31 - Crypto Firms Expand: CoinDCX Reshuffles, Kraken Acquires Dutch Broker

CoinDCX appoints new leadership for its Web3 arm Okto, while Kraken acquires Dutch crypto broker Coin Meester BV. Other highlights include Alchemy Pay's Google Pay integration, Ripple's stablecoin launch preparations, and the Ignition AI Accelerator's partnership with Aptos Foundation to boost AI startups in Asia.

Sources:
https://mediabrief.com/oktos-leadership-with-the-appointment-of-rohit-jain-and-minal-thukral/
https://insidebitcoins.com/news/top-trending-coins-on-geckoterminal-today-layerzero-isei-trumps-hat
https://www.techedt.com/aptos-foundation-partners-with-ignition-ai-accelerator-to-drive-ai-startups-in-apac
https://www.pymnts.com/news/faster-payments/2024/alchemy-pay-integrates-crypto-card-with-google-pay/
https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ledger-live-adds-support-for-ripple-usd-rlusd/
https://www.blockhead.co/2024/09/25/kraken-acquires-dutch-crypto-broker-coin-meester-bv-2/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:35) CoinDCX Bolsters Okto Leadership to Spearhead DeFi Initiatives and Drive Web3 Adoption
(00:02:17) LayerZero Among Top Trending Coins on GeckoTerminal
(00:05:09) Aptos Foundation Partners with Ignition AI Accelerator to Drive AI Startups in APAC
(00:07:57) Alchemy Pay Enhances Crypto Payment Accessibility with Google Pay Integration
(00:09:28) Ripple's Major Updates and Preparations for Stablecoin Launch
(00:10:51) Kraken Expands European Presence with Multiple Acquisitions of Dutch Crypto Brokers