Kalshi: the prediction market that just raised $1 billion
Kalshi is a US‑regulated prediction market where people trade on real‑world events. The company has just raised $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation, confirming prediction markets as a fast‑growing new corner of finance.
Kraken unveils 1% Bitcoin cashback Mastercard before IPO launch
Kraken has launched the Krak Card, a Bitcoin rewards debit Mastercard available in the EU and UK. Offering 1% cashback just weeks after filing confidentially for a US IPO and raising $800 million at a $20 billion valuation.
US Bank tests stablecoin on Stellar blockchain
U.S. Bancorp (operating as US Bank) has launched a pilot programme to test custom stablecoin issuance on the Stellar network, partnering with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation to explore bank-grade programmable money on a public blockchain.
Coinbase acquires Solana meme coin trading app Vector
Coinbase has agreed to acquire Vector, a Solana-native social trading platform specialising in meme coins, as part of its aggressive expansion strategy to become an « everything exchange » supporting rapid token access across multiple blockchains.