Japanese financial services provider MBK has acquired approximately $2 million worth of Bitcoin and partnered with crypto exchange FINX JCrypto to integrate cryptocurrency settlement options into its real estate operations. The strategic move reflects growing corporate Bitcoin adoption in Japan as firms seek protection against yen depreciation and inflation while expanding into crypto-powered business services.
Nodepay has launched a groundbreaking prediction intelligence platform backed by major investors including OKX Ventures and Animoca Brands, transforming consumer sentiment data into actionable market signals. With over 2 million downloads globally, the platform aggregates data from 50,000+ sources to provide real-time trading insights and predictive analytics for cryptocurrency markets.
Binance is rolling out a crypto-as-a-service platform enabling banks, brokerages, and stock exchanges to offer digital asset trading through white-label infrastructure. The solution provides access to Binance’s trading markets, liquidity, custody, and compliance tools while institutions maintain control over client relationships and branding.
The stablecoin market has reached a record market capitalization, led by dominant growth from USDT, USDC, and the newcomer USDe. This surge highlights increasing demand for dollar-pegged digital assets.
Binance Coin (BNB) faces a critical test to maintain its $137 billion market cap amid market volatility, while a new presale token generates buzz with predictions of 100x returns. Analysts are divided on BNB’s ability to sustain its current valuation.
Current geopolitical unrest has sparked a volatile surge in oil prices, with WTI reaching $73.55 and Brent hitting $76.78 before both experienced adjustments. The impact is complicated by rising shale production costs and strategic international trade shifts driven by U.S. policies.
An early Hyperliquid user sold an airdropped HYPURR NFT for 1.2 million HL tokens worth $467,000, showcasing the massive potential of DeFi loyalty rewards.
Ethereum has surpassed Tron in weekly USDT transfers, processing $23.7 billion compared to Tron’s $22 billion, marking the first time in over two years that Ethereum leads in stablecoin transaction volume. This shift reflects growing institutional adoption and DeFi activity driving demand for USDT transactions on the Ethereum network.
XRP gained 2.3% to $2.78 but remains trapped in a narrow trading range between $2.70-$2.80, with technical indicators suggesting potential downside volatility ahead. Multiple timeframe analysis reveals weakening momentum and bearish signals across short to medium-term moving averages despite holding key support levels.
ASTER has become CoinGecko’s top trending token after a meteoric 2,400% surge since launch, propelling the decentralized perpetual futures exchange token to 50th place by market cap. The explosive growth is driven by whale accumulation, high-profile endorsements, and a successful Season 2 points program generating unprecedented user engagement.
