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themerkle.com Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Settlement to Its Global Network, USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and More Now Live

Mastercard just made one of its biggest moves into crypto yet. The global payments giant has announced it is expanding its settlement network to include regulated stablecoins, and the list of supported assets and blockchains is longer than most people expected. Starting now, issuers and acquirers on the () network can settle transactions using Circle’s USDC, Paxos-issued PYUSD, USDG and USDP, Ripple’s RLUSD, and SoFi’s SoFiUSD. These stablecoins run across Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, XRPL, Canton, and Tempo, essentially every major blockchain that matters right now. This is not a pilot program or a limited regional test. This is The post Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Settlement to Its Global Network, USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and More Now Live appeared first on The Merkle News.

bitcoinmagazine.com Blockware Appoints Megan Brooks-Anderson as Chief Executive Officer

Bitcoin Magazine Blockware Appoints Megan Brooks-Anderson as Chief Executive Officer New CEO to lead strategic pivot into AI and HPC infrastructure while strengthening core Bitcoin mining business. This post Blockware Appoints Megan Brooks-Anderson as Chief Executive Officer first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.

bitcoinist.com Market Expert Reveals Why Ethereum Is A Better Bet Than Solana

A crypto market expert has shared reasons why believes that despite the ongoing bearishness in the market right now, Ethereum (ETH) is still a better investment than Solana (SOL). Over the past few months, Ethereum has been in a slump, with its price falling below key support levels and underperforming the broader market. Meanwhile, Solana […]

news.bitcoin.com WSJ: Hyperliquid Has Become Wall Street’s Go-to Weekend and After-Hours Perps Venue

Hyperliquid is emerging as a key weekend and after-hours venue for Wall Street traders to trade perpetual futures, the Wall Street Journal reported, as round-the-clock onchain markets pull activity away from traditional exchanges. When the Markets Close, Hyperliquid Stays Open Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange ( DEX) built for perpetual futures, has become a destination for […]

cryptobriefing.com US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls inflation surge a short-term blip as Iran conflict drives prices higher

The US's economic resilience hinges on energy market shifts; prolonged inflation could pressure the Fed, impacting global financial stability. The post US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls inflation surge a short-term blip as Iran conflict drives prices higher appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinist.com CLARITY Act At The Center Of Latest Political Clash: Sen. Lummis Hits Back At JPMorgan CEO

Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon have become key figures in the latest debate over the CLARITY Act as the bill advances in the Senate. Speaking to CNBC on Wednesday, Lummis directly addressed Dimon’s latest comments regarding the CLARITY Act and his criticism of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.  Lummis Pushes Back On […]

cryptobriefing.com Tom Bilyeu: Historical trends show empires fail without fiscal discipline, inflation acts as an invisible tax, and the dual nature of debt drives prosperity and peril | The Peter McCormack Show

Inflation's hidden impact and the need for fiscal discipline highlight America's economic challenges. The post Tom Bilyeu: Historical trends show empires fail without fiscal discipline, inflation acts as an invisible tax, and the dual nature of debt drives prosperity and peril | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Charlie Warren: AI-native service companies will dominate the next decade, the ‘Sam Altman test’ is crucial for evaluating business models, and regulation can elevate founder expectations | Y Combinator Startup Podcast

AI-native companies are set to outshine traditional software firms by prioritizing customer outcomes over internal tools. The post Charlie Warren: AI-native service companies will dominate the next decade, the ‘Sam Altman test’ is crucial for evaluating business models, and regulation can elevate founder expectations | Y Combinator Startup Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

themerkle.com Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Settlement to Its Global Network, USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and More Now Live

Mastercard just made one of its biggest moves into crypto yet. The global payments giant has announced it is expanding its settlement network to include regulated stablecoins, and the list of supported assets and blockchains is longer than most people expected. Starting now, issuers and acquirers on the () network can settle transactions using Circle’s USDC, Paxos-issued PYUSD, USDG and USDP, Ripple’s RLUSD, and SoFi’s SoFiUSD. These stablecoins run across Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, XRPL, Canton, and Tempo, essentially every major blockchain that matters right now. This is not a pilot program or a limited regional test. This is The post Mastercard Adds Stablecoin Settlement to Its Global Network, USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and More Now Live appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Ethena Expands Partnership With Anchorage Digital to Strengthen Institutional Lending

