In a strategic move to enhance its enterprise payment solutions, crypto payments company Moonpay has acquired Iron, a startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, for at least $100 million. This acquisition, announced on March 13, 2025, marks Moonpay’s second significant purchase this year, following its acquisition of Helio in January. With Iron’s API-driven technology, Moonpay aims […]
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Brazil to Push Cryptocurrency as a Priority for International BRICS Trade
Brazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant’s plans for the organization. Brazil to Push Hard for Crypto Implementation in BRICS Trade The agenda of Brazil as […]
Read MoreBezos-Backed Stark Bank Rises as a Crypto Enabler in Brazil
Stark Bank, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has positioned itself as the go-to firm for serving cryptocurrency businesses in Brazil, filling the gap left by traditional institutions. The firm has built part of its business around this service offering, betting on the industry’s future as Brazilians become more comfortable with crypto. Bezos-Backed […]
Read MoreSantiment: Weakening Trading Volume May Signal Slowing Market Momentum
A market intelligence platform has attributed the drop in crypto-wide trading volume since Feb. 27 to “exhaustion, hopelessness, and capitulation.” ‘Diminishing Trader Enthusiasm’ According to Santiment, a market intelligence platform, the drop in crypto-wide trading volume since Feb. 27 can be attributed to a combination of “exhaustion, hopelessness and capitulation.” Santiment adds the consistent decline […]
Read MoreDe-Dollarization Push: African Payment Provider Tests Platform to Facilitate Local Currency Trade
An African payment infrastructure provider is piloting the Africa Currency Marketplace, which seeks to enable countries to settle trades with local currencies. PAPSS Fees to Be Market-Driven The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a payment infrastructure provider backed by 15 central banks, is reportedly piloting a currency platform to enable countries to settle trades […]
Read MoreTelegram Wallet Adds Crypto Trading and Yield Features for Over 100 Million Users
Telegram’s self-custodial wallet, built on the TON blockchain, now supports trading and earning features, expanding access to crypto for its more than 100 million users. The update enhances usability for newcomers and deepens TON ecosystem integration. Telegram Expands TON-Based Wallet With Trading and Earn Capabilities Telegram is pushing deeper into crypto. The messaging giant’s self-custodial […]
Read MoreTurkey Tightens Crypto Regulations, Grants CMB Oversight
Turkey has introduced new cryptocurrency regulations that give the Capital Markets Board (CMB) full oversight of crypto platforms. The FATF Gray Listing Issue Turkey has unveiled new cryptocurrency regulations that grant the Capital Markets Board (CMB) full oversight of crypto platforms. The regulations also stipulate obligations that crypto asset service providers (CASPs) must meet before […]
Read MoreLawmaker Pushes Treasury to Kill Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan
A lawmaker has urged the Treasury to abandon Trump’s bitcoin and crypto reserve plan, calling it a reckless scheme that enriches his allies while wasting taxpayer dollars. Lawmaker Slams Treasury for Backing Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Scheme Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has urged the U.S. […]
Read MoreRipple Enters the Middle East With Game-Changing Dubai License
Ripple secured regulatory approval from a Dubai financial authority, marking its first Middle East license and positioning it as a leader in blockchain-powered payments amid growing institutional adoption. Ripple Just Got Regulatory Approval in Dubai Ripple announced on March 13 that it has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer blockchain-powered […]
Read MoreSenate Committee Advances 2 Major Bills to Overhaul Stablecoins and Banking
The Senate Banking Committee has advanced bills on stablecoin regulations and financial fairness, aiming to protect consumers, strengthen security, and prevent politically motivated debanking. Key Bills on Stablecoins and Financial Fairness Advance The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs advanced two major pieces of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins and preventing politically […]
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