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If you’re thinking of launching your own token on Solana, Raydium LaunchLab could be a name to know. The platform promises simple no-code token creation with real DeFi juice. Whether you’re building a meme coin, a serious utility project, or just experimenting, LaunchLab aims to give you the tools (and curves) to make it happen. So, is it as good as it looks from the outside? Here’s what to know in 2026.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
➤ Raydium LaunchLab provides customizable token launches with features like bonding curves, vesting schedules, and integration with Raydium’s AMM.
➤ Unlike platforms such as Pump.fun and Pompom, LaunchLab supports multiple quote tokens (SOL, USDC, USDT, jitoSOL).
➤ LaunchLab enhances the Solana ecosystem by enabling token creation and liquidity integration.

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What is LaunchLab?How does LaunchLab work?What are LaunchLab’s key features?Is there a LaunchLab airdrop?How is LaunchLab different from Pump.fun and Pompom?Why LaunchLab matters for SolanaWhat is LaunchLab?Built into the Raydium ecosystem, LaunchLab is a no-code, permissionless token launchpad that lets anyone create and launch a token in minutes.

LAUNCHLAB REWARD POOL IS GROWING 🪂

Throughout the past 2 weeks, we have allocated a total of 400,000 RAY to eligible LaunchLab users

Another 50,000 in RAY rewards is now available, this time with even more token creator rewards 🪂 pic.twitter.com/PdsjZZIG4z

— Raydium (@RaydiumProtocol) April 30, 2025 ​​Think of it as a vending machine for tokens: you plug in your details, pick your bonding curve, set a few parameters, and your token goes live.

Did you know? A bonding curve is a mathematical pricing formula that determines how a token’s price increases as more of it gets bought. With LaunchLab, you can choose curves like linear, exponential, or logarithmic, meaning you control how price and demand interact right from the start.

It’s not just about launching. Once your token hits certain thresholds, LaunchLab connects it to real liquidity via Raydium’s AMM (automated market maker). That means your token can be bought and sold directly on Raydium, just like any major coin, without manual listings or middlemen.

Why was LaunchLab created?Before LaunchLab, launching a token meant losing sleep over smart contracts, begging for AMM listings, and hoping your liquidity pool didn’t get drained by snipers. It was technical, slow, and mostly built for developers, not creators.

Raydium built LaunchLab to change that and give every creator a chance to launch with full control, smart liquidity flows, and pricing curves to match their project’s vibe.

Raydium LaunchLab interface: RaydiumWhether you’re testing an idea or building a movement, Raydium LaunchLab makes it feel native — because that’s what it is.

How does LaunchLab work?So, how does Raydium LaunchLab actually work behind the scenes? The good news is that you don’t need to be a dev. Here’s a quick example of the token creation process.

To create a token on LaunchLab you must:
• Pick a launch mode
• Enter token details
• Hit launch

Step 1: Pick your launch modeYou’ll start by choosing between two modes:

JustSendIt – for folks who want to go live now, with minimal fuss. LaunchLab Mode – for those who want customization: bonding curve shape, token supply, fees, vesting, etc. Token creation method one: LaunchLabStep 2: Enter your token detailsThis is your token’s bio. You name it, assign a symbol, upload a logo if you like, and set the total supply. Then, you decide what % you want to sell to the public.

There’s a minimum raise target (e.g., 30 SOL), and you decide the bonding curve logic.

You can choose from the following bonding curve logics:

Linear: Price rises steadily. Exponential: Starts low, then shoots up — great for rewarding early buyers. Logarithmic: Price climbs fast early, then slows — good for smoothing late entries Note: This curve becomes your token’s pricing engine during the launch window.

Token creation method two: LaunchLabStep 3: Hit launch, and optionally, be firstOnce you hit launch, anyone can start buying tokens along the curve. But LaunchLab gives you a cool option: you can make the first buy yourself. That stops bots and snipers from messing up your initial momentum.

Step 4: Automatic liquidity kick-inOnce the raise hits your predefined goal (let’s say 85 SOL), LaunchLab automatically pushes your token and the collected SOL into a liquidity pool on Raydium’s AMM. It even burns the LP tokens, so the liquidity is locked. You can’t pull it, and neither can anyone else.

Step 5: Earn from trading feesHere’s the kicker. If you enable creator fee share, you earn 10% of all LP trading fees from that pool. You get an NFT (“fee key”) that proves you’re the creator, and yep, that NFT is the key to claiming those earnings.

