Stripe acquires Valora team to boost stablecoin payments
Payment giant Stripe has acquired Valora wallet team in an acqui-hire move that bolsters its stablecoin payment strategy and blockchain infrastructure development.
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.
Bitcoin “After Dark” ETF targets overnight gains only
Investment firm Tidal Trust II has filed for a Bitcoin ETF that buys when US markets close and sells when they open, aiming to capture overnight price gains while avoiding daytime volatility.
Les 7 meilleurs cadeaux crypto pour les débutants en 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.
Vanguard opens Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP ETF trading
Vanguard will now let its clients trade ETFs linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP, reversing its long-standing ban on crypto products and bringing digital assets into one of the world’s largest investment platforms.
Strategy builds $1.44B USD reserve, may still sell BTC
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has built a $1.44 billion dollar reserve to secure dividends and interest payments, but management says it could still sell BTC if market conditions worsen.
Sony Bank prévoit de lancer une stablecoin en dollars pour le gaming en 2026
Sony Bank will launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin in the United States enabling users to purchase PlayStation games, anime content, and subscriptions using blockchain-based digital currency instead of traditional payment methods.
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade is ready to go live
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade launches on 3 December 2025, bringing improvements that will make cryptocurrency transactions faster and more affordable for everyday users.
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.