Payments giant Mastercard is expanding its blockchain strategy by bringing together major crypto and fintech firms—including Binance, PayPal and Ripple—in a new program aimed at integrating digital assets with the traditional payments ecosystem. Read More… about Mastercard expands blockchain payments network with Binance, PayPal and Ripple
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Meta plots stablecoin return years after libra retreat
Meta Platforms is weighing a return to stablecoins, reviving digital-asset ambitions several years after its high-profile retreat from the Libra/Diem project under regulatory pressure. Read More… about Meta plots stablecoin return years after libra retreat
Tether posts over $10 billion in 2025 profit as gold holdings top $17 billion
Tether reported more than $10 billion in net profit for 2025, capping a year marked by rapid growth in its USDT stablecoin, expanding U.S. Treasury holdings and rising gold reserves. Read More… about Tether posts over $10 billion in 2025 profit as gold holdings top $17 billion
Abu Dhabi firm rolls out UAE’s first regulated dollar stablecoin
An Abu Dhabi–based company has launched what it says is the first US dollar-backed stablecoin issued under the United Arab Emirates’ regulatory framework, marking a milestone in the country’s push to position itself as a regional hub for digital assets. Read More… about Abu Dhabi firm rolls out UAE’s first regulated dollar stablecoin
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Will We See an Uptick in Sportsbooks Accepting Crypto?
The global cryptocurrency market continues to expand as digital assets gain wider adoption across finance, payments, and online platforms. Industry projections show that revenue in the cryptocurrency market is expected to reach $97.7 billion in 2026, reflecting strong participation from both institutional and retail users. Major companies within the sector are also reporting significant growth. Stablecoin issuer Tether reported more than $10 billion in profit during 2025, supported in part by gold reserves that exceeded $17 billion. These developments highlight the increasing scale and maturity of the digital asset ecosystem. Read More… about Will We See an Uptick in Sportsbooks Accepting Crypto?
Bitcoin Casinos Boom in Nevada: How Crypto Is Shaping Legal Gambling
Nevada’s gambling industry has long defined the global standards of casino regulation and innovation. In 2025, the state entered a new phase as cryptocurrency began to integrate into its tightly controlled gaming ecosystem. Bitcoin and other digital assets are now part of conversations surrounding payment modernization, compliance frameworks, and the evolving expectations of casino patrons. Read More… about Bitcoin Casinos Boom in Nevada: How Crypto Is Shaping Legal Gambling
BlockDAG’s Infrastructure Mandate, Ethereum’s $2,000 Support, And Bittensor’s AI Expansion
The strongest performers of 2026 will be the ones that built infrastructure before the demand arrived. Ethereum is trading near $2,000, testing a multi-year ascending trendline that has caught every major low since 2019, with exchange supply at decade lows and Standard Chartered projecting a path toward $40,000 over the next decade. Read More… about BlockDAG’s Infrastructure Mandate, Ethereum’s $2,000 Support, And Bittensor’s AI Expansion
BlockDAG’s Supply Squeeze, Solana’s $900M Inflows, And Cardano’s Privacy Launch
Engineering scarcity is one of the most powerful forces in crypto markets. Solana is trading near $82 to $87, with cumulative ETF inflows surpassing $900 million since launch and the Alpenglow consensus upgrade targeting sub-second finality approaching mainnet deployment. Cardano is trading near $0.25 to $0.27, with its privacy-focused Midnight sidechain confirmed for mainnet launch before the end of March 2026 and founder Charles Hoskinson publicly criticizing the CLARITY Act as a potential threat to crypto innovation. Read More… about BlockDAG’s Supply Squeeze, Solana’s $900M Inflows, And Cardano’s Privacy Launch