Strategy unveils ‘Stride’ stock to fuel fixed-income expansion, boost Bitcoin holdings

Strategy announces 2.5 million shares of ‘STRD’ preferred stock to fund Bitcoin purchases and corporate activities. The stock offers 10% non-cumulative dividends and has specific redemption terms.
Tether debuts omnichain gold stablecoin on TON
Tether launches omnichain gold stablecoin XAUt0 on TON via LayerZero, expanding its gold-backed token across blockchains without wrapping. XAUt remains the largest gold stablecoin by market cap.
USDT0 Introduces XAUt0, Modernizing Access to Gold with True Digital Ownership

USDT0 launches XAUt0, an omnichain version of Tether Gold, enabling true digital ownership of physical gold across multiple blockchains, starting with TON for Telegram users.
HABE Launches Ethereum-Based Platform for Creative Project Funding

HABE launches an Ethereum-based platform for funding creative projects, offering token presales, staking rewards, and a marketplace for early-stage investment opportunities.
Grayscale Opens Decentralized AI Fund To Investors

Grayscale has launched its Decentralized AI Fund, offering accredited investors exposure to AI-focused cryptocurrencies like RENDER, TAO, NEAR, FIL, and GRT, with TAO holding the highest weight.
Ripple USD Accelerates: 0 Fees, 140+ Onramps, 15K RLUSD Reward Storm – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is rapidly expanding with new listings, zero-fee campaigns, and 140+ fiat onramps, driving adoption among institutions and retail users. A 15K RLUSD reward program further boosts engagement.
Bitget Lists Ripple USD (RLUSD) to Expand Stablecoin Offerings on Spot Market

Bitget lists Ripple USD (RLUSD), a regulated stablecoin, expanding its spot market offerings. RLUSD is backed 1:1 by USD and issued on XRPL and Ethereum, catering to institutional demand for compliant digital assets.
AI Crypto Sector Grows 4x in 2 Years, Nears $20B in Market Cap

The AI crypto sector has grown 4x in 2 years, nearing $20B market cap. Grayscale highlights growth potential, decentralized AI trends, and stablecoins’ role in powering AI agents.
Plasma Announces the XPL Public Sale, Powered by Echo’s Sonar

Plasma announces the first public sale of XPL tokens using Echo’s Sonar infrastructure, offering 10% of supply at a $500M valuation, with participation open to the public.
Solaxy Presale Hits $41M in Final 20 Days as Whales Bet 100×

Solaxy’s presale has raised $41M, with $1.5M in the last three days, as investors anticipate 100x gains. The Solana Layer-2 solution aims to scale the network amid growing institutional interest in tokenized assets.