Mastercard to Enable 150M Businesses to Accept Stablecoin with MoonPay
Mastercard has announced a partnership with MoonPay to facilitate global stablecoin payments. The collaboration enables the rapid integration of stablecoin payments through MoonPay’s Iron technology, using virtual Mastercard cards.
The Iron technology offers an API that allows merchants and fintech companies to efficiently add stablecoin payment options. Through this
Telegram shuts down major darknet market
Telegram has shut down Haowang Guarantee, formerly known as Huione Guarantee, one of the largest known darknet marketplaces suspected of enabling crypto scams and cybercrime. The decision follows a massive purge on May 13, 2025, where thousands of related accounts, groups, and channels were blocked.
“All our NFTs, channels, and
Dubai to Allow Crypto Payments for Government Services via Crypto.com
Dubai is making a significant move toward integrating cryptocurrencies into public finance, signing a partnership with Crypto.com to enable government service payments in digital assets. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on May 12 during the Dubai Fintech Summit, outlines the use of the Crypto.com wallet to process transactions.
Coinbase Joins S&P 500: A Major Win for the Crypto Industry
Coinbase Global Inc., one of the largest publicly listed crypto platforms, will be added to the S&P 500 index, marking official recognition of the crypto market within the traditional financial ecosystem. This move is considered a major milestone for the blockchain industry and comes amid a sharp increase
Metaplanet Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has announced that it currently holds 6,796 Bitcoin, with a total value of approximately $707 million, surpassing the Bitcoin reserves of the state of El Salvador. According to a statement released on May 12, the Tokyo-listed firm recently purchased 1,241 Bitcoin at an average
Uniswap becomes first DEX to hit $3 trillion in total volume
Uniswap has become the first decentralized exchange (DEX) to surpass $3 trillion in total trading volume, marking a symbolic milestone for the DeFi ecosystem. The achievement underscores the growing adoption of decentralized infrastructure, although the current total value locked (TVL) remains below the 2021 peak.
Uniswap currently records a daily
Crypto Giants Return to the U.S. as 2025 Brings Regulatory Clarity
In 2025, amid a more favorable political climate and the prospect of clear regulations, eight major crypto companies are expanding or returning to the U.S. market. This move reflects optimism that pending legislative proposals in Congress – such as the STABLE Act and the GENIUS Act – will clarify the status
Revolut Expands Crypto Features with Bitcoin Lightning Integration
Revolut announces a strategic partnership with Lightspark to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its app, enabling fast and low-cost crypto payments. This initiative marks a significant evolution in Revolut’s crypto strategy, expanding its role beyond simple custody and trading services.
For investors, the move signals increased interest in
Instant trading reports on Tradesilvania
Crypto trading can become quite complicated, especially when it comes to keeping track of gains or losses. The Reports feature on the Tradesilvania Platform allows you to customize and quickly generate detailed reports for the past 2+ years, including for 2024, a report necessary for filling out your annual tax
U.S. Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Services
The OCC, the U.S. authority overseeing national banks, has issued Interpretive Letter 1184, confirming that these institutions may offer custody and execution services for crypto assets. The decision provides legal clarity in a field where traditional financial institutions have faced uncertainty and unclear regulations.
Through this letter, the OCC