Author: Tony Pearce
MetaMask and Mastercard Roll Out Self-Custodial Crypto Payment Card in US With Onchain Cashback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaMask is expanding further into everyday payments through a new partnership with Mastercard, launching a crypto-linked payment card for users in the US.
Bitcoin Nears $70,000 as Nvidia-fueled Rebound Lifts Risk Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin climbed toward the $70,000 mark, breaking a three-session losing streak as investor appetite for risk returned alongside modest gains in equities.
OCC Moves to Activate GENIUS Act Framework, Invites Industry Input
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has put forward a formal proposal to carry out the provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act).
EU Markets Watchdog Flags Crypto Perpetual Contracts as Potential CFDs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that many crypto perpetual derivatives may be captured by the European Union’s rules governing contracts for differences.
21Shares Debuts Spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, Expanding Access to Sui Exposure
Reading Time: < 1 minute21Shares has introduced a new exchange-traded fund tied to Sui, launching the 21Shares Spot SUI ETF as investor appetite for products linked to the blockchain continues to build.
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Three Texas Mining Sites for $40 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan has expanded its operational footprint in the United States, purchasing a 49 percent interest in three Texas-based mining projects from Cipher Mining for $39.75 million.
Terraform Administrator Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in Terra Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe court-appointed administrator handling the bankruptcy of Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against trading giant Jane Street.
Austrian Watchdog Freezes KuCoin EU’s Client Onboarding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKuCoin’s European operations have been dealt a setback after Austria’s top financial supervisor, the Austrian Financial Market Authority, ordered the exchange to stop engaging in new business activities over compliance deficiencies.
The Convergence of AI and Crypto: A New Financial Frontier
Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom smarter trading algorithms to AI-powered blockchains, the intersection of AI and crypto may define the next decade of digital finance.
Bitdeer Empties Bitcoin Treasury After Selling Final 943 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitdeer Technologies has reduced its corporate Bitcoin holdings to zero after liquidating its remaining 943 BTC.
Missouri Moves Bitcoin Reserve Bill Forward in Renewed Crypto Treasury Effort
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMissouri has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a state-level Bitcoin reserve, sending the proposal to the State House Commerce Committee after similar initiatives stalled last year.
ProShares Launches First Money Market ETF Tailored for Stablecoin Reserves Under New US Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProShares brought a new money market exchange-traded fund to market on Thursday.
ECB Sets 2027 Timeline for Digital Euro Pilot with Provider Selection Imminent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank is advancing its plans for a central bank digital currency, targeting a pilot launch in the second half of 2027.
Nigeria and South Africa Emerge as Global Engines for Stablecoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest economies on the African continent are currently spearheading a surge in global demand for stablecoins.
Stripe’s Bridge Platform Wins Conditional Approval for Federal Bank Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBridge, the stablecoin platform acquired by Stripe in 2024, has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national bank.
Harvard Discloses $86.8 Million Ether ETF Position While Trimming Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvard University’s endowment manager pared its Bitcoin ETF exposure by 21% in the fourth quarter and established its first-ever position in an Ether fund.
CryptoQuant Identifies $55,000 as Bitcoin’s Ultimate Bear Market Floor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnchain analytics firm CryptoQuant has pinpointed the “ultimate” bear market bottom for Bitcoin at approximately $55,000, based on historical price patterns and realized value metrics.
Grayscale Files with SEC to Launch Aave ETF on NYSE Arca
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments is seeking to expand its crypto ETF lineup, filing a registration statement with US regulators to convert its Aave trust into a fully-fledged exchange-traded fund.
Fed Paper Flags Volatility Risk, Calls for New Margin Rules on Crypto Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve is weighing a major shift in how banks and trading firms must collateralize their crypto derivative positions.
World Liberty Financial to Enter Forex Market With World Swap Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorld Liberty Financial, a crypto firm associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, revealed on Thursday that it is preparing to introduce a foreign exchange and remittance platform promising simplified services and lower fees
Malaysia’s Central Bank Launches Sandbox for Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBank Negara Malaysia on Wednesday confirmed that its Digital Asset Innovation Hub is piloting three regulatory sandbox programs dedicated to the research and development of ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits.
Danske Bank Opens Crypto ETP Trading to Customers in Nordic Market First
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark’s largest lender, Danske Bank, has begun offering clients access to Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products from BlackRock and WisdomTree.
Goldman Sachs Slashes Bitcoin ETF Stake by Nearly 40 Percent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoldman Sachs executed a substantial drawdown of its spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF investments during the fourth quarter of 2025, as detailed in its latest US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
UK Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Registers with FCA, Advances Compliance Under New Regime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlockchain.com, a company with its roots in the United Kingdom dating back more than a decade, has obtained official registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct its crypto asset business domestically.
Backpack Exchange Unveils Tokenomics Strategy with US IPO Ambition at Its Core
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBackpack, a cryptocurrency exchange established by former employees of the defunct platform FTX, has announced plans for a future token launch.
Bitcoin 
Ethereum 
Tether 
XRP 
BNB 
USDC 
Solana 
TRON 
Lido Staked Ether 
Figure Heloc