Mastercard and stablecoin orchestration network Borderless are testing a shared identity and governance framework for cross-border stablecoin payments. The pilot will examine whether Mastercard Crypto Credential can provide assurance signals that payment participants use in approval, compliance and risk processes without Mastercard processing or settling the funds. Key takeaways
BlackRock’s new tokenized money market fund has received S&P Global Ratings’ highest principal stability fund rating, marking another step toward regulated blockchain-based reserve infrastructure. The BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle is designed to hold highly liquid assets that could support payment stablecoins under the US
Key Takeaways Marketing a platform as cost-free often obscures the underlying methods of value extraction that fund exchange operations. Security, compliance, and long-term viability require consistent investment that goes beyond superficial pricing incentives. * Zero-fee marketing models frequently rely on third-party data monetization or hidden liquidity spreads
Former FBI supervisory agent Patrick Steven Yaroch has been charged with allegedly using internal systems to access cryptocurrency wallet credentials and move digital assets into accounts he controlled. Court documents say he admitted to 10 unauthorized transfers totaling about $1 million between late 2024 and early 2025. The case highlights
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has added 10,399 Ether to its corporate treasury while repurchasing 4.5 million common shares. The moves extend a strategy built around accumulating ETH, staking part of its holdings and returning capital through buybacks. The company now reports nearly $11.3 billion in crypto, cash, securities
Binance is expanding its Abu Dhabi trading products with USDT-settled options linked to gold and silver prices. The contracts will be offered through Nest Exchange Limited, an exchange regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The launch gives eligible users exposure to precious-metal price movements without taking
Emirates has introduced Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE residents booking flights through its website and mobile app. The service allows customers to authorize cryptocurrency payments through a Crypto.com wallet while Emirates receives settlement in UAE dirhams. The launch connects everyday travel spending with the UAE’s expanding regulated
CryptoCafe has expanded its marketplace payment options by adding Dogecoin alongside Bitcoin. The move gives buyers and sellers more flexibility through the platform’s escrow system, while a recent version 2.0 release prepares the site for further development. Its parent company, Myriad Media, is also developing a separate Bitcoin-
Minnesota has become the latest US state to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs after officials reported approximately $1 million in scam-related losses linked to the machines between 2023 and 2025. The measure, aimed especially at protecting older residents, reflects growing scrutiny of crypto kiosks and the safeguards surrounding them. Key takeaways
HashKey Exchange has received approval from JPMorgan Chase to open a client money account, adding another major banking connection for the Hong Kong-licensed cryptocurrency platform. The account is intended to support customer fund segregation and US dollar settlement, although HashKey has not announced when it will become operational. Key
A hedge fund known for large positions in artificial intelligence infrastructure and Bitcoin mining companies is seeking fresh capital after losses during a sharp AI stock sell-off, according to the Financial Times. The episode highlights the risks of leverage, concentrated exposure and rapidly changing expectations around crypto mining’s
Pump.fun reportedly dismissed an undisclosed number of employees in April, about two months before some were scheduled to begin receiving PUMP tokens under agreements signed in 2025. The report has renewed attention on token-based compensation, employment terms and the importance of transparent governance in crypto companies. Key takeaways