Ex‑Amex and Visa Execs Raise $4M to Embed Stablecoins in Everyday Brands
Ex-Amex and Visa executives launch Rhythmic startup with $4M funding to embed stablecoins into everyday consumer brands, bridging crypto and mainstream finance.
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Nexo Returns to U.S.: A Comeback Shaped by Compliance or Deregulation?
After a three-year absence, crypto lender Nexo has officially returned to the United States, marking one of the most closely watched re-entries in the American digital asset sector. Many investors wonder if this comeback was made possible because crypto laws and policies in the country softened, or because Nexo restructured how it operates to fit […]
Tokenized RWAs Jump 13.5% as Crypto Market Crashes But Liquidity Challenges Persist for Real-World Assets On-Chain
Despite a severe downturn in the cryptocurrency market wiping out over $1 trillion in value, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged roughly 13.5% in on-chain value over the past month, highlighting growing institutional activity in tokenized government bonds, private credit, and other real-world instruments.
Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars
A new global survey shows stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond speculative assets into everyday financial use, including paychecks and daily spending, according to a research commissioned by London-based payments firm BVNK.
Binance and Franklin Templeton Unveil New Institutional Collateral Model Linking Traditional Funds to Crypto Markets
Binance and Franklin Templeton have launched an institutional off-exchange collateral program that enables eligible clients to use tokenized money market fund shares as collateral when trading digital assets.
Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments
Utrecht-based fintech Quantoz Payments B.V. has partnered with global card network Visa Inc. in a move that could accelerate the real-world use of regulated stablecoins across Europe.
Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS
Binance has expanded its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to several CIS countries, marking a major step in making cryptocurrency usable for everyday payments.
$40 Billion Bitcoin Error Rocks Bithumb, Exposes Internal Controls Flaw on Major Crypto Exchange
In a striking episode of Bitcoin market news, South Korea’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, announced that a major system error led to the mistaken crediting of more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to customer accounts during a recent promotional event. The incident has drawn intense scrutiny over internal controls and risk management practices at digital […]
KAST Partners Pudgy Penguins for IP-Backed Stablecoin Card
A new partnership between KAST and Pudgy Penguins is bringing stablecoin payments into everyday commerce with the launch of a co-branded crypto card designed for digital asset spending worldwide.
Bitcoin Stalls Below $69,000 as Bulls Struggle to Regain Momentum
Bitcoin today finds itself once again trading under significant pressure, with BTC failing to reclaim the psychologically important $69,000 level and prompting analysts to warn of weak bullish momentum in the market.
Stripe Launches X402 Payments On Base, Letting AI Agents Transact Autonomously With USDC
Stripe is moving machine-to-machine commerce from concept to reality. The company unveiled x402 payments on the Base blockchain, enabling autonomous AI agents to execute transactions using Circle’s USDC without human intervention.
Deel And MoonPay Expand Stablecoin Salary Payout Options For Global Workers
Deel and MoonPay have formed a partnership to support salary payouts in stablecoins for workers worldwide, with an initial rollout planned in the UK and European Union.
Polygon Labs Perspective on Stablecoin Economics: Interview With CEO Marc Boiron
Blockchain payment rails are increasingly coming to the rescue of legacy financial systems carrying the weight of poor compatibility, layered, multi-tiered structure, hidden fees, slow settlement and complex cross-border management. Companies like Polygon Labs create the next-gen infrastructure that can facilitate money movement across different fiat and crypto verticals. As the blockchain platform rolls out […]
Gemini Retreats From Europe and Non-Core Markets, Lays Off 200 as Crypto Downturn Bites
In a striking reversal of its global expansion strategy barely a year after launching regulated services in the European Union, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is dismantling its presence in the UK, EU and Australia while cutting roughly 25 % of its global workforce, in a move that underscores the deep challenges facing the digital‑asset sector.
Emerging Economies Are Most Bullish on Crypto Opportunities
The latest research on crypto market sentiment released by CryptoNinjas proves that global interest in crypto is shifting from historically affluent economies to emerging markets where bullish sentiment is booming.
ERC-8004 Standard Launches on Monad Platform to Enable Trustless Autonomous Agents
One of the novel payment standards that facilitate machine-to-machine agentic commerce, ERC-8004 launches on Monad blockchain platform, here’s why it matters.
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