Ethena is not slowing down. The protocol just announced an expanded partnership with Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated crypto bank in the US, to push its institutional lending business further through Atlas Collateral Management, and the details of this deal are worth paying attention to. Under the new arrangement, Anchorage steps in as collateral manager for Ethena’s loan assets. That means borrower collateral will be held directly inside Anchorage’s regulated custody infrastructure. For anyone who has followed the institutional DeFi space, that is a bigger deal than it might first appear. The news dropped on Ethena’s official X account and The post Ethena Expands Partnership With Anchorage Digital to Strengthen Institutional Lending appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Variant Fund Raises $222M to Back Crypto and AI Startups

TLDR: Variant Fund has closed a $222M fourth vehicle targeting early-stage crypto and AI startups globally. The firm’s thesis has evolved from digital ownership to a broader focus on user autonomy and agency. Recent portfolio bets include agentic memory, cryptographic location proofs, and AI artifact ownership. Crypto VC activity is rebounding, with a16z and Haun [...] The post Variant Fund Raises $222M to Back Crypto and AI Startups appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act

Bitcoin Magazine Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that the Trump administration is moving forward with a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and urged Congress to pass the BITCOIN Act and Clarity Act to solidify and expand the effort. This post Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Market Movers: Marvell’s AI Surge, Alphabet’s Massive Spend, GameStop’s Rally, and Oil’s Climb

Marvell rallies on AI optimism, Alphabet commits $80B to infrastructure, GameStop announces $2B buyback, and oil surges above $95 amid geopolitical risks. The post Market Movers: Marvell’s AI Surge, Alphabet’s Massive Spend, GameStop’s Rally, and Oil’s Climb appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Next Big Crypto Alert: BlockDAG Builds Traction as Toncoin, Shiba Inu & Bonk Coin Show Uneven Market Signals

The crypto market is moving through uneven momentum as different narratives compete for attention. Toncoin remains tied to its messaging-based ecosystem and steady network usage. Shiba Inu continues to rely on strong community participation and periodic meme-driven cycles across retail sentiment shifts. Bonk Coin tracks closely with Solana activity, often reacting quickly to broader ecosystem [...] The post Next Big Crypto Alert: BlockDAG Builds Traction as Toncoin, Shiba Inu & Bonk Coin Show Uneven Market Signals appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Is Quietly Splitting Into Two Markets As Bulls Defend $1,800 Support

Ethereum is losing momentum after breaking below the $1,900 mark — a level that had been holding as the last meaningful support before the price structure enters territory not seen since the depths of the previous cycle. The breakdown is significant — and a CryptoOnchain analysis has identified a structural divide in the on-chain data […]

cryptobriefing.com Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could disrupt FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns

Warsh's unconventional approach could destabilize FX markets, challenging traders' reliance on predictable Fed signals and impacting global investments. The post Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could disrupt FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Trump administration proposes up to 12.5% tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor enforcement failures

The tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, increase costs for US businesses, and create uncertainty in international trade relations. The post Trump administration proposes up to 12.5% tariffs on 60 nations over forced labor enforcement failures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Stellar XLM Bulls Eye $11 as DTCC Joins Tokenization Push

TLDR: DTCC has selected Stellar blockchain to support its real-world asset tokenization platform strategy. Analyst MikybullCrypto projects XLM could reach between $5 and $11 based on a multi-year chart pattern. Global search interest for Stellar XLM has climbed to its highest level in the past three months. A confirmed breakout above long-term resistance remains key [...] The post Stellar XLM Bulls Eye $11 as DTCC Joins Tokenization Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Drops 10% in 3 Days, Falls Below $66K as $500M Liquidation Wave Hits

