Leading self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask has launched early access for its MetaMask Card in select regions—including United States, the United Kingdom, and several others across Europe and Latin America—with global roll-out on the way. The card functions as a debit card linked directly to a MetaMask wallet, enabling users to spend cryptocurrency at any merchant…
Blockchain payment company Ripple has announced the acquisition of two additional Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in the United States, one from New York and another from Texas on Monday. This brings Ripple’s total to over 55 Money Transmitter Licenses across its payments, custody, and stablecoin operations, underscoring the company’s robust growth in the regulatory landscape….
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind the creation of a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets — initially mentioning XRP, Solana, and Cardano, then later adding Bitcoin and Ethereum. In January, Trump issued an executive order calling for the formation of a working group that would study and make recommendations around crypto policy, including…
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said he believes Bitcoin will eventually be the only currency in the world and that stablecoins like USDT will be useless in the long run. On the Bitcoin Italia Podcast, Ardoino was clear that he sees USDT as a temporary solution, not a permanent fixture in the financial system. Tether’s USDT…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on February 27, 2025, its decision to dismiss the case of civil enforcement action against Coinbase. Last week, the regulatory agency made its intention to shut down the legal dispute against Coinbase publicly. The agency initiated the lawsuit in 2023. It accused Coinbase of operating as an unregistered…
An AI data-focused altcoin avoided the crypto market downtick this week after being added to Coinbase’s listing roadmap. Cookie DAO (COOKIE) aims to serve as an index and data layer for AI agents. The project’s native token, COOKIE, is priced at $0.215 at time of writing and is trading roughly even in the past day…
Acid Labs has raised $8M in funding to expand its portfolio of web3 games on Telegram. Led by A16z Speedrun and NFX, with additional backing from Fusion VC, the studio aims to support the development of instant-play blockchain games with chat applications like Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp. The new funding will enable Acid Labs to…
The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has again come into focus. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a closed-door meeting today, which has raised speculation that the Commission could potentially settle with Ripple after the meeting. What To Know About The Commission’s Meeting Amid Ripple Vs. SEC Settlement Speculations The SEC…
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, ending the app’s two-decade run as a pioneer in video calling. The move signals Microsoft’s full shift toward Teams, its all-in-one messaging and video platform. “At this point, putting all our focus behind Teams will let us give a simpler message and drive faster innovation,”…
Forkast, a prediction market platform built for gaming and internet culture, officially launched on the Ronin blockchain, enabling users to trade predictions on esports, streamers, and web3 assets. What’s the significance: The launch gives web3 gamers a new way to monetize their gaming knowledge by participating in prediction markets on esports, streamers, and blockchain trends…
