Tether leads $10m round for cross-border payments firm Mansa

Tether has backed the $10 million round for cross-border payments firm Mansa. Venture capital firm Polymorphic co-led the round, which saw investors raise $7 million to add to $3 million raised earlier. Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, led the $10 million funding round of MANSA, a cross-border payments provider. MANSA announced the … Read more

Analysts update Nvidia stock price target

So far, 2025 has been a mixed year for Nvidia, one of the world’s leading semiconductor companies. The chipmaker is, arguably, the business that capitalized the most on the most dominant narrative in the financial markets today — artificial intelligence (AI). With that being said, it has become increasingly hard for the Jensen Huang-led venture … Read more

CBDC Growth On The Backfoot: Will Centralized Digital Currencies Replace Crypto?

Although in their infancy,  134 countries are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).  That’s 46 more countries than this time last year.  Like it or not, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are on track to dominate. Their rise won’t just shake up traditional money—it could reshape the future for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, … Read more

Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 2,100 BTC With $6.6 Million Purchase 

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Reserves Hit 2,100 BTC Amid Aggressive Acquisition Strategy Metaplanet disclosed the latest acquisition, executed at an average price … Read more

Bitwise Rallies Industry with $150K Donation for Bitcoin Development, Setting Up 3 Crypto Projects for Victory

Bitwise, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto asset managers, has announced a $150K donation to Bitcoin development, in a rallying call for the whole industry. The donation will be distributed among three non-profit organizations: Brink, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), and Open Sats. Bitwise representatives have described the donation as more than just charity work; … Read more