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  • Wirex and Stellar Launch Dual‑Stablecoin Visa Settlement for 7M+ Users19 Nov 2025 10:30Wirex and Stellar Launch Dual‑Stablecoin Visa Settlement for 7M+ UsersWirex and Stellar activate onchain Visa settlement using USDC and EURC for over seven million Wirex users. Wirex announced on November 18, 2025 that, in partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation, it has gone live with dual‑stablecoin settlement using USDC and EURC on the Stellar blockchain, integrated directly with Visa to settle card transactions onchain […]
  • Mastercard Selects Polygon to Power Verified Username Transfers for Self‑custody Wallets19 Nov 2025 09:30Mastercard Selects Polygon to Power Verified Username Transfers for Self‑custody WalletsMastercard expands Crypto Credential to self‑custody wallets using Polygon to enable verified, username‑style aliases. Mastercard, Polygon Labs, and Mercuryo announced on November 18, 2025 that Mastercard Crypto Credential will extend to self‑custody wallets, with Polygon chosen as the initial blockchain network and Mercuryo as the first issuer to onboard verified users and create alias‑based credentials. […]
  • Revolut Integrates Polygon for USDC, USDT Payments and Remittances19 Nov 2025 08:30Revolut Integrates Polygon for USDC, USDT Payments and RemittancesRevolut integrates with Polygon Labs to enable near‑instant USDC, USDT and POL remittances for UK and EEA customers. Polygon Labs announced on November 18, 2025 that Revolut — Europe’s largest fintech with over 65 million users across 38 countries — has integrated Polygon to power stablecoin remittances in USDC and USDT, and POL transfers, within […]
  • Kraken Raises $800 Million; Citadel Securities Commits $200 Million at $20B Valuation19 Nov 2025 07:30Kraken Raises $800 Million; Citadel Securities Commits $200 Million at $20B ValuationKraken raises $800 million to accelerate onchain traditional finance, with Citadel Securities investing $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Kraken announced on November 18, 2025 that it has raised $800 million across two tranches to advance its strategy of bringing traditional financial products onchain, with the primary tranche led by institutional investors including Jane […]
  • UAE’s Zand Bank Wins Approval to Launch Dirham‑Backed Stablecoin19 Nov 2025 06:30Zand Bank has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to launch a multi-chain stablecoin backed by the dirham. Structure and Security Zand Bank, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital bank, has secured a critical regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to launch Zand AED, a regulated and […]
  • TRON DAO Co-Hosts MetaMask’s Builder Night at DevConnect Buenos Aires to Strengthen Global Community and Developer Collaboration19 Nov 2025 06:00This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, November 19, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), co-hosted MetaMask’s Builder Night at DevConnect, held on November 17 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Builder Nights is MetaMask’s globally recognized […]
  • Anthropic Hits $350 Billion Valuation, Adding to Fears of an AI Bubble19 Nov 2025 05:30Anthropic Hits $350 Billion Valuation, Adding to Fears of an AI BubbleThe valuation follows a multi-billion-dollar deal with tech giant Microsoft and chipmaker Nvidia, and essentially doubles Anthropic’s previous value. Anthropic Valued at $350B After Closing Microsoft and Nvidia Deals: The AI Bubble Expands Just a little over two months ago, AI startup Anthropic, was valued at $183 billion. But now, following the Tuesday announcement of […]
  • ECB Monitors Surging Dollar Tokens With Heightened Focus on Volatile Spillovers19 Nov 2025 04:30ECB Monitors Surging Dollar Tokens With Heightened Focus on Volatile SpilloversExplosive stablecoin momentum is reshaping cross-border liquidity flows and intensifying pressure on Europe’s policy framework, signaling a pivotal shift as digital-asset demand begins exerting meaningful influence on global monetary conditions. Stablecoin Expansion Collides With Eurozone Policy Outlook Growing adoption of stablecoins is strengthening global payment efficiency, yet their rapid expansion is beginning to intersect with […]
  • Bitcoin Poised for Rebound With Leverage Purge, Macro Shifts, and Rising Confidence19 Nov 2025 03:30Bitcoin Poised for Rebound With Leverage Purge, Macro Shifts, and Rising ConfidenceBitcoin’s sharp downturn is resetting overstretched leverage, clearing the way for stronger structural momentum as markets shake out excess risk and position for renewed confidence amid enduring digital-asset resilience and optimism across AI and tech. Crypto Shakeout Resets Market Dynamics A sweeping shakeout in leveraged crypto positions is pressuring global risk sentiment as liquidations cascade […]
  • Cboe Sparks XRP Momentum as XRPM 3% Monthly Premium Income Starts Trading19 Nov 2025 02:30Cboe Sparks XRP Momentum as XRPM 3% Monthly Premium Income Starts TradingXRP draws fresh momentum as XRPM debuts with 3% monthly focus and 36% income potential, showcasing expanding demand for derivatives-driven exposure that blends steady premium generation with amplified upside in a regulated structure fueling growth. XRP Attracts Fresh Capital as Cboe Launches XRPM 3% Monthly Premium Income Trading XRP’s rising role in yield-driven strategies is […]