
Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies
The $1.8B Mastercard/BVNK deal turns stablecoin middleware into an incumbent asset, shifting value from tokens to distribution and compliance.

The $1.8B Mastercard/BVNK deal turns stablecoin middleware into an incumbent asset, shifting value from tokens to distribution and compliance.

Citi still sees upside for Bitcoin and Ethereum, but slower US policy is shrinking how far prices can run this year.

Congress must resolve stablecoin yield impasse or leave it to regulatory interpretation amidst intense banking pressure.

If Binance or Coinbase limited withdrawals like this the internet would be warning of insolvency - TradFi behaves differently.

Bitcoin is hovering near $71,000, but the rally may be weaker than it looks. As spot buying fades and derivatives volume dominates, the market is leaning more heavily on leverage than real cash demand.

February CPI looked reassuring on paper, but it may end up being the last calm snapshot before a new inflation scare.

The data looked shaky even before the oil shock, and Powell now has to explain what breaks first.

Aave and CoW Protocol defend platforms, emphasizing user error and highlighting the need for enhanced DeFi safeguards.

Once the target pool expands beyond executives, the security playbook shifts to delays, multisig, secrecy, and physical protection.

Trump-linked memecoin trades spotlight overlapping scrutiny and suspense at Binance's doorstep.

AI layoffs are spreading across tech — here’s why Bitcoin investors should care.

Glassnode data reveals about 60% of XRP's circulating supply is underwater, contributing to persistent selling pressure.
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