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Circle has announced the upcoming launch of its USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Aptos blockchain. This move marks a new phase in Aptos' evolution as a scalable layer-1 blockchain designed for diverse Web3 applications.

The Aptos Foundation announced a new partnership with Circle and Stripe, hoping to revolutionize its network functionality. Circle's CCTP and USDC stablecoin will enhance blockchain interoperability, while Stripe will attract TradFi by simplifying fiat interactions.

TL;DR Aptos integrates native USDC and Circle's CCTP protocol, improving interoperability and security in transactions across eight major blockchains. The native version of USDC replaces the bridged USDC, simplifying settlement and increasing transaction security. Stripe will offer fiat-to-USDC conversion services, connecting traditional finance with Aptos' blockchain ecosystem.

Immutable has announced a strategic partnership with Altura, a web3 infrastructure platform focused on the gaming industry.

Circle will integrate native USDC and the Cross-Chain Transmission Protocol (CCTP) on the Aptos blockchain.

Aptos integrates Stripe crypto payments and Circles USDC, enhancing cross-chain DeFi solutions and fiat on-ramps for global transactions. The post Stripe and Circle's USDC integrate into Aptos ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network.

Aptos Foundation announced that Circle's USDC stablecoin and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol will launch on the Aptos blockchain.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced heightened volatility amidst rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia, leaving investors grappling with uncertainty.

dYdX founder Antonio Juliano discusses his return as CEO and the evolution of dYdX and the broader DeFi landscape.

Emojicoin.fun, a cryptocurrency project from Econia Labs centered on community engagement and creativity, has officially launched on the Aptos mainnet.

Aptos (APT) followed the expansion track of other altcoins, rising by more than 12% in 24 hours. Aptos is an independent L1 chain that is on the lookout for its super-app.

The emojicoin launchpad has gone live on the Aptos blockchain, allowing users to create, trade, and swap emoji-tickered meme coins.

The crypto market today has registered a slight dip in numbers, as a result, the market cap is down by 0.31% in 24 hours to $3.08 trillion. The trade volumes also took the brunt, falling by 7.53% to $179.59 billion.

With an impressive 151.30% recovery, the APT price has surged to $12.65, consolidating between key Fibonacci levels of $11 and $13.74. As Aptos stands poised for a potential breakout, will the Aptos price rally to $18.07 or reclaim its 52-week high of $19.

Aptos (APT) recorded a 37.6% surge in the last two weeks, reclaiming its Q1 levels. According to some market watchers, the cryptocurrency's recent performance follows SUI's lead, which has set the stage for a massive rally toward a new all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks.

dYdX Unlimited has introduced new features designed to change how decentralized trading operates.

Aptos, the blockchain network backed by a16z, has seen its first pump.fun clone emerge, as meme coin mania continues to thrive.

Bitcoin (BTC) continued to hover around the $90,000-$91,000 levels as sellers continued to prevent a move higher. The world's largest cryptocurrency registered a marginal increase over the past 24 hours, trading just above the $91,000 level.

The crypto trading platform dYdX is set to unveil dYdX Unlimited this November, a game-changing upgrade expected to transform decentralized finance.

TL;DR dYdX launches Unlimited, an update that allows the instant creation of perpetual futures markets without the need for governance approvals. The new MegaVault feature provides immediate liquidity to new markets, allowing users to earn passive yields by depositing USDC.

dYdX Unlimited allows users to list and trade perpetual futures on any asset instantly without the need for governance approvals or third-party permissions.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market registered a sharp decline as speculation cooled after a week of significant gains. BTC has registered an increase of over 30% since the US election, thanks to President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance.

Sui Network (SUI) has recently demonstrated impressive growth in its decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume, surpassing Aptos (APT) by a significant margin. SUI's trading volume reached $28 billion, three times that of Aptos, which recorded $9.4 billion.

Aptos (APT) recently hit a 7-month high before facing a near-term downturn.

Tomorrow, November 15, 2024, Starknet will unlock 64 million STRK tokens, which is about 3.95% of its total circulating supply. This unlock is important because it allows early contributors and investors to access funds that were previously locked away.

Yesterday, the world's largest asset manager, Blackrock, disclosed that it had expanded its tokenized money fund to other blockchains, including Move-programmed Apots (APT). This development sparked speculation that the Aptos token price could gain from it.

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX — currently offering perpetual trading options for over 35 popular cryptocurrencies — is set to unveil its most ambitious upgrade yet. Labeled ‘dYdX Unlimited,' the update will feature a number of comprehensive enhancements that promise to offer traders increased flexibility while simultaneously providing them with new passive income streams.

Bitcoin (BTC) soared past $90,000, setting a new all-time high as the crypto market resumed its rally, with major cryptocurrencies surging. BTC surged to a new all-time high of $93,409 late on Wednesday, and the Bitcoin Dominance Index, which measures its share of the crypto market, reached 61%, a level not seen since 2021

SUI and APT surged, but SUI may outpace APT in gains because of strong market metrics.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its tokenized liquidity fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), to operate on multiple blockchain platforms.

BlackRock has expanded its BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to five additional blockchains—Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon—enhancing access to tokenized real-world assets and integrating with decentralized finance ecosystems. The post BlackRock's BUIDL Expands to Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism and Polygon appeared first on Cryptonews.

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

The tokenized money market fund will launch on nearly half a dozen new blockchain networks.

Bitwise Asset Management has introduced a pioneering exchange-traded product (ETP) focused on staking the Aptos (APT) token, marking a significant move in the crypto investment space.

BlackRock is expanding its tokenized fund — BUIDL — to multiple blockchains.

BUIDL currently leads the tokenized government securities market with $517 million in assets under management.

BlackRocks BUIDL fund now spans Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, enhancing access for digital asset investors. The post BlackRock expands BUIDL fund access across Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

American multinational investment company BlackRock Inc has broadened the supported platforms for the BUIDL product. Per the latest update, the product has now expanded to different layer-1 and 2 networks to boost its overall diversity.

Bitwise Asset Management introduced the world's first Aptos staking exchange-traded product (ETP) on Switzerland's SIX Exchange.

Aptos (APT) price has been experiencing a strong rally, surging 47% in the past seven days. The recent momentum has been supported by positive indicators, such as bullish EMA lines and favorable Ichimoku signals, which point to continued buying interest.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has announced the launch of an Aptos (APT) Staking exchange-traded product (ETP) (APTB) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. According to the press release, the ETP will represent the world's first Aptos Staking ETP, aiming to enable both institutional and retail investors to engage with the Aptos smart contract platform.

Aptos (APT) is currently riding a powerful bull wave, with the token seeing an impressive 82% rally in recent weeks. As it challenges key technical resistance levels, Aptos is now poised for a potential breakout that could send its price soaring, with some analysts predicting a massive upside of up to 190%.

Bitwise Asset Management announced it will launch the Aptos Staking ETP on the SIX Swiss Exchange, marking the first exchange-traded product (ETP) for Aptos staking. Aptos Staking ETP Set to List on SIX Swiss Exchange Bitwise's Aptos Staking ETP, scheduled for listing on Nov.

U.S. asset management firm Bitwise has announced plans to launch an Aptos Staking Exchange-Traded Product on the SIX Swiss exchange. The product will offer staking access to both institutions and retail investors and offer staking rewards of about 4.7% net of fees.

It adds to Bitwise's roster of European staking ETPs. Staking is still prohibited in ETPs listed in the United States.

StarkWare, the main developer firm behind Starknet, had shared in July that it would introduce a proposal for staking on the blockchain, but had not previously fixed the date of the rollout.