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Dogecoin (DOGE) nursed losses on Monday as the community behind Qubic, which recently attacked Monero, voted to target the Dogecoin network over Zcash and Kaspa by a big margin.At the time of writing, DOGE traded at over 22 cents, representing a 4% decline on a 24-hour basis, according to CoinDesk data. The cryptocurrency chalked out a bullish golden crossover last week, but the bullish pattern failed to inspire bullish momentum.Early Monday, the AI-focused blockchain project Qubic announced the community's intention to target Dogecoin on X, stating, "There are ongoing discussions about $DOGE and preparation will take time."It added that "questions around blockchain resilience are being raised and we may have tools to address them."Sergey Ivancheglo, the founder of the Qubic...

The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account withSource link

A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years. Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry The claim by Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer for Monero, that a close friend and longtime crypto skeptic had expressed interestSource link

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced on August 17, 2025, the launch of its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electric vehicles (EVs) with Web3 technologies and cryptocurrency investments. The initiative includes the introduction of the C10 Index, a diversified crypto asset basket, and the C10 TreasurySource link

Stablecoins are poised to move $1 trillion a year by 2030, disrupting global payments and unlocking trillions in capital, according to a newly released industry report. Stablecoins Set to Move $1 Trillion Annually by 2030—Legacy Rails Can’t Compete Crypto liquidity provider Keyrock released a detailed report this week in collaboration with Latin American crypto platformSource link