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Indian economy has been surfing troubled waters for quite some time. Several proposals have been made by economists and taxpayers across the country to resolve the situation. The Indian government, although it has embraced the idea of “digital India”, isn’t really convinced about the entire concept of cryptocurrency, while being cautious about blockchain.

The government of India had announced back in July that it would impose fine and jail time for cryptocurrency users. As a result, Facebook had backed out the launch of its Calibra crypto wallet in India.

Reserve Bank of India had also notified banks not to provide services to cryptocurrency companies. Koinex, a local exchange, reportedly shut down due to the uncertain regulatory climate.

The stunted growth of the Indian economy is now being discussed on an international level and many seem to suggest blockchain as one of the solutions.

In a recent YouTube video uploaded by Crypto Kanoon, Yanislav Malahov, founder of Aeternity blockchain stated that “Blockchain and India fit well together”.

In Yanislav’s words,

“Blockchain technology is the driving factor for globalization. Since democracy is deeply grounded in India, blockchain can be a solution for India’s slowed down economic growth.”

He believes that cryptography might make for a sound foundation of Indian financial laws and is of the opinion that with the implementation of blockchain, the level of corruption can be brought down in the country. The proof-of-work mechanism, he says, makes it just next to impossible to hack and manipulate a system.

However, the scene is not the same anymore as India is slowly opening its doors to Blockchain technology. Recently, Indian parliament member Dr. Subramanian Swamy stated that ”cryptocurrency is inevitable”.

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also recently told the Indian media that blockchain technology might be the next step in contemporary warfare. Reliance Jio’s Mukesh Ambani is also reportedly setting up one of the world’s largest Blockchain networks across India.

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Aeternity is a Blockchain protocol started in 2016, Aeternity Ventures is the investment arm of the project started in 2017. Nikola Stojanow is the Co-Founder of the Aeternity project and is the CEO of Aeternity Ventures.

We at Blockmanity had a chance to interview Nikola on a call recently. We hope you enjoy the interview.

Blockmanity: Hey Nikola, I would love to know more about your background and the story of how you got into this space.

Nikola: To start my journey from the beginning, I was born in Bulgaria and raised in Germany. While I traveled a lot for most parts of my life, I decided to move my base back to Bulgaria for the last couple of years. Before starting AE Ventures in 2017, I worked in the corporate world for a while, specifically in the pharmaceutical sector in Europe, MENA and Asia and Pacific regions. I last held the position of Director, Business Development until I felt a need for change. I entered the realm of blockchain technology with a travel company that was built based on decentralized open source bookings technology where I was involved with fundraising campaigns. The entrepreneurial bug bit me and I moved back to Berlin where I met my old friend Yanislav Malahov, who is now my co-founder at æternity. He was looking for a business guy and invited me to join the æternity team. From there we toiled and managed to build one of the few blockchain unicorns in Bulgaria. 

It was during our journey at æternity that we realized the significance of quality startups and projects adopting our infrastructure and so I created AE Ventures, the company that would do exactly that: incubate, accelerate and invest into startups around the world. 

At that point, Sofia had an incredibly vibrant startup ecosystem that welcomed me and showed how much potential we locally have and how people have the desire to innovate and work towards a positive change and so we decided to set up AE Venture in Bulgaria. That I would say was one of my best decisions as things developed really quickly and strongly, our Starfleet accelerator started growing and is now on several continents. We are building an amazing international team, which is creating a global ecosystem, where people actively collaborate with us around the world, allowing us to be at multiple places, at the same time!

The immense potential and seeing how much need there is for funding and proper mentoring has been my fuel to nurture my desire to do more and help more people to get the chances that we got, when we started off with the Starfleet Program.

Blockmanity: æternity was founded in 2016 and the mainnet launched in late 2018, How has the journey been so far? And how would you describe æternity to those who haven’t heard about it?

Nikola: Yes, we launched the mainnet in November 2018 and since then the race to bring blockchain technology to the mainstream has begun. æternity has been constantly improving and developing, numerous implementations have been made and we are happy to see that the ecosystem is growing. æternity blockchain is a public blockchain protocol that is highly-scalable and is interoperable with several other blockchains. Developers can build dApps or æpps, as we’d like to call it, with several features that include accessing oracles and state channels to use real-world data in a trustless environment. In its essence, æternity aims to solve problems of scalability, and security making it more economical and user-friendly when it comes to accessing the smart contracts on the network.  

Blockmanity: So how is æternity similar and different to other Blockchains like Ethereum, Tezos, etc?

Nikola: æternity is one of the few blockchain protocols that have solved the fundamental problems that lie in archetype protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum -it is decentralized, public, global, censorship-free, tamper-proof transaction technology.

It’s a scalable smart contract platform that can handle more transactions and smart contract calls and has far more advanced features capable of handling an enormous amount of people all over the world.

One of the main differences between æternity and earlier blockchains lies under the hood: æternity is written in Erlang, which is a proven functional language for distributed systems.

Blockmanity: Ok now let us get into AE Ventures, what is the vision for the fund and tell us more about the Starfleet accelerator program. 

Nikola: AE Ventures is built on the vision to enable the creation of decentralized businesses that would be a great improvement on the prevailing systems. With this conviction, we work towards funding blockchain startups from around the world alongside providing them with the advisory and training to built market-ready products that can solve real-world problems. 

This is something we have brought to life through direct investments and with the Global Accelerator Programme for Blockchain startups – Starfleet. With three editions completed over the last two years, we’ve invested over $1.9 million in 18 startups. We are drawn to people who not only build exceptional products that go past the proof-of-concept stage that can be taken to the market, but to those who are solving problems that contribute to the greater good of society.

Blockmanity: At what stage of the startup do you mainly invest in? And do they have to build exclusively on the æternity blockchain to get funded? 

Nikola: We usually like to enter at a seed/pre-seed level and predominantly through the Starfleet accelerator program. We are very industry-agnostic – the only common thread we look at is the use of Blockchain tech and its implementability.  

The participating startups need to build the product entirely or as a part of æternity blockchain as it is one of the most scalable and interoperable blockchains out there. And this way, we can provide the startups with the right kind of help and hand-holding required to build their products. 

Blockmanity: What are the best use-cases for Blockchain that you have seen so far and what use-cases are you excited about for the future?

Nikola: I truly believe that Blockchain has the power to impact every sector. Every Starfleet program reveals interesting use-cases solving real-time problems. It is not surprising that DeFi is developing very rapidly. I expect a huge boom and adoption in this sector. It also makes a lot of sense since blockchain technology serves the financial sector with almost instant transactions at almost no cost. 

In the future, essentially everything might be tokenized. There is a whole other world of opportunities with tokens.

Identity management is another critical segment with a focus on individuals owning their own data and deciding who to share with and for what. With the recent concerns of privacy, we have seen some very interesting use-cases in this aspect as well.

Another sector that I am very keen to explore is bringing in more transparency in political campaigns, voting etc. We have seen political parties collaborate with the open-source blockchain and developer platform in order to optimize the participation processes of citizens in internal voting. This is the need of the hour in every democratic nation and more and more players from the ecosystem should focus on it.

Other interesting applications of blockchain use-cases include banking with fiat on and off-ramps, decentralized exchanges and of course gaming!!

Blockmanity: Could you share some names and numbers from your portfolio of startups you have already invested in?

Nikola: We are proud to say that so far we have invested directly or through our acceleration program more than $2mln in 19 startups. To name a few: WeiDex (Bulgaria) – decentralized exchange for cryptocurrencies, which just recently released their cross-chain atomic swap widget called Jelly. AmpNet (Croatia)- a whitelabel, all-in-one platform for running energy cooperatives and energy communities. Abend (Germany) – the cashless, on-site payments platform aiming to be an “own little economy” for each festival and club around the globe. Cryptic Legends (Serbia/Malta) — blockchain-based, team management game in an awesome ancient fantasy world. SmartCredit (Switzerland) – a platform for crypto-loans creating 2-click consumer credits (money on demand) for the borrower and tools like credit tokenization, credit transferability and interest-bearing to the holder. 

Blockmanity: Recently you teamed up with IBC Media to build a presence and get Indian startups to apply for the program, what is the thought process behind this and what other markets are you targeting? 

