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Coinbase has ended negotiations to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK, according to a Fortune report on Tuesday. Sources told the publication that the proposed deal was valued at approximately $2 billion.Both the American crypto exchange and Mastercard had been in advanced discussions to acquire BVNK, the UK-based fintech firm that builds stablecoin infrastructure. Coinbase and BVNK then entered exclusive negotiations.”We’re continuously seeking opportunities to expand on our mission and product offerings,” a Coinbase spokesperson told Fortune. “After discussing a potential acquisition of BVNK, both parties mutually agreed to not move forward.”Decrypt has reached out to Coinbase for confirmation.Editor’s note: This story…

The Lisk (LSK) token has surged 62% amid altcoin rotation and ecosystem growth. The key support lies at $0.2574, while the immediate resistance lies between $0.3372 and $0.4591. The breakout has coincided with a dramatic surge in Lisk open interest. Lisk (LSK) has captured the attention of crypto investors today as the token experienced a remarkable 62.6% surge in just 24 hours. The sudden rally has pushed LSK to new short-term highs, outpacing a broadly flat cryptocurrency market. Analysts are pointing to a combination of technical triggers, ecosystem developments, and market rotation that are fueling renewed optimism in the once-sleepy…

WLFI and TRUMP are leading the altcoin market today, surging 24% and 20% respectively.The crypto market is rebounding after news broke that the U.S. government may soon reopen, and tokens linked to President Trump are leading the market after he floated the idea of stimulus checks funded by tariff revenue.Bitcoin is up just over 1% today, but World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and the TRUMP memecoin are two of today’s top performers, rallying 24% and 20%, respectively, over the last 24 hours.Top trending altcoins – CoinGeckoThe president made waves this weekend on Truth Social, where he posted, “People that are against…

In brief Bitcoin miner Greenidge’s stock jumped over 37% Monday after securing a five-year renewal of its environmental permit from New York state. The company agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions 44% by 2030, aligning with the state’s climate law and ending years of litigation with regulators. The deal was praised by a local union as a balance between preserving jobs and achieving environmental progress, amid ongoing debate over crypto mining’s energy impact. Bitcoin miner Greenidge saw its stock pump over 35% on Monday, after the company announced a deal with New York state officials to secure the five-year renewal…

Stellar’s XLM surged 3.62% to $0.3004 on Tuesday, breaking above key resistance as trading volume spiked nearly 19% above its 30-day average. The move outperformed the broader crypto market by 4.86%, pushing XLM closer to the 5% relative strength threshold that often marks the start of major breakout trends.Trading activity intensified during European hours, with volume peaking at 68.52 million shares—78% higher than its 24-hour moving average. The strong inflows confirmed a clean breakout through the $0.3020 resistance level, as XLM consolidated gains between $0.3020 and $0.3100, establishing firm support around $0.3058.Analysts are watching closely as XLM approaches the upper…

Exodus Movement (EXOD), a publicly-traded crypto wallet firm, said on Monday it is acquiring Uruguay-based Grateful, a startup offering stablecoin-based payments for merchants.The move aims to expand Exodus’ presence in Latin America and deepen its foothold in commerce, particularly among gig workers and small businesses looking for faster, cheaper ways to get paid, Exodus CEO JP Richardson said in a press release.Grateful’s software lets merchants accept stablecoins through tools like wallet-to-wallet payments, QR point-of-sale checkout and onchain invoicing. The company also offers a dashboard to manage transactions and convert crypto into local currencies. Exodus plans to integrate these features into…

Chainlink’s native token LINK LINK$16.25 rebounded on Monday, advancing 5.2% over the 24-hour period to a session high of $16.66 before profit-taking kicked in.The price jump followed a steady upward trend with higher lows and strong participation from traders, but the failure to hold above $16.50 signaled near-term exhaustion, CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model said.The most significant move came at midnight UTC, when 1.82 million tokens changed hands — nearly 70% above the daily average — confirming a breakout through the critical $16.00 level and validating the rally’s momentum.However, the uptrend stalled as traders began taking profits near session highs.…

Shares of social trading and investing platform eToro (Nasdaq: ETOR) rose on Monday after the company reported a 76% year-over-year increase in assets under administration to $20.8 billion in the third quarter.The company also posted a 28% increase in net contribution to $215 million, up from $167 million the previous year, alongside the launch of a $150 million share repurchase program.Net income under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rose 48% to $57 million from $39 million in the same quarter last year, while funded accounts expanded 16% to 3.73 million, supported by the integration of Australia’s Spaceship app acquired in…

Over 470,000 BTC left dormancy in 2025, mostly tied to custody shifts, rather than capitulation, analysts say. Bitcoin’s Taproot address supply has fallen by roughly 3% since January 2024, according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo. The decline is sparking debate across the crypto community, with experts split on whether long-term holders (LTHs) are quietly selling or simply repositioning their funds amid rising concerns about quantum computing threats. Bitcoin Housecleaning or Whale Sell-Off? Data shared by Woo on X shows Taproot addresses, Bitcoin’s latest transaction format, trending downward since early 2024. The analyst explained that this shift might not signal…

Cryptocurrency prices nudged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said a direct tariff dividend of “at least” $2,000 will be paid out to most Americans.In a Truth Social post, Trump said the U.S. is generating “trillions of dollars” in tariffs and said the funds would both reduce the country’s $37 trillion national debt and finance the dividend.“A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote. The announcement helped cryptocurrency prices rise.Bitcoin BTC$104,547.30 climbed 1.93% over the past 24 hours to trade above $103,000. Ether ETH$3,576.20 rose 4.75% to surpass…