When consumption behavior itself becomes a programmable asset, the high traffic walls built by traditional e-commerce platforms begin to show cracks. DeSpend's latest move may be demonstrating another possibility for Web3 consumption infrastructure. What does it mean when a coffee shop in Seoul, South Korea, a specialty restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a spa in Jakarta, Indonesia, a handcrafted workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam, and a designer boutique in Hong Kong, China, can all directly serve global crypto asset holders through the same protocol? Recently, Web3 consumption ecosystem DeSpend announced the opening of local service provider channels in five major markets: South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, China. This seemingly ordinary business expansion is actually a structural challenge to the traditional "platform-merchant" relationship, and a large-scale debate about whether "protocols can replace platforms."

Headline The Pioneer Group will start offering cryptocurrency ETF trading on Tuesday. Vanguard Group will begin allowing customers to trade cryptocurrency ETFs and mutual funds on its brokerage platform starting Tuesday. Vanguard stated that it would support most cryptocurrency ETFs and mutual funds that meet regulatory standards, in a manner similar to its support for gold and other niche asset classes. The company also indicated that it currently has no plans to launch its own cryptocurrency products. Stablecoin company First Digital plans to go public through a SPAC. According to Bloomberg, the stablecoin company First Digital Group plans to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). According to insiders, First Digital Group will announce the signing of a letter of intent outlining its plans with the SPAC listed in New York.

With the comprehensive recovery of the crypto market, the price of XRP has rebounded strongly, rising 5.3% within 24 hours, trading steadily at $2.47, and consolidating below the $2.50 resistance level. XRP's recent strong performance is attributed to market expectations for the approval of the XRP ETF by the SEC, Ripple Labs' leading $1 billion treasury SPA plan, and bullish activity indicated by technical indicators. If the bullish momentum continues, the price of XRP is expected to surge to $2.70 and $3.00 in the short term.

PENGU, CKB, and SPA lead the week’s trend surge with 5x–10x increases in visibility on CoinMarketCap. Mid-cap and niche tokens dominated the trend list, indicating shifting retail focus and possible early altseason behavior. Engagement-driven gains, rather than price or TVL alone, fueled ranking b

A fresh wave of Studio minds will gather in Riga, Latvia in just two weeks as the iGaming Studio Summit 2025 opens its doors for the first time on 6 – 7 August at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga. More than just a meeting of peers, the summit promises to be a working ground for studios

AI today discovered 1. Fed Chairman Powell was accused of perjury by Republican lawmakers, which may trigger a political storm 2. Spa makes a big move using $1.6 billion Bitcoin reserves, sparking market speculation 3. The encryption exchange has implemented strict new regulations, with the industry calling for real users and innovative business models 4. Ethereum block Gas limit increased by 25%, enhancing transaction throughput and scalability 5. Solana breaks through the $200 mark, with on-chain active data supporting bull run expectations

Users with at least 160 Binance Alpha Points can receive an airdrop of 4,607 SPA, funded on a first-come, first-served basis until depletion or event end. Claiming costs 15 points and must be confirmed within 24 hours. Additionally, a SPA trading competition will offer prizes up to 44,100,000 SPA.

Trump Media executives have established a new SPA "Renatus Tactical," planning to enter the Crypto Assets and defense industries, but Trump's background may pose market and regulatory risks. SPAC members come from Trump Media and are involved in Crypto Assets, Blockchain, data security, and defense technology. Trump's association becomes a potential risk, and market reactions are yet to be observed. The fundraising plan faces future challenges, including market uncertainty and regulatory risks.

Tether has just bought into one of Europe’s most famous soccer clubs. The company behind USDT, the world’s biggest stablecoin company, announced on Friday that it has acquired a minority stake in Juventus SpA. However, the exact size and value of the deal were not disclosed in Tether’s

Arctic Pablo Coin (APC) is generating buzz in the crypto world with an explosive presale, potentially making millionaires overnight. The article covers the latest developments among popular meme coins, highlighting APC's pivotal phase in the presale journey.

d bearish trend, showcasing higher lows and maintaining a solid upward trajectory. With consistent volume and bullish momentum, SPA's potential 640% increase to a $0.21605 price target further supports its current market confidence.

Ubisoft has permanently closed its studio in Leamington Spa as part of a broader company restructuring plan, resulting in the layoff of 50 employees.

Compiled by Luffy, Foresight News. On a sunny day in 2022, Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brock Pierce likes to take his friends on a boat trip to Vieques Island, about 75 miles from his home in Puerto Rico. Pierce wants to show off to his friends a place he called his "favorite of all time": a once-glamorous beach resort that he bought for over $15 million. During its heyday, this resort was a W hotel with a 6,000-square-foot spa, a restaurant run by a Michelin-starred chef, and unobstructed ocean views, making it a mainstay of tourism in Vieques Island. In 2017, however, the hotel was hit by Hurricane Maria and was forced to close. Pierce