Nikola: India has a booming blockchain ecosystem and armed with its strong developer pool and the burgeoning startup ecosystem with over 27,000+ start-ups, there is tremendous scope for a decentralized future. Raghu and his team from IBC Media have shown great potential in tapping the Indian market and identifying blockchain startups with interesting use cases. We had over 175 blockchain-based early-stage startups up registering for the Starfleet India in its first edition, of which we have shortlisted 13 very interesting startups for the Genesis Week. We are hoping to see strong Indian problems being identified and looking forward to solving them with blockchain technology. We are happy to partner with IBC Media to launch the first edition of the Global Starfleet program here in India and look forward to successfully finding these Indian startups gems with a proven capability to build technology products that can scale, and a strong underlying blockchain use case. 

Blockmanity: What is in store for the æternity ecosystem in 2020, what are you most excited about? 

Nikola: I am extremely happy to watch how the æternity ecosystem is growing. All the startups we invested in brought value and some diversity. It is also great to observe how the projects are building partnerships between each other and creating synergy. In 2020, we organized the First Indian edition of our Starfleet accelerator. We are confident that we are on the right place as we are confident that people Developing countries such as India, Kenya, and others in East Africa are discovering and implementing an increasing array of applications for blockchain, the decentralized ledger technology that promises a secure, low fee, peer-to-peer mechanism for verifying and validating information. 

We are also very excited about the development of the blockchain startup which we accelerated as now it is their time to prove their concept.

Blockmanity: If a startup founder is reading this, where can he/she apply for your program?

Nikola: Well, we’ve closed applications for Starfleet India this year and we’re well on our way with the Genesis Week. However, if you’re a startup that has a great product that is built on blockchain, you’re more than welcome to contact us on our website. However, do keep in mind that when you’re pitching your idea you have to be as clear as possible and give us a suggestion of how we can work together to improve your product and perhaps, fund it if it makes it through the selection process. And more importantly, take a good look at the æternity blockchain and do your due diligence. See where it can help your product become a better version of itself; don’t try to force-fit it. 

Blockmanity: Last but not the least, which is your favorite company in Crypto other than your own?

Nikola: Interesting question, but not simple to answer. There are numerous companies that I have been following for some time now, but with the market and interests changing rather quickly, new interesting projects are coming to light more often.

For me, the most interesting Dapps have not been developed yet, as the idea is to have them function in a way, where the user does not need a Ph.D. in Computer Technologies or Cyber Security, in order to use a product. 

Simplicity should be key, without jeopardizing the integrity or security of users and product. If I would have to choose, I would go with either wallets, payment gateways, or products that engage the user to do something, in order to receive tokens (positive incentivization to do good seems to be quite a powerful medium, in order to have a large number of people to positively impact their surrounding).

But as mentioned above, I admire all projects that have a sincere agenda and want to improve or innovate in a space, which has not seen innovation in a long time, as simply building products and having projects succeed is what excited me most in the entire space, rather than a single favorite company.

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February 6, 2024 – Sofia, Bulgaria

The Aeternity Foundation is making a strategic move to accelerate the growth of the Aeternity blockchain ecosystem. Under the leadership of Nikola Stojanow, co-founder of Aeternity, the foundation is gearing up to integrate advanced strategies encompassing technology and marketing, aiming to synergize technological innovation with ecosystem development.

In this ambitious endeavor, the foundation is collaborating with AEVentures and Rezolute.

AEVentures, known for its blockchain incubation capabilities, and Rezolute, a prominent Web 3.0 marketing firm, are set to amplify the visibility and reach of Aeternity’s projects and innovations.

This strategic reorientation signifies a shift from a purely tech-centric approach to a more holistic ecosystem development model.

The new vision for the foundation focuses on adaptability and leveraging collective strengths to unlock the full potential of Aeternity.

The partnership aims to utilize the distinct capabilities of each entity to foster growth across the Aeternity ecosystem.

This coordinated effort promises enhanced transparency, community engagement and talent attraction.

The foundation’s adjustment underscores its commitment to long-term success, promising to actively integrate community feedback into its strategic initiatives.

The foundation is proud to show that over 20 grants have been given out since the recent change of direction, which can all be found at the Aeternity forum.

As the Aeternity ecosystem enters a new era, the rejuvenated foundation, with its strong leadership and strategic partnerships, is set to make significant strides in the blockchain industry, propelling Aeternity towards a future marked by innovation and collaboration.

About Aeternity Foundation The Aeternity Foundation advances the Aeternity blockchain ecosystem, championing open-source development, technological innovation and global community engagement.

Providing funding, resources and support empowers creators and builders to explore blockchain’s potential for DApps (decentralized applications), aiming to create a more secure, transparent and equitable digital future.

Contact Nikola Stojanow, managing director of Aeternity Foundation

 

Crypto exchange giant Binance today announced the launch of its staking platform. Binance will issue monthly rewards and distributions to those holding certain tokens on its platform.

Customers will receive rewards for staking tokens for the following projects: NEO, Ontology (ONT), VeChain (VTHO), Stellar (XLM), Komodo (KMD), Algorand (ALGO), Qtum (QTUM), and Stratis (STRAT). 

Staking rewards are essentially just rewards for HODLing your crypto in a Binance wallet. Crypto rewards will take the form of, er, more crypto—a little like interest in a bank account. This gives Binancians an incentive to hold their funds in Binance.

For staking, there will be no minimum staking amounts or time lengths, and users won’t have to set up any nodes. Come October 1, Binance will take a snapshot of the network every hour to calculate a snapshot of each day. 

There are, however, “holding” amounts. To start receiving staking rewards on Algorand, for instance, you’d need to hold 2 ALGO. Luckily, the price of the ALGO has tanked, so that’s only around $0.34. 

Tezos is notably absent from the launch. Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao hinted that users could earn rewards for staking Tezos earlier this week. A user asked CZ if Binance would offer staking rewards for Tezos, and the cryptic crypto CEO replied with a single laughing emoji.

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Enterprise blockchain technology platform Stratis has announced the launch of its new Security Token Offering (STO) platform.

The product will allow businesses to raise capital by issuing legally permissible, asset-backed securities on its native blockchain.

Stratis has been engaging with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure it is compliant with SEC regulations, and the platform has been fine-tuned through “regular dialogue” with the firm’s clients.

The STO platform conforms with both Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and has been subject to rigorous testing to make sure it follows the legal requirements for hosting a Security Token Offering.

New beginnings Stratis’ new platform is an adaptation of its existing Initial Coin Offering (ICO) platform and includes extra legal features to ensure it is suitable for security token issuance.

It will enable companies and organisations to run a secure and flexible web-based application on the Stratis blockchain to issue tokens to investors.

One key feature the platform boasts is real-time pricing, with the ability to accept payments in both fiat (USD) and cryptocurrency (BTC and STRAT).

It utilises currency data from multiple providers such as CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko to ensure its participants benefit from up-to-date prices.

“We are delighted to launch our STO platform, one of the key milestones of our 2019 Development Roadmap,” said Chris Trew, Stratis CEO.

“The STO platform builds on the functionality of the Stratis ICO platform with the addition of several new features that satisfy the rigorous regulatory requirements needed to conduct STOs.

“Our STO platform is highly secure, flexible, and scalable, making it easy for businesses of any size to raise money through the tokenisation of their asset.”

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A new development occurred today in the world of cryptocurrency. Accordingly, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance made an announcement regarding an altcoin. According to the announcement, Binance has completed the Stratis (STRAX) token swap and revaluation. Let’s look at the details.

Binance Announces Stratis (STRAX) UpdateBinance announced that it has completed the Stratis (STRAX) token swap and revaluation. Deposits and withdrawals for the new STRAX tokens are now open.

The exchange provided information about the current services for the new Stratis (STRAX). Accordingly, spot trading for the pairs STRAX/BTC, STRAX/USDT, and STRAX/TRY started today at 11:00 AM Turkey time. Additionally, STRAX was added to Binance Simple Earn at the same time. Users can now subscribe to STRAX Flexible Products.

Changes in Token QuantitiesBinance will also add STRAX as a new borrowable asset to Cross and Isolated Margin today at 4:00 PM Turkey time, as well as the STRAX/USDT pair to Cross and Isolated Margin.

