World Chain and Circle join forces to strengthen identity-driven finance with native USDC

World Chain integrates native USDC and Circle’s CCTP V2, enhancing identity-driven finance. The partnership aims to improve liquidity, reduce bridging risks, and support verified user applications.
Bitcoin Trades Sideways Despite Positive Inflation Data and Successful US-China Trade Deal – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin remains stable near $110K despite positive inflation data and a successful US-China trade deal, showing resilience amid fluctuating market conditions.
HB7082 Enacted: Connecticut Prohibits Crypto in State Treasury

Connecticut passes HB7082, banning state and municipal crypto reserves and payments. It enforces strict consumer protections for crypto services and contrasts with other states adopting digital assets.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Voices Support for Self-Custody of Crypto Assets As ‘Foundational American Value’ – The Daily Hodl

SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports crypto self-custody as a foundational American value, contrasting former chair Gary Gensler’s enforcement-heavy approach. He advocates for flexibility in self-custody and opposes regulating developers for publishing code.
peaq and Pulsar launch Machine Economy Free Zone for the United Arab Emirates

peaq and Pulsar Group launch the Machine Economy Free Zone in the UAE, focusing on regulation, deployment, investment, and innovation to advance a human-centric Machine Economy with AI and blockchain.
Aave, Uniswap Bet on Optimism’s $4.6B Superchain Ecosystem

Optimism’s $OP token rose 14% amid a $1.2B market cap, lagging behind meme coins despite hosting 295 protocols. Its $4.6B Superchain ecosystem, including Aave and Uniswap, drives real adoption.
Payments Giant Stripe Acquires Crypto Wallet Developer Privy – “The Defiant”

Stripe acquires crypto wallet developer Privy to enhance embedded wallet solutions, continuing its expansion into crypto payments and stablecoin services globally.
Neo Pepe ($NEOP) Is Beating Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Real Metrics – Here’s How

Neo Pepe ($NEOP) surpasses Shiba Inu (SHIB) in key metrics like governance, liquidity, and transparency, establishing a new standard for memecoins with its DAO-led model and innovative tokenomics.
ETH’s Bullish Outlook: Breakthrough of $2,793 Could Lead to $3,500-$4,000 – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Ether’s staked amount has surged by 650,000 since January, hitting a record 34.653 million, representing 30% of its circulating supply. Analysts predict a bullish trend, with potential price targets of $3,500-$4,000 if ETH breaks $2,793.
Interactive Strength to launch AI-driven crypto treasury with $500 million Fetch.ai token acquisition

Interactive Strength (TRNR) is launching an AI-driven crypto treasury, acquiring $500M in Fetch.ai’s FET tokens. The move boosts FET’s price by 3% and TRNR’s stock by 12%.