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Coinbase and Mastercard in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Firm BVNK for Up to .5B
Coinbase and Mastercard have held advanced acquisition talks with BVNK, a stablecoin fintech. The potential deal could value BVNK at between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. If completed, this would represent the largest stablecoin-related acquisition to date. Coinbase and Mastercard are competing to acquire BVNK, a London-based firm specializing in stablecoin payments and infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The t…
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North Dakota Partners to Launch State-Backed Stablecoin
The Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv are launching a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin called Roughrider Coin in 2026. The token will facilitate interbank transactions, merchant payments, and global money movement for North Dakota’s financial institutions. This initiative positions North Dakota as the second U.S. state to issue a stablecoin, highlighting growing regulatory support for digital assets. North Dakota is embracing bloc…
SEC Chair Atkins Targets Formal Innovation Exemption Rulemaking by End of 2025
SEC aims to start innovation exemption rulemaking by end of 2025 or Q1 2026. Initiative seeks to foster domestic crypto and blockchain innovation. Government shutdown delaying non-essential SEC activities. Shift signals end to regulation-by-enforcement era for digital assets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to formalize an ‘innovation exemption’ to encourage cryptocurrency and blockchain development w…
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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above 5,000 as Supply Tightens and Demand Surge
Bitcoin surged to a new ATH of $125,899, driven by nearly $50 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over $200 million in short positions liquidated, fueling the rally. Analysts predict further gains, with Standard Chartered forecasting $200,000 by year-end. Bitcoin has climbed to a fresh all-time high, touching $125,899 on major exchanges, as institutional demand and favorable macro conditions propel the cryptocurrency higher…
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above 5000
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $125,689 on October 5, 2025. The surge is fueled by over $3 billion in ETF inflows last week and uncertainties from the U.S. government shutdown. Market cap hits approximately $2.5 trillion, positioning Bitcoin as the seventh most valuable asset globally. Bitcoin has shattered its previous record, climbing to a new all-time high of $125,689 during Asian trading hours on October 5, 2025…
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