Lastly, Binance will add Strax as a new borrowable asset to Binance Loans (Flexible Rate) on March 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM Turkey time.

The distribution was carried out at a ratio of 1 old STRAX = 10 new STRAX. Accordingly, Binance will no longer support the deposit and withdrawal of old STRAX tokens. Following the development, the price of Strax is at $0.16.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Blockchain development platform Stratis has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Spain. This move demonstrates Stratis’s notable progress in complying with global regulatory standards. The platform’s native asset STRAX responded positively to the announcement of Stratis’s VASP license, gaining a considerable increase in value and capturing the attention of crypto traders and investors worldwide.

Stratis’s VASP License Acquisition Is Quite SignificantAccording to news shared on social media platform X by blockchain development platform Stratis, the platform officially entered Spain’s VASP registry on March 28th after obtaining a VASP license from the Bank of Spain. Although specific details regarding the license acquisition have not been disclosed, Stratis now ranks among leading cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Crypto.com, and Coinbase in terms of regulatory compliance.

Experts had been pointing out for some time that STRAX had significant growth potential during the Bitcoin block reward halving period. Indeed, expectations for the altcoin have increased even more with today’s price surge, influenced by news of Stratis’s success in meeting legal regulations.

Current data shows that the price of STRAX has risen over 10% in the last 24 hours to $0.1612. A notable increase of 10.56% in market value and a 352.08% increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours indicate growing interest in the altcoin.

Announcement from Binance for the AltcoinAnother significant development for STRAX was the completion of the token swap and revaluation process for Stratis by the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Consequently, deposit and withdrawal services for STRAX have resumed, and spot trading pairs such as STRAX/BTC, STRAX/USDT, and STRAX/TRY are available for trading from today.

Binance’s decision to expand support for the STRAX token is part of the exchange’s commitment to facilitating the trading and accessibility of various cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the announcement that STRAX will be added to Binance Loans starting March 29th supports the market optimism surrounding the altcoin’s potential.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Stratis (STRAX) offers a scalable and energy-efficient Blockchain platform for businesses and developers using C# and .NET languages. Founded by Chris Trew in 2016 and operating on a PoS consensus mechanism, Stratis was launched with features such as sidechains and smart contracts. An integral part of the Stratis ecosystem, the STRAX token facilitates transactions and can be staked for network participation. In this article, you can find answers to two frequently asked questions: What is Stratis (STRAX) and how to buy Stratis (STRAX) with TRY.

What is Stratis (STRAX)?Stratis is a decentralized Blockchain platform designed to simplify Blockchain development for businesses and developers. Using familiar programming languages like C# and .NET, Stratis provides a scalable and energy-efficient infrastructure based on Bitcoin’s architecture. The platform uses sidechains to enhance functionality and scalability, offering developers a versatile environment to create Blockchain solutions. Stratis supports various developer tools, SDKs, and APIs, making Blockchain development more accessible and efficient.

Founded by Chris Trew in 2016, Stratis aimed to facilitate the adoption of Blockchain by focusing on user-friendly development. The project conducted an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in June 2016, raising approximately $600,000 in Bitcoin. Stratis released its first alpha version in August 2016, followed by a beta version in January 2017. By June 2017, Stratis had launched its full platform, including features like smart contracts and sidechains. This progress attracted significant attention from both developers and businesses. The launch of the STRAX token in August 2020 further solidified Stratis’s position in the blockchain sector.

Stratis operates on a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, where the ability to validate transactions and create new blocks is determined by the number of tokens held and staked by participants. This method is energy-efficient compared to the traditional Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, making Stratis a more environmentally friendly option. PoS also enhances network security by deterring malicious behavior, as participants risk losing their staked tokens if they attempt to validate fraudulent transactions.

Smart contracts on Stratis are developed in C#, allowing developers to create programmable agreements on the Blockchain using their existing skills and tools. These contracts provide transparency, immutability, and automatic execution, increasing efficiency by eliminating intermediaries. The PoS consensus and smart contract features provide a secure, scalable, and flexible environment for decentralized applications (dApps).

Stratis’s infrastructure includes sidechains, which are independent Blockchains connected to the main Stratis Blockchain. Sidechains enhance scalability by offloading transactions and computations, maintaining interoperability while increasing privacy. This architecture allows for increased transaction volume and the ability to keep sensitive data off the main chain.

An integral part of the Stratis ecosystem, the STRAX token facilitates transactions and the execution of smart contracts. It can be staked for network participation and rewards, providing a source of passive income for token holders. Stratis also supports cross-chain interoperability, enabling seamless interaction between the Stratis Blockchain and other platforms.

How to Buy Stratis (STRAX) with TRY?Binance TR is the most suitable cryptocurrency exchange for investors in Turkey who want to buy Stratis (STRAX). On Binance TR, where you can quickly create an account, more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including STRAX, can be bought and sold. You can follow the steps below to buy Stratis (STRAX) with TRY on Binance TR.

How to Open an Account on Binance TR?Opening an account on Binance TR is quite easy. For this, you need to go to trbinance.com and proceed from the “Create Account” step. In the first step of creating an account, you will be asked to enter basic information such as email address, phone number, name-surname, date of birth, nationality, and T.C. identification number.

After entering the requested information completely and accurately, email/sms verification will be done to confirm the information. After completing this process, you will proceed to the second step, identity verification (KYC).

How to Verify an Account on Binance TR?Identity verification on Binance TR is one of the security procedures that must be carried out before starting cryptocurrency trading and during account creation. This process is also necessary to protect both the user and the cryptocurrency exchange. You can perform the verification process either from your phone or through Binance TR’s official website. Note that you will need your mobile phone to perform identity verification from the website.

On the Binance TR website, hover over the “Profile” option at the top right, click on “Identity Verification and Limits” from the drop-down menu, and then click on “Verify.” After this step, you will need to scan the QR code that appears with your phone’s camera and continue the process on your phone. If you cannot scan the QR code, you can click on the “Copy URL” option to have the identity verification address sent to your phone via SMS.

When you enter the address on your phone or scan the QR code, a screen like the one below will open on your phone. From here, first tap on the “Identity” option to continue.

Then a screen like the one below will appear. To continue the verification process, first select the document type that suits you.

After selecting the document type, tap on the “Upload front side” option to continue. After taking a photo of the front side of the document you selected, tap on the “Upload back side” option and take a photo of the back side of the document and upload it. Ensure that the images are clear and that the information in the photo you took is easily readable when taking photos of the front and back sides of your ID card or driver’s license.

Then you can continue by tapping on the “Selfie” option. At this point, your phone’s front camera will open, and you will need to scan your face. Make sure that your face fills the camera area as much as possible after the camera opens.

After completing all these steps accurately and completely, your identity verification process will be completed shortly.

How to Deposit TL on Binance TR?You can easily deposit TL into your Binance TR account from all banks. You can deposit TL 24/7 and make uninterrupted transactions from your Vakıfbank, Ziraat Bankası, İş Bankası, Akbank, Fibabanka, Şekerbank, and Türkiye Finans accounts. Deposits up to 50,000 TL can be made 24/7 via FAST from other banks. Deposits over 50,000 TL from other banks are processed within EFT hours.

To deposit money into your Binance TR account, first go to the trbinance.com address, hover over the “Wallet” option at the top left of the main page, and click on the “Deposit” option from the drop-down menu.

Then a page like the one below will open, and you can continue the deposit process by selecting the bank of your choice. If the bank you prefer does not yet have Binance TR integration, you should continue by clicking on the “Other Banks” option.

In this example, we will continue using Vakıfbank, but the process is the same for all other banks. When you click on the Vakıfbank option, you will see an account name and IBAN address where you can make a transfer, EFT, or FAST to that bank. Now, all you need to do is use the information displayed on the page of the bank you prefer to transfer the amount you want to deposit into your Binance TR account via transfer, EFT, or FAST.

After your bank completes the transfer process, the funds you sent will automatically be reflected in your wallet on your Binance TR account.

How to Buy STRAX Coin with TL on Binance TR?After the deposit process, you can proceed to the TL to STRAX coin purchase step by clicking on the “Buy-Sell” option in the top left menu of the Binance TR website.

