‍USDT0 Becomes Largest Cross-Chain Liquidity Network, Exceeds $50 Billion Transfers USDT0, the unified liquidity network for Tether (USDT), has announced a significant milestone, surpassing $50 billion in total value moved (TVL) across its platform since its launch in January 2025. This achievement solidifies USDT0's position as the fastest-growing and largest omnichain stablecoin network, facilitating over 415,000 transfers in just ten months. The protocol's rapid expansion underscores its critical role in enhancing cross-chain liquidity for Tether. USDT0 also introduced XAUT0, the omnichain evolution of Tether Gold, backed by nearly 376,000 troy ounces of physical gold. Lorenzo R., Co-Founder of USDT0, stated: "Our focus has always been to make value movement feel invisible, fast, borderless, and effortless."
‍Miden Partners with Gateway.fm for Scalable, Privacy-Focused ZK Blockchain Network Miden blockchain project has partnered with Web3 infrastructure platform Gateway.fm to enhance scalability, reliability, and privacy of its zero-knowledge (ZK) blockchain network. This collaboration aims to ensure robust uptime, rapid data access, and seamless management of complex integrations. Miden utilizes edge execution, processing transactions locally with ZK proofs submitted to the network, ensuring user data control while maintaining verification. This architecture is designed for financial applications requiring high throughput and confidentiality. Gateway.fm, known for its enterprise-grade infrastructure, will manage Miden's network performance and maintenance, allowing Miden to focus on ecosystem growth. This partnership is set to advance privacy-preserving and scalable blockchain solutions.
‍Bitget Wallet Integrates Stablecoins with Banks in Nigeria and Mexico Bitget Wallet introduces a Bank Transfer feature for USDT and USDC in Nigeria and Mexico, enabling direct conversion to local fiat currencies and transfer to bank accounts. This initiative supports over 45 banks in Nigeria and 35 in Mexico, utilizing licensed partners for compliant fiat conversion and settlement. The service aims to simplify crypto-to-fiat transactions, addressing challenges like volatility and slow conversions prevalent in emerging markets. "Stablecoins are quickly becoming a new layer of everyday payments in emerging markets, and connecting them to local banking rails is the next step in that evolution," stated Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet.
‍South Korea's Stablecoin Framework Delayed Amidst Regulatory Dispute South Korea will conclude 2025 without a finalized stablecoin framework due to a dispute between the Bank of Korea (BOK) and other regulators regarding the involvement of banks in stablecoin issuance. The BOK advocates for banks to hold a minimum of 51% ownership in issuers to mitigate financial risks and prevent non-bank entities from engaging in narrow banking. Meanwhile, the National Assembly is reviewing three bills for stablecoin issuance, with debates ongoing regarding capital requirements and interest on holdings. Despite the regulatory uncertainty, companies like Naver are advancing their stablecoin initiatives, and major banks are planning to launch a won-pegged stablecoin by 2026.
‍Glint Analytics Paves Way for Analyst Economy Glint Analytics is pioneering a new paradigm in crypto: the analyst economy. This model shifts focus from promotional content to data-backed intelligence, rewarding verifiable insights derived from onchain data. The analyst economy rewards "glints"—actionable, market-validated, data-backed insights. AI-powered tools and increased audience demand for transparency are driving this transition, with platforms like Glint Analytics using their native GLNT token to reward analysts for impactful contributions.
‍Philippines Launches World's First Blockchain & Crypto-Integrated National Lottery A partnership between Messier 42 LLC, Constellation Network, and DFNN Inc. introduces the first AI, blockchain, and crypto ecosystem in the Philippines. The initiative will enable direct purchase of national lottery tickets using cryptocurrency. This project leverages M42's AI platform and Constellation Network's Hypergraph Network. DFNN Group provides regulatory expertise and infrastructure. The Philippines, with its high crypto adoption rate, is positioned as a global hub for Web3 innovation. Leaders from the organizations emphasize enhanced transparency, trust, and financial inclusion.
‍Cointelegraph Launches Dev Hub for Transparent Web3 Governance Cointelegraph has introduced the Decentralization Guardians (CTDG) Dev Hub, a platform developed with Boosty Labs to enhance transparency in Web3 development. This initiative centralizes technical coordination, offering real-time visibility into proposals, discussions, and decisions shaping network evolution. Key features include proposal tracking (submitted to deployed), dedicated pages for supported networks (Solana, Injective, Polkadot, etc.), consolidated community discussions, and comprehensive documentation to facilitate contributor participation. The Dev Hub aims to foster trust and collaboration across the Web3 ecosystem.
‍CreatorFi Secures $2M, Launches Stablecoin Credit on Aptos CreatorFi has officially launched on the Aptos blockchain after securing $2 million in strategic funding. This partnership with Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs aims to scale stablecoin-based credit solutions for the creator economy. The platform allows creators to access financing in USDC, utilizing Aptos's cross-chain capabilities and fiat on/off ramps for efficient lending. This initiative transforms digital IP into credit-ready assets, addressing a long-standing challenge for the underserved creator economy. A $25 million warehouse facility, scalable to $100 million, underpins this stablecoin-powered credit solution.