That’s it. From token creation to price logic and real, functioning liquidity in one smooth workflow.

Additional token creation details: LaunchLabWhat are LaunchLab’s key features?You’ve seen the workflow. Now let’s talk about what makes Raydium LaunchLab not just functional, but also powerful.

These features are designed to help you launch like a pro, even if it’s your first time deploying a token.

Full customization with Bonding curves & capsYou’re not locked into one-size-fits-all logic. LaunchLab lets you shape how your token behaves, starting with your bonding curve (linear, exponential, or logarithmic) and ending with your raise cap. So whether you’re rewarding early buyers or trying to maintain price stability, you get to call the shots.

Built-in liquidity via Raydium’s AMMOnce your raise completes, LaunchLab pushes your token and funds into Raydium’s AMM automatically, something we mentioned earlier while discussing the platform’s modus operandi. 

Did you know? Many launch platforms rely on manual liquidity adds or third-party DEX listings. LaunchLab skips that entirely by integrating with Raydium, one of Solana’s top AMMs.

Enable Creator Fee Share, and you earn 10% of all trading fees from your token’s AMM pool. You’ll receive a unique Fee Key NFT, which acts like a revenue pass. As long as it’s in your wallet, you can earn from every trade your community makes.

Support for multiple quote tokensYou’re not limited to SOL. With Raydium LaunchLab, you can set your raise in SOL, USDC, USDT, or jitoSOL, depending on what fits your strategy or audience best.

Did you know? jitoSOL is a liquid staking token built on Solana by Jito Labs. Jito Labs, the team behind jitoSOL, is one of the key players in Solana’s infrastructure scene. The team is known for building tools that optimize staking, validator performance, and MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) solutions — basically helping Solana run faster, fairer, and more efficiently.

Vesting & token unlock optionsIf your project isn’t just a meme (and you’re thinking long-term), LaunchLab has you covered. You can set up vesting schedules, delayed unlocks, and custom distribution plans — all without writing a single line of code.

JustSendIt mode for one-click launchesWant to skip all the custom options? Use JustSendIt Mode, set the basics, and go live in minutes. Perfect for meme coins, experiments, or fast-moving trends.

Is there a LaunchLab airdrop?Be honest; you were hoping for some alpha here, right? So far, there’s no official LaunchLab token, but there have been whispers.

The Raydium team recently dropped a tweet with an airdrop emoji, and the community’s been speculating ever since. So, while there’s nothing confirmed, if you’re interacting with Raydium LaunchLab now, you might be early.

RAY REWARDS FOR TRADERS AND CREATORS 🪂

Traded OR launched a LaunchLab or @bonk_fun token?
Rewards are claimable for eligible participants

More trades AND more tokens launched = better odds 🪂

And yes, another 50,000 $RAY has been added to the prize pool.
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— Raydium (@RaydiumProtocol) April 29, 2025 It’s also worth noting that there’s already a referral rewards program tied to LaunchLab launches. Share a project and if someone swaps through your link, you get 0.1% of that volume airdropped directly in SOL. Not a massive bag — but it’s clean, real, and instant. So, no token drop (yet), but definitely a few perks floating around.

How is LaunchLab different from Pump.fun and Pompom?At first glance, all three might look like token launch platforms riding the same meme wave. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear that Raydium LaunchLab plays a different game. Here is a quick comparison table to validate that notion.

FeatureRaydium LaunchLabPump.funPompomCustomization levelHigh: bonding curves, vesting, multiple token pairsLow: one-click, minimal setupMinima: meme-first, visual-firstLiquidity handlingAuto-migrated to Raydium AMM with LP burnInitially Raydium, now uses PumpSwapNo direct AMM integrationSupported quote tokensSOL, USDC, USDT, jitoSOLSOL onlyMostly SOLPost-launch toolsFee share via NFT, locked liquidityNone (highly experimental)Basic trading, no fee-sharingIdeal forBuilders, long-term projects, serious launchesFast meme coins, viral dropsMeme vibes, visual discovery, and rapid spin-upsWhy LaunchLab matters for SolanaRaydium LaunchLab isn’t just another Solana token launch platform; it’s an infrastructure layer that makes token creation, liquidity, and discovery feel native. By combining deep AMM integration with permissionless tools and bonding curve logic, it helps creators and strengthens Solana’s DeFi flywheel. Whether you’re shipping a meme or a serious project, LaunchLab brings long-term mechanics to what used to be short-term hype.