After clicking on this option, the page below will open. You can go to the TL to STRAX purchase page by typing “STRAX” in the search section on the right side of this page and clicking on the STRAX/TRY option from the results.

Now the STRAX trading page below will open. On this page, in the area marked with a red box, you need to enter the price at which you want to buy STRAX in the first box and the number of STRAX you want to buy in the second box. After entering the amount, you can complete your purchase by clicking the “Buy STRAX” button.

What is Binance TR?As the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance officially launched its platform Binance TR for cryptocurrency investors in Turkey in 2020. The cryptocurrency exchange, headquartered in Istanbul, can be accessed at trbinance.com.

Binance TR offers fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto trading services by leveraging Binance’s technology, security measures, and liquidity provided through the Binance Cloud infrastructure. Users in Turkey can seamlessly deposit and withdraw Turkish lira (TRY) directly through bank channels and trade various cryptocurrencies with TRY pairs via Binance TR.

Users gain access to market-leading spot trading liquidity, a powerful matching engine, advanced security protocols, custody solutions, and risk controls, supported by Binance’s core functionalities through Binance TR.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

The Evolution of Enterprise BlockchainBlockchain technology has long promised to revolutionize how businesses operate, but technical barriers have limited adoption. Stratis is changing this landscape by offering a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform specifically designed to make blockchain accessible to mainstream businesses and developers. Using familiar C# and .NET Core Framework, Stratis allows organizations to create, test, and deploy blockchain applications without specialized blockchain expertise.

This Microsoft-based approach differentiates Stratis in the blockchain market. By leveraging C#, one of the world's most widely used programming languages, Stratis opens blockchain development to millions of developers already comfortable with Microsoft technologies. The platform supports everything from enterprise solutions and gaming innovations to decentralized finance applications, positioning it as a versatile tool for multiple industries.

Key Focus Areas for StratisStratis targets three strategic sectors where blockchain can deliver significant value:

Enterprises - Providing secure, transparent blockchain solutions for supply chain management, financial operations, and business efficiencyGaming - Supporting play-to-earn (P2E) games with true digital ownership, leveraging AI and Web3 technologiesDeFi - Enabling decentralized finance protocols, payment gateways, and stablecoin solutionsTechnical Architecture Driving Business SolutionsThe StratisEVM mainchain forms the technical foundation of the Stratis ecosystem. This Ethereum-compatible blockchain allows developers to deploy EVM-based smart contracts directly on Stratis while benefiting from improved performance. For businesses, this compatibility means access to the largest smart contract ecosystem without abandoning the security and scalability advantages Stratis offers.

Interoperability remains central to the Stratis design philosophy. The platform supports cross-chain bridges like ChainPort, enabling seamless transfer of assets such as USDT, USDC, and wrapped ETH between blockchains. This connectivity expands the platform's utility beyond its own ecosystem, creating practical solutions for businesses operating across multiple blockchain environments.

Advanced Privacy and Scalability FeaturesPrivacy and scalability concerns often limit enterprise blockchain adoption. Stratis addresses these challenges through Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), allowing transaction verification without exposing sensitive data. This technology simultaneously improves scalability by reducing on-chain data volume and increases efficiency by lowering transaction costs while maintaining security standards essential for business applications.

Further enhancing scalability, Stratis has developed Verium, a solution based on zkEVM and zkSync technology. This innovation transforms Stratis into an elastic blockchain ecosystem capable of adapting to varying transaction volumes—a critical feature for businesses with fluctuating processing needs. The result is a more efficient system that requires fewer computational resources while handling increased transaction throughput.

STRAX: The Fuel Powering Blockchain InnovationEvery blockchain ecosystem requires a native token, and for Stratis, that's STRAX. This utility token serves as the foundation for all platform operations, from basic transactions to complex smart contract executions. STRAX represents more than just a cryptocurrency; it's the economic mechanism that enables the entire Stratis network to function.

Essential Functions of the STRAX TokenSTRAX performs several critical roles within the Stratis ecosystem:

Transaction Fees - Pays for regular blockchain operations, smart contract execution, and decentralized application deploymentsNetwork Security - Enables staking through pools or masternodes (requiring 1,000,000 STRAX collateral) to secure the network and earn rewardsEcosystem Access - Provides entry to gaming platforms, payment services, and DeFi applications throughout the Stratis environmentBeyond basic utility, STRAX provides access to the growing Stratis application ecosystem. Token holders can participate in gaming platforms like Solplex and Project Atlantis, utilize payment services through Binance Pay integration, and engage with DeFi applications and stablecoin solutions. This multi-functional approach creates practical use cases beyond speculation.

STRAX Market ProfileAccording to data from CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap, STRAX has a circulating supply of 1.95 billion tokens. With a market capitalization of $125 million, the token currently ranks between positions #375-448 in the global cryptocurrency market. The Stratis network produces consistent block rewards of 60 STRAX every 16 seconds, ensuring steady token distribution.

STRAX is available across major cryptocurrency exchanges including Binance, Upbit, Bithumb, Crypto.com, and KuCoin. The widespread exchange presence ensures sufficient trading volume and liquidity for individual users and enterprise clients implementing Stratis blockchain solutions. Rather than focusing on price speculation, STRAX is a utility token designed specifically for powering real-world business applications on the Stratis platform.

Transforming Gaming Through Blockchain TechnologyStratis is revolutionizing the gaming industry by integrating blockchain technology to create immersive, player-owned economies. The platform leverages StratisEVM's Ethereum-compatible infrastructure and the STRAX token to power play-to-earn (P2E) games where players truly own and trade digital assets with real-world value. This approach ensures secure, cross-platform interoperability that traditional gaming platforms cannot match.

Solplex: AI-Enhanced City Building in a Blockchain UniverseSolplex, Stratis's flagship P2E game, represents the future of blockchain gaming. This ambitious project blends city-building and strategic gameplay within a rich sci-fi universe. What makes Solplex particularly innovative is its use of artificial intelligence to generate dynamic assets like terrain, buildings, and characters, creating unique gameplay experiences for each player.

Following its beta launch in Q4 2024, Solplex is currently progressing through its 2025 roadmap. According to the official Solplex roadmap, Q1 2025 featured several major developments including Alliances, Ingame chat, Leaderboards and statistics, Token integration, and Artifacts trading. By Q2 2025, the game will see a full production launch with a new server, iOS and Android support, and additional features like automated trading strategies.

These developments enhance the core value proposition of Solplex, allowing players to:

Earn and trade in-game currency tokens with real-world valueOwn truly unique digital assets secured on the Stratis blockchainParticipate in a player-driven economy where actions have real financial impactThe game enhances player engagement through STRAX-based transactions, allowing seamless movement between in-game achievements and real-world value—a core promise of blockchain gaming that Stratis delivers on.

Solplex game roadmap (official website/blog)New technical features enhance these gaming experiences, including cross-platform asset trading and instant in-game transactions powered by zkSync's Layer-2 scaling technology. These improvements address traditional blockchain gaming limitations around transaction speed and cost, making the experience seamless for players regardless of their technical knowledge.

Financial Infrastructure for the Digital EconomyRecognizing that blockchain adoption requires practical financial tools, Stratis has developed robust solutions that bridge traditional and digital finance. The platform offers various stablecoin options that provide stability without the volatility typically associated with cryptocurrencies, making blockchain transactions more practical for everyday business use.

Bridging Traditional and Digital FinanceFor businesses requiring integration with existing payment systems, the Stratis Money Service launched in February 2025 provides essential functionality. This crypto-to-fiat payment gateway allows businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments while receiving traditional currency, eliminating exchange risk while benefiting from blockchain efficiency. The STRAX token's integration with Binance Pay further expands payment options, enabling contactless transactions, wider merchant adoption, and everyday utility that extends beyond the technical blockchain community.

Enterprise Implementation and Strategic PartnershipsStraxTegic, the enterprise division of Stratis, focuses on blockchain adoption through flexible implementation options that address specific business needs. As their tagline indicates, they're "Empowering businesses with tailored blockchain solutions, strategic advisory, and expert development to drive innovation and achieve success in the Web3 world."

