Partnerships & Ecosystem

Riot Platforms shares rose 8% following an expansion of its data center partnership with AMD, according to market data. The expanded deal and improved financing terms signal the bitcoin miner's strategic shift toward AI and data center services, moving beyond its traditional cryptocurrency mining

Ripple launches MEA HQ in DIFC, strengthening presence as demand for regulated blockchain payment and custody services grows. DFSA approvals, including RLUSD recognition, enable compliant cross-border payments and expand Ripple’s regulated operations. New office supports hiring and

Ripple Prime has won the Best Prime Broker award at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards Europe, a recognition that market analyst Xaif Crypto argues signals the emergence of XRP's institutional era. The award comes from traditional hedge fund and institutional finance circles rather than the

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano founder and Ethereum co-founder, appeared as a guest on episode 701 of "The Breakdown" podcast hosted by David Gokhshtein to discuss the Midnight project, user experience challenges in crypto, and his vision for blockchain's future. During the interview, Hoskinson

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms reported $33.2 million in data center revenue during Q1 2026, marking its first quarter generating income from AI infrastructure hosting. According to CEO Jason Les, the milestone represents "a definitive inflection point for Riot, as we officially transitioned into an a

According to The Block, MoonPay launched MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard debit card, on Friday. The card is designed for both AI agents and users, converting stablecoins into fiat at the point of payment and enabling spending at any online merchant globally that accepts Mastercard. The card i

According to Mantle Network's official announcement, the rsETH relief coordination loan facility proposal for Aave has entered the governance voting phase. Mantle will provide a loan to support Aave's relief efforts, enabling users to orderly exit or resolve related positions. As of now, the DeFi

Ripple is expanding its financial infrastructure beyond cross-border payments into corporate treasury management through Ripple Treasury, a platform developed in partnership with GTreasury. According to the company, Ripple Treasury operates as an on-chain corporate treasury system integrating fiat c

Tether plans mergers with Strike and Elektron to unify mining, financial services, and capital markets into one integrated entity. Elektron adds 50 EH/s mining capacity while Strike contributes global Bitcoin services across 100+ countries and markets. Proposal shifts Twenty-One Capital i

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares rose 8% following an expansion of its AMD data center agreement. The expanded partnership includes improved financing terms, underscoring Riot's strategic shift from bitcoin mining toward artificial intelligence data center operations. The move signals growing confidence

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is pursuing a stake in cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank as part of a broader digital asset strategy, according to the headline. The company is advancing crypto initiatives in Singapore and has partnered with Visa on bank cards designed to help users accumulate digital

According to SuperteamNG's impact report, Nigeria emerged as the sixth-largest Solana developer hub globally during the first quarter of 2026, with Nigerian developers representing approximately 67% of all active Solana developers across

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms' shares jumped 8% following an expansion of its AMD data center deal with improved financing terms, according to market reports. The move signals the company's strategic pivot beyond bitcoin mining and strengthens confidence in its growing data center business.

Tokyo-based broker SBI Holdings is exploring a stake in crypto exchange Bitbank as part of its broader digital asset strategy. The company is expanding its crypto operations through planned ventures in Singapore and a Visa partnership for bank cards that will allow users to accumulate digital

According to ChainCatcher, Anchorage Digital submitted comments to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on the GENIUS Act implementation, outlining its regulatory proposals for stablecoins. As the first federally chartered stablecoin issuer, Anchorage Digital currently issues sta

According to The Block, MoonPay launched MoonAgents Card on Friday, a virtual Mastercard debit card that converts stablecoins to fiat in real time at the point of payment. The card is issued through Monavate, a regulated payments platform and Mastercard principal member, in partnership with Exodus M

Exodus revealed its transformation at the summit: evolving from self-custody into an end-to-end payment infrastructure, and getting listed after regulatory turbulence. By acquiring Monavate and Baanx to vertically integrate into the payments rail, it launched Exodus Pay, compatible with Visa and Apple Pay, to enable daily payments with stablecoins and BTC while reducing dependence on transaction fee expenses; in 2026 Q1, revenue was about $22.7 million, affected by Bitcoin volatility.

Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users. Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert

Bitcoin miner Riot's shares increased 8% following an expansion of its data center deal with AMD and improved financing terms, according to the headline. The expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot's strategic shift beyond bitcoin mining toward growing its data center business.

SBI Holdings, a Tokyo-based broker, is pursuing expansion in cryptocurrency with initiatives spanning Singapore operations, a Visa partnership, and digital asset accumulation features, according to the source material. Singapore Expansion The company has plans to establish operations in Singapore