MasterCard collaborates on the Mercurio Non-Custodial Wallet Debit Card

The debit card allows users to spend crypto directly from their wallets. Non-custodial wallets allow crypto to be stored and spent without intermediaries. The card can be used at MasterCard’s global network of over 100 million merchants. According to Mercurio, MasterCard is collaborating with crypto payments provider Mercurio on a euro-denominated debit card called Spend … Read more

US crypto lobbying spending has increased by 1,386% since 2017, the study said

The biggest spending on lobbying happened in the last two years, the study said. Coinbase recorded a 3,475% increase in its spending. BlackRock is a prominent firm that has lobbied for spot bitcoin ETFs. Crypto industry lobbying spending in the US has skyrocketed since 2017, with nearly 60% of spending in the past seven years … Read more

Travala.com partners with Skyscanner, enabling crypto payments at 2.2 million hotels

Travala.com lists 2.2 million hotels, accepts crypto payments. More than 100 cryptocurrencies can be used. A partnership with Skyscanner is expected to increase traffic. Crypto-friendly travel platform Travala.com said it has tied up with global travel marketplace Skyscanner. Blog post. The partnership will allow Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users, who complete 80 billion searches every … Read more

Discovery ruling favors Coinbase in SEC battle as shares fall to 7-month low

Judge Rules in Coinbase’s Favor in SEC Battle Coinbase wins motion to compel discovery. Key documents must be shared with the SEC. A federal judge has ruled in Coinbase’s favor in an ongoing legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, ordering the SEC to produce documents that strengthen Coinbase’s defenses. Coinbase argues that … Read more

Arthur Hayes Turnaround on Bitcoin with Short and $50,000 Target

Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes’ perspective on Bitcoin changes. He is now estimated to be worth less than $50,000. This contrasted with his view from last month. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has changed his outlook on Bitcoin and is now predicting a drop below $50,000. Hayes tweeted: “BTC is huge, I’m gunning for sub $50k this … Read more

ZKB, the fourth largest Swiss bank, offers crypto trading and storage

Zurich Cantonal Bank enters crypto services. ZKB offers trading and storage of crypto. Third party banks can use ZKB’s crypto services. Zurich Cantonal Bank, Switzerland’s fourth-largest bank, is offering clients the opportunity to trade and store Bitcoin and Ethereum. The offering is seamlessly integrated into its existing channels, including ZKB eBanking and ZKB Mobile Banking, … Read more

How Russia’s Crypto Pivot Could Help Putin Avoid Some Sanctions and Reduce Dependence on the Dollar

Russia’s crypto legitimacy challenges some Western sanctions. Putin’s New Pro-Crypto Stance Expands Potential for Alternative Currencies Russia is positioning itself to overtake the US in crypto mining. Russia’s recent crypto pivot will make it harder for the West to impose sanctions and reduce the country’s dependence on the US dollar. That according to a Report … Read more

Polkadot Founder Gavin Wood Here’s Why You’ll Want To Get A Blockchain Tattoo

A version of this article appeared in our Roundup newsletter on September 6. Sign up Here. GM Liam here. Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Polkadot, has a new venture up his sleeve. In a rare interview, the Lancaster, England native explained how he tackled digital identities with a project called “Proof-of-Ink.” In … Read more

VCs raise $2.2b in crypto funds this year as bullish vibes return

PitchBook reports that VC fundraising could peak in 2023. Tighter regulator scrutiny, scandals and financial uncertainty have deterred investors. However, PitchBook says VCs will break their funding record in 2026 for a reason. Venture capitalists are feeling better about crypto again. According to a report from PitchBook, VC funding is on course this year to … Read more

Trump’s new crypto project opens access to a $540m cash cow

Trump’s World Liberty Could Raise $540 Million for Financial Insiders Code tests show plans for a token sale with a project value of $1.8 billion. It is not clear whether the token sale will attract the attention of regulators. World Liberty Financial, an upcoming DeFi app linked to members of the Trump family, could provide … Read more