Today’s Insider ⬇️
🚀 Crypto Salary Payment Surges: Circle-owned USDC leads as the top choice for crypto-based salary payments
♻️ Unified Regulatory Framework: Dubai and UAE partners to align crypto regulatory frameworks
🤝 TradFi Integration: Kraken integrates PayPal as a funding option for U.S. customers
Market Update
Market | Value | Day PnL | YTD |
Bitcoin | $116,609 | +2.02% | +104.71% |
Ethereum | $3,817 | +5.33% | +54% |
Solana | $173 | +5.41% | +14.22% |
XRP | $3.08 | +4.35% | +496% |
S&P 500 | $6,345 | +0.73% | +7.88% |
Gold | $3,378 | +0.27% | +28.72% |
1. Surge in Crypto Salaries: USDC Dominates as Hybrid Payment Models Gain Popularity
Crypto salary: The share of workers paid in cryptocurrency tripled to 9.6% in 2024, with USDC leading as the most popular crypto payroll option, accounting for 63% of salaries.
🔎 Insider Insight: The growing use of USDC for payroll highlights its practicality for cross-border payments and trust in its transparency. Hybrid salary models are also gaining traction, blending fiat and crypto for flexibility.
Top Crypto Insider Pick of 2025
Nearly $5 Million in Soft Capital? 3 Reasons Factors Driving BlockchainFX Presale
With thousands of crypto projects in the presale market, it's rare to come across one with over a million dollars in funding. BlockchainFX (BFX), however, has positioned itself as a changemaker both function-wise and incentive-wise. Among other things, these three factors stand out:
Streamlined Trading: Function-wise, BlockchainFX offers a unified trading experience, featuring a multi-market super trading app that allows users to trade all kinds of assets, including crypto, forex, commodities, indices, and stocks.
Daily Passive Revenue: Imagine for a moment what it means to earn a daily passive revenue simply by being a member of a platform. Yes, BlockchainFX (BFX) is that rewarding, especially for active participants. Users earn a portion of the transaction fees generated everyday.
Multiple Presale Entry Points: Thanks to its ascending price mechanism, which allows early backers to take advantage of the pre-listing price at various phases. This ascending price model gives room for investors to capitalize on early-stage discounts and maximize potential returns as the token's value increases with each presale phase.
💡 Pro Tip: BlockchainFX users can enjoy benefits like custom Visa cards, exclusive memberships, and up to $25,000 in trading credit, even during presale. Meanwhile, $BFX at $0.018 is a steal before its $0.05 launch, and that’s besides the fact that it is a game-changing project now! 🚀
2. UAE, Dubai Strengthens Crypto Governance with Unified Regulatory Framework
Unified regulation: The UAE's SCA and Dubai's VARA have partnered to unify crypto regulations, enabling mutual license recognition while maintaining strict compliance and AML protocols.
🔎 Insider Insight: This partnership streamlines regulatory processes, reducing barriers for crypto firms operating in the UAE. It further cements the country's position as a global hub for crypto innovation and governance.
3. Kraken and PayPal’s Partnership Eases USD-to-Crypto Deposits
CeFi meets DeFi: Kraken integrates PayPal deposit path for U.S. users, enabling instant USD deposits without bank details.
🔎 Insider Insight: Kraken's PayPal integration streamlines funding through TradFi methods, as evidenced by processing over $1M during a soft launch. The latest development also signals growing fintech-crypto collaboration, which further aligns with PayPal's expanding presence in digital assets.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
