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Mastercard Stablecoin Security Targets Fraud Risks
Mastercard has introduced Stablecoin Security, a risk-scoring tool that combines traditional payment intelligence with blockchain data. The system aims to identify suspicious stablecoin activity before and during settlement.
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Mastercard Launches AI Agent Payments With Coinbase and Base
Mastercard has begun rolling out AI agent payments powered by stablecoins, completing pilots with Coinbase and Base. The move signals a future where software, not humans, handles transactions.
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Hyperliquid’s Five Requests for the SEC Crypto Rule
Hyperliquid supports the SEC’s proposed crypto framework but says five changes are needed to protect token distributions, decentralized trading and developer access. The recommendations could influence how US securities law applies to digital asset markets.
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BlackRock Files New Bitcoin ETF With Downside Protection
BlackRock has filed with the SEC for a new Bitcoin ETF that offers downside protection while capping potential gains. The move signals growing institutional comfort with crypto and could attract more cautious investors to Bitcoin.
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SEC Ends Crypto Rules Consultation After Split Vote
The SEC ended its crypto-asset consultation after two of five commissioners voted against the decision. The process is over, but final US crypto rules remain uncertain.
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge: $526M Inflows in One Day
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $526.6 million on Monday, their best day in over a month, with BlackRock’s IBIT fund capturing the bulk of inflows. The data confirms that institutional appetite for Bitcoin remains firmly intact, even amid broader market volatility.
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BlackRock’s Third Bitcoin ETF: Options Strategy Explained
BlackRock has filed for a third Bitcoin ETF that would use options to limit potential losses and gains. The proposal highlights growing institutional interest in specialized crypto investment strategies.
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Stablecoins Move $400M Per Hour: What It Means for Crypto
A new Coinbase and The Block study reveals that stablecoins now move over $400 million per hour on average, with off-hours transfers leading the charge. Analysts project $1.5 trillion in quarterly adjusted volume by 2027.