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Coinbase Snaps Up Liquifi to Make Token Launches Easier for Everyone
Coinbase is doubling down on its support for crypto builders with its latest move: the acquisition of Liquifi, a platform that helps Web3 teams manage tokens, vesting, and compliance. While the price tag hasn’t been disclosed, the timing is telling—this comes just after Coinbase’s eye-popping $2.9 billion acquisition of crypto options exchange Deribit, suggesting the company is serious about dominating every layer of the crypto stack.
Mastercard and Fiserv Join Forces to Make Stablecoins Go Mainstream
Mastercard is stepping deeper into the world of crypto—and this time, it’s betting big on stablecoins. The payments giant just announced it will be integrating FIUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin developed by Fiserv, into its existing network. That means over 150 million merchants could soon be able to accept payments in FIUSD, marking a major shift toward stablecoin adoption in everyday transactions.
Pompliano’s $1B SPAC Deal Aims to Turn Bitcoin Holdings Into a Business Model
Crypto evangelist and social media figure Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano just pulled the curtain back on a bold $1 billion SPAC merger to create ProCap Financial—a Bitcoin-native financial firm that’s not just HODLing, but planning to build an actual business around its BTC stash. The firm will go public via a merger with Columbus Circle Capital (CCCM), landing it on the Nasdaq alongside other Bitcoin-heavy hitters.
Industry
Coinbase Snaps Up Liquifi to Make Token Launches Easier for Everyone
Coinbase is doubling down on its support for crypto builders with its latest move: the acquisition of Liquifi, a platform that helps Web3 teams manage tokens, vesting, and compliance. While the price tag hasn’t been disclosed, the timing is telling—this comes just after Coinbase’s eye-popping $2.9 billion acquisition of crypto options exchange Deribit, suggesting the company is serious about dominating every layer of the crypto stack.
Crypto CEO in Hot Water Over $530M Scheme to Evade Russian Sanctions
In a case that’s shaking up both crypto and legal circles, the U.S. Department of Justice has charged Iurii Gugnin, CEO of crypto payments company Evita Pay, with laundering a staggering $530 million through Tether (USDT) on behalf of sanctioned Russian banks. Prosecutors allege that Gugnin helped financial institutions in Russia dodge international sanctions by moving large sums of money through a complex network of crypto wallets and shell companies.
Joseph Lubin Foresees Decentralization Sparking Major Industry Shift
At ETHDenver's recent fireside chat, Joseph Lubin, the mind behind Consensys and a key figure in Ethereum's creation, shared insights into a
Financial
Coinbase Snaps Up Liquifi to Make Token Launches Easier for Everyone
Coinbase is doubling down on its support for crypto builders with its latest move: the acquisition of Liquifi, a platform that helps Web3 teams manage tokens, vesting, and compliance. While the price tag hasn’t been disclosed, the timing is telling—this comes just after Coinbase’s eye-popping $2.9 billion acquisition of crypto options exchange Deribit, suggesting the company is serious about dominating every layer of the crypto stack.
Mastercard and Fiserv Join Forces to Make Stablecoins Go Mainstream
Mastercard is stepping deeper into the world of crypto—and this time, it’s betting big on stablecoins. The payments giant just announced it will be integrating FIUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin developed by Fiserv, into its existing network. That means over 150 million merchants could soon be able to accept payments in FIUSD, marking a major shift toward stablecoin adoption in everyday transactions.
Pompliano’s $1B SPAC Deal Aims to Turn Bitcoin Holdings Into a Business Model
Crypto evangelist and social media figure Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano just pulled the curtain back on a bold $1 billion SPAC merger to create ProCap Financial—a Bitcoin-native financial firm that’s not just HODLing, but planning to build an actual business around its BTC stash. The firm will go public via a merger with Columbus Circle Capital (CCCM), landing it on the Nasdaq alongside other Bitcoin-heavy hitters.
Gaming
Pixelmon Gears Up for Token Launch After Securing $8 Million Investment
Pixelmon is embarking on an ambitious journey to blend gaming with blockchain technology, creating a series of games that cater to a broad a
SkyArk Secures $15 Million Investment Led by Binance, Expanding Web3 Gaming Horizons
SkyArk Studio, an emerging name in the Web3 gaming sector, recently celebrated the successful closure of a $15 million funding round, spearh
Exciting Expansion: Pudgy Penguins to Launch 'Pudgy World' NFT Game in 2024
The Ethereum-based NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, first released in July 2021, is gearing up to enhance its digital empire with an immersiv
DeFi
Coinbase Gears Up to Bring Perpetual Futures to U.S. Traders—Legally
Coinbase just made a bold move that could reshape the U.S. crypto trading landscape: it plans to launch perpetual futures—a high-leverage derivative product—fully compliant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Announced at the State of Crypto Summit, this signals Coinbase’s intent to tap into a booming market segment previously dominated by offshore exchanges like Binance and Bybit.
Ether.fi Secures $23 Million in Funding Amid Surging Demand for Liquid Restaking Solutions
Ether.fi, a pioneering service in the realm of Ethereum liquid restaking, recently announced a successful $23 million Series A fundraising e
Cantor Fitzgerald Confirms Tether's Financial Integrity
In a groundbreaking revelation, Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, has publicly vouched for Tether Holdings Ltd.'s financial s
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