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Vietnam just launched a national blockchain platform. And it's not just for crypto. It’s for nationwide data infrastructure. 👉 Digital identity 👉 Product traceability 👉 Government records 👉 Smart contracts 👉 Scalable public-private validation Meet NDAChain, a Layer 1 permissioned blockchain, built with 49 validator nodes from both government and private sector giants like Zalo, Masan, MISA, and the Ministry of Public Security. This isn’t a test. It’s the backbone for Vietnam’s digital economy. They’re blending: ✅ Centralized control  ✅ Decentralized trust  ✅ Real-world integration Why it matters: ↳ Verifies citizen identities across 100M+ people ↳ Secures real-time data for public services ↳ Complies with GDPR & W3C DID ↳ Uses ZKP, PoA consensus & supports 3,600 TPS ↳Already integrates with EU’s EBSI system ↳Open for Layer 2 innovation & startup ecosystem Vietnam’s strategy is clear: Blend decentralization + governance. Build digital trust at scale. And open doors for global trade & innovation. This is what forward-thinking national digital infrastructure looks like. Next two weeks in Vietnam is going to be big . GM Vietnam and ETH Vietnam are two largest events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. We will host Web3preneur Vietnam edition Let's explore Vietnam Ecosystem together . Let's Connect #Blockchain #DigitalIdentity #Vietnam #NDAChain

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LAST 2 WEEKS IN THE STABLECOIN SPACE: key events in September so far + top 5 highlights here below ↓ ↓ > Stripe and Paradigm Launch Tempo Blockchain Stripe, partnering with Paradigm, introduced Tempo, a blockchain designed for stablecoin-based cross-border payments. This move integrates stablecoins into mainstream fintech, targeting global remittances and signaling institutional adoption of stablecoin infrastructure. > Tether.io Explores Gold Mining Investments Tether (USDT, ~$169B market cap) pursued investments in gold mining and expanded its stake in a Canadian gold royalty firm. This diversifies its reserves beyond U.S. Treasuries, strengthening USDT’s backing and reflecting stablecoins’ growing link to tangible assets. > Tether.io Launches USAT Stablecoin Tether unveiled USAT, a USD-pegged stablecoin compliant with the U.S. GENIUS Act, and appointed Bo Hines as CEO of Tether USA₮. This positions Tether to expand its dominance in the U.S. market, leveraging regulatory clarity and a $277.8B stablecoin market. > Hyperliquid Launched USDH Stablecoin Bidding Hyperliquid initiated a governance vote for its native USDH stablecoin, attracting bids from Paxos, Frax, Sky Protocol, Agora, Native Markets, OpenEden, and BitGo. Voting ended September 14, with a winning from Native Markets. > MetaMask Launches mUSD Stablecoin MetaMask launched mUSD, a USD-pegged stablecoin integrated into its wallet via Transak, enabling low-fee in-app purchases and transfers for DeFi and retail users. This enhances accessibility and capitalizes on the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework. Full breakdown in the report here below. As always, LOTS happened, LOTS coming - I'll do my best to keep you posted. — ❇️ Share it if you find it valuable, comment with your thoughts and follow to keep learning about stablecoins and the future of e-money.

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🚨 Exclusive: Rapyd launches Stablecoin Payment Solutions 🚨 Rapyd has officially entered the stablecoin space, unveiling its Stablecoin Payment Solutions for cross-border B2B payments. This makes Rapyd one of a growing number of global providers to formally launch stablecoin services, underlining just how quickly this segment of the market is accelerating. I sat down with Rapyd CEO Arik Shtilman for an exclusive interview to dig into why now and what next. Arik shared how stablecoins fit into Rapyd’s global strategy, the specific use cases they’re targeting and how they’re already contributing to the company’s bottom line. With a expected $100bn of processed volume and over $1bn of revenue this year, Rapyd's stablecoin play is especially meaningful for the sector and the merchant space. Plenty of new numbers and insights in our discussion. Read the full exclusive interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJA9XZbi #stablecoins #payments #stablecoinpayments #crossborderpayments #b2bpayments Lizzie Ryan Lucy Ingham David Rosa

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Urgency of AI in crypto markets Spoke yesterday at SonicLabs Summit on the two aspects that are crucial to address at the intersection of blockchain and AI 1️⃣ predictive AI for on-chain risk - hacks aren’t random, they’re long projects. models can learn exploit patterns from mempool + contract activity and flag risks before they hit 2️⃣ agent-powered asset management - defi complexity demands automation with accountability. vault agents can plan, size, and hedge across amms, perps, rfqs, with policy guardrails and verifiable execution [this is where we’re taking aarnâ to]

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TOKEN2049 in Singapore impacted some reflections about the market. #Altcoins and #ICOs came and went — then #NFTs, #memecoins, tap-to-earn, and #perps. The durable use case is clearer: #stablecoin #payments (main in use #USDT Circle, #USDC Tether.io) plus yield-bearing models and savings (as Ethena Labs, Aegis.im) that are secure, instant, and inexpensive. Cointelegraph stablewatch Bitcoin Ethereum

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First US state to issue a stablecoin 👏 The State of Wyoming did such a move and announced the mainnet launch of its Frontier Stablecoin Token (FRNT). The token is live on seven blockchains, namely Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Avalance, Polygon, Optimism, and Base. According to the accompanied press release, the token is not yet available to the public due to regulatory hurdles. Why is it interesting? Because this stablecoin has a different focus and approach than existing stablecoins. FRNT has the goal to boost efficiency in government processes, such as paying vendors in seconds and enabling tax refunds and social benefits, on-chain. The income generated from the underlying reserves, will go into the "state wallet" and become part of the budget for the State of Wyoming. For example, income is intended to support Wyoming’s School Foundation Fund. Congrats on the launch to Anthony Apollo and the team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZMxGemr

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