While it might just be the right time to start exploring it in depth, it’s important to proceed with caution, particularly if you’re looking at investing in LaunchLab-made meme coins. Be wary of scams and fishing links and prioritize safety whenever interacting in such new, decentralized spaces. 

OKX Singapore has launched what it claims is the first stablecoin-powered scan-to-pay service in the city-state, enabling customers to spend USDC or USDT at GrabPay merchant locations by scanning standard SGQR codes.

The service, launched today through partnerships with stablecoin issuer StraitsX and payments platform Grab, allows OKX customers to convert their stablecoins into Singapore dollars at point of sale across Grab's extensive merchant network. Transactions settle through StraitsX's XSGD stablecoin using Singapore's Purpose Bound Money framework, which applies programmable logic for compliant conditional settlement.

The OKX Pay rollout addresses a longstanding challenge in cryptocurrency adoption: bridging the gap between digital asset holdings and everyday merchant acceptance. While crypto payment cards have existed for years, direct scan-to-pay integration with established merchant networks represents a more seamless user experience.

OKX Singapore's service targets the company's existing customer base, who can now utilize stablecoin holdings for daily purchases rather than converting to fiat before spending. The instant conversion mechanism addresses volatility concerns by settling transactions at real-time exchange rates.

"OKX Pay addresses real needs for customers by expanding DPTs' use beyond trading and investing to everyday payments - from a morning coffee to dining out with friends," said Gracie Lin, OKX Singapore CEO, in a statement shared with Blockhead.

The integration operates through the OKX SG app with instant USDT/USDC-to-XSGD-to-SGD conversion, while merchants receive settlement in Singapore dollars without directly handling digital payment tokens. Each transaction executes as a blockchain transfer with embedded compliance checks and real-time validation through the PBM framework.

Lim Kell Jay, regional head of Grab Financial Group, emphasized the benefit for merchant partners: "By integrating OKX Pay with GrabPay through StraitsX's settlement network, we are enabling our merchant-partners to benefit from expanding acceptance to a broader range of users and payment options, without any change to their existing flows."

The launch represents a practical application of Singapore's regulatory framework for digital payment tokens, which OKX Singapore operates under as a licensed DPT platform. The company received Major Payment Institution status from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in September 2024, allowing it to provide digital payment token services in the jurisdiction.

StraitsX serves as the regulated payment service provider enabling the settlement layer. The company's XSGD stablecoin maintains a 1:1 peg with the Singapore dollar and provides the bridge between cryptocurrency holdings and local currency merchant settlement.

"The future of payments will be defined by trust, speed, and interoperability – and stablecoins are at the heart of this shift," said Tianwei Liu, StraitsX CEO and co-founder. "The launch of OKX Pay is more than a new service but a blueprint for how stablecoins will underpin global commerce in the years ahead."

StraitsX has established integrations beyond Grab, that enables acceptance at merchants supporting regional wallets like GCash, KakaoPay, and Touch 'n Go. These partnerships position XSGD as infrastructure for cross-border stablecoin commerce across Asia.

Singapore's Purpose Bound Money framework provides the regulatory infrastructure enabling such implementations. The PBM system allows digital currencies to carry programmable conditions governing their use, ensuring transactions meet compliance requirements without manual intervention.

The launch comes as Singapore positions itself as a hub for regulated digital asset activity. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has pursued a measured approach to cryptocurrency regulation, establishing licensing frameworks while maintaining strict compliance requirements for operators.

Whether the service gains significant traction depends on user adoption patterns and merchant awareness. Grab's extensive merchant network provides broad potential acceptance, though merchant education about accepting stablecoin-originated payments may require time.

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PANews reported on April 11 that, according to Crowdfundinsider, ABN AMRO ClearBank announced it has received approval under the EU's Crypto Asset Markets Regulation (MiCA) and obtained a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM). The bank will launch digital asset services, including stablecoins. ClearBank stated it also plans to support euro- and dollar-based stablecoins (EURC and USDC) to improve the efficiency of cross-border transfers and payments. Furthermore, ClearBank announced it will offer savings account services through Coinbase and will be covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

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PANews reported on May 4 that stablecoin issuer Circle announced that its French entity, Circle France, received approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on April 20, 2026, to provide crypto-asset-related services under the EU's Crypto Asset Markets Regulation (MiCA) framework. This approval also signifies a further expansion of Circle's stablecoin and compliant payment infrastructure footprint in the EU.

