THORChain Pushes Monero Closer as BTC-to-XMR Swaps Near Reality

THORChain moves Monero closer as native BTC-to-XMR swaps approach without exchange accounts or identity checks. THORChain’s planned Monero support could create a direct route from Bitcoin to XMR. The feature would allow native BTC-to-XMR swaps without exchange accounts, identity checks, or wrapped tokens. Community posts say Monero integration is closer...

Babylon Backs DeFi With $3M USDT Deposit Into Aave

Babylon’s Aave deposit reinforces DeFi recovery, keeping liquidity active while recycling yield to support long term growth Capital is flowing into decentralized finance, signaling renewed confidence in the sector. Babylon Foundation has stepped in with a $3 million USDT deployment into Aave, reinforcing liquidity at a time when confidence remains...

KBank and Ripple Advance Stablecoin Remittance Trials Ahead of South Korea’s Crypto Law

KBank and Ripple pilot stablecoin remittances as Korea nears crypto regulation, signaling shift in cross-border finance. South Korea’s digital banking sector is moving deeper into blockchain-backed payments. Financial firms are preparing for new crypto regulations expected to reshape the market. Cross-border transfers remain a key focus, especially as demand for...