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Meta supports some creators settling in USDC, connecting Solana and Polygon wallets
Meta has begun offering select creators the option to settle payments in USDC, allowing users to withdraw their earnings directly to wallets on Solana or Polygon.Creators can link crypto wallets (such as MetaMask, Phantom, etc.) to receive funds. Payment services are supported by Stripe, and users may be provided with crypto-related tax reports.Meta also cautioned that stablecoin payments carry inherent risks, and users are responsible for securing their own accounts and wallets; in the event of technical issues or special circumstances, the company may resort to alternative payment methods to complete settlements.According to previous reports, Meta is planning to further expand its stablecoin-related operations within the year.
AAVE Is Now Live on the Solana Network
According to official announcements, AAVE is now live on the Solana network, supporting trading of this DeFi governance token on platforms such as Phantom and Jupiter. Aave is a non-custodial liquidity protocol that enables users to earn interest by supplying assets to the protocol or borrow against collateral.
South Korea’s National Tax Service Fully Tracks Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Including Non-Custodial Wallets
According to ZDNet Korea, South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) issued a tender notice on April 15 to introduce cryptocurrency transaction tracking software from firms including Chainalysis and TRM Labs. The system aims to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real time, trace hidden assets of tax evasion suspects, and combat disguised inheritance, gifting, and offshore tax evasion involving digital assets. It can track approximately 70 million types of cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stablecoins—across 45 blockchain layers. The system also features “de-mixing” capabilities to identify mixing-service-based money laundering techniques and can perform partial identity verification for non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and Phantom. This marks the NTS’s third deployment of such solutions since 2024; system construction is scheduled for completion in June, with official operation commencing in July.
Wrapped XRP Launches on Solana, Expanding DeFi Use Cases
Odaily News: The cross-chain version of XRP, wXRP, has launched on Solana, enabling holders to participate in the DeFi ecosystem without selling their assets.wXRP is custodied by Hex Trust and achieves cross-chain functionality via LayerZero. It is pegged 1:1 to native XRP and can be redeemed at any time.The asset has been integrated into multiple Solana applications, including Titan, Jupiter, Meteora, and the Phantom wallet, supporting functions such as trading, liquidity provision, and yield generation.This move signifies that XRP, which was originally more focused on payment scenarios, is now further integrating into the DeFi system, expanding its application space in cross-chain and on-chain finance.
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Meta supports some creators settling in USDC, connecting Solana and Polygon wallets
Meta has begun offering select creators the option to settle payments in USDC, allowing users to withdraw their earnings directly to wallets on Solana or Polygon.Creators can link crypto wallets (such as MetaMask, Phantom, etc.) to receive funds. Payment services are supported by Stripe, and users may be provided with crypto-related tax reports.Meta also cautioned that stablecoin payments carry inherent risks, and users are responsible for securing their own accounts and wallets; in the event of technical issues or special circumstances, the company may resort to alternative payment methods to complete settlements.According to previous reports, Meta is planning to further expand its stablecoin-related operations within the year.
AAVE Is Now Live on the Solana Network
According to official announcements, AAVE is now live on the Solana network, supporting trading of this DeFi governance token on platforms such as Phantom and Jupiter. Aave is a non-custodial liquidity protocol that enables users to earn interest by supplying assets to the protocol or borrow against collateral.
South Korea’s National Tax Service Fully Tracks Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Including Non-Custodial Wallets
According to ZDNet Korea, South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) issued a tender notice on April 15 to introduce cryptocurrency transaction tracking software from firms including Chainalysis and TRM Labs. The system aims to monitor cryptocurrency transactions in real time, trace hidden assets of tax evasion suspects, and combat disguised inheritance, gifting, and offshore tax evasion involving digital assets. It can track approximately 70 million types of cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stablecoins—across 45 blockchain layers. The system also features “de-mixing” capabilities to identify mixing-service-based money laundering techniques and can perform partial identity verification for non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and Phantom. This marks the NTS’s third deployment of such solutions since 2024; system construction is scheduled for completion in June, with official operation commencing in July.
Wrapped XRP Launches on Solana, Expanding DeFi Use Cases
Odaily News: The cross-chain version of XRP, wXRP, has launched on Solana, enabling holders to participate in the DeFi ecosystem without selling their assets.wXRP is custodied by Hex Trust and achieves cross-chain functionality via LayerZero. It is pegged 1:1 to native XRP and can be redeemed at any time.The asset has been integrated into multiple Solana applications, including Titan, Jupiter, Meteora, and the Phantom wallet, supporting functions such as trading, liquidity provision, and yield generation.This move signifies that XRP, which was originally more focused on payment scenarios, is now further integrating into the DeFi system, expanding its application space in cross-chain and on-chain finance.
Financial compliance startup Spektr closes $20 million Series A round led by NEA
According to Crunchbase, financial compliance startup Spektr has announced a $20 million Series A funding round, led by New Enterprise Associates, with participation from Northzone, Seedcamp, and PSV Tech. To date, the company has raised a total of $26 million. Spektr primarily provides AI Agent–based compliance services—including risk assessment and sanctions list monitoring—to cryptocurrency wallet service providers such as Phantom, as well as traditional financial institutions.