This approval allows Circle France to provide custody and transfer services for its issued stablecoins USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EURC) in accordance with Article 60(4) of the MiCA and to offer such services to customers within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Circle stated that this development marks a significant step in its efforts to advance digital financial infrastructure within the European compliance framework. Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte said it reflects Circle's ongoing commitment to building a "trustworthy digital financial system" in France and across the EU.

WSJ: CoinEx Linked to Iran-Related Cryptocurrency Fund Flows

According to a Wall Street Journal report, since 2019, wallets linked to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion in assets via cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx. On-chain data shows that CoinEx’s custodial wallet received crypto proceeds from hacks tied to Iran’s central bank, and conducted direct transactions with accounts previously designated by U.S. officials as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, in 2024, CoinEx replaced Binance to become the largest overseas counterparty for Iranian exchange Nobitex, with the two parties recording over $763 million in fund flows last year. Between 2022 and 2025, CoinEx’s custodial wallet also processed transactions involving individuals suspected of participating in the sanctioned Iranian oil sales network.

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Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.

According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.

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Sandisk's tokenized stock SNDK is now live on the Solana network.

According to official announcements, Sandisk’s tokenized stock SNDK has officially launched on Solana via Sunrise. SNDK is the tokenized stock representing SanDisk, the storage chip manufacturer. Users can now trade SNDK 24/7 through various wallets and applications within the Solana ecosystem, even when traditional stock markets are closed.

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Jiang Zhuoer: This round of Bitcoin bear market may bottom out in Q4 2026, with a target range of $42,000 to $44,000.

BTC.TOP founder Jiang Zhuoer wrote in a post that Strategy’s modified net asset value (mNAV) has fallen to 0.72, near the 0.7 low hit in May 2022 during the last bear market. Citing recent market sentiment events including STRC’s depegging, he noted that mNAV is now in the bottom zone of this cycle. mNAV usually bottoms roughly six months before Bitcoin’s price. Using the "four-year cycle" and volatility decay model, Jiang projected that this Bitcoin bear market will likely bottom between October and December 2026, with a target price range of $42,000 to $44,000. He added that his recent medium-short term strategy remains focused on selling spot assets and holding short positions, and will switch to buying spot and going long once the expected bottom arrives.

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The VIX Fear Index for the US stock market stands at 18.63 today, with fear sentiment intensifying in the crypto market.

According to Cboe data, the U.S. stock market's VIX Fear Index stands at 18.63 as of today, down 0.86 points from the prior reading of 19.49, marking a decline of approximately 4.41%. Separately, per Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 12 today (compared to 17 yesterday), indicating intensifying extreme fear sentiment.

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Bank of Japan Board Member: Should Accelerate Pace of Interest Rate Hikes If Upside Inflation Risks Intensify

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)

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Euro Stablecoins Hit Record Highs Under MiCA Despite Flat Retail Demand

TLDR: INFINIOS will integrate USDC, EURC, and Circle’s API-enabled payment rails into its platform. The deal targets cross-border payments, treasury management, and embedded finance use cases. Both firms align on KYC, AML/CFT, and data protection standards for regional compliance needs. Circle’s Middle East expansion accelerates as demand for internet-native financial infrastructure grows. INFINIOS Circle’s new strategic agreement marks a significant move in the region’s financial technology landscape.

Announced on June 24, 2026, in Manama, Bahrain, the deal links INFINIOS, a Bahraini fintech company, with Circle Internet Financial.

Together, they plan to expand digital payment and treasury infrastructure across the Middle East and beyond, targeting businesses and financial institutions seeking faster, more connected financial solutions.

Stablecoin Integration at the Core of the Agreement Under the agreement, INFINIOS will integrate Circle’s financial infrastructure into its platform. This includes USDC, EURC, and API-enabled onchain payment capabilities for payouts and treasury operations. The integration gives INFINIOS access to globally recognized stablecoin rails designed for institutional use.

The arrangement covers a broad range of enterprise and institutional use cases. These include cross-border payments, treasury and liquidity management, merchant settlement, and platform payouts. Tokenized financial services and embedded finance solutions are also part of the scope.

Both companies have emphasized a shared commitment to regulatory compliance throughout the collaboration. The agreement aligns with KYC, AML/CFT, and data protection standards relevant to financial operations in the region. This focus on compliance positions the partnership as a trust-based infrastructure initiative.

INFINIOS CEO Sherif Abdelsalam framed the deal as a turning point for regional digital finance. He said the partnership combines INFINIOS’s market expertise with Circle’s technology to unlock real-time, global financial connectivity.

He added that the goal is to build infrastructure that enables seamless, compliant, and scalable financial innovation globally.

