Sep 19, 2026
Social media platform X is in discussions to use stablecoins such as Circle's USDC to pay royalties to influencers and content providers. The initiative aligns with X's newly launched Original Content Rewards program.
Dubai Duty Free has launched Crypto.com Pay across its retail network at Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and its online store, making it the first airport retailer in the Middle East to offer regulated cryptocurrency payment options. The rollout implements a strategic partnership established through a July 2025 memorandum of understanding between Dubai Duty Free and Crypto.com.
Emirates has integrated Crypto.com Pay on its website and mobile app, enabling eligible UAE residents to book flights using cryptocurrency with payments settled in UAE dirhams. The launch represents the airline's expansion of digital payment options aligned with Dubai's digital economy initiatives.
According to Odaily, Sui monitoring indicated that GoraeProtocol will bring more than 50,000 electric vehicle charging stations on-chain, with each charging session to be settled on Sui and a verifiable record generated on WalrusProtocol.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the messaging platform will roll out a native non-custodial Gram cryptocurrency wallet embedded directly into all Telegram apps this summer, offering instant, zero-fee crypto transfers to its more than 1 billion users.
Coinbase Ventures purchased ENA tokens on the open market and announced a partnership with Ethena to develop onchain savings products, with a Coinbase integration set to roll out next week targeting their combined user base of over 100 million.