#genius $GENIUS Mastercard Wins New York BitLicense to Expand Digital-Asset Services
Mastercard has secured a New York BitLicense, allowing it to carry out regulated digital-asset activities under one of the toughest crypto compliance regimes in the United States. The move strengthens Mastercard’s plans around stablecoins and building out digital-payment infrastructure.
The approval comes as institutions ramp up blockchain exploration more broadly—recently, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has been looking into using tokenized central bank reserves to make cross-border settlement faster, signaling rising momentum for tokenized finance.#BTCETFDemandDropsRiskIndexHigh
Die Aktivität im Spot-Handel mit Kryptowährungen hat sich 2026 drastisch abgekühlt. Das wöchentliche durchschnittliche Spot-Handelsvolumen der Top 10 Kryptowährungen liegt jetzt bei etwa 80 Milliarden Dollar, was mehr als 50 % weniger als die rund 178 Milliarden Dollar vom letzten Jahr bedeutet – ein deutliches Zeichen für einen Rückgang der Teilnahme am Spot-Markt.
Binance Futures to Launch OPENAIUSDT USDⓈ-Margined Perpetual Contract (Pre‑IPO Trading) Binance Futures is expanding its derivatives lineup with the upcoming launch of the OPENAIUSDT USDⓈ-Margined perpetual contract for Pre‑IPO trading. The new contract is designed to give traders more ways to gain exposure and manage risk, while improving overall flexibility on the platform.#BitcoinGoldenCrossTo75k
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge to $51B (Up 42% This Year) The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market is accelerating fast, rising 42% year-to-date to an estimated $51 billion in total value. A major driver is tokenized private credit, which now makes up 44% of the entire RWA market—leading all other tokenized asset categories.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record $1.257B in Weekly Outflows; Ethereum Spot ETFs Drop $216M
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $1.257 billion in net outflows last week, while Ethereum spot ETFs posted an additional $216 million in outflows. The sustained withdrawals may signal cooling demand for major crypto ETF exposure, with some investors potentially rotating into newer narratives and products—such as HYPE and XRP-related funds—instead of the traditional BTC/ETH ETF trade.
Binance graph (BTC/USDT) + live snapshot
Right now, BTC/USDT is $76,302.01, down about 1.60% over the last 24 hours (24h open ~$77,546.04; high $78,080.00; low $76,209.58). #HongKongProposesVAManagementLicensing
Raoul Pal Sees Crypto Reaching $100 Trillion in Value
Macro investor and crypto analyst Raoul Pal believes the cryptocurrency market could grow to as much as $100 trillion over the long term. He notes that short-term price swings are part of the journey, and argues that staying invested through volatility may offer significant upside for patient holders. Despite today’s choppy market conditions, his outlook reflects continued long-term bullish sentiment for the sector.
Binance graph (BTC/USDT) + live snapshot
Right now, BTC/USDT is $76,425.23, down about 1.50% over the last 24 hours (24h open ~$77,585.93; high $78,080.00; low $76,272.63). #OndoFinanceFounderPassesAway