Day: 13 February 2025

Mastercard revealed in a recent U.S. SEC filing that it successfully tokenized 30% of its transactions in 2024. The company also acknowledged the growing influence of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, highlighting their potential to reshape traditional financial services. As part of its commitment to advancing payment technologies, Mastercard emphasized its efforts ...

Upbit has listed Official Trump (TRUMP) as a trading company in the KRW, BTC, and USDT markets. Deposits will open within two hours of the announcement, while trading is set to commence on February 13 at 18:00 KST. Upbit will implement trading restrictions to manage volatility. For the first five ...

Sui has experienced a 10% market cap rebound in the past 24 hours, distinguishing itself in a stagnant market. Designed to offer Web3 advantages with Web2 simplicity, Sui is gaining traction in the DeFi and gaming sectors due to its fast and low-cost transactions, according to the on-chain analytics platform ...

Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK) reported a 75% increase in total revenue for the fiscal 2025 third quarter, reaching ¥123.1 billion, up from ¥70.3 billion in the previous quarter. This surge followed its business merger with Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc., finalized on December 10, 2024, which led to ...

Texas lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish a state-run Bitcoin reserve, refining its structure to allow broader cryptocurrency investments and increased financial flexibility.  Senate Bill 21 (SB 21), filed on February 12 by state Senator Charles Schwertner, builds upon an earlier proposal while expanding investment opportunities and granting financial ...

The crypto market is gearing up for a significant year in 2025, featuring both seasoned players and emerging contenders. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to lead, but there are exciting prospects in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and Web3 sectors. Current trends highlight a shift towards projects offering tangible utility, security, and ...

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced a significant policy shift, allowing institutions to sell digital asset donations and expanding banking services for cryptocurrency firms. Under the new regulations, charities and universities will be permitted to sell their crypto donations starting in the second half of 2025. This marks ...

Riot Platforms, a major Bitcoin mining company, has appointed three new members to its board of directors. These additions will provide expertise to assist the company's potential shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). The newly appointed directors Jaime Leverton, Doug Mouton, and Michael Turner bring significant experience ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are reportedly looking into options for collaborating on regulating cryptocurrencies. According to Fox News journalist Eleanor Terrett, who referenced sources in a post on X on February 13, the agencies are contemplating reestablishing a joint advisory ...

Avalon Labs is setting its sights on launching the industry's first Bitcoin-backed debt public fund.  The company announced on February 12, 2025, that it is in the preliminary stages of submitting an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Bitcoin-backed Debt Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The ...