Mastercard Buys Stablecoin Infrastructure, Not a Token

Why Mastercard’s BVNK acquisition is a strategic shift Mastercard’s deal to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion goes beyond simply entering the crypto space. It reflects a well-thought-out strategic redirection. Rather than introducing its own stablecoin, Mastercard has opted to gain control of the underlying infrastructure that links conventional finance to blockchain-enabled payments. This

Bitmine Amasses 4.66M ETH, $11B in Crypto and Cash

Bitmine has 3,142,643 staked ETH, representing $6.5 billion at $2,072 per ETH; MAVAN staking solution on track to launch Q1 2026 Bitmine now owns 3.86% of the ETH token supply, over 77% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 8 months Bitmine owns $95 million of ORBS, now one of the only

Hoskinson Hints Midnight Mainnet Is Imminent

Add ZyCrypto News On Google Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson sparked curiosity by posting a short question hinting that the privacy-focused blockchain Midnight may be ready to launch. In a recent post on the X platform, Charles Hoskinson asked his over one million followers, “Who is ready for Midnight?” His post included a five-minute-plus compilation of

Omnes and Apex Tokenize Bitcoin Mining on Base

Omnes and Apex Group have announced plans to launch a tokenized debt note tied to Bitcoin mining activity on Base. The product will package Bitcoin hashrate exposure into an onchain financial instrument aimed at professional investors outside the United States. Summary Omnes and Apex will issue OMN on Base, bringing Bitcoin hashrate exposure to approved

Invesco to Manage Superstate’s $967M Tokenized USTB Fund

Invesco, a global asset manager with over $2.2 trillion in assets under management, will assume portfolio management of Superstate’s tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, USTB, the company announced Tuesday. USTB offers exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury Bills, targeting stable income, liquidity, and returns near the federal funds rate. Since its launch in early 2024, the fund

Fidelity Sees Crypto Catalysts Emerging in Q2 2026

Fidelity’s latest quarterly crypto livestream framed the second quarter of 2026 as a transition period for crypto assets, with the firm’s speakers pointing to a mix of macro, regulatory, and on-chain developments that could shape the next phase of the market. The discussion centered on bitcoin’s current consolidation, the growing role of stablecoins, and whether

Zama Adds FHE Privacy to Apex-Backed T‑REX Ledger

French cryptography startup Zama is integrating its protocol with Apex-backed T-REX Ledger to add a confidentiality layer for ERC-3643-based tokenized assets, a standard that lets issuers embed identity checks and transfer restrictions into tokenized securities. Zama, which raised $73 million in Series A funding in 2024 to commercialize fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), said the integration

Siren Token Plummets 70% Amid Supply-Concentration Concerns

The Siren (SIREN) token plunged nearly 70% on Tuesday, reversing a rapid rally as onchain analysts warned that a small cluster of wallets may control a large share of the token’s supply. According to CoinGecko data, the token dropped nearly 70% from a high of $2.56 early Tuesday to a low of $0.79 on the

If US Bond Yields Jump Above 5%, What Happens to Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) has been among the best-performing assets amid the US–Iran war, but signs of upside exhaustion are emerging due to an “out-of-control” bond market. Key takeaways: US benchmark yields may rise by 200 basis points if the US–Iran war drags on further. Past oil-linked conflicts boosted inflation and reduced risk appetite, hinting BTC price

Bitcoin Yardstick Signals Deep Value as BTC Falls Below $60K

Bitcoin Yardstick data confirmed a new record for BTC price "deep value" in February as miners battled the lowest price levels in 15 months. Bitcoin (BTC) is “off the chart” in terms of value-for-money as price diverges from hash rate, a market analyst says. Key points: Bitcoin price action is diverging from hash rate to
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