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Fireblocks denies report of $2.5 billion acquisition talks with Visa
Fireblocks denied an Axios report that Visa is in talks to acquire the crypto custody firm for around $2.5 billion.
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SoFi launches interest-bearing, FDIC-insured tokenized deposit for crypto users
SoFi has launched SOFIE, a tokenized deposit offering 4.4% APY and FDIC insurance, with the option to convert to SoFiUSD.
Starknet community overwhelmingly backs research into becoming an independent post-quantum Layer 1
Starknet's community backed research into becoming an independent post-quantum Layer 1, with a draft whitepaper expected in November.
Standard Chartered signs definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, subject to regulatory approval.
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Bitcoin volatility nears 2026 lows as traders brace for Fed decision and US midterms
Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.
Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments following pilots with Coinbase, Base and Cloudflare
Mastercard opened early access to Agent Pay for Machines after pilots with Coinbase, Base, Cloudflare, and other partners.
Swiss regulator FINMA approves country’s first spot bitcoin ETF for retail investors
FINMA approved Switzerland's first retail bitcoin ETF, following earlier crypto ETP listings and a fund restricted to qualified investors.
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Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool to screen payments for fraud and sanctions risks
Mastercard unveiled Stablecoin Security, a risk screening service launching in North America before planned global availability in 2027.
Strive scoops up another 1,223 bitcoin for $100 million as total holdings reach 36,818 BTC
Strive paid approximately $81,734 on average per bitcoin, adding to the 2,822 BTC it had acquired earlier last week.
‘We found room for more orange’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 267 bitcoin for $22 million
Strategy's BTC holdings account for around 4% of the total bitcoin supply, with $5.9 billion in paper gains.
Visa Direct moves USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global
Visa Direct has brought USDC prefunding into commercial production with Inyo Global as its first commercial enabler.
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