Bonk is among the altcoins that saw a significant price dip early Tuesday as profit taking dented bulls’ momentum. The Bonk (BONK) crypto had jumped to highs of $0.0000256 as Bitcoin (BTC) broke to above $105k amid a U.S.-China trade deal announcement. But the flagship digital asset pared some of the gains and major altcoins … Read more
MoonPay has teamed up with Mastercard to launch a new suite of stablecoin payment cards. This is a significant move because it will enable seamless digital asset spending at over 150 million merchants worldwide. Announced on 15 May 2025, this collaboration follows MoonPay’s recent acquisition of Iron’s infrastructure – responsible for building API-first stablecoin infrastructure … Read more
After a season of layoffs, the Kraken IPO date is finally shaping up. Founder and former CEO Jesse Powell planted the seed back in 2021, and now the timeline begins to solidify. Bloomberg reports the parent company, Payward, is zeroing in on an early 2026 launch. – Price Market Cap – – – 24h 7d … Read more
Ethereum could be hated now, but the Pectra upgrade, staking ETFs, and tokenization could drive ETHUSD past $4,000 in 2025. The Ethereum price is now trading above $1,600 and firm. Is ETH one of the best cryptos to buy now? In crypto, sentiment flips fast—and riding the right wave can yield massive rewards. After the … Read more
Layer-1 blockchain, Mantra, has launched a $108,888,888 ecosystem fund aimed at accelerating the growth of startups focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi). The launch of this fund, named the Mantra Ecosystem Fund (MEF), comes amid the rising demand for stable, asset-backed digital products. Today, we’re announcing the launch of the MEF … Read more
9GAG has reportedly taken control of Hong Kong-listed Howkingtech, which may be rebranded as MemeStrategy to explore AI, cryptocurrencies, and creator economy opportunities. Ray Chan, the co-founder of 9GAG, a popular meme-sharing and news site, is said to have taken charge of Howkingtech International as part of a plan to expand into AI, cryptocurrencies, and … Read more
Metaplanet Inc., a publicly listed firm based in Japan, has made headlines with a groundbreaking financial maneuver: issuing a $13 million zero-coupon bond to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. This daring move not only marks a pivot in the company’s strategic operations but also adds a significant chapter to the ongoing integration of cryptocurrency into traditional … Read more
The Nintendo Direct April 2, will see Nintendo drop its first big console in nearly a decade. The Nintendo Switch 2, expected in 2025, carries a heavy legacy. With over 150 million units sold since 2017, the original Switch is a tough act to follow. The stakes are dominance in gaming, which is the lifeblood … Read more
President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed by clearing their legal records. This decision also extends to the former crypto exchange employee Gregory Dwyer. The group had previously buy themself in by pleading guilty in 2022 to violating the Bank Secrecy Act for inadequate anti-money … Read more
Kraken, a top 10 crypto exchange, announced its billion-dollar acquisition of NinjaTrader, a leading U.S. retail futures trading platform. The deal repositions Kraken from a crypto-only trading platform to a powerful multi-asset hub. After Kraken acquires NinjaTrader, the global crypto exchange will be able to expand into the U.S. futures markets, attract more international investors, … Read more