RaaS #468: Apple Pay Live on OKX!

China Gears Up To Launch Stablecoin, Basepay Is Out, and Moar!

Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order allowing crypto to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, a move that could unlock access to over $12.5 trillion in retirement savings. Guess it’s time to tell Grandma her retirement plan includes a little BTC now.

EHT ETPs are now outpacing Bitcoin counterparts, signaling a notable shift in institutional focus. Fueled by rising adoption of tokenization and stablecoins, ETH is driving stronger price action and revenue growth.

Apparently, your nationality is a direct reflection of your level of skill as a developer.

OKX has integrated Apple Pay, letting users buy crypto instantly with just a tap. No need to pull out your card, type in digits, or fumble around. It’s promised to be fast, secure, and frictionless.

Shanghai officials just signaled support for a China-backed stablecoin, following Hong Kong’s new regulatory push. This could be Beijing’s answer to global stablecoin dominance and a major step toward onchain monetary policy.

Union Jack Oil, a UK-listed energy firm, is launching a pilot to mine Bitcoin using excess natural gas, turning flared emissions into digital gold. If the trial goes well, the company is eyeing BTC as a treasury asset, joining the growing list of energy producers going crypto-native.

DeSci tokens are pumping! The movement for onchain science funding is clearly alive, as DAOs reshape how research gets funded, shared, and rewarded.

I’m going to be a billionaire, even if it hurts!

Covalent is teaming up with the HyperEVM hackathon this Thursday to help builders unlock fast data and create powerful DeFi tools. A great chance to level up your dev game! Check the details 👇️ 

Coinbase introduces Basepay, letting users shop online with USDC stablecoin at over a million stores, combining crypto convenience with familiar payment options like Apple and Google Pay. Fast, low-fee, and even rewards you with up to 4.1% APY on your USDC.

R3, the pioneer behind HQLAx and $15B+ in tokenized assets, is now teaming up with Solana to scale institutional-grade tokenization. After a decade of building with top-tier banks and infrastructure providers, they’re bringing regulated assets like bonds, cash, and gold to the masses, combining R3’s trust layer with Solana’s speed.

Top Gainers: BIO, CONX, U, VITA, MEMEFI.

Vitalik Buterin emphasizes that privacy is a tool and a principle. True privacy builders create the silent systems that protect our freedom. In an era of constant surveillance, privacy becomes a quiet form of resistance. Believe in somETHing!

USDai is making waves, still in private beta, and it’s already crossed $50M in TVL. As DeFi and AI experiments grow on Arbitrum, USDai is positioning itself as a frontrunner before even going public.

That’s all for today, Happy Friday Jr!

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