Consensys Splits in Two: MetaMask Goes Independent Under Joe Lubin
Consensys is splitting in two: MetaMask will be led by Joe Lubin, while a new Consensys entity takes over Ethereum and institutional infrastructure.
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Tether and Fasanara Launch StableFund
Tether and Fasanara Capital launched the $400M StableFund private credit fund, targeting $3B and using USDT as settlement infrastructure for lending.
Germany Drafts 25% Crypto Tax to Start in 2027
Germany's finance ministry wants to end tax-free crypto holding and tax gains at 25% (26.375% with surcharge) for assets bought after 2027.
Mexico Seizes 300 Crypto Mining Rigs Tied to a Hydroelectric Dam
Mexican authorities seized 300 mining rigs in the Sierra Norte mountains, wired around the meter into the Nuevo Necaxa dam. Here's what investigators found.
Malone Lam Pleads Guilty in $245M Crypto Theft Case
Malone Lam pleaded guilty to running a network that stole and laundered more than $245 million in crypto through social engineering.
Visa Launches Onchain Lending for Stablecoin Card Programs
Visa paired VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending for fintechs running stablecoin card programs, as related payment volume jumped nearly 200%.
Robinhood Buys Stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com
Robinhood took minority stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com, making the platform an infrastructure partner for prediction markets. HOOD shares rose 3.4%.
Bitmine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought another 28,086 ETH for $70 million, edging closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's supply.
Zondacrypto: Fifth Suspect Arrested in Fraud Case
A Polish court has detained a fifth suspect in the Zondacrypto exchange fraud case, which has affected 1.3 million clients.