Market
Payments
Chainlink surges 14% after partnering with Mastercard to bring 3 billion users direct access to crypto
Chainlink's interoperability technology leverages Mastercard's global network for seamless on-chain fiat-to-crypto transactions.
Politics
Polymarket data shows low chances of impeachment for President Donald Trump
The prediction market Polymarket has recorded $1.3 million in bets that signal an unlikely impeachment for Trump in 2025.
Politics
US lawmakers push COIN Act to block officials from profiting from crypto
Schiff's COIN Act demands stricter scrutiny of public officials' crypto ventures to prevent exploitation.
Technology
Ethereum developers issue proposal to halve block slot time to boost transaction speed
Ethereum’s network activity surges as EIP-7782 promises faster transactions and heightened efficiency.
Adoption
US housing agency FHFA considers digital assets like Bitcoin for mortgage collateral
FHFA's exploration of crypto in mortgage processes reflects a wider regulatory shift towards embracing digital financial assets.
Analysis
XRP leads crypto market rally as Iran-Israel’s tentative ceasefire lifts sentiment
Trump's ceasefire announcement shifts investor sentiment, driving major crypto gains in altcoins like XRP.
Stablecoins
Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood dumps $110M more Circle shares amid valuation surge flipping Robinhood
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest offloads $350M Circle shares during stunning stock rally that lifts valuation above $63B.
Crypto Equities
Circle’s post-IPO valuation surges to $66.9 billion, outpaces USDC supply
Market observers said Circle's market cap surge reflects the confidence in the firm's role in the stablecoin industry
Crypto
Metaplanet’s latest $118 million Bitcoin buy dwarfs Strategy’s new acquisition fivefold
Strategy's smaller acquisition still signals commitment to maintaining its status as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
Stablecoins
Nasdaq-listed Fiserv to launch USD-pegged stablecoin on Solana by the end of the year
Fiserv's FIUSD promises to bring real-time settlement to over 10,000 financial institutions and millions of merchants.
Crypto
Major Ethereum, Solana, XRP losses cause chance of Altcoin Season to drop to 12 month low amid Bitcoin strength
Geopolitical tensions drive investors to Bitcoin with altcoins bleeding.
Investments
Bitcoin and Ethereum inflows surge past $1.2B despite rising geopolitical risks
Despite heightened geopolitical tension risks, crypto proves its mettle with steady inflows and strong ETF performance.