INFINIOS Eyes Broader Regional and Global Connectivity Circle’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, pointed to accelerating demand for modern financial infrastructure across the region.

She noted that businesses and financial institutions are actively seeking faster, more connected ways to move value globally.

The collaboration with INFINIOS, she said, is designed to expand access to Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure across key markets.

Dr. Jaffar also stated that the partnership aims to enable new payment, treasury, and embedded finance use cases across the region.

She described the joint effort as advancing trusted, internet-native financial infrastructure built for greater interoperability, efficiency, and global connectivity. Her remarks reflect Circle’s broader strategy of deepening its footprint in emerging fintech markets.

Circle Internet Group trades on the NYSE under the ticker CRCL and operates as a leading global financial platform company.

Its subsidiary, Circle Internet Financial, brings established stablecoin infrastructure to the partnership. This gives INFINIOS a globally recognized technology backbone for its regional expansion plans.

The collaboration between INFINIOS and Circle reflects a broader trend of traditional and digital finance converging in the Middle East.

As the region’s fintech ecosystem matures, partnerships of this kind are becoming increasingly common. The agreement sets a framework for interoperable, efficient digital finance infrastructure built to scale globally.

Binance will remove several spot trading pairs, including ADA/BNB and DUSK/BTC, on June 12.

PANews reported on June 9th that, according to an official announcement, based on recent review results, Binance will remove and cease trading the following spot trading pairs at 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on June 12, 2026: ADA/BNB, DUSK/BTC, EGLD/ETH, ENSO/BNB, LSK/USDC, NIGHT/BNB, and S/BNB.

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Suspicious attack on DLMC token on BSC chain, loss of approximately $222,600

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At least two DeFi projects were targeted by significant exploits in the early hours of today, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

Sonne Finance exploitedDecentralized liquidity provider Sonne Finance fell victim to a $20 million exploit on its Optimism network-based USDC and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH) contracts, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers.

In a May 15 statement, the DeFi protocol confirmed the incident and attributed the exploit to a donation attack on its Compound v2 forks. It stated:

“We avoided the issue in the past, by adding the markets with 0% collateral factors, adding collateral and burn them, only then increase the c-factors according to the proposals.”

However, an integration attempt of VELO into the Optimism market allowed the attacker to exploit the protocol unnoticed, resulting in the loss.

Meanwhile, security experts prevented an additional $6.5 million theft by injecting $100 VELO as collateral into the soVELO pool.

Sonne Finance has expressed readiness to offer a bounty to the attacker as efforts to recover the funds continue.

Following the theft, the price of SONNE, a digital asset connected to the project, fell by more than 60% to $0.02617 as of press time.

Bitcoin DeFi project lose over $4 millionALEX Lab, a Bitcoin DeFi application, lost over $4 million in various tokens to a hacking incident earlier today.

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Blockchain security firm CertiK reported that the attackers likely gained access to the private key controlling ALEX's XLink bridge. This service enables users to transfer tokens across different blockchains.

The hacker successfully moved approximately $300,000 worth of BTC, $3.3 million in stablecoins, and $75,000 of Sugar Kingdom tokens.

ALEX Lab developers confirmed the hack and asserted that they had identified the attacker. The team also stated:

“A significant amount of the funds associated with the hacker has been frozen by major exchanges, preventing further misuse.”

Nevertheless, the project offered a 10% bounty to the hacker, adding that:

“ALEX assures that upon compliance, there will be no further pursuit or law enforcement involvement. This offer stands until 18 May at 0800 UTC. The individual responsible should contact [email protected].”

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Transak, a global fiat-to-crypto payments infrastructure provider, has teamed with Opera’s MiniPay, a leading dollar stablecoin wallet based on the Celo blockchain. This partnership enhances MiniPay’s capacity to enable seamless on-and off-ramping of stablecoins — Celo Dollar (cUSD), Tether USD (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC) — in over 50 countries, with a wider selection of local payment options.

As part of this partnership on- and off-ramping is available with zero fees for a limited period, enabling users to interact with stablecoins without the traditional obstacles of fees and further pushing adoption by making cross-border payments more inexpensive. The objective behind the inaugural zero-fee promotion is to allow more people to experience stablecoins’ attribute of near-instant cross-border payments and settlements without the technological bells and whistles.

