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Amundi has launched a $100 million tokenized fund across two blockchains. The move reinforces institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) as infrastructure shifts toward onchain settlement. The Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (SAFO) uses Chainlink for automated NAV reporting & secure cross-chain interop. SAFO features an EU‑regulated UCITS
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Strive increased its bitcoin holdings to 13,627.9 BTC after a 317 BTC purchase. The move places the firm among the top 10 public bitcoin treasury holders while exposing its balance sheet to price volatility. The Strive, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, disclosed the accumulation alongside its fourth-quarter results. The
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Zenith processed over 100,000 atomic transactions linking Canton and Ethereum environments. The milestone signals progress in bridging institutional blockchain infrastructure with broader DeFi execution layers. The Zenith network confirmed successful atomic swaps between the Canton Network and its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) environment. The tests demonstrated that Solidity-based smart
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Visa Crypto Labs has introduced a command-line payment tool that allows AI agents to execute transactions directly from terminal environments. The release points to growing demand for machine-to-machine payment infrastructure as automation expands across digital services. The experimental product, called Visa CLI, enables programmatic card payments without requiring API key
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Polymarket has acquired crypto payments startup Brahma in a move aimed at improving liquidity across its prediction markets. The deal targets a persistent issue where smaller contracts struggle to attract sufficient capital. The acquisition, first reported by Fortune, did not disclose financial terms. Polymarket said Brahma’s infrastructure will enhance
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RedotPay is in talks to raise up to $150 million, positioning the stablecoin payments firm for a U.S. IPO that could exceed a $4 billion valuation. The move signals continued institutional appetite for crypto payment infrastructure despite tighter regulatory scrutiny and shifting capital markets conditions. The Hong Kong-based company
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PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now accessible in 70 markets, extending far beyond its initial U.S. base. The expansion signals a material shift in how large payment firms deploy stablecoins for cross-border settlement and treasury use. The rollout enables users in regions including Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru, and Singapore to
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Robinhood’s new venture fund has deployed roughly $35 million into Stripe and ElevenLabs, extending retail access to private market exposure. The allocation signals growing demand for fintech and AI investments beyond public equities. Robinhood Ventures Fund I, which launched earlier this month and trades on the New York Stock
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Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The move signals accelerating institutional investment in blockchain-based payment rails as stablecoin volumes scale globally. The payments giant said Tuesday the deal will expand its digital asset capabilities and
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Cango reported a $452.8 million net loss in 2025 despite generating $688.1 million in revenue, underscoring cost pressures in large-scale bitcoin mining. The results highlight how capital intensity and balance sheet volatility continue to weigh on new entrants. Cango Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited
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BitMine Immersion now holds roughly 4.596 million Ethereum after another week of large purchases. The position, worth more than $10.4 billion at current prices, highlights one of the largest concentrated bets on ether by a single corporate treasury. The firm added about 60,999 ETH over the past
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Hana Financial Group has signed an agreement with Standard Chartered to cooperate on digital asset initiatives. The partnership signals deeper engagement from two major banking groups as stablecoins and crypto infrastructure move further into mainstream finance. The memorandum of understanding outlines joint exploration of digital finance opportunities, including stablecoins and