BNB Chain, a blockchain network linked to Binance, has joined Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program, which includes over 100 partners focused on integrating digital assets into global payments. The program emphasizes high-throughput, low-cost blockchains like Solana, Polygon, Tron, and now BNB Chain, which support stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems. This partnership enhances Mastercard's efforts to build efficient on-chain payment infrastructure and follows its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK. Being part of Mastercard's network could accelerate BNB Chain's role in global digital payments.
Binance Coin (BNB) surged to around $713 following the activation of the Pasteur hard fork on August 25, which introduced key upgrades to the BNB Chain. These upgrades improved cross-chain security, governance, and network capacity, increasing transa...
Large XRP holders, or whales, have withdrawn over 231 million XRP tokens worth $335 million from Binance, marking the highest outflow in six months. This significant movement suggests whales are moving XRP to private wallets, potentially reducing the...
Cryptocurrency markets display a range of price movements with Bitcoin trading above $80,000, up 3.03%. Ethereum and Binance Coin also show gains, while altcoins like Solana surged nearly 12% and VeChain (VET) jumped over 29%. These fluctuations indi...
Bitcoin surged about 28% in August 2026, recovering from a 21-month low but still 37% below its October 2025 peak. The rally was driven by US Treasury bond buybacks, renewed regulatory clarity, and short position liquidations. While the overall crypt...
Cryptocurrency prices are fluctuating with Bitcoin trading around $78,338, slightly down by 0.40%. Ethereum and Binance Coin show small gains, while several altcoins such as XRP, ADA, and SOL experience notable declines, some exceeding 3%. These mixe...
