Day: 25 September 2025

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 25th September 2025, Chainwire

Quick Breakdown: The SEC faces a defining choice: treat network tokens as commodities or securities. Bitcoin and Ether lean commodity-like, but many tokens blur the line. Misclassification risks choking U.S. innovation and driving talent offshore. DeFi’s future hangs in the balance. Clarity could either empower growth or institutionalize the sector. ...

Quick Breakdown: MetaComp report uncovers a $6.2 trillion opportunity gap in SME cross-border payments. Stablecoins are highlighted as a practical solution for faster, cheaper global settlements. Settlement delays cost SMEs up to 2.1% of transaction value per day. Singapore-based digital assets infrastructure provider MetaComp has released a new whitepaper exposing ...

Quick Breakdown:  Binance introduces The Blockchain 100 to honour top blockchain creators worldwide. Seven award categories span research, trading, content creation, and community building. Public nominations run through Oct. 12, with winners revealed on Nov. 3 and honoured at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Binance has launched The Blockchain 100, ...

Quick breakdown  Acquisition Drive: Naver Financial is set to acquire Dunamu, operator of South Korea’s largest exchange Upbit, via a share swap. Stablecoin Launch: The fintech arm plans to introduce a won-backed stablecoin and expand globally. Market Boost: Naver stock surged 11.4% on the news, underscoring investor enthusiasm for its ...

Quick breakdown  Circle Ventures and Crossmint are teaming up to scale USDC across blockchains, targeting both human users and AI agents. Stablecoins offer lifelines in inflation-hit countries, with MoneyGram enabling USDC access in Colombia. USDT remains the market leader, with trading volumes and market cap far ahead of USDC. Circle ...

Quick Breakdown  Jiuzi Holdings will allocate up to $1 billion in BTC, ETH, and BNB as part of its treasury. The company stresses long-term value preservation, not speculation, with oversight by a risk committee. Iveda’s parallel move shows crypto treasury adoption is expanding across industries. EV charging firm makes bold ...

Quick Breakdown  The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on crypto taxes on Wednesday, led by Chairman Mike Crapo. Witnesses include Coinbase’s Lawrence Zlatkin, Coin Centre’s Jason Somensatto, and other tax experts. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing to end what she calls double taxation on miners and stakers. The ...

Quick Breakdown  Mandatory Licensing: Digital asset platforms must secure an Australian Financial Services License and meet conduct standards. Heavy Penalties: Breaches could cost up to 10% of annual turnover or A$16.5 million. Global Alignment: The framework mirrors EU, Singapore, and OECD standards while extending strong consumer protections. New draft legislation ...