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Visa announced the launch of USDC settlement capabilities for U.S. issuer and acquirerpartners on December 16, 2025.
Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, with settlements occurring over the Solana blockchain.
The expansion follows a pilot program that achieved over $3.5 billion in annualized stablecoin settlement volume as of November 30, 2025.
Visa plans a broader rollout throughout 2026 and will support...
PayPal Applies for Utah Industrial Bank Charter Amid Crypto Expansion Push
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PayPal seeks bank status: The company has applied to create PayPal Bank in Utah to bolster small business lending and offer interest-bearing savings.
Crypto angle: As issuer of PYUSD, the move could integrate stablecoin settlements into regulated banking.
Regulatory context: Follows recent approvals for crypto firms like Circle and Paxos.
PayPal Holdings has submitted applications to establish an industrial bank in Utah,...
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LitVM: The First EVM-Compatible Layer 2 on Litecoin – Smart Contracts for Everyday Users
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From Silver to Smart – Litecoin’s Next Evolution
You could soon be holding Litecoin (LTC) in your wallet, not just as a fast payment tool, but as fuel for a thriving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized real-world assets like gold or real estate, and even AI-powered apps that earn you yields automatically. No more high fees or slow confirmations holding you back. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s the reality...
Bitcoin Dips Below $88K as Volatility Returns and Fear Dominates Market Sentiment
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Bitcoin price action shows increased volatility, dipping to $87,600 before recovering slightly to around $89,400.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 17, signaling extreme fear for over 30% of the past year.
Michael Saylor hinted at further Bitcoin acquisitions by MicroStrategy amid the price decline.
Key support levels at $88,500 hyphen $89,000 are under test, with risks of a drop to $80,000 if breached.
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Tether Bids €1 Billion to Acquire Juventus FC Amid Agnelli Resistance
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Tether has made a binding proposal to buy Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus at €2.66 per share, a 21% premium.
The company plans to invest €1 billion in the club if the deal succeeds, aiming for full ownership via a tender offer.
The Agnelli family, long-time owners, have stated they are not interested in selling, highlighting potential hurdles for theacquisition.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has escalated its involvement in...






