Mastercard has expanded its payment network to support stablecoin settlements across multiple blockchains and beyond traditional banking hours, adding support for six regulated dollar-backed tokens. Summary Mastercard will enable card settlement using regulated stablecoins across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP Ledger. The company said transactions can be settled during weekends, holidays, and
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan that places digital assets, blockchain technology, and tokenized financial infrastructure among its key regulatory priorities. Summary The SEC has made digital assets, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure a strategic priority in its 2026 to 2030 roadmap. Regulatory clarity for crypto markets and a clearer
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Little Pepe raises $28.1M in presale as strong community participation continues to attract new buyers. Summary Little Pepe has raised $28.1M in presale funding, selling 16.9B+ tokens and building a community of over 46,500
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has moved to the United States Senate Legislative Calendar, giving the crypto market-structure bill a formal path toward possible floor action. Summary The CLARITY Act has moved to the United States Senate Legislative Calendar after clearing the Senate Banking Committee. The bill passed the Senate Banking Committee on May
Brazil’s central bank has added mandatory independent audits to the licensing approval process for crypto service providers in the country. Summary Brazil’s central bank will require crypto service providers to submit independent audit reports when applying for or renewing licenses. The audits will review anti-money laundering controls, customer asset segregation, risk management systems, and employee
Bitcoin has drawn a new valuation argument from Bitwise, as rising sovereign debt pressures keep bond markets under strain and strengthen the case for BTC as a macro hedge. Summary Bitwise said rising sovereign debt pressure could strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against macroeconomic risk. The OECD expects governments and companies to borrow about
Galaxy Digital has launched an institutional over-the-counter prediction-markets desk, opening the service with a $10 million event swap tied to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Summary Galaxy launched an institutional OTC prediction-markets desk with a $10 million event swap with Arca. The first trade allows Arca to take a position on whether the CLARITY
Crypto-backed political groups have expanded their election spending as several US primaries test the industry’s influence in Congress. Summary Crypto-backed PACs have increased spending in US congressional primaries as digital asset policy becomes a key election issue. FEC filings show Protect Progress spent millions supporting Democratic candidates in California, New Jersey, Maryland, and New York.
New York’s financial regulator has formed a stablecoin supervision agreement with the European Banking Authority as regulators on both sides of the Atlantic tighten cooperation over digital assets. Summary NYDFS and the European Banking Authority signed an agreement to share information on stablecoin supervision. The agreement covers market risks, consumer protection, and oversight of firms
Coinbase Ventures has purchased ENA tokens on the open market as Coinbase and Ethena prepare a new partnership focused on on-chain finance and savings products. Summary Coinbase Ventures bought ENA tokens on the open market rather than participating in a discounted private round. Ethena said the purchase came alongside a new partnership with Coinbase focused
