Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) is reported to have significantly increased its corporate Ethereum (ETH) treasury, adding 23,823 ETH valued at approximately $103.7 million on Thursday. Blockchain analysis firm Lookonchain, citing data from Arkham, tracked the transfer of ETH from a BitGo wallet to an address identified as belonging to BitMine. However, BitMine has not officially … Read more
According to a Fortune report, both Coinbase and Mastercard are engaged in advanced discussions to acquire BVNK, a London-based stablecoin startup. The potential sale price is estimated to be between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. The report suggests that Coinbase currently has an advantage over Mastercard in the negotiations. If the acquisition is finalized, it … Read more
Airhub eSIM announced on October 9th that it has begun accepting major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and USDC, as payment methods for travelers worldwide. This integration allows customers to use their preferred cryptocurrencies to purchase eSIM plans on Airhub’s dedicated platform in over 190 countries. During the transaction process, customers pay … Read more
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is advancing an initiative to exempt small Bitcoin transactions from capital gains tax reporting, a move aimed at simplifying the use of the cryptocurrency for daily purchases. Currently, the IRS classifies crypto as property, meaning every transaction is a taxable event, which has historically hindered Bitcoin’s use as a currency. Key … Read more
Binance Japan, the local unit of the global crypto exchange, has announced a major capital and business alliance with PayPay Corporation, one of Japan’s largest digital payment services. As part of the deal, PayPay has acquired a 40% equity stake in Binance Japan. The strategic partnership aims to bridge PayPay’s extensive network of 70 million … Read more
Digital finance is rapidly evolving across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Uganda launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot as part of a larger, $5.5 billion effort to tokenize real-world assets (RWA). Simultaneously, neighboring Kenya is on the verge of enacting its comprehensive crypto regulation bill. Uganda’s Tokenization and CBDC Pilot: Partnership: Blockchain infrastructure firm Global … Read more
The meme coin sector, led by Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE), is experiencing a pullback driven by broader crypto market selling pressure. However, trading sentiment remains split among the three assets. Diverging Retail Interest Despite the recent price dips, Futures Open Interest (OI) data suggests that retail traders are maintaining a “risk-on” … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially rolled out Decentralized Exchange (DEX) trading directly within its mobile app for all U.S. users, with the exception of those in New York. This new feature, which was first teased in August, allows users to trade tokens immediately upon launch, even before they are considered for traditional listing on the … Read more
Following a record surge by Bitcoin (which briefly topped $126,000 before pulling back to the $123,000 zone), the broader crypto market, including Cardano (ADA), is entering a temporary cooling phase. ADA has dipped roughly 3% in the last 24 hours. However, analysts believe this is a brief “breather” rather than a reversal. Despite the dip, … Read more
The United Kingdom has officially reversed its 2021 ban on retail access to crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), signaling a major step toward integrating digital assets into the mainstream financial system. UK Regulatory Shift and Market Growth: FCA Reversal: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that retail investors can now access crypto ETNs via … Read more