Samsung has announced a major partnership with Coinbase that will give 75 million Galaxy device owners in the U.S. access to the exchange’s premium service, Coinbase One. This marks the largest consumer distribution deal Coinbase has ever executed and Samsung’s most ambitious step into the crypto space to date.

Through Samsung Wallet, Galaxy users can now enjoy zero trading fees, higher staking rewards, and seamless integration without the need to download extra apps or move funds across platforms. Samsung Pay will also link directly to Coinbase accounts, allowing crypto-backed payments alongside traditional cards, transit passes, and IDs—all in one secure place.

The rollout begins in the U.S. but will expand globally in the coming months. “Our mission is to bring more than a billion people on chain,” said Shan Aggarwal, Chief Business Officer at Coinbase. Samsung executives highlighted that this move further strengthens Galaxy Wallet as a trusted, all-in-one financial hub for millions of users.

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Bitcoin has kicked off the fourth quarter of 2025 with a strong rally, surging more than 10% over the past week — from around $109,000 on September 27 to over $122,000 today.

But Bitcoin could surge to fresh all-time highs if the U.S. government shutdown continues, according to Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets at Standard Chartered.

Kendrick believes that Bitcoin’s historically positive correlation with U.S. Treasury term premiums, suggesting the cryptocurrency may benefit from prolonged fiscal uncertainty.

Kendrick noted that during prolonged market stress — conditions that often favor digitally scarce assets — Bitcoin has historically shown remarkable…

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Walmart’s majority-owned fintech firm OnePay is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency trading and custody services on its mobile app later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter. With the support of startup Zerohash, the company will enable customers to buy, hold, and trade bitcoin and ether, marking a major step in its effort to become a U.S. “super app” for digital finance.

Founded in 2021 with Ribbit Capital, OnePay has steadily expanded its offerings, including savings accounts, credit and debit cards, buy now, pay later loans, and even wireless plans. The addition of crypto would allow users to convert digital assets into cash and use funds for everyday purchases or bill payments, putting it in direct competition with PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App—all of which already feature crypto options.

The timing underscores growing mainstream adoption of digital assets, as major banks and fintechs expand into the sector. OnePay’s integration with Walmart’s checkout ecosystem, which reaches 150 million U.S. shoppers weekly, could give it a powerful edge as it moves into the crypto space.

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Samsung has partnered with Coinbase to give 75 million of its Galaxy device owners in the U.S. access to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

The union brings Coinbase One’s premium features — including zero trading fees and boosted staking rewards — directly into Samsung Wallet, allowing users to explore Bitcoin and crypto without downloading any additional apps or moving funds across different platforms, Coinbase said. 

The integration will also connect Samsung Pay to Coinbase accounts, allowing Galaxy users to make purchases with Bitcoin and other crypto holdings in the same place they already store payment cards, transit passes, and IDs. 

For the millions of…

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OnePay, the fintech venture majority-owned by Walmart, will soon allow its customers to buy, sell and hold bitcoin directly in its mobile app. This access will help bring bitcoin access to mainstream U.S. retail consumers.

According to CNBC reporting, OnePay plans to launch the service later this year in partnership with crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash. 

Founded in 2021 by Walmart and Ribbit Capital, OnePay has steadily built out an “everything app” for digital finance, offering savings accounts, cards, buy now–pay later services, and even wireless plans. 

By adding bitcoin custody and trading, the firm jumps on the bitcoin boat alongside other U.S. fintech…

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Four years ago, in a building in the former industrial heart of Prague, Eric Sirion sat at his computer with freshly written code and a simple mission: buy a cup of coffee with Bitcoin.

The place was Paralelní Polis, during the annual Hackers Congress — a fitting venue for an experiment in digital freedom. This was not the first time Bitcoin had been used to buy coffee, but this time was different. After a few false starts, the transaction finally went through, and history was made. It was the world’s first purchase using ecash on Bitcoin — specifically, the Fedimint ecash protocol, a Chaumian ecash system built on top of Bitcoin.

Eric marked the moment with a tweet, and what…

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The global stablecoin market has soared past $300 billion for the first time in history, signaling a landmark moment for digital finance and crypto adoption. Data from DeFi Llama shows the market cap hit $301.59 billion on October 3, fueled by the growing dominance of USD-pegged tokens and rising acceptance among banks and regulators worldwide.

Tether’s USDT leads the surge with a commanding 58% share, holding a market cap of $176.24 billion. Circle’s USDC follows at $74 billion, while Ethena’s USDe takes third with $14.8 billion. Ethereum remains the primary network for stablecoin circulation at $171.2 billion, with Tron hosting $76.7 billion. Monthly transfer volumes remain strong, reaching $3.27 trillion despite a slight dip from last month.

New opportunities are also emerging as euro- and local currency-backed tokens gain traction in Europe and Asia under fresh regulatory frameworks. Singapore recently outpaced Hong Kong by launching its own local stablecoin, XSGD, highlighting the growing push for diversified fiat-pegged assets beyond the dollar.

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Bitcoin surged past $121,000 today, pushing towards its all-time high as the fourth quarter of 2025 kicked off with renewed momentum for Bitcoin.

The rally follows a strong September finish, when Bitcoin gained about 5% to close around $114,000 — a performance that somewhat defied Bitcoin’s reputation for seasonal weakness. 

Historically, when September has ended in the green, Bitcoin has often gone on to post outsized fourth-quarter gains. Data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro shows that in years such as 2015, 2016, 2023, and 2024, fourth-quarter rallies averaged more than 50%.

That seasonal trend has already earned October the nickname “Uptober” among traders. Since 2015,…

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Franklin Templeton’s spot Solana ETF has officially been listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker SOEZ, marking a major step toward its entry into US markets. The listing signals institutional readiness and highlights Solana’s growing integration into mainstream finance.

The DTCC, a key player in clearing and settlement, has been advancing infrastructure upgrades such as the T+1 settlement cycle, designed to accommodate faster and more innovative financial products. These improvements strengthen the foundation for blockchain-related ETFs, making them more accessible to both retail and institutional investors.

Several other Solana-based ETFs have recently joined the DTCC lineup, including offerings from CoinShares, 21Shares, and Fidelity. Franklin Templeton’s move reinforces the momentum behind Solana as one of the most promising blockchain networks gaining acceptance in traditional finance. The listing is seen as a positive step for broader crypto adoption across regulated markets.

Yesterday, two members of the New York State (NYS) Senate introduced Senate Bill 8518 (S8518), which imposes excise taxes on digital asset mining using the proof-of-work consensus mechanism, making it even more difficult than it already is for bitcoin miners to operate in the state.

NEW: New York introduces anti-bitcoin mining bill

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S8518, which was co-sponsored by Liz Krueger (D) and Andrew Gounardes (D), stipulates that bitcoin and digital asset miners in the state will pay increased taxes…

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