Year: 2026

Mastercard’s Name Is on the Ripple Hackathon, But Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself

In XRP news today, XRPL Commons has penciled in the SWELL XRPL Hackathon for October 24-25, 2026, in New York — registration still shows “Coming soon.” CryptoRank says Mastercard is backing the event. Cue the excitement. But before anyone starts…

BTC Must Clear These Crucial Levels

Here’s why BTC may crash by double digits in the following months. The primary cryptocurrency once again jumped above $80,000 earlier today, reinforcing the view that the resurgence could be the start of a full-blown bull market. However, some…

Rockawayx Expands US Crypto Presence With Relayer Capital Deal

Key Takeaways Rockawayx acquired Relayer Capital, adding its 70%-returning 2026 long-short strategy. Relayer beat a BTC-ETH-SOL basket by 86 points, highlighting demand for active crypto selection. Austin Barack will lead Rockawayx’s $2B platform fund as it targets AI and tokenized-asset…

WasabiCard enhances web3 payroll solution, connecting stablecoin funding with local fiat payouts

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. WasabiCard is helping web3 businesses streamline global payroll by connecting stablecoin funding, fiat payouts, and card payments. Summary WasabiCard…

Bitcoin Quiet August Hides Defensive Signals, VanEck Finds

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, or more known as CZ, cautioned against concentrated Bitcoin bets during a Binance Clubhouse AMA in Bali. His comments came as Bitcoin stood about 49% below its all-time high, according to VanEck’s mid-August 2026 ChainCheck report….

Tennessee’s Kalshi Fight Highlights Major Potential Turning Point for Prediction Markets

Key Takeaways Tennessee targeted Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com with cease-and-desist letters on Jan. 9. Kalshi says CFTC oversight could shield sports contracts from 50-state gambling rules. Courts may decide whether platforms face 1 federal regime or dozens of state licensing…

First Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transaction Confirmed on Mainnet Without Protocol Change

The workaround comes with an important limitation: only private mempools such as MARA’s Slipstream can currently accept it. Bitcoin got its first known quantum-resistant transaction on mainnet today, mined through MARA’s private Slipstream mempool using a method called Quantum…

BlackRock may eventually launch altcoin ETFs: Geraci

ETF Store President Nate Geraci predicted on Aug. 27 that BlackRock will eventually expand its spot crypto ETF lineup beyond Bitcoin and Ether, citing the growth of competing altcoin products and BlackRock’s broad fund business. Summary BlackRock currently offers spot…

Coinbase, Better Open Bitcoin Mortgages After $260M Waitlist Demand

Key Takeaways Buyers pledge bitcoin to secure a loan that covers the down payment. The first mortgage follows standard Fannie Mae conforming guidelines. Coinbase One members can receive up to $10,000 in lender credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better…

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Mastercard Gets Involved, ETF Changes Announced

Here’s how Mastercard has extended its relationship with Ripple and what are the ETF changes. A recent update from the XRP Ledger Foundation welcomed the TradFi giant, which has a long history with Ripple, to a hackathon taking place…