Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger

Mastercard said Wednesday it plans to open its global card-settlement network to regulated stablecoins, a move designed to let card issuers and acquirers clear card transactions directly on-chain.  The company says the service will operate across eight different blockchains, extending on what it describes as “real-world utility” for digital assets. Alongside the expanded on-chain settlement… Continue reading Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Settlement Support Spanning 8 Blockchains, Including The XRP Ledger

‘Coldest Crypto Winter Ever’: Bloomberg’s Weisenthal Lists 12 Reasons

Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal has revived and expanded his argument that crypto is stuck in what he calls the “coldest crypto winter ever,” pointing to a 12-part case that goes beyond price action and into market psychology, capital rotation, regulation, AI and quantum computing. Writing in his Odd Lots newsletter and sharing the piece on X,… Continue reading ‘Coldest Crypto Winter Ever’: Bloomberg’s Weisenthal Lists 12 Reasons

Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days

The market’s leading crypto, Bitcoin (BTC), is coming under fresh pressure as multiple warning signs converge—from heavy selling in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) complex to renewed doubt around Strategy’s long-held “never sell” narrative.  The result has been a weak session: on Wednesday, the cryptocurrency slipped below the key $66,000 level, extending a selloff that has… Continue reading Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000 Amid Mounting ETF Outflows, $4B Withdrawn In 12 Days

Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance Research Blames Outflows Toward US Equities

The broader crypto market has endured one of its toughest weeks of the year, with $1.5 billion in liquidations recorded since Monday alone. The pressure intensified as Bitcoin (BTC) slipped back below the $67,000 level for the first time since April, a move that heightened selling fears and weighed on overall market sentiment.  Despite the… Continue reading Bitcoin Crash Explained: Binance Research Blames Outflows Toward US Equities

$12.6 Trillion Schwab Targets Mid-2027 Crypto Trading Rollout For Advisors

Charles Schwab is preparing to push deeper into crypto by targeting a 2027 rollout of spot trading, transfer, and custody capabilities for financial advisors on its custody platform. The move would bring direct digital asset access closer to one of the largest advisor ecosystems in US wealth management, extending Schwab’s crypto ambitions beyond its recently… Continue reading $12.6 Trillion Schwab Targets Mid-2027 Crypto Trading Rollout For Advisors

Bitcoin Price Falls To $67,000 And Breaks The Map For Bulls—Here’s What Happens Next

The Bitcoin price fell hard on Tuesday, hitting $67,289—its lowest level since April—reshaping sentiment toward a more bearish outlook as bulls lose key support zones. CoinGecko data shows the selloff isn’t isolated to one timeframe. Bitcoin has retraced across all-time horizons, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment and persistent selling pressure.  The Bitcoin price is down about… Continue reading Bitcoin Price Falls To $67,000 And Breaks The Map For Bulls—Here’s What Happens Next

Crypto In 401(k)s: Senators Sanders, Warren Letter Warns $14 Trillion At Risk From DOL Proposal

Democrats in Congress are pressing back against a US Department of Labor (DOL) proposal that could significantly expand how Americans can use 401(k) retirement accounts—particularly by allowing allocations to crypto assets.  In a letter shared with The Guardian, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and House education and workforce committee ranking member Bobby Scott of… Continue reading Crypto In 401(k)s: Senators Sanders, Warren Letter Warns $14 Trillion At Risk From DOL Proposal

Binance Unveils Trading Access To Over 7,000 US Stocks, ETFs—And Adds A New Tokenization Plan

Binance is making another push to blur the line between digital assets and traditional markets. In an announcement made Monday, the company said its users will soon be able to trade more than 7,000 US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  It also detailed a plan to let customers convert the stocks they hold into tokenized,… Continue reading Binance Unveils Trading Access To Over 7,000 US Stocks, ETFs—And Adds A New Tokenization Plan

BNB Extended Price Target Says $780 Is Coming, But What About $1,000?

BNB’s growth trajectory over the years has reflected the performance of the Binance crypto exchange, rising as the exchange grew. This has propelled it to become one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap, and with the market picking up again, expectations for where the BNB price might end up have begun to rear their… Continue reading BNB Extended Price Target Says $780 Is Coming, But What About $1,000?

Perps Lift Crypto Stocks—Robinhood, Coinbase End Week In The Green After CFTC Move

Robinhood (HOOD) and Coinbase (COIN) ended the week’s final session in the green, with Robinhood’s stock leading the move as US regulators took steps that could expand the local market for crypto derivatives. Shares of Robinhood rose sharply, jumping about 11% on the day to close around $94 per share, which also marked the highest… Continue reading Perps Lift Crypto Stocks—Robinhood, Coinbase End Week In The Green After CFTC Move