Mastercard and Kraken Partner to Enable Easy Crypto Payments

Mastercard and Kraken to Boost Crypto Payments in the UK and Europe Mastercard and Kraken Partner to Make Crypto Spending More Convenient in the UK and EU. Mastercard and Kraken are collaborating to enable individuals to use cryptocurrency for daily transactions. This new collaboration between Mastercard and Kraken will allow users in the UK and EU to spend the crypto at around 150…

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S&P Global Ratings: Bitcoin as a Neutral Alternative Currency

In a statement, the company highlighted Bitcoin’s unique characteristics, including its decentralized nature and geopolitical neutrality. It positioned Bitcoin as a potential alternative form of money. As S&P Global Ratings puts it, “We are focused on Bitcoin. We are focused on its characteristics as an alternative form of money, the fact it’s decentralized and geopolitically…

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Paul Atkins confirmed to Chair SEC as Gary Gensler’s long-term replacement

The United States Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote on April 9. The decision, supported entirely by Senate Republicans, initiates a departure from the enforcement-led regulatory approach under former Chair Gary Gensler. Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner and longtime Wall Street consultant, is positioned…

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Sheraz Ahmed Discusses Blockchain’s Growing Trust in Finance

As the crypto market continues to evolve at breakneck speed, bridging the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi) has become one of the industry’s defining challenges—and opportunities. Sheraz Ahmed, Managing Partner at Storm Partners, has had a front-row seat to this transformation. In a recent interview with BeInCrypto, Ahmed reflected on nearly…

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Nike Faces Supply Chain Crisis with US Tariffs on Vietnamese Imports

Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. Nike’s (NYSE: NKE) investment in Vietnam, a key component of its supply chain strategy, is facing significant challenges due to planned tariff on Vietnamese goods by the United States. This decision by President Donald…

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Can Bitcoin Hit $200K This Year Bitwise Thinks the Signs Are Clear

Bitwise has reaffirmed its year-end Bitcoin (BTC) price target of $200,000 despite intensifying global trade tensions. The firm believes recent geopolitical developments and weakening dollar signals could support Bitcoin’s rise. This renewed stance comes as the crypto market responds positively to macroeconomic shifts driven by new US trade policies. Bitcoin Outlook Strengthens Despite Trade Instability…

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Blockchain entrepreneur Karnika E. Yashwant (KEY) elected into Liberland’s Congress

Karnika E. Yashwant, better known as Mr. KEY, has been elected into the Congress of Liberland, a microstate claiming unclaimed land between Croatia and Serbia. This places the blockchain entrepreneur inside the legislative body of what calls itself “the world’s first decentralized sovereign nation” to work alongside Prime Minister Justin Sun. The announcement comes as…

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