MetaMask to Launch Wallet-Native Dollar Stablecoin mUSD
MetaMask, the widely used self-custodial crypto wallet , is stepping into the stablecoin arena by launching its own wallet-native digital dollar called MetaMask USD (mUSD). The new stablecoin is designed to offer users a seamless way to hold, send, and spend dollars directly within the MetaMask ecosystem. mUSD will be fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar […]
Kerberus Acquires Pocket Universe to Build First-Ever Crypto Antivirus
Crypto security firm Kerberus Cyber Security has announced the acquisition of Pocket Universe, a popular browser extension for protecting users against scams and malicious transactions. The deal, reportedly valued in the seven-figure range, is part of Kerberus’ larger ambition to launch what it calls the world’s first crypto antivirus. Pocket Universe has gained substantial traction […]
Gemini Secures MiCA License in Malta Following May Derivatives Approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has achieved a significant milestone in its European expansion strategy. The company has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Malta, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across more than 30 European jurisdictions. This development comes just a few months after Gemini […]
Beacon Network Debuts to Track and Freeze Illicit Crypto
In a move to combat digital asset crime, some of the biggest names in the cryptocurrency and fintech industries have come together to launch the Beacon Network, a real-time platform designed to identify, trace, and freeze stolen funds before criminals can escape with them. The initiative marks one of the most coordinated efforts yet to […]
Concordium Launches Privacy-First Age-Verification App Amid UK Backlash Over Mandatory ID Checks
Concordium, a blockchain developer known for its focus on digital identity and compliance, has unveiled a new mobile application designed to let people prove their age online without revealing personal information. The app, now available on iOS and Android, uses zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to verify whether a user meets an age threshold while keeping details […]