Kakao Pay, KakaoBank Explore Stablecoins With Fireblocks

South Korean financial companies Kakao Pay and KakaoBank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto infrastructure provider Fireblocks to explore digital asset opportunities, including stablecoins.  Under the agreement, the companies will conduct proof-of-concept tests for digital asset infrastructure suited to South Korea’s regulatory, security and service requirements. The initiative aims to help establish … Read more

Raaka: Allu Arjun and Atlee’s film makes world record as 37 performers are used in motion capture simultaneously

Raaka, starring Allu Arjun in the lead role, is the upcoming epic film directed by Atlee. As the filmmaker celebrates his 40th birthday, the makers have announced that the film has made history by setting a world record. Raaka: Allu Arjun starrer makes history with world record in motion capture Taking to social media, the … Read more

Circle Launches BTC-Backed USDC Borrowing

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a Bitcoin-backed borrowing service for institutional clients, allowing eligible Circle Mint customers to use BTC as collateral to borrow USDC through onchain lending markets. The service, called Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing, lets customers deposit Bitcoin, mint Circle’s wrapped Bitcoin token cirBTC and supply it as collateral to supported third-party lending markets … Read more

Why the Commanders Shouldn’t Ask Marcus Mariota to Be Jayden Daniels

With Marcus Mariota officially named the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback for Week 3, the dynamic shifts, but the offense won’t change much. After Jayden Daniels went down Sunday, Mariota stepped in and finished an uneventful 11-of-16 for 111 yards and one touchdown, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 109.1. That tells me what my … Read more

The Paradise: Nani starrer unveils 3rd single Anjaana Anjaani after 21 corrections in film and A certification

The Paradise, starring Nani in the lead role, is slated to release in theatres on September 24, 2026. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film has recently received its certification and has been rated A. Meanwhile, the makers have unveiled the film’s third track, Anjaana Anjaani, composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The Paradise: After A certification, Nani … Read more

Saudi Arabia Withdraws from mBridge CBDC Project

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a China-backed cross-border digital currency project designed to enable direct transactions between central banks, according to the Financial Times. SAMA, Saudi Arabia’s central bank, joined mBridge as a full participant in June 2024 and ended its participation after completing a proof of concept on May 13, 2025, FT reported, … Read more

Russian Crypto Industry Could Be Operating By Year-End

Russia’s crypto industry may have all it needs to start legally functioning by year-end, according to reports.  The deputy governor of the country’s central bank, Vladimir Chistyukhin, said that regulations were moving ahead as scheduled, Interfax reported on Monday.  Russia this year has pressed ahead with crypto legislation. President Vladimir Putin in August signed a … Read more