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Meta Plans $25 Billion Bond Sale to Boost AI and Data-Center Expansion

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is preparing one of its largest debt offerings to date, aiming to raise at least $25 billion through a...

Western Union Prepares to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin in 2026

Global money transfer leader Western Union is gearing up to release a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, reportedly called “USDPT,” built on the Solana blockchain. The...

Nvidia Invests $1 Billion in Nokia to Power Next-Gen AI Networking

On October 28, 2025, Nvidia Corporation announced a $1 billion equity investment in Nokia Oyj, acquiring roughly a 2.9% stake through a directed share...

Western Union Pilots Stablecoin Settlement to Modernize Global Remittances

Global payments leader Western Union has launched a pilot program using stablecoin-based settlement rails to enhance cross-border money transfers. Announced during its third-quarter earnings...

Australia’s ACCC Sues Microsoft Over Hidden Price Hikes in AI Copilot-Integrated 365 Plans

Microsoft Faces Legal Action for Allegedly Misleading Australian Consumers Australia’s competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft,...

Coinbase and Cloudflare Collaborate on x402 Protocol to Power Machine Payments

A New Internet Payment Standard Emerges Coinbase and Cloudflare are joining forces to develop x402, a groundbreaking protocol designed to enable machine-to-machine (M2M) payments. The...

Germany Faces Pressure to Revamp China Trade Policy After Rare Earths Visit Axed

Beijing Snub Triggers Strategic Debate in Berlin Germany’s approach to China is under fresh scrutiny after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul canceled a planned trip to...

Russia to Legalize Crypto for International Trade Amid Sanctions Pressure

Moscow has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its trade infrastructure. The Russian government plans to legalize cryptocurrency use in cross-border transactions, marking a...

Brazil’s VERT Launches $130 Million Tokenized Credit Platform on XRP Ledger

Brazilian securitization company VERT has introduced a blockchain-based platform built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its EVM-compatible sidechain. The platform debuted with its...

Japan’s Stablecoin Rules Strengthen Consumer Protection but Restrict DeFi Innovation

Japan’s landmark amendments to the Payment Services Act (PSA), enacted in June 2023, created one of the world’s most comprehensive frameworks for fiat-backed stablecoins....

Trump Nominates Michael Selig to Lead the CFTC, Signaling Major Shift in Crypto Oversight

President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a potential turning point in U.S. crypto regulation....

Binance Eyes U.S. Comeback After CZ’s Presidential Pardon Sparks Renewed Hope

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, could be on the verge of a major comeback in the United States after President Donald Trump granted...