ManusPay, an AI-powered crypto payment network, has partnered with BlockEarth, a gameFi platform, to simplify the payment experience. The alliance aims to remove barriers to payment with stablecoins by combining ManusPay’s AI-powered payment processor with BlockEarth’s crypto gaming network. ManusPay will offer underlying tech architecture for real-time stablecoin payments, ensuring seamless operations of BlockEarth’s gaming platform. This will enable instant and smooth distribution of rewards in stablecoins, reducing complications associated with volatility, lengthy confirmation times, and expensive transaction costs. The TON blockchain will be used by BlockEarth, prioritizing speed and scalability. The alliance is crucial for the efficiency of Web3 gaming, as it minimizes the difficulties of engaging with crypto assets. By introducing real-time stablecoin payments, the alliance aims to make the gaming platform more attractive to a wide variety of online players seeking a rewarding and simplified crypto gaming experience. This collaboration sets standards for how blockchain gaming projects can incorporate seamless payment solutions into their networks.
Zoth to offer RWA protocols and stablecoin issuers full-stack license and tech infrastructure through access to Cayman SPC infrastructure, regulatory setup, licensed partners, and legal and operational expertise to enable them onboard capital in a fully compliant, legal wrapper
Zoth, a leading blockchain platform, is launching FAAST (Fund as a Service for Tokenization) to support Real-World Asset (RWA) protocols seeking compliant, asset-segregated capital onboarding. The platform offers access to its ready-to-launch Cayman SPC infrastructure, regulatory setup, licensed partners, and legal and operational expertise. FAAST will act as a Full-stack License & Tech Infrastructure for emerging teams building in the tokenized asset & Stablecoin space. ZOTH has already signed MOUs with over seven protocols, with over $200 million committed. The platform aims to bridge compliance gaps for the next generation of RWA protocols, balancing blockchain-native flexibility with global financial governance standards. The Cayman SPC fund enables emerging protocols to bypass operational and legal complexity, focusing on securing liquidity and engaging investors seeking regulated exposure to stable on-chain yields.Through this structure, RWA protocols & Stablecoin Issuers can: Onboard capital in a fully compliant, globally recognized legal wrapper; Isolate assets and liabilities at the protocol level; Ensure bankruptcy remoteness to protect LPs and tokenholders; Operate under oversight from licensed administrators, custodians, and fund managers; Align with institutional allocators seeking transparency, recourse, and auditability.
EBA Europe’s crypto legislation explicitly treats any exposure to “tokenised traditional assets” the same as exposure to traditional assets, with no qualifications and without additional capital requirement
The European Banking Authority (EBA) this week published final technical standards that largely follow guidance from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and mainly apply to cryptocurrencies. The underlying EU legislation overrides this conservative approach for tokenized traditional assets. This legislative framework explicitly treats any exposure to “tokenised traditional assets” the same as exposure to traditional assets, with no qualifications. The contrast with other jurisdictions is stark. While EU banks can treat tokenized securities on any blockchain type without additional capital requirements, banks following Basel Committee directions face the maximum 1250% risk weighting for similar exposures on permissionless networks. The treatment of stablecoins presents an even more intriguing regulatory divergence. This regulatory split positions Europe as uniquely favorable for institutional tokenization efforts, potentially accelerating the digitization of traditional financial instruments and establishing the region as a global tokenization hub.