MiniPay allows near-instant, low-cost transfers of stablecoins with costs as low as $0.001 per transaction, owing to the efficiency of the Celo blockchain. Onboarding needs only an email address and phone number, making it simple for anybody to start using stablecoins. In certain markets, consumers may even acquire as low as five dollars of stablecoins, making it affordable for anyone. Users may also pay bills and utilities in specific markets at zero cost.

Here’s how it works:

On-Ramping: By buying stablecoins directly with local currencies using a variety of payment options, including as credit/debit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, users may fill up their MiniPay wallet. Off-Ramping: By converting stablecoins into local currencies and sending the money straight to their bank accounts or credit cards, users may take money out. Carlo de Luca Gabrielli, Global Director of Sales at Transak stated:

“We believe financial tools should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. By joining forces with MiniPay, we’re not only making digital finance affordable but also promoting inclusiveness for communities that need it the most.”

MiniPay has more over 5 million active wallets since its September 2023 debut, demonstrating widespread use and demand for inexpensive, international transactions. Transak’s goal of making web3 accessible to everyone in a non-custodial way is perfectly aligned with the ultralight (2MB) wallet’s impressive success in emerging markets.

MiniPay’s dedication to giving consumers simple access to stablecoins and promoting their widespread adoption is further strengthened by the partnership with Transak.

Jørgen Arnesen, EVP of Mobile at Opera stated:

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Transak to offer MiniPay users a wider range of local payment options as we expand our stablecoin wallet to more countries worldwide. By eliminating fees, we’re breaking down financial barriers, making cross-border transactions and remittances more accessible and affordable, and driving the adoption of stablecoins even further.”

Because they provide a reliable substitute for conventional methods, stablecoins are becoming an increasingly important tool for remittances. This fee-free access is revolutionary because it eliminates the obstacles that usually make international payments expensive and time-consuming. MiniPay guarantees that users can transfer money across the globe swiftly and affordably, whether for regular transactions or remittances. This makes it an accessible option for individuals, families, and businesses in need of quick, dependable, and reasonably priced financial tools.

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Wanchain deployed a direct USDC bridge connecting VeChain and Sui blockchains on August 27, 2025. This enables seamless stablecoin transfers between the enterprise-focused network and the high-performance DeFi platform. VeChain's corporate users now have access to Sui's $2 billion total value locked and connections to global USDC liquidity networks processing trillions in annual volume.

VeChain officially celebrated the launch by retweeting Wanchain's announcement. The company highlighted connections to substantial stablecoin liquidity and "new users and growth opportunities." This marks a practical bridge between enterprise blockchain applications and high-yield DeFi protocols.

How Does the Wanchain USDC Bridge Work?Users connect wallets to Wanchain's portal at bridge.wanchain.org. They select USDC from either VeChain or Sui, then confirm transactions with fees typically under $1. Transfers complete within minutes using decentralized validators rather than centralized custodians.

Wanchain maintains a perfect security record. Seven years and $1.5 billion in bridged volume with zero incidents. This track record contrasts sharply with the $2.17 billion in bridge exploits that hit other platforms in 2025 alone. Currently, Wanchain connects 42 networks and supports 134 assets.

What DeFi Opportunities Open Up for VeChain Users?Sui's DeFi ecosystem doubled its value throughout 2025. Native USDC integration and protocol expansions drove this growth. VeChain users can now access double-digit yields through lending platforms like Suilend and Navi.

Several key opportunities await users:

Lending protocols offer USDC integration for yield generationDecentralized exchanges like Cetus enable token swappingBTCfi initiatives include wrapped Bitcoin strategiesGaming protocols leverage Sui's object-centric architectureNative USDC on Sui has grown to approximately $580 million in circulating supply as of August 2025, demonstrating rapid adoption since its October 2024 launch. This outpaced established chains like Algorand and Hedera. Sui also reportedly reached over 3 million daily active users in August 2025, with some metrics indicating it is competing closely with Solana for user engagement. USDC inflows exceeding $500 million partly drove this growth.

How Does This Impact Enterprise Users?Corporate partners can now leverage stablecoin rails for international settlements. No more foreign exchange risks. Companies like Walmart China have used VeChain for supply chain tracking since 2019. They now gain access to new payment infrastructure.

Several practical applications emerge from this connectivity:

Carbon credit settlements can occur in USDCSupply chain payments reduce expenses versus traditional bankingBitcoin yield strategies become accessible through Sui's BTCfi protocolsEthereum's congested infrastructure becomes less necessary. Average gas fees reached $5 in mid-2025 compared to VeChain's sub-cent transaction costs.

