Mastercard Obtains New York BitLicense for Blockchain Payments
Mastercard received a BitLicense from the New York DFS, enabling it to expand blockchain-based payment services in the state. Source:…
Crypto Infrastructure
FalconX Confidentially Files with SEC for IPO
Crypto trading firm FalconX hired Cantor and other banks to advise on a potential IPO and filed draft paperwork with…
Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms Including Binance, Ripple, PayPal
Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program links blockchain technology with its global payments infrastructure, targeting cross-border transfers, B2B payments, and settlement use…
CME Adds Avalanche and Sui Futures Contracts
First trades in new AVAX and SUI futures were executed between FalconX and G-20 Group, as CME expands its regulated…
Kraken Parent Payward Closes $550M Bitnomial Acquisition for Full CFTC Derivatives Stack
Payward acquired Bitnomial for up to $550M in cash and stock, gaining futures broker, exchange, and clearinghouse licenses — completing…