Wellgistics Health deploys XRPL platform for instant pharmacy payments, bypassing banking delays and card fees—featuring direct settlement, HIPAA-compliant blockchain, advanced ERP integration for low cost payment and real-time tracking
Wellgistics Health Inc. is deploying an XRP Ledger-based payment system for thousands of pharmacies across the United States, deepening its bet on blockchain as it looks to overhaul healthcare finance. The Nasdaq-listed distributor has announced that its new platform enables independent pharmacies to pay for drug inventory and move funds instantly, bypassing banking delays and high credit card fees. Integrated with RxERP, a serialized pharmaceutical e-commerce and enterprise resource planning system, the program promises real-time tracking, lower costs, and direct settlement between pharmacies and distributors. Pharmacies can now enroll in the beta version of the program. The system is built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), an open-source blockchain with core development led by Ripple Labs. With a network of more than 6,500 pharmacies and 200 manufacturers, Wellgistics is one of the first healthcare companies to launch an XRPL payment solution at scale. The firm’s CEO, Brian Norton, said pharmacy owners have embraced the initiative, calling them more forward-thinking on blockchain than many in the industry assume. The program enables pharmacies to settle invoices over XRPL, though Wellgistics has not disclosed whether participants must hold XRP directly or use fiat-to-XRP conversions for settlement. The program was designed to meet strict compliance standards, including HIPAA and anti-money laundering requirements. After the pharmacy roll-out, Wellgistics plans to extend the platform to manufacturers and test direct-to-patient programs, allowing medications to be shipped from drugmakers directly to patients under physician oversight. By linking pharmacy payments to the XRP Ledger while preparing to hold XRP on its balance sheet, Wellgistics is aiming to position itself as both a user and financial backer of the blockchain.
Singapore’s OCBC bank launches a $1B digital commercial paper program, using tokenized securities and on‑chain cash to settle in minutes, with J.P. Morgan as sole dealer on Kinexys.
Singapore’s OCBC has established a US$1 billion digital US commercial paper programme using blockchain technology. OCBC says the programme unlocks near-instantaneous short-term US dollar funding capabilities. This near-instant settlement is made possible by tokenised securities and funds being on-chain, enabling OCBC to receive funds within minutes. Besides issuance and settlement, the programme’s record-keeping and servicing will also be done on-chain. JP Morgan’s Digital Debt Service application, built on its Kinexys platform, will facilitate OCBC programme, with the US giant also acting as sole dealer. Kenneth Lai, head, global markets, OCBC, says: “Singapore’s blockchain ecosystem is advancing fast, and asset tokenisation is gaining real momentum. Our focus is now firmly on commercialisation.
Galaxy Digital becomes first to tokenize its SEC-registered Class A shares on Solana blockchain enabling one-to-one token conversion with full legal rights; trading is limited to bilateral transfers
Galaxy Digital, a Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency, has announced a partnership with Superstate to tokenize its Class A common stock on the Solana blockchain. This marks the first time a US-listed company has proactively tokenized its shares on a public blockchain. Galaxy Digital believes that putting stocks on the blockchain involves complex links and that token holders do not have actual rights to the underlying company’s shares. Galaxy Digital and Superstate are collaborating to develop a clear on-chain process and architecture for tokenizing existing stocks directly on-chain as real shares. The platform, Opening Bell, allows users to convert GLXY’s Class A common stock into tokenized shares on a one-to-one basis. The process involves KYC registration at Superstate, transfer of shares to Equiniti via the Direct Registration System (DRS), and delivery of tokens to Solana wallets. Galaxy Digital plans to gradually expand trading venues as US securities regulators provide clearer guidance, ultimately enabling tokenized shares to be traded directly on Automated Market Makers (AMMs) and decentralized exchanges. However, the on-chain version of GLXY may have three potential risks: wallet theft or loss, price differentials between tokenized GLXY and traditional GLXY shares, and regulatory uncertainty. The core of this solution is that it provides a clearer on-chain process and structure than other third-party US stock tokenization service providers. As the issuing entity, Galaxy Digital can clearly define the rights status of issued tokens, which has positive significance for resolving the rights mismatch between traditional “packaged” US stock tokens and real stocks. However, the bigger problem lies on the circulation side. Currently, only registered users of Superstate can hold GLXY tokens, and GLXY does not currently support trading between DEXs. Even if DEXs are supported in the future, the liquidity situation remains unknown. Similar restrictions will hinder users from migrating to the chain.
