Mastercard Building Blockchain Network to Link Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
Mastercard is developing a blockchain-based Multi-Token Network designed to connect traditional financial institutions with the digital asset ecosystem, according to a report from Business Insider. The initiative is led by Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s executive vice president of blockchain and digital…
Metaplanet Buys 160 More Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 4,200 BTC
Metaplanet is going all-in on Bitcoin. The company just picked up another 160 BTC—bringing its total stash to 4,206 Bitcoin as it keeps ramping up its buying spree. The Tokyo-based firm shared the news on Wednesday, saying it spent about…
Circle Wants to Go Public—Files for IPO to Land on NYSE
Circle just made a big move—it filed for a traditional IPO, making it clear that it wants to bridge crypto with the world of regulated finance. The USDC issuer is moving from private to public, and this signals a big…
Kristin Smith Leaves Blockchain Association to Lead New Solana Policy Institute
After five powerful years leading the Blockchain Association, Kristin Smith is moving on. Her last day as CEO will be May 16—but she’s not stepping away from crypto. Starting May 19, she’ll take the reins as President of the Solana…
Tether Quietly Becomes One of Bitcoin’s Largest Whales With $8.44B in Holdings
Tether isn’t just playing in the crypto sandbox anymore—it’s rewriting the rules. Its ongoing Bitcoin buys show a thoughtful strategy that blends crypto with its bigger business picture. On March 31, 2025, Tether grabbed 8,888 BTC worth $735 million—part of…
Trump Family Acquires Majority Stake in World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative aimed at delivering cryptocurrency-based financial services, has undergone a significant leadership transformation. An entity linked to former President Donald Trump has supplanted the original founders, securing a 60% equity stake and…
Circle Gears Up for IPO With Bank Hires, Eyes Late April Filing: Report
Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is moving closer to an initial public offering (IPO) with plans to file by late April. The company has engaged major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc.,…
FTX to Begin Repaying Creditors on May 30 After 27-Month Bankruptcy Battle
FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed in late 2022, is set to commence repayments to its creditors on May 30, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s prolonged bankruptcy proceedings, which have spanned over two years. Background of…
Sonic Labs Shifts Focus from USD-Pegged Algorithmic Stablecoin to UAE Dirham-Backed Version
Sonic Labs, co-founded by blockchain developer Andre Cronje, has announced a strategic pivot away from its initial plan to launch a USD-pegged algorithmic stablecoin. Instead, the company is now focusing on developing a stablecoin backed by the United Arab Emirates…
Gazprom Launches Blockchain-Powered Digital Financial Assets
Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned oil and gas giant, has entered the digital finance arena by issuing blockchain-based digital financial assets (DFAs) worth 2 billion rubles (approximately $23.5 million). This initiative underscores Gazprom’s commitment to integrating blockchain technology into its financial operations…