Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing on-chain payment technology into its global network. Summary Mastercard finalized the up to $1.8 billion acquisition first announced in …
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Ripple’s Tightest Escrow Unlock Ever: What Does it Mean For XRP Price in August?
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantIn XRP news today, the asset entered August 2026 trading at $1.06, down roughly 43% from its January peak of $2.41, carrying a thirteen-year seasonal track record that makes even …
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Cardano (ADA) Could Explode to Almost $3 if History Repeats: Analyst
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantHere’s why one popular analyst envisioned a 1,300% price increase. Cardano’s native token is among the best-performing cryptocurrencies (from the top 10 club) over the past week. Its renewed …
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Bitcoin price rebounded toward $63,900 on Aug. 3 after briefly falling near $62,300, but weak spot demand and fresh short-term holder losses continue to limit its recovery. Summary Bitcoin price …
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Coldcard PRNG Flaw Lets Attackers Reconstruct Private Keys: 1,367 BTC Drained
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantA crypto hack targeting a firmware flaw in the Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallet has drained at least 1,367 BTC, worth approximately $86M at current prices, from more than 4,500 cold …
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Here’s Why Crypto Traders Need to Watch the Fed’s H.4.1 Report This Week
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantThe yen carry trade has supported risk assets for years, but a reversal could trigger forced crypto selling. Crypto investor Arthur Hayes warned on August 3 that markets should …
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Bithumb has outlined a roadmap to complete its initial public offering in 2028 after detailing upgrades to its governance, financial reporting, and internal control systems. Summary Bithumb has outlined a …
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One of the developments already took place, but the impact was rather muted, for now. Bitcoin, the altcoins, and the broader financial markets face another eventful week, with geopolitical …
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission kept Nasdaq PHLX’s proposed Bitcoin index options on hold after granting CME Group’s petition for a full Commission review. Summary SEC commissioners granted CME’s …
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PayPal Betting Big on Stablecoins After Disclosing Q2 Results
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantPayPal processed a record $486.4 billion in payments during the second quarter and created a dedicated crypto division as it expands its digital asset strategy. PayPal has reported $486.4 …
