Metamask Deepens Its Latam Footprint With Major Crypto Card Expansion Across 13 Countries
Key Takeaways Metamask brought its Mastercard debit card to 13 new nations, offering users 1% cashback in mUSD. Utexo data shows crypto card use grew 2.7 times, pushing the card payment market into the mainstream. Following a February U.S. launch,…
Bitfinex Report Highlights Tokenization as the Key to Venezuela’s Economic Rebuild
Key Takeaways Bitfinex says tokenization could help Venezuelan firms raise $50M+ despite a market with only 40 listings. Aaron Olmos sees tokenization attracting global capital in 2026, boosting Venezuela’s recovery. Jose Grasso Vecchio says tokenized assets need compliance first; regulation…
SEC Approves Active Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH and XRP on Eligible Asset List
Key Takeaways The SEC cleared an active crypto ETF tied to several major digital assets. Eligible assets include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, and others. Exchange rules require daily transparency, trading safeguards, and broker-dealer firewalls. SEC Approval Names…
Just In: Binance Partner Blockshoals Selects BSP-Licensed VASP for SEC Sandbox Integration
Check out our previous coverage: BlockShoals Technologies Inc. announced it has selected a domestic Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to proceed with its regulatory sandbox testing plan. The company disclosed that both…
Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank Digital Currency
Key Takeaways Bill 4212/25 passed a key committee, moving to floor votes to curb Brazil’s CBDC reach. Bia Kicis enshrined cash’s existence, ensuring that digital currency won’t replace physical paper money. The 5th article mandates that drex cannot next cause…
CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power
Key Takeaways Senator linked crypto regulation to dollar demand, consumer safeguards, and U.S. financial leadership. Stablecoin reserves could support demand for dollars and Treasuries, according to the senator. Lawmakers still must pass, reconcile, and approve the CLARITY Act before enactment….
Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan After $13 Million Siiibo Securities Deal
Key Takeaways Metaplanet will buy Siiibo for $13 million, adding a licensed Japanese securities platform. With 40,177 BTC, Metaplanet aims to bring Bitcoin yield products to Japan’s $7.4T market. Project Nova plans BTC-backed securities and lending after closing in July/August…
Citigroup Launches Tokenized Private Share Trading for Wealthy Global Clients
Key Takeaways Citigroup launched tokenized depositary receipts for private shares via blockchain rails. Citi targets demand for firms like SpaceX as private markets stay closed longer. Citi plans U.S. expansion after foreign rollout and may add more blockchain networks. Citigroup…
World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways Macquarie projects over $50 billion in global World Cup 2026 bets, up from $35 billion at Qatar 2022. It’s the first World Cup with Kalshi and Polymarket taking U.S. action, amid a live CFTC jurisdiction fight. Crypto sportsbooks…
Hyperliquid Whale Holds 81% Short Book and $2.7M Profit as HYPE Bet Pays off
Key Takeaways Nansen flagged a Hyperliquid trader 81% short with a $2.7M all-time profit on June 11. The wallet’s $13.57M HYPE short sits up $539K, alongside winning ETH and BTC shorts. HYPE is trading near $58, about 28% below its…
