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Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push

Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, bringing on-chain payment technology into its global network. Summary Mastercard finalized the up to $1.8 billion acquisition first announced in March. BVNK connects fiat and blockchain networks for payments, settlement, payouts, and treasury flows. The deal expands Mastercard’s ability to support stablecoins and tokenized assets…

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Bitcoin Cold-Wallet Attack Spreads to 4,500 Addresses as Losses Near $89 Million

A sophisticated attack exploiting a years-old vulnerability in Bitcoin cold wallets has expanded significantly, with blockchain researchers estimating that nearly $89 million worth of BTC has now been stolen from more than 4,500 wallet addresses. The campaign, which targets wallets created using vulnerable COLDCARD firmware released in March 2021, has evolved through multiple attack waves…

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iPhone 18 Pro and Other Rumors Ranked

The rumor mill is already painting a picture of what could be one of Apple’s biggest hardware launches in years. Apple has not revealed any of the products expected to be announced in September. Its official Apple Events page currently lists WWDC 2026 as its latest major event. Still, reporting from Bloomberg, MacRumors, respected supply-chain…

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Breaking: Telegram Removed Apple App Store Worldwide: How the Global App Store Delisting Affects Local Crypto Users

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. If you rely on Telegram to check token updates, manage web3 (or non-web3) communities, or communicate with local trading groups in the Philippines, your daily workflow just ran into a major roadblock. Apple has silently…

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FalconX cuts 10% of staff amid crypto downturn

FalconX has reportedly cut about 10% of its global workforce as the digital asset prime broker prepares for an extended cryptocurrency market downturn. Summary FalconX reduced its global workforce by roughly 10%, affecting an estimated 35 positions. The company plans to withdraw its Singapore license application and prioritize crypto derivatives. FalconX will maintain its Asian…

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