Comprehensive Enterprise ServicesStraxTegic offers a range of specialized services to support businesses adopting blockchain technology:

Strategic Advisory - Expert guidance for blockchain adoption tailored to specific industry needs.NET Core Blockchain Development - Secure solutions focused on the Microsoft technology ecosystemSmart Contract and dApp Solutions - Custom development to drive innovation within organizationsIntegration and Compliance - Seamless implementation that ensures projects meet regulatory standardsThe platform accommodates enterprise requirements through private sidechains that allow organizations to deploy custom blockchain solutions with tailored consensus mechanisms and privacy controls. This approach enables supply chain tracking, product authentication, and fraud reduction while maintaining enterprise-level security and control.

Strategic partnerships validate Stratis's enterprise credibility. Collaborations with major accounting and consulting firms for financial product auditing, partnerships for marketplace development, and numerous enterprise implementation projects demonstrate practical application across different business sectors. These partnerships extend beyond technical development to include business process integration, regulatory compliance, and market adoption strategies essential for blockchain's long-term success in enterprise environments.

Building a Developer and User CommunityTechnology platforms succeed through community adoption, and Stratis has emphasized community building through multiple channels. The platform maintains active engagement on X (formerly Twitter) as @stratisplatform, sharing regular updates, promoting capabilities, and highlighting opportunities for developers and users alike.

Developer support remains central to Stratis's growth strategy. Through comprehensive SDKs and C# development tools, the platform reduces barriers for developers entering the blockchain space. This approach recognizes that developer adoption drives ecosystem growth, with each new application and service increasing platform value for all participants.

Strategic Positioning in the Evolving Blockchain LandscapeStratis offers distinct advantages in an increasingly competitive blockchain market. For businesses, the platform provides a familiar development environment, cloud-based deployment options, and scalable infrastructure that grows with organizational needs. Developers benefit from Microsoft technology integration, Ethereum compatibility, and robust tools that accelerate development cycles. Gaming companies gain access to digital asset frameworks, economic models that reward players, and AI-enhanced experiences that differentiate their offerings.

Competition comes from established providers like IBM Blockchain, enterprise-focused platforms like VeChain, and other smart contract solutions targeting similar markets. Stratis addresses these challenges through the continuous development of its gaming ecosystem, expansion of DeFi offerings, and targeted solutions for enterprise adoption. The platform's unique position, bridging traditional business operations and Web3 innovation, creates opportunities for growth as blockchain adoption accelerates across industries.

The Future of Business BlockchainStratis represents a significant advancement in making blockchain technology practical for everyday business use. By combining developer-friendly tools, a versatile token economy, and focused applications in gaming and finance, the platform addresses real business needs rather than theoretical use cases. This practical approach positions Stratis for sustained growth as blockchain adoption continues across various industries.

The platform's key strength lies in connecting conventional business operations with blockchain capabilities using familiar tools and frameworks. For organizations seeking blockchain benefits without massive disruption to existing systems, Stratis offers a manageable adoption path that leverages existing developer skills and technology investments.

Those looking to explore Stratis can visit the Stratis website at stratisplatform.com, join the growing community through social channels, and utilize extensive development resources. As Web3 technologies mature from speculative investments to practical business tools, Stratis offers a clear pathway for organizations to implement blockchain solutions that deliver measurable business value.

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Assemble AI, a renowned AI-driven news intelligence entity, has integrated with KuCoin, a popular crypto exchange. The partnership aims to broaden AI-led market insights to facilitate crypto traders across the globe. As Assemble AI disclosed in its official social media announcement, the development permits KuCoin consumers to leverage its complete news intelligence model within the exchange. Hence, with this move, traders can obtain AI-powered breaking news alerts, market analysis, regular market briefings, and ranked headlines in real time.

Assemble AI is now integrated into @kucoincom. 🚀

KuCoin is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges – serving over 30 million registered users across 200+ countries with spot trading, futures, staking, and one of the deepest altcoin markets in the industry.

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— Assemble AI (@Assemble_io) June 19, 2026 KuCoin Integrates Assemble AI’s Crypto News Intelligence Model for AI-Led, Real-Time Analysis The collaboration includes the integration of the crypto news intelligence framework of Assemble AI into KuCoin. Thus, the initiative provides traders with real-time market insights, news alerts, market briefings, and ranked headlines with the AI integration. In this respect, the development endeavors to streamline market analysis with the merger of intuitive news analysis and trading activity.

Apart from that, the integration unveils the AI-led news infrastructure of Assemble AI across diverse KuCoin-based sectors, delivering a relatively effective way to comprehend market movements. As a result, rather than manually reviewing massive data volumes, traders can leverage automatically examined news content that highlights precisely relevant developments impacting digital assets.

Particularly, the 24h Feed is one of the core features that this integration introduces. It is a specialized news discovery mechanism within KuCoin’s platform. The Assemble AI-powered feed effectively processes articles ahead of user access. It also categorizes information in real time in line with importance. Along with that, the initiative automatically detects related assets and cryptocurrencies while also linking AI-generated insights to each of the stories. The respective AI insights take into account key points, comparisons with analogous past events, market sentiment examinations, likely ripple effects, associated risks, and opportunities.

Enabling Smarter Trading Through Integration of AI-Powered News Intelligence According to Assemble AI, the partnership also unveils the Trading Terminal Feed, placing AI-driven news inside the trading interface of KuCoin. Additionally, the integration eliminates the requirement for traders to quit the trading terminal in order to look for influential information. Therefore, consumers can efficiently view significant developments as well as their likely impact alongside live market activity.

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 18, 2026 — KuCoin today recognized brand ambassador Adam Scott as the Australian golfer makes his 100th consecutive appearance in a major championship at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. With the achievement, Scott becomes only the second player in golf history to reach the milestone.

The streak spans more than two decades and reflects an uninterrupted run of qualification and participation across golf’s four major championships. Few players have maintained that level of consistency for such a sustained period.

KuCoin said its partnership with Scott is built around principles that have shaped both his career and the company’s development, including discipline, consistency, and the ability to build trust over time.

BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, commented:

“Reaching 100 consecutive major championships is not just a milestone — it is a testament to discipline, resilience, and the ability to perform at the highest level over time. These are the same principles that guide KuCoin as we continue to build a trusted and transparent digital asset ecosystem. Our partnership with Adam Scott reflects a shared belief that trust is not claimed; it is earned over time through performance.”

Scott’s achievement highlights the qualities that have defined his career, including long-term commitment, resilience, and sustained performance at the highest level of professional golf.

Adam Scott said:

“Reaching 100 consecutive majors is something I’m incredibly proud of. It reflects years of commitment and the ability to stay focused through different stages of my career. I’ve always believed that success isn’t defined by a single moment, but by showing up consistently and continuing to improve. That’s why I value partnerships with organizations like KuCoin, where there is a shared focus on long-term thinking, building trust, and continuous progress.”

The milestone comes as KuCoin continues to expand its regulatory presence and invest in infrastructure designed to support its long-term growth. The company said the partnership reflects a common belief that trust is developed through sustained performance rather than a single achievement.

For both Scott and KuCoin, the milestone underscores the importance of consistency, long-term commitment, and continued progress over time.

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Key HighlightsArgentina Receives Integration Through Transferencias 3.0 InfrastructurePeru Gains Cryptocurrency Access Via Yape and Plin PlatformsLatin American Market Sees Expanded Cryptocurrency Payment Infrastructure Digital payment service launches QR code crypto transactions in two South American nations. Argentine customers gain access via Transferencias 3.0 QR infrastructure. Peruvian market receives integration with popular Yape and Plin platforms. Service bridges digital currencies with routine consumer purchases. Initiative advances cryptocurrency adoption for everyday commerce in Latin America. The cryptocurrency exchange has introduced its QR-based payment solution to Argentina and Peru, creating bridges between digital currencies and established local payment infrastructures. This deployment enables consumers to conduct routine purchases using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins through popular QR scanning systems. The move represents a significant step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream financial activities throughout the region.

Argentina Receives Integration Through Transferencias 3.0 Infrastructure The payment service has established connectivity with Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0 framework, a comprehensive network linking financial institutions, digital wallets, retailers, and payment processors. This infrastructure enables consumers to utilize interoperable QR scanning technology across platforms including Mercado Pago. Consequently, cryptocurrency holders can now access payment channels integrated within systems already familiar to millions of Argentine shoppers.

