Visa Unveils Stablecoin Platform for Banks, Fintechs
Visa has unveiled a stablecoin platform built for banks and fintechs, extending the payments giant's push into blockchain-based settlement infrastructure aimed at institutional rather than retail users.
Paradigm Raises $1.2B for AI and Robotics Fund
Paradigm, the crypto-focused venture firm, has raised $1. 2 billion for its fourth fund, expanding its investment mandate beyond digital assets to include artificial intelligence and robotics startups.
Tether Invests in Mercado Bitcoin: What the Deal Could Mean
Tether is investing $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a strategic financing round aimed at accelerating onchain financial infrastructure across Latin America.
Yield Guild Shuts Down Publishing Unit, Cuts 35 Jobs in AI Pivot
Yield Guild Games is shutting down its game publishing unit and laying off 35 employees as the crypto gaming organization pivots toward artificial intelligence, marking one of the most significant operational restructurings in the guild's history.
Polymarket Annualized Revenue Tops $1 Billion
Polymarket has reportedly crossed $1 billion in annualized revenue, a milestone that, if confirmed, would make the crypto-native prediction market one of the fastest-growing platforms in the digital assets industry.
Framework Ventures Raises $400M for Fourth Fund, Expands Beyond Crypto
Framework Ventures has raised $400 million for its fourth fund, marking a strategic expansion for the crypto-native venture firm into sectors beyond digital assets.
BitGo Lays Off 15% of Staff as Crypto Infrastructure Firm Restructures
The company disclosed the reduction in a regulatory filing , confirming that 15% of its workforce would be eliminated as part of a broader restructuring effort.
AllScale Animoca Investment Backs Stablecoin Payments
AllScale has secured a strategic investment from Animoca Brands to develop stablecoin payments infrastructure, according to an announcement from the company.
Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Crypto Unit
Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital, setting up a new crypto unit that signals deeper institutional expansion into digital assets.
Metaplanet acquires Japanese securities firm for $13M to launch Bitcoin yield products
Metaplanet is acquiring a Japanese securities firm for $13 million as it moves to launch Bitcoin yield products and deepen its crypto finance strategy.
Keyrock Tallies $73 Million in AI Payments Amid Sector Growth
Keyrock says AI payments have reached $73 million, highlighting fresh momentum at the intersection of digital assets, fintech, and enterprise demand.
Squid Raises $6 Million in Round Backed by Ripple and North Island Ventures
Squid has raised $6 million in a funding round backed by Ripple and North Island Ventures, signaling fresh momentum for crypto infrastructure growth.