Why Does This Bridge Matter Now?VeChain's July 2025 Wanchain integration already connected it to over 40 chains. This demonstrates accelerating interoperability adoption. However, this direct Sui bridge specifically targets DeFi access rather than general connectivity.

Cross-chain infrastructure addresses a major problem. Liquidity fragmentation spans over 100 competing layer-1 blockchains. Global USDC transactions are trending toward $20 trillion annually in 2025, based on quarterly volume patterns. Regulatory clarity from the US stablecoin framework supports cross-chain usage.

Market projections look promising. Some analysts suggest VeChain's total value locked could potentially triple by year-end 2025. Cross-chain capital inflows will partly drive this growth. Sui's institutional partnerships with Grayscale and Amina Bank signal the maturation of its infrastructure, ready for integration with traditional finance.

Wanchain benefits from deflationary tokenomics. The platform burned 900,000 WAN tokens by August 2025, creating economic incentives tied to bridge usage. Both networks can now benefit from 2025's trend toward hybrid blockchain usage. Projects are increasingly leveraging multiple specialized networks rather than remaining confined to a single ecosystem.

Sources:Wanchain Official Bridge Launch Announcement (August 27, 2025)VeChain Official Social Media Confirmation (August 27, 2025)Sui Network DeFi Analytics and Performance Data (2025)Cross-Chain Bridge Security Analysis (2025)

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175-Year-Old French Bank Issues First Stablecoin Under EU MiCA Rules

U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday introduced a new stablecoin bill, aiming to define how these digital tokens will operate within the American financial system.

What Happened: Under the proposed legislation, companies issuing stablecoins for payments would face stricter requirements, Coindesk reported.

The bill specifies that these assets are designed to serve as a medium for payment or settlement and mandates issuers to maintain one-to-one dollar reserves but does not classify the asset as a security.

“The regulatory framework for stablecoins is absolutely critical to maintaining the U.S. dollar’s dominance,” stated Senator Gillibrand.

She highlighted that the legislation aims to preserve the traditional dual banking system while integrating necessary consumer protections, such as banning algorithmically managed stablecoins, which are often undercollateralized and maintain value through computational strategies.

Senator Lummis echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the bill addresses “the growing demand for our ever-evolving financial industry” and upholds the U.S. dollar's preeminence in the global financial system.

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Both senators have previously collaborated on various digital asset initiatives, including legislation that delineates legal boundaries for decentralized finance and clarifies the extent of federal regulatory oversight.

The legislation also sets a significant operational threshold for stablecoin issuers; a cap of $10 billion has been placed on non-depository trusts’ stablecoin issuance.

Beyond this limit, entities must qualify as depository institutions recognized as national payment stablecoin issuers.

This provision aims to differentiate between smaller enterprises and large-scale operators that might pose systemic risks.

For context, Circle, the largest U.S. stablecoin issuer with $33 billion in USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) in circulation, exceeds this threshold and would require appropriate institutional status under the new law.

Discussions about integrating stablecoin regulation with other essential legislative measures have also surfaced.

Reports from Punchbowl News indicated that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) considered merging stablecoin regulations with the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, a strategy to ensure passage.

Moreover, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), chair of the Senate Banking Committee, suggested he would support advancing stablecoin legislation if it included robust safeguards.

What’s Next: These topics are expected to be thoroughly explored at Benzinga’s upcoming Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.

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TLDR: Travala integrates Solana blockchain for crypto payments on travel bookings Users can now pay with SOL, USDT, and USDC on Solana network Travala introduces SOL travel rewards as part of loyalty program AVA token now available on Solana, expanding its multi-chain presence Partnership with Skyscanner expands Travala’s reach to 110 million monthly users Travala, a cryptocurrency-focused online travel booking platform, has announced a significant expansion of its payment options through integration with the Solana blockchain.

This move, revealed by Travala CEO Juan Otero during the Solana Breakpoint conference in Singapore, allows travelers to book hotels and flights using Solana’s native token (SOL) and major stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) on the Solana network.

CEO @joterovila announced @travalacom support for Solana at Breakpoint!

Now you can pay for and book flights and accommodations using stablecoins like USDC and USDT on Solana rails with Travala. pic.twitter.com/TedqElKNVC

— Solana (@solana) September 21, 2024

The integration with Solana, known for its fast and cost-effective blockchain transactions, enables Travala users to make direct deposits and withdrawals of SOL, USDT, and USDC to their Travala accounts. This feature facilitates zero-fee transactions on travel bookings, enhancing the platform’s appeal to cryptocurrency users.

