Report: Mastercard Eyes Zero Hash Acquisition for Nearly $2B Bet on Stablecoins
--
The global payments firm previously held talks to acquire crypto payment infrastructure startup BNVK, according to reports.
Loading...
The global payments firm previously held talks to acquire crypto payment infrastructure startup BNVK, according to reports.
[Maji Big Brother Closes Part of HYPE Long Positions and Adds to PUMP Long Positions] On-chain data shows that approximately 3 hours ago, Maji Big Brother closed part of his HYPE long positions and added to PUMP long positions using 10x leverage. As of press time, his portfolio includes ETH, HYPE, and PUMP long positions, with a total holding value of approximately $24.31 million. This operation reflects his strategic adjustment in the current market environment.
[Consensys Hires JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to Lead IPO Plans] MetaMask parent company Consensys has hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead its initial public offering (IPO). Sources indicate that the IPO could take place as early as 2026.
1. The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut to 4% and will end quantitative tightening on December 1st 2. Powell said the inflation rate is close to the target and stated that the December rate cut has not yet been determined 3. CME data shows a 71% probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in December 4. Trump grants amnesty to multiple figures in the cryptocurrency field, sparking ethical controversy 5. Mastercard plans to acquire cryptocurrency payment company Zero Hash for $2 billion 6. The supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has reached $184.1 billion, setting a new historical high 7. Consensus plans to IPO in the US, with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs serving as lead underwriters 8. Former FTX US President to Launch Perpetual Contract Trading Platform Supporting Traditional Assets The above is a selection of hot topics from the past 24 hours. Click to see the full article: https://www.aicoin.com/article/496787
[Blockworks Announces Closure of News Division, Focuses on Data and Analytics Business] Crypto media platform Blockworks has announced the closure of its news division, shifting its strategic focus to data and analytics. Co-founder Jason Yanowitz released a statement early today via the X platform, noting that changes in market demand have prompted the company to adjust its direction. He stated that the combination of data and distribution demonstrates significant value in the current market environment, with audiences preferring to access information through real-time data dashboards, research platforms, and institutional-grade analytical tools rather than traditional news reporting. Additionally, Yanowitz emphasized that the company's analytics business has achieved remarkable growth over the past two years, and this adjustment aims to better adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of the crypto industry.
[Fight Fight Fight LLC Plans to Acquire Republic's U.S. Operations to Promote Token Applications] On October 30, Fight Fight Fight LLC, the issuer of the Trump-endorsed memecoin, is in discussions to acquire the U.S. operations of the crowdfunding platform Republic. If the deal is finalized, the token may see further promotion in startup fundraising and payment applications. Republic has previously supported multiple financing transactions, offering tokenization services for real-world assets (RWA) and enabling participation from both accredited investors and retail investors. Its investors include Galaxy Digital and Binance's venture capital division.