Mastercard is in late‑stage talks to acquire Zerohash for roughly $1.5–$2 billion, according to sources. Sources tell Fortune that Mastercard is negotiating to buy Chicago‑based Zerohash, a 2017‑founded stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure provider, in a deal valued between $1.5 billion and $2 billion; the discussions are reported to be late‑stage but could still fall through, […]
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Korea Blockchain Week 2025 Has Set a New Benchmarks for Global Crypto Collaboration and Cultural Innovation
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea – Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025) concluded after drawing more than 12,000 attendees and over 300 speakers to the city, marking a record-setting year for one of Asia’s most influential blockchain and Web3 gatherings. Organized by Factblock, KBW2025 brought together global policymakers, institutional […]
Read MoreGamesquare Partners With Katana to Deploy Ethereum Treasury Into DeFi
Gamesquare will deploy part of its ethereum holdings on Katana via Dialectic to generate sustainable decentralized finance (DeFi) onchain yield. Gamesquare announced that Dialectic will manage deployment of a portion of the company’s ethereum ( ETH) treasury into Katana, a DeFi‑focused blockchain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, as part of a broader onchain strategy […]
Read MoreTaurus Opens New York Office as US Regulatory Clarity Spurs Institutional Push
Taurus expands into the United States with a New York office to support institutional digital‑asset adoption. Taurus, a Swiss‑regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, announces the opening of a New York office on October 29, 2025, marking its second North American base after Vancouver, Canada and signaling U.S. expansion amid clearer regulatory conditions. The firm supports […]
Read MoreFedi Launches G‑Bot Setup Service to Let Anyone Create Private Wallet Federations
G‑Bot enables nontechnical users to create and run Fedimint federations for Lightning, onchain bitcoin, and e‑cash payments. Fedi launches the G‑Bot Federation Setup Service, a chatbot‑guided tool that walks users through a three‑step process inside the app to create a private federation with hosted Fedimint servers, instant matching of three trusted guardians, Lightning connectivity, liquidity, […]
Read MoreReport: OpenAI Readies for $1 Trillion IPO, Reshaping the AI Gold Rush
OpenAI is reportedly prepping for a $1 trillion IPO that could make Silicon Valley’s wildest fever dreams look quaint—cementing Sam Altman as the ringmaster of the world’s most valuable AI circus. According to Reuters, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, OpenAI, is quietly setting the stage for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) that could debut […]
Read MoreNigerian Regulator Warns Crypto and Gambling Threaten Infrastructure Investment
The head of a Nigerian regulatory body warns that widespread gambling and crypto trading are diverting funds from the capital markets, undermining efforts to finance the country’s $150 billion infrastructure deficit. Capital Market vs. Risk Taking The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (NSEC) is voicing concerns that the growing preference of residents for gambling and […]
Read MoreGermany’s AfD Calls for Bitcoin Exemption From EU MiCA Rules
The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance on bitcoin ( BTC) by filing a motion in the Bundestag (Parliament) calling for […]
Read MoreAustralian Regulator Updates Guidance Classifying Digital Assets as Financial Products
ASIC clarifies that many digital assets are financial products and provides transitional relief to support innovation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on 29 October 2025 published updated guidance stating that stablecoins, wrapped tokens, tokenized securities and digital asset wallets can be financial products under existing law, and confirmed a sector‑wide no‑action position until […]
Read MoreAAA Credit Meets Blockchain in Securitize’s Latest Onchain Fund With BNY
Securitize has joined forces with BNY to launch the Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC), the first onchain fund focused on AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), with Grove Finance anchoring $100 million. BNY and Securitize Push Structured Credit Into the Digital Age In a move bridging Wall Street credit sophistication with blockchain efficiency, Securitize and […]
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