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Mastercard Launches Global Money Platform with Stablecoins
Mastercard has launched its Global Money Platform, integrating stablecoins and traditional currencies through its $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition. The move signals major institutional adoption of blockchain-based payments and could reshape how money moves globally.
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Judge Refuses to Erase Gemini $5M CFTC Settlement
A federal judge denied a joint request from Gemini and the CFTC to overturn their $5 million settlement, leaving the penalty and permanent injunction in place. The case highlights how crypto regulatory decisions carry long-term consequences, even when agencies later walk back their claims.
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BlackRock Sells $71M Bitcoin: What ETF Redemptions Mean for BTC
BlackRock sold $71.78 million in Bitcoin as ETF redemptions pile up. Here’s what this institutional move signals about market sentiment and what it means for Bitcoin’s price outlook.
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Deutsche Bank to Launch Bitcoin Custody Service Soon
Deutsche Bank is set to launch its Bitcoin custody service within weeks, marking a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption. The move signals growing acceptance of Bitcoin by traditional European finance and could open the door to more institutional investment.
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Russia to Ban P2P Crypto Trading in 2027: What You Need to Know
Starting July 1, 2027, Russia will ban peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading between individuals, according to the Bank of Russia. All transactions must go through licensed intermediaries, marking one of the country’s biggest crypto policy shifts yet.
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Coinbase & Marqeta Bring Stablecoin Payment Cards to Businesses
Coinbase has expanded its partnership with Marqeta to introduce stablecoin-backed payment cards for businesses, enabling 24/7 funding and seamless crypto spending through existing card networks worldwide. The move signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoin infrastructure for everyday commerce.
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Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin: New Alliance Forms
Nine blockchain organizations have formed the Quantum Alliance to protect Bitcoin from the eventual arrival of quantum computers that could crack wallet encryption. Roughly 6.4 million BTC, including 1.1 million tied to Satoshi Nakamoto, are potentially at risk if standards are not updated in time.
