Mercado Bitcoin is diving into a strategy that prioritizes Lisbon as its European operational hub. The company has announced the launch of MB One Internacional and a commitment of €50 million to accelerate its expansion in Europe. Summary Mercado Bitcoin: What Does It Plan to Build in Portugal? What are the main revenue sources for
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin BTC$105,109.83 bounced off early Asian session lows, providing support for altcoins like ether ETH$3,550.31, XRP$2.4441, and solana SOL$160.33. Liquidity continues to flow between sectors — today it’s shifting from privacy coins to smaller projects, including ASTER, RENDER, SKY and MNT, which have jumped 7%. While
Circle Internet Group (CRCL), issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, reported third-quarter net income of $214 million, a year-over-year increase of 202%, on Wednesday. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.64, beating expectations of $0.22. Total revenue and reserve income more than doubled to $740 million The New York City-based company reported earnings before
As the crypto industry matures, pragmatism and common sense are slowly creeping into the idealistic, messy business of blockchain tech. For years, crypto founders have declared that they’re reinventing the financial system. And although the focus has been on big ideas and innovative financial engineering, many crypto products and services remain off-limits to regulated organizations.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again expressed optimism about the growing role of Bitcoin and digital assets in the global financial system. Speaking at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. Which is hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Fink said crypto is “growing very rapidly.” He compared Bitcoin’s
Maestro has launched Mezzamine, a bitcoin yield platform that connects idle BTC with miners through on‑chain secured credit facilities. The $2 Trillion Liquidity and Centralization Problem Maestro, an infrastructure provider for bitcoin ( BTC)-native capital markets, has announced the launch of Mezzamine, a new BTC yield platform designed to connect idle bitcoin with the capital
As the US government shutdown continues, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in October in the absence of key economic data. With the end of the lockdown, all eyes are on the FED’s final interest rate decision for 2025 in December, and Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos, known as the FED
MUFG, Japan’s biggest banking group, said on Thursday it is teaming up with OpenAI to launch an AI‑powered digital bank next fiscal year, according to information shared by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. in Tokyo. The partnership will use AI to automate account openings, customer chats, and everyday money management through smartphone apps connected to
Table of Contents A Direct BridgeModernizing Asset-Backed FinanceTechnical Infrastructure: Built for Compliance and ScaleStrengthening Local EconomiesConclusionResources:Frequently Asked Questions FIS and Intain Markets have launched the Digital Liquidity Gateway on Avalanche, a blockchain-based marketplace that enables U.S. regional and community banks to buy, sell, and securitize loan portfolios with greater efficiency and transparency. The Avalanche Foundation
Bitcoin price today trades near $104,100, struggling to regain momentum after repeated rejections from the short-term EMA cluster and the mid-range Fibonacci zone. Despite a mild recovery, technical and flow data point to lingering bearish pressure as uncertainty over a potential December Federal Reserve rate cut keeps risk sentiment fragile. Spot Outflows Confirm Weak Risk