investor confidence. Trum plans to integrate Bitcoin into national reserves alongside Treasury bonds to define monetary policy. On January 20, 2025, was officially inaugurated as…

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Kenya Proposes Mandatory Local Offices for Crypto Firms to Enhance Oversight

Kenya is pushing for stricter oversight of the crypto industry by mandating local offices for virtual asset firms. The draft law is the country’s most structured effort yet to regulate digital assets, addressing consumer protection, cybersecurity, and financial oversight. Under the proposed rules, companies like Binance and Coinbase will need government-approved CEOs or directors to…

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Poland Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin ATM Count, Becomes Fifth-Largest Crypto ATM Hub Globally

Poland has steadily increased its Bitcoin ATM installations over the past four months, surpassing El Salvador with 219 active machines.The country installed 12 new Bitcoin ATMs in January alone. These machines serve as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, enhancing accessibility for crypto users. The US leads with over 30,000 Bitcoin ATMs, followed…

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El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law amid IMF Pressure

El Salvador has revised its Bitcoin law, making crypto adoption optional for businesses rather than mandatory. The amendment passed with 55 votes in favor and only two against. Despite modifying its Bitcoin laws, El Salvador remains committed to its BTC strategy, recently adding 12 BTC to its national reserves. Bitcoin-friendly nation El Salvador has finally…

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