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Recent surveys show crypto ownership among Singaporeans fluctuates between 26-29%, with changes driven by profit-taking rather than declining interest. Nearly all Singaporeans are aware of cryptocurrency, with roughly one-quarter to one-third actively participating in the market. Volkswagen Singapore has introduced crypto payments for vehicle services, accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoinsContinue Reading

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Companies that serve as on-and-off ramps between traditional finance and crypto are becoming prime acquisition targets, according to VanEck Ventures. The demand for these companies is being driven by the growth of stablecoins, which have transitioned from niche assets to the backbone of payments and cross-border remittances. This trend isContinue Reading

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Steak ‘n Shake reported a 10.7% increase in same-store sales for Q2, with the company crediting Bitcoin acceptance as a “game changer” for their business. The chain saves approximately 50% on processing fees by accepting Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network across all 400 US locations. Reddit users are callingContinue Reading

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Ripple has announced it is acquiring the stablecoin-powered business-to-business payments processing company, Rail, for US$200 million. The deal, which is expected to be completed in Q4 2025, will see Ripple become a “one stop shop” for digital assets payments and custody. The acquisition comes just weeks after Donald Trump signedContinue Reading

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EIP-7999 proposes a single, fungible max fee to cover multiple Ethereum transaction resources. The upgrade could further improve cost-efficiency and maintain Ethereum’s competitive edge. It would build on past improvements like EIP-7706 and gas normalisation research. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and developer Anders Elowsson have introduced a new proposal, EIP-7999,Continue Reading

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YouTuber Andrei Jikh challenged XRP’s viability, questioning why Ripple’s claimed 300+ bank partnerships haven’t produced significant on-chain transaction volume over 13 years. Jikh raised concerns about XRP’s volatility making it impractical as a bridge asset, especially when stablecoins are increasingly preferred for cross-border transfers. Ripple CTO David Schwartz responded byContinue Reading

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PayPal now allows US merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, with automatic conversion to PYUSD or USD. The new feature boasts transaction fees as low as 0.99%, aiming to provide a cost-effective and faster alternative to traditional cross-border payments for small and mid-sized businesses, though it’s currently unavailableContinue Reading