Argentina has cultivated a robust QR payment ecosystem as mobile wallet adoption accelerates among consumers conducting everyday financial activities. QR codes have become standard for retail checkouts, public transportation, dining establishments, and person-to-person money transfers. The platform now seeks to merge these widespread payment behaviors with compatible digital currency options.

The service employs universal QR recognition technology to detect and route transactions through appropriate local payment channels. When consumers scan merchant codes, the platform automatically identifies supported processing routes. This approach eliminates the requirement for separate cryptocurrency-specific checkout procedures.

Peru Gains Cryptocurrency Access Via Yape and Plin Platforms The payment solution has established connections with Peru’s dominant Yape and Plin mobile payment applications. These platforms facilitate financial transactions among consumers, retailers, and businesses throughout the nation. Users can now leverage their cryptocurrency holdings within the familiar scan-to-pay environments these services provide.

Peru’s mobile payment landscape has experienced substantial growth as digital wallet services democratize access to convenient financial tools. Yape and Plin have become essential for purchasing goods, transferring funds, buying meals, booking transportation, and handling numerous other daily expenditures. The cryptocurrency service enters an environment with proven consumer appetite for instant mobile payment solutions.

This integration employs region-specific payment routing technology to connect digital assets with Peru’s established payment channels. Consumers scan merchant QR codes, choose from available cryptocurrencies, and finalize transactions through the platform. This framework maintains consistency with the mobile wallet interactions Peruvian users have already adopted.

Latin American Market Sees Expanded Cryptocurrency Payment Infrastructure KuCoin unveiled this expansion amid growing industry emphasis on payment functionality and practical financial applications. Digital asset platforms historically prioritized trading services, asset storage, and wallet-to-wallet transfers. Currently, payment solutions are connecting cryptocurrencies with brick-and-mortar retail environments and common financial transactions.

The payment platform advances this transition by creating interoperability between Web3 payment technology and preexisting regional financial systems. The service processes compatible cryptocurrency and stablecoin transactions while directing them through established QR networks. This enables businesses to accept payments through infrastructure that aligns with their current operational frameworks.

Future development will focus on expanding region-specific payment capabilities and practical applications across emerging markets. Additional partnerships with banking institutions and payment networks are planned. This approach aims to enhance the practical utility of digital assets within ordinary financial activities.

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The most revealing statements at crypto conferences often come not from roadmaps or token announcements but from how industry veterans describe what their platforms are actually becoming. At the Digital Economy Conference (DECON) 2026 in Sydney, KuCoin’s Australian managing director James Pinch delivered a thesis that exchanges are now “the infrastructure behind everyday commerce,” according to the original report. The framing shifts the conversation away from exchange volumes and token listings toward a more structural role—one where the exchange stack powers a range of services that most end users never see.

The idea is not entirely new. Over the past two years, large centralized exchanges have aggressively built out custodial APIs, fiat on-ramp widgets, stablecoin issuance rails, and payment processing layers. What is changing is the strategic language: these are no longer side products but the core identity of the platform. An exchange, in this view, becomes the backend transaction engine for neobanks, e-commerce checkout flows, remittance corridors, and even corporate treasury management. The shift has implications for how we measure market share—not just in spot or derivatives volume, but in total transaction throughput across the digital economy.

From Trading Venue to Commerce Rail Pinch’s commentary at DECON 2026 points to a market evolution where the distinction between an exchange and a fintech infrastructure provider is collapsing. KuCoin, like several peers, has been investing in institutional-grade custody, wallet-as-a-service, and fiat-to-crypto rails that can be embedded into third-party applications. The pitch is simple: a merchant or a fintech app does not need to hold crypto, understand liquidity pools, or manage private keys; the exchange handles all of that behind the scenes while the user sees only a dollar balance and a familiar interface.

This is already happening at scale. Real-world asset tokenization crossed $20 billion on-chain, and with it came settlement infrastructure that relies heavily on exchange-like mechanisms. When tokenized Treasury funds settle via JPMorgan’s blockchain rails, the plumbing underneath often looks a lot like what centralized exchanges have built over the past decade: instant settlement, 24/7 custody, and programmable transaction layers. The main difference is that the exchange brand is no longer front-facing; it is the infrastructure.

What makes the timing notable is that stablecoin volumes alone now rival those of major card networks in certain corridors. An exchange that can offer a stablecoin settlement layer can effectively serve as a Visa or Mastercard alternative for cross-border B2B flows, without ever issuing a card. That is the type of adjacency that reframes regulatory discussions: is this still an exchange, or is it a systemically important financial infrastructure?

The Regulatory Shadow Over Infrastructure Plays Becoming invisible plumbing does not remove regulatory risk—it redraws the map. If an exchange powers the checkout flow of a thousand merchant apps, then a single operational or compliance failure can ripple outward in ways regulators have not yet fully mapped. The recent political fight in Washington illustrates just how fierce the battle over infrastructure classification has become. Banks tried to kill a landmark crypto bill days before a Senate vote precisely because they saw exchange-like infrastructure encroaching on their settlement territory. The muscle memory of the traditional financial system is to block any structure that looks like a payment rail unless it is inside their regulatory perimeter.

Pinch’s remarks at a Sydney conference might seem far removed from Washington lobbying, but they are connected. Australian regulators have been relatively progressive, yet the same questions apply: if a KuCoin-powered rail settles a large volume of AUD transactions between fintechs, does the exchange need a banking license? What happens when a commerce stack crosses from being a technology provider to a de facto financial market infrastructure? The industry has seen a preview already—with Binance’s regulatory challenges globally often hinging on whether it is an exchange or an unlicensed financial conglomerate. KuCoin’s deliberate framing suggests a bid to define itself on the right side of that line before regulators draw it for them.

What Changes for Users and Competitors For end users, the infrastructure shift should mean fewer steps and lower mental overhead. A person paying a freelancer in Brazil or buying a digital subscription in a currency they do not hold will not need to open an exchange account. The conversion, custody, and settlement happen invisibly through APIs. That is the promise. The risk is concentration: if a small number of exchanges become the rails, the failure of one could freeze a large swath of digital commerce activity that never even knew it depended on crypto infrastructure.

This vision also puts exchanges into direct competition with on-chain settlement layers themselves. Stablecoin networks on Ethereum, Solana, and newer L1s are also racing to become commerce infrastructure, often without a centralized intermediary. The KuCoin thesis implicitly argues that most commerce will still want a regulated, accountable entity in the middle—someone to handle compliance, chargebacks, fraud monitoring, and liquidity provision. The tension between decentralized rails and centralized infrastructure providers will define the next phase of the market.

Recent integrations show how real this is getting. Sui’s partnership with Paga, a fintech moving $11 billion in annual volume, is not about user-facing exchange widgets; it is about a blockchain layer powering payments infrastructure. Similarly, UXLINK and Origins Network partnered to build decentralized computing for AI-driven Web3 apps, where the value lies in backend scalability, not a flashy app. In both cases, infrastructure is the product. That is the very lane KuCoin is claiming as territory for exchanges themselves.

What remains uncertain is whether merchants, fintechs, and platforms will choose an exchange as their infrastructure layer or prefer a more modular approach that unbundles custody, liquidity, and compliance into separate providers. The answer will determine whether the exchange sector consolidates into a handful of giant plumbing firms or fragments into composable middleware. For now, the declaration from DECON 2026 signals that at least one major exchange is not waiting for the market to decide—it is actively positioning itself as the default backend for a generation of digital commerce that may never log into an exchange again.

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New QR-based payment access connects digital assets with familiar local payment platforms, including Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0 network and Peru’s Yape and Plin

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Across Latin America, QR payments have become one of the dominant forms of everyday consumer finance — from small retail purchases to transportation, food delivery and peer-to-peer transfers. As mobile-first payment behavior accelerates across Argentina and Peru, digital wallets and interoperable QR payment networks are increasingly shaping how consumers and merchants move value.

