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Global payments leader Visa is set to dramatically expand its crypto services by adding support for four new stablecoins running on four distinct blockchains.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has changed its plan to freeze USDT tokens on five blockchains. Initially, the company was going to completely end support for Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand.

Visa is significantly expanding its support for cryptocurrency settlements by integrating new stablecoins and blockchains.

The Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market experienced a significant surge in July, recording over $574 million in sales, marking the second-highest monthly volume of 2025.

Magic Eden, a leading NFT marketplace, is set to revolutionize the crypto trading landscape by allowing users to trade all kinds of digital assets across multiple blockchains from within a single app.

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, cross-chain interaction is essential for fostering connectivity and usability across different blockchain networks. Enter DeBridge, a cutting-edge cross-chain protocol designed to accelerate and simplify the transfer of assets and data.

On September 16th, Whale Alert, a prominent blockchain analytics platform, flagged a significant transaction involving Tether (USDT) on the Ethereum network.

While headlines blare about the successful launch of several Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, a deeper look reveals a potential hitch. A recent Blockworks article argues that Wall Street, while comfortable with Bitcoin itself, might be underprepared for the complexities of managing crypto ETFs.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), two of the largest blockchains, continued to lead the NFT market in May. While this initially seemed promising, a closer look revealed that NFT sales volumes for both ETH and BTC had actually declined over the past 30 days.

Starknet, a layer-2 scaling solution, has reiterated its dedication to scaling Ethereum and Bitcoin using Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology. Emphasizing its commitment to Ethereum scaling since its initial validity rollup release, Starknet has revealed an ambitious 2024 roadmap aimed at revolutionizing Ethereum scaling.

PEPE, an Ethereum-based meme cryptocurrency featuring the iconic green frog image, has surged in value to surpass the combined market capitalization of every other major NFT project across various blockchains.

Creating additional assets on top of Bitcoin was viewed as a gimmick or a publicity ploy until recently. In 2023, "ordinals," a type of NFT that was also included in a Bitcoin block, were one of the biggest trends.