Today’s Crypto Daily Download covers some of the biggest stories shaping the digital asset industry. Samsung has announced plans to add stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, a move that could eventually bring blockchain-based payments to hundreds of millions of Galaxy devices worldwide. While the company has yet to reveal supported issuers, launch markets, or a rollout timeline, the announcement builds on Samsung’s long-term commitment to digital assets, including its blockchain wallet integration and partnership with Coinbase One.
Meanwhile, the crypto exchange BitMart has announced it will shut down after nine years of operation. Following the news, BitMart’s native BMX token plunged sharply, with users given one month to close open trading positions and up to six months to withdraw their assets. The exchange did not provide a detailed explanation for its decision, making the closure one of the more surprising developments in the crypto industry this year.
In legal news, prediction market platform Kalshi has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Netflix over the trailer for an upcoming documentary focused on prediction markets. The dispute centres on footage from a high-profile event held before Kalshi’s Nevada ban took effect. Finally, blockchain technology continues to expand into traditional industries, with a project in Brazil tokenizing cattle to create blockchain-backed digital identities that securely track each animal’s health, behaviour, and performance. The initiative demonstrates how tokenization is increasingly being applied beyond finance to improve transparency and efficiency in real-world asset management.