Against this backdrop, KuCoin Pay, the innovative cryptocurrency payment solution from KuCoin, today announced the expansion of its QR-based payment capabilities in Argentina and Peru, enabling users to connect crypto and stablecoins with everyday scan-and-pay experiences. In Argentina, KuCoin Pay supports the Transferencias 3.0 network, enabling payments through interoperable QR codes from platforms such as Mercado Pago. In Peru, KuCoin Pay connects with widely used digital payment platforms including Yape and Plin, helping users bring digital assets into familiar retail, lifestyle and travel payment scenarios.

KuCoin Pay is designed to support this shift through universal QR connectivity, a core capability that enables localized payment routing. In QR-driven markets, users can simply scan and pay through KuCoin Pay, while the underlying system optimizes the payment route through supported local channels. This makes crypto payments feel closer to the payment methods users already know, instead of requiring a separate crypto-native process, and creates a strong foundation for crypto payments to move beyond trading and become part of real-world spending.

“Real-world utility will define the next phase of crypto adoption, and payments are where this shift becomes most visible,” said Alicia Kao, Managing Director of KuCoin. “KuCoin Pay reflects our commitment to building trusted, localized infrastructure that connects Web3 with the banking and payment systems people already rely on. As we further expand across Latin America, we are helping digital assets move beyond trading and become part of everyday financial activity, while supporting more inclusive and future-ready financial infrastructure in high-growth markets.”

Looking ahead, KuCoin Pay will continue to deepen its localization strategy, expand practical payment use cases and support broader crypto payment adoption across high-growth markets.

About KuCoin Pay

KuCoin Pay is a pioneering merchant solution that drives business growth by integrating cryptocurrency payments into retail. It offers a contactless, secure, and borderless payment system using a variety of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. KuCoin Pay supports more than 50 cryptocurrencies, including KCS, USDT, USDC, BTC, which users can use to seamlessly pay for global products and services for both online and in-store purchases. Learn more about KuCoin Pay.

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KuCoin Pay is linking crypto and stablecoins to local payment rails in Bangladesh, Mexico, and Zambia, giving users access to services such as bKash, Nagad, SPEI bank transfers, and MTN and Airtel mobile money networks.

For years, one of crypto’s biggest promises has been simple: move money faster and more freely across borders. The harder part has been making that promise useful in places where people already rely on local bank transfers and mobile money apps for everyday payments. KuCoin thinks it has found a way to narrow that gap.

The crypto exchange’s payments arm, KuCoin Pay, said Wednesday it is rolling out transfer-based payment support in Bangladesh, Mexico, and Zambia, linking digital assets and stablecoins to local financial networks people already use. The expansion includes access to bKash and Nagad in Bangladesh, SPEI-compatible bank transfers in Mexico, and mobile money services such as MTN and Airtel in Zambia.

The move gives KuCoin Pay a bigger foothold in markets where bank transfers and mobile wallets are often more relevant than cards, and where remittances, merchant payments, and peer-to-peer transfers are part of daily financial life. Instead of asking users to leave familiar payment systems behind, KuCoin is trying to plug crypto into them.

That distinction matters. In many emerging markets, mobile money services and local bank rails already act as the financial backbone for millions of consumers and small businesses. Crypto firms have spent years pitching digital assets as a cheaper and faster way to move money, yet turning tokens into something people can actually spend or cash out locally has remained one of the industry’s weakest links. KuCoin’s latest push is aimed squarely at that problem.

KuCoin wants to make crypto work with the payment rails people already use KuCoin says its payment system routes transactions through local transfer networks from a single technical integration, sparing users and merchants from dealing with the backend complexity of different banking and mobile money systems, market by market. In practice, the company is pitching an experience that feels closer to using a domestic e-wallet or bank transfer app than a crypto trading platform.

“Crypto is emerging as a new asset class with growing relevance in the real economy, and payments are one of the most important ways for this value to reach users,” said Alicia Kao, Managing Director of KuCoin. “Through KuCoin Pay, we are building trusted and localized connections between digital assets and existing banking, mobile money and transfer rails. By integrating crypto with the financial systems people already use, we are helping digital assets move beyond holding and trading into practical financial activity, while supporting more inclusive and future-ready financial ecosystems in high-growth markets.”

The announcement comes at a time when crypto companies are under pressure to demonstrate they can do more than just support trading and speculation. Stablecoins, in particular, have become one of the clearest real-world use cases for digital assets, especially in cross-border transfers and payments in countries where local currencies can be volatile or access to dollar-based financial tools is limited. That has pushed exchanges, fintechs, and infrastructure startups to compete for a place inside the payment flows consumers already trust.

For KuCoin, the bet is that local compatibility will matter more than broad geographic reach alone. Bangladesh, Mexico, and Zambia are very different markets, but they share one trait: consumers already move money through domestic systems built around speed, convenience, and mobile access. By connecting crypto to those rails rather than forcing users into separate workflows, KuCoin aims to make digital assets feel less like a parallel financial system and more like an extension of the one people already use.

KuCoin Pay currently supports more than 50 cryptocurrencies, including KCS, USDT, USDC, and Bitcoin, for online and in-store purchases. The company said it plans to keep building out support for local banking and payment networks in more markets, with a focus on improving routing speed and widening the number of practical payment use cases tied to crypto.

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Is Bitcoin’s Rise a Blessing or a Threat to Corporate Treasuries?

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates this week indicates that the American economy is experiencing choppy market conditions. If history repeats itself, the crypto market will benefit as the economy unlocks fresh liquidity.

However, rate cuts this time may not boost crypto as they have in the past. According to experts, political and inflationary uncertainty, coupled with investor caution, could temper the impact. Still, they believe distinct sectors like Real-World Assets (RWAs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and stablecoins are well-positioned to benefit.

A Rate Cut, But with a CatchThe Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates is typically met with a cheer from risk asset investors, a signal that cheaper money is coming. But this time feels different. 

Though Bitcoin’s price remained steady amid Powell’s decision to cut rates by 25 bps, its sustained momentum was largely due to institutional support, like ETF inflows, and commitment from long-term participants.

However, on-chain signals soon revealed that not every participant shared the same optimism.

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— Erik (@ero_crypto) September 17, 2025 As BeInCrypto recently reported, a decline in New Address Momentum suggests retail investors are pulling back. Fewer new entrants highlight fears of market saturation or a coming downturn.

The data represents a tension now defining the market—a rate cut injecting liquidity and confirming a weakening economy. 

“The reason for yesterday’s rate cut was ‘risk management’ per Powell, and it’s an appropriate term. The FOMC sees their objective balance tilting towards growth protection from inflation prevention, even while acknowledging that both are active risks. In other words, the specter of stagflation is spooking us again, and it’s not even Halloween,” Max Gokham, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, explained.

This single Fed move forces crypto investors to navigate a panorama more complex than a simple “buy the dip” narrative.

The Liquidity CatalystThe Federal Reserve’s rate cut has introduced a dynamic in which economic conditions and market liquidity appear to be in opposition. While the rate cut itself acknowledges a weakening economy, it also signals fresh liquidity that has historically served as a catalyst for cryptocurrency markets.

Analysts are observing this liquidity factor closely. 

“[Cuts] inject liquidity, lower discount rates, and force investors back into risk assets. This paradox is why equities and crypto can rally even when the Fed is essentially confirming slower growth. For now, markets are focused more on the liquidity impulse and the prospect of a soft landing than the drag from weaker fundamentals,” Komodo Platform Chief Technology Officer Kadan Stadelmann told BeInCrypto.

This perspective aligns with the historical record of past easing cycles, during which significant crypto rallies have followed. 

Bitcoin, in particular, has a history of front-running these events, with its price increasing in the run-up to an anticipated rate cut. It’s often followed by a “sell the news” dip, as traders who bought on the rumor take profits once the news is confirmed.

“In 2019, BTC rose from $4,000 to $13,000 in anticipation of cuts but didn’t explode right after the announcements. In the wake of the 2020 March cuts, as lockdowns gripped the world, Bitcoin crashed before being one of the first commodities to rebound—even ahead of gold,” Stadelmann added. 

However, this week’s rate cuts were made under circumstances that differ significantly from previous easing cycles.

Inflation, Tariffs, and UncertaintyWhile history offers a compelling roadmap for how liquidity can fuel a crypto rally, the current environment is defined by significant variables that could disrupt that pattern. 