Travala is introducing SOL travel rewards as part of its loyalty program. Users can now earn up to 10% in SOL rewards through Travala’s Smart Program, further incentivizing the use of cryptocurrency for travel bookings.

The platform’s native token, AVA, is also being launched on the Solana blockchain, adding to its existing presence on Ethereum and BNB Chain. This multi-chain approach aims to increase AVA’s accessibility and utility within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Travala’s expansion comes on the heels of a recent partnership with global travel marketplace Skyscanner. This collaboration exposes Travala’s inventory of 2.2 million hotels to Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users, positioning the crypto-native platform alongside major travel agencies like Expedia and Booking.com.

The Solana integration is part of Travala’s strategy to normalize cryptocurrency payments in the travel industry. By leveraging Solana’s scalability and low transaction costs, Travala aims to enhance its offerings and streamline the booking process for crypto users.

Otero emphasized the importance of visibility in achieving mass crypto adoption, stating that the Skyscanner integration allows users to discover and book through Travala while benefiting from cryptocurrency payment options and rewards.

Currently, Travala supports over 100 cryptocurrencies for bookings, but only a handful are natively supported in user wallets. The Solana integration addresses this limitation by allowing users to manage Solana-based assets directly within the Travala platform.

Travala plans to develop more products that capitalize on Solana’s strengths, including its speed and scalability. The company believes that Solana’s technology will create new opportunities for cryptocurrency-enabled travel services.

This integration aligns with Travala’s mission to promote cryptocurrency as a widely used payment method in the travel industry.

By combining the Solana integration with its Skyscanner partnership and loyalty program, Travala is positioning itself to attract more users to its cryptocurrency-friendly booking platform.

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Despite failing to break out of its downtrend, ONDO could be preparing for a surge above the $2 barrier. Some analysts suggest it could repeat its 2024 playbook if it continues to hold its current levels.

ONDO Breakout Eyes $2 ONDO, the native token of the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) platform Ondo Finance, is attempting to reclaim a key area amid the market pullback. Notably, the cryptocurrency has struggled to hold the $1 mark since losing the area as support over three months ago.

In December, the RWA token hit its all-time high (ATH) of $2.14 after US President Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), purchased 134,216 ONDO tokens for 250,000 USDC.

This propelled ONDO’s price above the $2 barrier for the first time, but the late 2024 and Q1 2025 corrections halted its bullish momentum, sending its price to the $0.60-$0.70 range.

Following the late April market recovery, ONDO’s price reclaimed the $0.85 area and broke out of its multi-month downtrend. The cryptocurrency then hovered between the $0.85-$1.10 levels throughout May, hitting a three-month high of $1.13 nearly a month ago.

Since then, the token has been in a one-month downtrend, dipping below its local range after the recent market pullback. However, the cryptocurrency has been attempting to reclaim this range for the past week, hitting a one-week high of $0.92 on Wednesday.

Crypto analyst World of Charts highlighted the token’s performance, affirming, “after a long correction, Finally Looking Good For Midterm.”

ONDO eyes 130% breakout. Source: World of Charts on X As ONDO attempts to reclaim the $0.90 area, the analyst anticipates that the cryptocurrency will soon break out of its current range and the downtrend line, forecasting a 130% rally toward the $2 barrier.

2024 ATH Repeat Coming? On Thursday, analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems noted ONDO’s performance over the past year, asserting, “Not sure there are many other charts looking as good on high time frames like ONDO.”

He explained that “The King of RWA” is “basically holding a bullish structure since its launch,” making a series of higher lows for over a year while maintaining its ascending support trendline.

Meanwhile, analyst Alex Clay suggested that ONDO could see a parabolic run based on its performance in 2024.

The market watcher noted that the token is currently accumulating at the bottom of a 15-month ascending channel, which previously served as a crucial bounce point for its rally toward its ATH.

As Clay explained, after reaching the channel’s upper boundary last year, ONDO saw a multi-month downtrend toward the lower boundary, before printing a higher low. This was followed by a massive rally toward the channel’s top.

This year, ONDO is “following the Bullish Fractal from the previous year” after falling to the channel’s lower boundary, breaking out of the downtrend line, and registering a higher low.

“These 2 reasons are more than enough to pump straight up to the channel’s top,” the analyst concluded. If history repeats, the cryptocurrency could surge toward the $2.8-$3 area.

At the time of writing, ONDO trades at $0.84, a 5.2% decline in the daily timeframe.

ONDO’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: ONDOUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com