The financial services company has continued to expand deeper into crypto this year Visa is expanding its footprint in digital payments by adding support for four new stablecoins across four separate blockchains. The announcement came during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, where CEO Ryan McInerney highlighted growing demand for stablecoin transactions among consumers and businesses.
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Lawmaker Hopes to Keep President Trump from Trading in Cryptocurrency
Rep. Ro Khanna of California sees a conflict of interest that she wants to avoid A US lawmaker has aimed at barring President Donald Trump, his family, and members of Congress from trading cryptocurrency or stocks. Rep. Ro Khanna of California made the announcement during an interview on MSNBC, expressing concern over what he described
Mt. Gox Delays Payouts, Cites Incorrect Paperwork
The trustee handling the Bitcoin exchange’s payouts delays them by a full year Mt. Gox, the Bitcoin exchange that collapsed over a decade ago, has once again delayed its long-awaited repayments to creditors, extending the deadline by another year. According to a notice released Monday, the new repayment date is now set for October 31,
US President Donald Trump Follows Through on Pardon of Binance Founder
Changpeng Zhao has been released following the President’s intervention President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao on Wednesday, marking a dramatic turn in one of the most high-profile crypto-related cases in US history. The announcement came through White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who said the decision aimed to correct
Global Retail Crypto Use Is Expanding Rapidly
A review by TRM Labs shows that more crypto is being used in commerce than ever before Global retail crypto adoption has grown at an unprecedented pace, with transactions jumping more than 125% between January and September 2025, according to a report by TRM Labs. The blockchain intelligence firm attributes the surge to clearer regulations,
British Columbia Looks To Curb Cryptocurrency Mining
The Canadian province wants to reduce pressure on its hydroelectric power grid British Columbia is preparing to implement a permanent ban on new cryptocurrency mining connections to its hydroelectric power grid, a move aimed at managing electricity demand and protecting long-term energy sustainability. The provincial government announced the new policy on Monday, explaining that crypto
US Government Seizes $15B in Bitcoin From ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam
The leader of the scam, Chen Zhi, remains at large The US government has seized roughly $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to one of the largest global cryptocurrency fraud schemes ever uncovered. Federal prosecutors allege the digital assets were tied to a “pig butchering” scam — a criminal network blending romance fraud, forced labor, and
Ripple To Acquire Treasury Management Firm To Expand into Financial Services
The purchase of GTreasury is meant to allow Ripple to become a financial service provider Ripple is expanding its footprint in traditional finance with the acquisition of treasury management firm GTreasury in a deal valued at $1 billion. The move signals Ripple’s intent to grow beyond crypto payments and become a broader financial services provider.
Kraken Expands US Derivatives Offerings With $100M Acquisition
The acquisition gives the exchange access to more cryptocurrency options in the US Kraken has expanded its presence in the US derivatives market with a $100 million acquisition of the Small Exchange from IG Group. The deal, announced Thursday, gives Kraken control of a CFTC-licensed designated contract market (DCM), allowing the exchange to offer regulated,
Binance To Offer $400M To Support Traders After Recent Downturn
The company hopes the gesture will help restore faith in the crypto industry Binance has announced a $400 million relief initiative aimed at supporting traders affected by last week’s sharp cryptocurrency market downturn. The exchange said the move is part of broader efforts to restore confidence in the industry, though it emphasized that it is
A Cybersecurity Firm Finds a Way to Help Stop Crypto Phishing Attacks
The Security Alliance has released technology built to help experts verify malicious crypto-related websites A cybersecurity nonprofit has launched a new tool designed to help researchers more effectively identify and confirm crypto phishing attacks, which have caused hundreds of millions in losses this year. The Security Alliance (SEAL) announced the release of its “TLS Attestations
POTUS Reportedly Considering Pardon of Binance Founder
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao could be freed from charges of having violated US banking laws Reports from Washington suggest that President Donald Trump is considering granting a pardon to Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, less than a year after the crypto executive served four months in prison for violating US banking laws. Sources cited by journalist











