HashKey contemplates IPO in Hong Kong
Key Takeaways HashKey, the company behind HashKey Exchange, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This aligns...
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Coinbase and Mastercard in talks to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK for $2B: Fortune
Key Takeaways Coinbase and Mastercard are in discussions to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin startup, for $2 billion. BVNK specializes in...
Grayscale selects Figment to power staking in Ethereum and Solana funds
Key Takeaways Grayscale has partnered with Figment to introduce staking features for its Ethereum and Solana investment products. The partnership...
Puffpaw Unveils the First Gamified Smart Vape
Seoul, South Korea (KBW): In a market flooded with speculative promises, PuffPaw is doing something tangible – paying users in...
THORWallet CEO on Native Swaps and DeFi’s Banking Future
The non-custodial, high-risk “degen” narrative is undergoing a major shift. The crypto landscape is being reshaped by spot ETFs, the...
Sharps Technology expands Solana digital asset treasury strategy with Coinbase
Key Takeaways Sharps Technology, previously focused on medical devices, is now building a digital asset treasury centered on the Solana...
SoftBank’s PayPay Acquires 40% Stake In Binance Japan
Binance Japan has entered into a capital and business agreement with PayPay, a mobile payment service operated by the major...
Citi invests in stablecoin firm BVNK, its valuation now exceeds $750M
Key Takeaways Citi has invested in stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK through its venture capital arm. BVNK co-founder Chris Harmse confirmed...
Binance Japan receives 40% investment from SoftBank-backed PayPay
Key Takeaways PayPay has taken a 40% stake in Binance Japan, Binance's regulated Japanese subsidiary. The investment merges SoftBank's blockchain...
Uganda to Launch CBDC Pilot, Kenya Close to Regulation
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a broader tokenization effort across the African...
Coinbase CEO Very Bullish on US Crypto Regulation as Game-Changing Clarity Nears
Surging optimism around U.S. crypto rules is igniting industry momentum, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals 2025 could deliver long-awaited...
BNB Registers Surge in Mindshare, as Token Hits New High
BNB “mindshare” has surged over 250% in just a week, according to Messari, with one analyst pointing to a market...
UK Ban On Crypto ETNs Lifted As Market Tipped To Grow By 20%
The UK government has finally lifted its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, citing a maturation of the industry and a...
DeFi Development Corp. partners with Superteam Japan to launch first Solana treasury project
Key Takeaways DeFi Development Corp. and Superteam Japan collaborate to launch DFDV JP, marking Japan's first Solana treasury project. The...
Gemini launches Australian operations after Nasdaq debut
Key Takeaways Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has launched operations in Australia. The launch follows Gemini's recent IPO and Nasdaq listing....
Fireblocks Expands Regulated Crypto Custody Network
Fireblocks Trust Company, a New York State-regulated custodian under the Fireblocks platform, has partnered with Galaxy, Bakkt, FalconX and Castle...
MetaMask to Let Users Bet With Polymarket Integration
Crypto wallet MetaMask will tap Polymarket later this year to expand its offerings to prediction markets, aiming to get in...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Expands Offering in Australia
US crypto exchange Gemini is set to expand its offerings in Australia with the launch of a new locally registered...
Market Structure Bill Still on Track, Despite Shutdown
Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, one of the original cosponsors of the House of Representatives’ crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY...
US Senate Confirms Treasury Official as Government Shutdown Continues
A majority of lawmakers in the US Senate voted to confirm Jonathan McKernan as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at...
Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan Defies the odds
Shayne Coplan, the founder of prediction market Polymarket, is once again in the limelight, as prediction markets shift from regulatory...
Coinbase Enables Staking for NY Residents after Regulatory Approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said New York residents are now able to stake their assets following approval from state regulators.In a...