Xauras DeFi protocol addresses governance gaps in decentralized lending by allowing token holders to propose and vote on upgrades, risk strategies, and economic parameters
Xauras, a governance-first decentralized finance protocol, has surpassed $90 million in total value locked (TVL) and engaged over 12,000 unique wallets, indicating strong adoption among investors worldwide. Xauras addresses common issues in decentralized lending, such as governance gaps, security risks, and limited scalability. It features non-custodial smart contracts, dynamic interest rates, and automated liquidation mechanisms to protect liquidity providers and maintain system stability. The platform’s governance-driven model allows token holders to propose and vote on upgrades, risk strategies, and economic parameters, enhancing transparency and trust. Xauras is currently live on Ethereum and Arbitrum, but plans to expand to Polygon, Optimism, and Solana to reduce transaction costs. Upcoming features include NFT-backed loans, real-world asset collateralization, cross-chain yield aggregation, and a mobile-native application. Xauras is poised to play a leading role in shaping the next phase of decentralized lending.
AdEx’s AURA API provides developers building blocks for autonomous trading bots with natural language processing, real-time market analysis, and automated strategy execution through MCP-compatible blockchain intelligence
AdEx, a Web3 infrastructure product developer, has launched the AURA API, an open-source framework designed to bring autonomous AI agents on-chain. The framework analyzes user activity, assets, and market trends to surface high-impact opportunities, such as airdrops, DeFi yield, NFT mints, and liquidation risks. The AURA API provides developers with a set of building blocks to power new applications, including smarter wallets, AI-driven portfolio trackers, autonomous trading bots, real-time assistants, and new protocols. The API allows developers to create products that can reason about user actions, deliver context-aware insights, and execute strategies on-chain. AdEx is launching a month-long hackathon from September 22 to October 22, 2025, with $12,000 in prizes distributed across four projects. The goal is to catalyze long-term ecosystem growth, integrating AURA into existing platforms and contributing new SDK modules, governance strategies, and MCP connections.
NYDFS-chartered Bastion secures strategic funding from Coinbase, Sony and Samsung to scale its white-label stablecoin infrastructure, enabling enterprises to launch branded digital dollars without regulatory licenses
Bastion, which offers a Stablecoin-as-a-Service platform, has raised a $14.6 million funding round led by Coinbase Ventures. Other participants include Sony Innovation Fund, a16z crypto, Samsung Next and Hashed. This brings total funds raised to $40 million. The company’s solution helps enterprises and financial institutions to issue, hold and utilize stablecoins, including solutions for reserve management. Bastion says it holds a limited trust charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), although it is not yet listed on the NYDFS website. “We’ve seen meaningful growth at Bastion over the last year, and we’re encouraged by the overwhelming interest and engagement from major industry stakeholders and enterprises,” said Caroline Friedman, Bastion COO.
European Systemic Risk Board warns of built-in risks in multi-issuer stablecoins; advocating urgent policy response to protect EU financial stability
Europe’s financial risk regulator wants stronger regulations governing “multi-issuer” stablecoins. European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) said there should be stricter guidelines covering these coins, which are issued partly in the European Union and partly in other jurisdictions. “[T]he general board stressed that third country multi-issuer schemes—with fungible stablecoins issued both in the EU and outside—have built-in vulnerabilities which require an urgent policy response. Members also took note that multi-function groups may operate under regulatory regimes which are much more lenient than for financial conglomerates, raising the question of divergent prudential standards.” The ESRB met last week and passed a recommendation to prohibit “multi-issuance” stablecoins. The board’s guidance is not legally binding but will pressure governments in the EU to impose the limits or explain how their countries can still preserve financial stability without them. Stablecoins are pegged to assets such as the U.S. dollar and typically rely on a one-to-one reserve of traditional funds to back their value. With the multi-issuance model, licensed stablecoin providers issuing coins in the EU need to maintain a local reserve in at least one member state while still issuing and managing reserves for functionally identical coins in other parts of the world. Waller said the private sector is better positioned to innovate than central banks, and that stablecoins offer an attractive way for people in countries beyond the United States to access dollar banking services.