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Institutional Blockchain Adoption Surges: Canton, Citigroup, and AI Agents Lead
From Canton's $355M raise to Citigroup's tokenized depositary receipts and Coinbase's AI agents, institutional blockchain adoption is accelerating despite Bitcoin's bearish macro backdrop.
7.8 Quake Hits Philippines: Tsunami Alert Triggers Regional Evacuations
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao kills at least 32, triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific, and prompts massive rescue operations.
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Across 8 Networks
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement on 8 blockchains, enabling 24/7 settlement with USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and more. First users include ARQ, CBW Bank, and Nuvei.
Ripple, JPMorgan, Mastercard Pilot Cuts Treasury Redemption to 5 Seconds
A pilot involving Ripple, JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ondo Finance processed a tokenized US Treasury redemption in under five seconds, signaling a shift toward institutional blockchain adoption.
Stablecoin Regulation Drives Market to $300B
Stablecoin regulation accelerates as Tether USAT surges 540%, SEC approves Paxos clearing, and MasterCard secures BitLicense, pushing market cap past $300B.
Altcoins Surge as Bitcoin Stumbles: DTCC FUD Fuels Stellar Rally
Bitcoin slides 4.5% while altcoins like Stellar (XLM) rally on DTCC partnership news. MasterCard gets BitLicense, Strategy pauses BTC buys.
Fed's Master Account Proposal: Crypto Banking Breakthrough?
The Fed's proposed limited master accounts could transform crypto banking access, reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries and fostering institutional adoption.
Fed Proposes Master Accounts for Crypto Firms: A Game Changer
The Federal Reserve's proposed master accounts for crypto firms like Kraken, Ripple, and Coinbase could reshape banking access and reduce reliance on traditional intermediaries.
Mastercard, JPMorgan Tap XRP Ledger for Tokenized Treasuries
Mastercard and JPMorgan use XRPL for tokenized US Treasuries redemption, highlighting institutional adoption of blockchain for real-world assets.
Ondo, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Ripple Complete Near-Real-Time Cross-Border Tokenized Treasury Redemption
Ondo Finance, JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ripple executed the first near-real-time cross-border redemption of tokenized US Treasuries on May 6.
Swiss Crypto Innovations: Bank Custody and Non-Custodial Cards
Switzerland leads crypto finance with Amina Bank's regulated Canton Coin custody and THORWallet's non-custodial Mastercard partnership.
THORWallet and Unblock Launch Global Non-Custodial Mastercard
THORWallet partners with Unblock to issue non-custodial Mastercard in 175+ countries, advancing self-custodial finance.
THORWallet and Unblock Expand Non-Custodial Mastercard Globally
THORWallet partners with Unblock to offer non-custodial Mastercard in 175+ countries, boosting self-custodial finance adoption.
JPMorgan, Ondo, Mastercard, Ripple Complete Tokenized Treasury Redemption
JPMorgan, Ondo Finance, Mastercard, and Ripple executed the first cross-border redemption of a tokenized US Treasury fund in near-real time.
MoonPay Launches Debit Card for AI Agents to Spend Crypto
MoonPay introduces MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard debit card enabling AI agents to spend stablecoins directly from self-custodial wallets.
Hyperliquid Faces New Competition as Aster DEX Adjusts Tokenomics
Aster DEX reduces monthly token unlocks by 97% with staking switch, intensifying competition with Hyperliquid and Lighter in custom blockchain space.
Mastercard Acquires BVNK, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure
Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK accelerates stablecoin adoption for businesses, enabling multi-chain payments across major networks.
Stellar Expands Stablecoin Support with Visa, Mastercard Integration
Stellar network now supports major stablecoins like USDC and PayPal USD for Visa and Mastercard business cards, following Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK.
USDC Faces Market Pressure Amid Regulatory Concerns
USDC issuer Circle sees stock decline as regulatory fears impact stablecoin markets, while Mastercard expands stablecoin infrastructure.