NEWS DIGEST – 09.07.2025 πŸš€

1. ✈️Emirates to Accept Crypto Payments via Crypto.com

Dubai’s Emirates airline signed a preliminary agreement with Crypto.com to offer cryptocurrency payments starting next year. The move targets tech-savvy travelers and aligns with Dubai’s crypto-friendly regulatory push under VARA and its growing crypto ecosystem.

2. 🏦Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licenses Globally

Ant Group’s international arm is β€œseriously considering” stablecoin license applications around the world. Their goal is not to facilitate crypto trading, but to enhance global payment systems using fiat-pegged tokens.

3. πŸ“‰Bitcoin Momentum Fades as Rally Pauses

Bitcoin edged up 0.3% to $108,762 but sits ~3% below its May record high. Rising prices from Ethereum, Solana, and XRP couldn’t sustain momentum, with analysts warning that a lack of catalysts is putting the crypto rally under pressure.

4. πŸ›οΈHouse Declares β€œCrypto Week” to Pass Industry-Backed Bills

U.S. House Republicans designated next week as β€œCrypto Week,” aiming to pass three bills: the GENIUS Act (stablecoin oversight), CLARITY Act (defining SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction), and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (FDA federal CBDC prohibition). These proposals support innovation but draw mixed reactions from consumer advocates.