Cryptocurrency & Blockchain News

Visa hunts for new stablecoin partner after Mastercard buys BVNK

Mastercard’s BVNK deal leaves Visa needing a new stablecoin settlement partner as card networks compete in blockchain payments.

Bitcoin buying urgency drops as Binance volume hits a key historical zone

Bitcoin taker buy volume on Binance has fallen to levels that previously appeared near major market turning points.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs see 298 million dollars of inflows after three day slide

US spot Bitcoin ETFs added 297.6 million dollars in one day, ending three days of outflows as Bitcoin fell.

Base targets startups and enterprises in new growth push

Base is expanding its strategy with startup backing and enterprise blockchain tools, a move that could matter for Coinbase and Ethereum investors.

Strategy CEO says Bitcoin per share is key metric for MSTR investors

Strategy says Bitcoin per share matters more than buybacks as it builds a longer-term funding model for more BTC purchases.

China expands digital yuan bank network to 30 operators

China has added eight banks to its digital yuan network, a step that points to broader domestic and cross-border use.

Clear Street joins XDC Network as validator in push for institutional blockchain credibility

Clear Street has joined XDC Network as a validator, adding a regulated financial firm to the blockchain’s infrastructure base.

Uniswap brings v4 liquidity tools to Circle backed Arc network

Uniswap is deploying its v4 trading stack on Arc, a stablecoin-focused blockchain tied to Circle, ahead of the network’s mainnet launch.

XRP whale transfers jump 280 percent as large holders return

XRP whale transfers above $1 million surged in 24 hours, but the on-chain signal still leaves investors with key open questions.

Moscow Exchange targets Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures launch

Moscow Exchange is preparing Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures as Russia rolls out a new digital asset framework.

Citadel pushes SEC to rethink Rule 611 repeal plan

Citadel says scrapping Rule 611 could weaken price discovery and hurt retail stock investors in US markets.

Fundstrat says Bitcoin may be due for 30 percent swings

Fundstrat says Bitcoin could see 30 percent moves as Tom Lee keeps a $200,000 to $250,000 2026 target in focus.

Ripple gains a South Korea payments pilot through Kbank

Kbank has confirmed a Ripple Payments remittance pilot in South Korea, while similar claims tied to Jeonbuk Bank remain unverified.

Hong Kong tax overhaul could boost digital asset fund activity

Hong Kong plans wider tax breaks for fund managers, a move that could strengthen its appeal for digital asset funds and crypto capital.

JD Vance backs Bitcoin as a strategic US asset

JD Vance said the US should lean into Bitcoin, reinforcing a wider policy shift toward holding seized BTC as a strategic asset.

Printr to shut down by Aug 31 as token launch and airdrop are canceled

Printr will close by Aug 31 after failing to raise capital, ending its token launch and airdrop and forcing users to withdraw assets.