PDAXScope: BTC tops $72K, stablecoins expand

Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire (CoinDesk)

Bitcoin rose above $72,000 as optimism grew over a possible ceasefire in the Middle East, as reported by CoinDesk. Easing geopolitical tensions reportedly helped improve overall market sentiment, contributing to gains across Bitcoin and other risk assets.

Crypto projected to move $719 trillion through global payments (CryptoSlate)

Major payment companies like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are increasingly integrating stablecoins into their systems to modernize how money moves, as reported by CryptoSlate. They are building new payment infrastructure for faster and cheaper transactions – especially for cross-border payments – while adapting their existing networks to support this shift.

Iran weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report (Cointelegraph)

Iran is considering requiring ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to pay transit fees using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, as reported by Cointelegraph. The proposal comes as the country explores alternative payment methods amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and restrictions on traditional financial systems.

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