Bitcoin fell sharply for a third straight day, sliding below $66,000 on Wednesday and wiping out all of its April gains. Bitcoin Erases April Gains Bitcoin’s downward slide continued on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $66,000, erasing its April gains. The digital currency plunged from just over $67,700 to an intraday low of $65,362—a […]

blockonomi.com Michael Burry Nvidia Warning: AI Boom Built on Customer Concentration and Hidden Debt Risks

TLDR: Nvidia now depends on three customers for 64% of receivables, increasing concentration risk sharply. Burry argues much AI spending reflects benchmarking activity rather than sustainable long-term demand. Tech giants reportedly hold $662 billion in off-balance-sheet AI commitments hidden from investors. Private equity, insurers, and offshore reinsurers may amplify risks if AI spending slows abruptly. [...] The post Michael Burry Nvidia Warning: AI Boom Built on Customer Concentration and Hidden Debt Risks appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Payment Giants Quietly Fuel New Stablecoin Platform for Faster Settlements

Payment Giants Quietly Fuel for Faster Settlements Big names in payments are putting money into a new stablecoin project that is set to launch soon. This move shows growing interest in digital money tools that can make transactions quicker and […] The post Payment Giants Quietly Fuel New Stablecoin Platform for Faster Settlements appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com 4 AI Trading Bot Apps for Mobile Users in June 2026

Introduction Most people searching for an AI trading bot app in 2026 want a practical answer to one question: which app will actually work for me on my phone, without turning into a part-time job? That’s harder to answer honestly than most comparison articles let on. The mobile trading app category is flooded with platforms [...] The post 4 AI Trading Bot Apps for Mobile Users in June 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could shock FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns

Warsh's unconventional approach could destabilize FX markets, challenging traders' reliance on predictable Fed signals and impacting global investments. The post Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh could shock FX markets at first policy meeting, Morgan Stanley warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com UK FCA Flags Crypto Sponsorship Risks for Premier League Clubs

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto and trading firms could expose them to legal and reputational risks. The regulator said clubs must do more to protect fans from potentially unsafe financial promotions. FCA Targets Unauthorised Crypto Firms Using Football Deals to Reach UK Fans Britain’s financial […]

bitcoinist.com Mastercard Just Opened Its Global Payment Network To Crypto — Which Altcoins Made The Cut?

Mastercard announced on June 3 that it will expand its global settlement infrastructure to support on-chain settlement using crypto via regulated stablecoins — enabling card transactions to settle 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across weekends and holidays for the first time in the network’s history, per the company’s official press release. Related […]

blockonomi.com Kevin O’Leary’s ZKP Keynote Reshapes the Conversation as Injective & ICP Crypto Lead the AI Rally in June 2026

The AI narrative in crypto has been the defining trade of 2026, and June is making that obvious in a way nobody can ignore. Injective is up roughly 73% over thirty days. Internet Computer broke out of a months-long consolidation and squeezed shorts into oblivion. Both are riding the same wave, capital rotating toward projects [...] The post Kevin O’Leary’s ZKP Keynote Reshapes the Conversation as Injective & ICP Crypto Lead the AI Rally in June 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin ETFs Lose $519M as Grayscale’s GSOL Pulls in Fresh Solana Demand

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under heavy pressure on Tuesday, June 2, as bitcoin funds posted a 12th straight day of redemptions and ether ETFs extended their losing streak to 16 sessions. Solana and HYPE products drew fresh inflows, but the broader market remained defined by large exits from the two biggest asset classes. […]

cryptobriefing.com Federal Reserve’s supervision report shows 99% of banks well-capitalized, stays silent on crypto

The Fed's focus on traditional banking stability over crypto signals a cautious approach, potentially delaying regulatory clarity for digital assets. The post Federal Reserve’s supervision report shows 99% of banks well-capitalized, stays silent on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com FBI arrests Jamshid Ghomi at $35M mansion for allegedly selling US tech to Iran’s military and nuclear programs

The unverified claims highlight the risks of misinformation impacting public perception and trust in media and legal processes. The post FBI arrests Jamshid Ghomi at $35M mansion for allegedly selling US tech to Iran’s military and nuclear programs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.