Mastercard is currently engaged in advanced acquisition talks. The first target is the crypto infrastructure startup Zerohash now. According to Fortune, the deal size of between 1.5 and 2 billion is successfully estimated. Moreover, it is one of the biggest stablecoin transfers made by Mastercard in general. Zerohash is an effective developer of essential infrastructure to institutional clients.
On the 29th of October, 2025, Amendment No. 4 to its S-1 parchment was proffered unto the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-no doubt, a body as enigmatic as the mythical Narodniks. From this day forth, the registration promises automatic effectiveness, much like the wonders of instant transport, provided the SEC’s quills remain idle for twenty terrifying days.
Fidelity’s FBTC was the biggest offender, dumping $164 million. Followed closely by ARK Invest’s ARKB, because apparently, even disruptive innovation gets cold feet. BlackRock’s IBIT tossed another $88 million into the void. It’s like a garage sale for crypto billionaires. “Slightly used Bitcoin, gently held.”
Ondo’s got the charm of a well-tailored suit and the ambition to turn BNB Chain into a financial Las Vegas. Their cross-chain strategy
? Sounds suspiciously like a well-connected family dinner where everyone brags about their investors. And let’s not forget PancakeSwap-the very picture of collaboration… or perhaps a very stylish buffet.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was graced with 21Shares’ filing on Wednesday, though, as usual, they left us hanging with no ticker symbol or fee disclosure. Oh, the mystery! Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust are the fortunate custodians of this digital treasure trove. What a life. đź’Ľđź’°
This acquisition, a silent duel in the shadow of the digital age, sees traditional titans scrambling to stake their claim in the stablecoin empire. Zero Hash, the unsung hero of the tokenization renaissance, quietly fuels the digital alchemy of BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and others, their APIs humming with billions of transactions. đź§
XRP’s at $2.63, down 1.2% in 24 hours. 🎉 But hey, it’s up 10% on the week, so let’s throw a parade. 🎊 Stuck in a $2.58-$2.68 range, because why not? Resistance at $2.70-$2.80 is like that one friend who never shows up on time. ⏰
In a move that screams “we’re serious about blockchain but also kind of dramatic,” Innovate NY endorsed Cuomo on Tuesday. Their agenda? Blockchain, tokenization, stablecoins, and AI. Basically, they want NYC to be the Silicon Valley of the East Coast, but with more pizza and fewer hoodies. 🍕💻
These contracts-priced at a suspiciously precise $2.58-are basically the crypto equivalent of a “I bet my imaginary money against your imaginary money” game. And yet, open interest is rising! Institutions are swarming! Or as we call them: suits with spreadsheets.
