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Mastercard is moving deeper into the digital asset economy by launching new global capabilities to support stablecoin payments across its vast merchant network, the company announced Monday. The payments giant is working with crypto exchange OKX to roll out the “OKX Card,” aimed at linking crypto trading and Web3 activities with everyday spending. Meanwhile, merchants will soon be able to settle transactions directly in stablecoins such as Circle’s USDC, thanks to collaborations with Nuvei and Circle. Paxos will help extend this functionality to other supported stablecoins like USDP. “When it comes to blockchain and digital assets, the benefits for mainstream…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. MultiBank Group’s MBG token bridges traditional finance and DeFi, offering a combination of innovation, stability, and long-term growth potential. Table of Contents Deflationary tokenomics: Fuel for growth Growth potential: Early-stage opportunity Building trust with institutional investors Bridging TradFi and DeFi: The MBG advantage Comparing MBG to other major exchange tokens: A detailed look Conclusion: Why MBG is the future of finance In a rapidly evolving crypto market, the tokenomics and ecosystem around MultiBank Group’s MBG token offer a compelling…

For every 1 bitcoin (BTC) sold by short-term holders, long-term holders (LTHs) have accumulated 1.38 BTC in a clear sign of their commitment as the largest cryptocurrency continues to recover. Since bottoming out in January, LTHs have amassed 635,340 BTC, bringing their total holdings to 13,755,722 BTC, according to Glassnode data. Defined as those who have held bitcoin for at least 155 days, this cohort tends to accumulate during periods of market weakness and sell into strength. In contrast, short-term holders (STHs) — those who acquired BTC within the last 155 days — have distributed 460,896 BTC, often through profit-taking…

PancakeSwap has just unveiled “PancakeSwap Infinity,” a major rebrand and upgrade to its DEX as CAKE price records a slight 3,5% uptick. According to an official announcement, PancakeSwap (CAKE) has rebranded PancakeSwap v4 to PancakeSwap Infinity. Initially launching on BNB Chain, PancakeSwap Infinity plans to expand to other blockchains in the future. The rebrand rolls out with a major upgrade, which introduces several technical improvements intended to improve trading experience and liquidity provision. First off, the update includes support for multiple liquidity pool types, enabling liquidity providers to choose between concentrated liquidity and simpler models based on their strategies. Currently,…

U.S. stocks were little changed Monday as Wall Street braced for a wave of major earnings reports and key economic data releases. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered near the flatline, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 114 points, or 0.28%. Shares of major tech firms — Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft — briefly slipped during the session as investors prepared for their upcoming quarterly results. Apple and Meta later recovered, rising 1% and 0.8% respectively. Microsoft edged up 0.2%, while Amazon declined 0.3%. Earnings for the prior quarter have been moderately strong, with 73% of companies…

Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson ignited debate on Wednesday. The head of Input Output Global (IOG) claimed that Cardano had been completed, adding that he has been working on the project without any financial compensation since 2020. By completing Cardano, Hoskinson meant that the network had fulfilled the original contractual obligations set out for IOG upon Cardano’s launch in 2015. Charles Hoskinson’s ‘Completed’ Cardano Claim Sparks Community Backlash Hoskinson’s remarks stem from the expiration of IOG’s original contract that started with the Genesis Block Distribution in 2015. “Cardano has been completed. The original contract expired in 2020. I’ve been working…

The company behind the STEPN move-to-earn app partnered with MasterCard, enabling users to spend GMT tokens almost anywhere. Crypto projects are stepping up their integration with traditional finance. On April 28, FSL, the Web3 firm behind the move-to-earn app STEPN (GMT), partnered with MasterCard to launch its own GMT Pay network. The card will enable users to use their GMT and GGT tokens directly for purchases, anywhere in the world. Why choose GMT Pay?Turn your crypto into real-world spending power with the GMT Pay app – available now for everyone!✅ Instant card activation✅ Global availability✅ Apple Pay & Google Pay…

Crypto exchange Bitget and Avalanche are teaming up to boost the adoption of digital asset trading and blockchain technology in India. Bitget announced on April 28 that it had entered a strategic collaboration with Avalanche (AVAX), that will leverage their strengths to bring web3 to the grassroots across India. The move follows various efforts by both Avalanche and Bitget in the quest to expand access and adoption of crypto. Devika Mittal, regional head at Ava Labs, commented: “Our goal with events is to provide a space to any web3 enthusiast – whether in Delhi or Varanasi, or anywhere else –…

Would you offer insurance when expecting low odds of a claim being made? Most likely, you would, while pocketing the premium without a second thought. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are doing something similar in the Deribit-listed BTC options market, hinting at bullish price expectations. Recently, an increasing number of traders have been selling (writing) BTC put options, likened to providing insurance against price drops in exchange for a small upfront premium. They are implementing this strategy in a cash-secured manner by holding a corresponding amount in stablecoins, ensuring they can buy BTC if the market declines and the put buyer decides…

After a volatile end to 2024, THORChain’s native token, RUNE, suffered a sharp correction in Q1 2025 and ended the quarter at $1.14, down 74.5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). RUNE’s market cap fell 73.8% over the same period, falling from $1.5 billion to $400.9 million, its lowest since mid-2022. According to the latest Messari report, RUNE’s drop in value has greatly impacted THORChain’s DeFi USD, as the total value locked (TVL) in USD terms fell 50.5% from $368.6 million to $181.1 million by the end of the quarter. TVL peaked at $367.7 million on January 2 before declining in line with the…