As Bitget Wallet Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Elkaleh points out, this time, two key factors are different:

“First, the political backdrop: Fed independence is under scrutiny, and that can create credibility issues. Second, the inflation mix is less straightforward, with tariffs and supply chain risks complicating the picture. So while history suggests rate cuts should lift markets, the margin for error is narrower today.”

The political element adds a layer of uncertainty not seen in past cycles. The recent legal challenge against a Fed governor has raised concerns about the potential for political interference in monetary policy. This risk could undermine the market’s trust in the central bank.

Furthermore, unlike past cycles driven by strong demand, current geopolitical events, particularly tariffs and supply chain risks, further complicate inflationary pressures.

“Labor market data has softened, and tariffs have added pressure to the inflation outlook. The Fed is walking a fine line: it’s easing policy to prevent the slowdown from becoming something more severe, while still acknowledging that inflation hasn’t fully disappeared… the cut is less a ‘green light’ for growth, and more a recognition that the economy needs support,” Elkaleh added.

Despite the political and macroeconomic headwinds, the liquidity injection still needs to find a home. Some sectors may stand to benefit more than others.

A Look at the WinnersWhile Bitcoin remains a macro play, this easing cycle’s true “winners” may be found in distinct crypto categories most sensitive to a fresh influx of capital. 

For investors, three key categories are poised to be the most immediate and sensitive beneficiaries of a liquidity injection: DeFi, meme coins, and RWAs.

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— ToraX (@torax_fi) September 18, 2025 DeFi thrives as lower borrowing costs and a “reach for yield” push investors away from less-attractive traditional finance products and into on-chain money markets. Meanwhile, meme coins are often the first to see a surge in speculative activity.

As XYO Co-founder Markus Levin told BeInCrypto:

“Categories like DeFi and meme coins are historically the most sensitive to fresh inflows, as retail speculation and trading volumes rebound first.”

The growth of RWAs is also a compelling narrative for this cycle. The RWA market is expanding, with tokenized Treasuries and private credit lending gaining institutional adoption. Hard data backs this growth: total value locked (TVL) in RWAs is up 31% quarter over quarter to $8.2 billion.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) also hold important potential.

“Messari tracked over 400% growth for the industry in 2024. As of September 2025, CoinMarketCap’s category page for DePIN shows a collective market cap currently over $37 billion. The World Economic Forum projects it could scale into the trillions by 2028, reshaping computing through a more distributed infrastructure,” Levin added.

Meanwhile, stablecoins will grow significantly, serving as the foundation for much of the on-chain economy.

The Yield-Seeking NarrativeAs traditional finance products like government bonds become less attractive in a low-rate environment, the yields offered by DeFi stablecoin protocols become more appealing.

“Stablecoins sit at the center of this story. Lower policy rates compress yields in traditional cash products, while on-chain markets still offer mid-single to double-digit returns through lending, structured products, or tokenized T-bills. That relative spread makes stablecoins even more attractive as both a store of liquidity and a spendable currency,” Elkaleh explained. 

As the cost of money goes down, demand shifts to where the yield is greatest.

“With rate cuts expected through year-end, short-duration Treasuries may become less attractive relative to on-chain products that package credit, staking, or basis premia. This can support stablecoin deposits. Thus we expect a shift toward tokenized cash equivalents and yield-bearing stables, alongside tighter integrations with exchanges as issuers chase scale,” Gokham added.

This new reality presents a critical test for the crypto market. The true measure of this easing cycle will be whether these nascent, on-chain sectors can fully capitalize on the liquidity impulse and prove their resilience in an uncertain macro environment.

Nvidia’s recent investments in Intel and OpenAI mark a new era of strategic consolidation in the AI race. These moves represent a need for secure, domestic supply chain security and a bid to dominate the future of computing.

While the deals are not a direct play for crypto, their significance for the industry is profound. According to experts from BitMind and Komodo Platform, this partnership will create a new generation of powerful, cost-efficient hardware that will particularly benefit decentralized AI projects. 

From Archrivals to AlliesOnce archrivals, Nvidia and Intel spent decades competing fiercely in the high-performance computing space. This rivalry wasn’t just about market share; it was a battle for technological dominance, defined by a history of legal disputes and unsuccessful joint ventures that shaped the very foundation of the chip industry.

Last week, that all changed. Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, acquiring a 4% stake and launching a new partnership to develop custom products for data centers and personal computers.

Though shocking, the news wasn’t met with surprise. With the dawn of the AI race, these companies have become indispensable. The training of AI models demands massive parallel processing, a function that relies entirely on essential hardware such as GPUs and CPUs.

“It signals an AI industry consolidating to gain strategic advantages over competitors like AMD and Arm while ensuring onshore US manufacturing, which is a strong move from Nvidia given the importance the current administration has put on domestic manufacturing,” said Ken Jon Miyachi, the Co-Founder of BitMind.

Nvidia also announced recently that it would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to power its next-generation infrastructure. Against this backdrop, Nvidia’s investment in Intel represents a strategic move to secure its supply and lock in a partnership with the only other US company with significant manufacturing capabilities. 

Why Now? The Geopolitical Game of ChipsThe motivations behind the recent Nvidia-Intel partnership are deeply rooted in the American semiconductor industry’s need to secure supply chains and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly cutthroat race. 

This investment responds to Nvidia’s historically overwhelming reliance on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to produce high-end GPUs. A critical dimension of this partnership is geopolitical. TSMC manufactures over 90% of the world’s most advanced chips, including the high-end GPUs that power AI.

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— Renç Korzay (@renckorzay) September 19, 2025 Given rising US-China tensions over Taiwan, this concentration of manufacturing presents a significant national security risk for the United States. Reducing reliance on a single foreign source aligns with the US government’s push for domestic production.

“The deal signals US tech dominance, aligning with CHIPS Act onshoring to counter China’s chip ambitions and their recent ban of Nvidia chips. It strengthens domestic AI manufacturing infrastructure, potentially reducing reliance on foreign foundries like TSMC,” Bitmind Co-founder Ken Jon Miyachi told BeInCrypto. 

By investing in Intel, Nvidia is committing to securing a domestic supply chain for its critical hardware.

Fusing Core StrengthsThe collaboration combines the two companies’ core strengths: Nvidia’s dominance in AI and GPU design and Intel’s legacy in x86 CPUs and vast manufacturing scale.

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— Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) September 18, 2025 This alliance is also a direct response to the rising influence of AMD, a US-based rival that has been gaining market share in CPUs and GPUs. It can also be seen as a “Plan B” for Nvidia after regulators blocked its high-profile attempt to acquire the UK-based chip designer Arm.

According to Komodo Platform Chief Technology Officer Kadan Stadelmann, the speed of AI development requires this kind of strategic consolidation. 

“In five years, AI technology will far exceed the capabilities of today’s LLM AI. The space is moving fast, and NVIDIA and Intel understand this,” he said.

While AI and crypto are distinct industries, they frequently overlap. This recent partnership, though indirect, could have a spillover effect on the broader crypto market.

The Ripple Effect on CryptoThe Nvidia-Intel partnership primarily focuses on AI and high-performance computing, meaning its impact on major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is limited. The fundamental shift in the crypto sector from general-purpose GPUs to more efficient, specialized ASICs for mining has largely decoupled the two industries. 

However, this alliance may still profoundly impact crypto. Experts particularly cited decentralized AI as the primary beneficiary of this partnership. 

These blockchain-based platforms aim to democratize AI by distributing the computational power needed for training and inference across a network of users, rather than relying on centralized tech giants. 

“The partnership… will be a boon to decentralized AI companies, most of which leverage blockchain technology in some way. Don’t be surprised if these companies begin making their way up the list of top coins in the space, as they incorporate improving AI technology,” Stadelmann told BeInCrypto.

Meanwhile, as new advanced hardware for AI is created through high-profile alliances, older but still powerful GPUs become more affordable. This increased availability allows decentralized projects to boost their capabilities without breaking the bank.

“[This] could be a great resource for decentralized AI projects to leverage either past-generation GPUs or any cost-efficient computing platform they release,” Miyachi said.

Ultimately, the alliance between Nvidia and Intel indicates that global technology is consolidating around AI. The real story for crypto lies in the ripple effect—a powerful catalyst that could finally cement the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.