Stablecoin infrastructure provider Crossmint has partnered with MoneyGram to package blockchain technology as an API supply, facilitating a simplified remittance process, allowing users to receive USDC through the MoneyGram App. This collaboration lowers the barriers for financial institutions to adopt blockchain and helps drive the widespread use of stablecoins. Crossmint has also received strategic investment from Circle Ventures, further solidifying its market position.

At the NVIDIA AI Day held in Tokyo, industry experts discussed the demand and challenges of AI development in Japan, predicting that computing power demand will rise 320 times by 2030. Sovereign AI has become a key issue, with the Japanese government planning to invest 10 trillion yen to promote technological autonomy. Several companies showcased AI application development, particularly targeting the manufacturing, finance, and healthcare sectors, and introduced the locally tailored open dataset Nasotron-Personas-Japan to support the development of generative AI models.

As the U.S. government faces a shutdown, retail investors are pouring into Bitcoin and gold ETFs, driving devaluation trades. JPMorgan analysts believe Bitcoin is undervalued, with a year-end target price looking at 165K. Recently, the volume of gold and Bitcoin trading has significantly increased, indicating a rising demand for both.

CME Group ( announced that it will launch year-round cryptocurrency futures and options trading in 2026, responding to immediate hedging demands and indicating that the traditional financial market is moving towards a 24/7 model. Although the plan has been announced, it must be reviewed by the CFTC and faces government operational impacts. This move will reshape market rules and may extend to other financial sectors.

At the Stablecoin Summit 2025 held in Singapore, executives from Google and PayPal pointed out that blockchain stablecoins are opening up a new payment model. Unlike traditional payments that are only used for goods and services, future real-time payments between agents will allow for the exchange of "small amounts of high-quality information," thereby nurturing a new economic system.
The trade-off between stablecoins and tokenized deposits
During the discussion, participants emphasized that companies will compare the risk profiles of stablecoins and tokenized deposits when choosing payment tools.
Tokenized deposits: Their value will be influenced by the place of issuance and the underlying assets, and may even fluctuate due to inflation.
Stablecoin: Maintains a USD peg, reducing financial uncertainty for businesses.
Therefore, many financial executives tend to choose stablecoins to ensure the stability of payments and treasury management.
The importance of privacy, speed, and trust

OpenAI's latest transaction has pushed the company's valuation to $500 billion, driving U.S. stocks to new highs. The crypto market is showing strong momentum due to the U.S. government shutdown, with Bitcoin touching 121K and BNB reaching a new high of $1,099. Investors predict that the government shutdown may last for two weeks, impacting the economy.

OpenAI's latest transaction has pushed the company's valuation to $500 billion, officially surpassing Musk's SpaceX to become the highest-valued startup in the world. However, renowned investor James Anderson has warned that the recent surge in valuations or market capitalizations of AI companies may be reminiscent of the internet bubble.
OpenAI Surpasses SpaceX: $500 Billion Valuation Sets Record
Bloomberg cited informed sources revealing that current and former employees of OpenAI have raised the company's valuation to $500 billion by selling approximately $6.6 billion in stock, with buyers including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer, Abu Dhabi MGX, and T. Rowe Price.
This transaction makes OpenAI estimate

OpenAI has partnered with South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to support its global AI infrastructure project "Interstellar Gateway," which has received backing from the U.S. government with an investment of $500 billion. The collaboration includes providing advanced chips, technological solutions, and establishing local AI data centers, further strengthening South Korea's position in the global AI industry.

TSL's stock price increased by 33% in September, and CEO Musk invested $1 billion to buy shares during this period, gaining over $200 million in returns, bringing his net worth to $500 billion, making him the first billionaire to be this wealthy. Analyst Dan Ives raised the target price to $600, and the market's expectations for TSL's entry into artificial intelligence and autonomous driving continue to strengthen.

As 2025 comes to a close, CryptoQuant predicts that if Whales and ETFs continue to increase their purchases, Bitcoin could reach between $160,000 and $200,000 in the fourth quarter. Spot demand is steadily increasing, indicating a pre-bull run mode ahead of Q4. Analysts believe that breaking through $116,000 could trigger a bull run, so caution is needed to avoid blindly chasing the price. Market sentiment is warming up, and future Liquidity and demand are key.