Save the Children launches Bitcoin fund for faster crisis aid
International charity Save the Children has created a Bitcoin fund that aims to speed crisis payments and give donors more flexibility when supporting emergencies with cryptocurrency.
Stripe’s Tempo blockchain opens testnet with Mastercard
Stripe’s Tempo payments blockchain has opened its public testnet, allowing developers worldwide to build stablecoin payment applications with backing from Mastercard, UBS and other global firms.
7 best crypto gifts for beginners in 2025
Buying for someone who doesn’t know Bitcoin from blockchain? This guide covers 7 fun and easy gifts including books, games, and novelty items that introduce crypto without the stress.
Base launches Solana bridge secured by Chainlink
Base has launched a Solana bridge secured mainly by Chainlink CCIP, letting users move assets between Solana and Base while keeping security and user experience at the protocol layer.
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.