MasterCard has secretly done something big, and the payment industry may face huge changes

Traditional payment giants do not bypass the encryption system, but use it as a tool to solve practical problems. High-frequency, micro-amount, automation, and cross-system scenarios cannot be handled by traditional channels, and encryption can just fill in the gaps.

Traditional payment giants do not bypass the encryption system, but use it as a tool to solve practical problems. High-frequency, micro-amount, automation, and cross-system scenarios cannot be handled by traditional channels, and encryption can just fill in the gaps.

Bitwise: Stablecoins and tokenization have become the focus of current attention, BTC is no longer favored

Financial advisors’ enthusiasm for crypto-assets remains undiminished, but the direction of their attention is different from what they expected. Compared with Bitcoin, this group is more interested in stablecoins and asset tokenization. This force may be the key driver to start the next round of bull market.

Financial advisors’ enthusiasm for crypto-assets remains undiminished, but the direction of their attention is different from what they expected. Compared with Bitcoin, this group is more interested in stablecoins and asset tokenization. This force may be the key driver to start the next round of bull market.

Black Friday: The global AI bull market of “everyone makes money” encounters a “wake-up call”

The global AI bull market that lasted for two months received a wake-up call. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted by more than 10% on Friday, and the market value evaporated by more than US$1 trillion in a single day.

The global AI bull market that lasted for two months received a wake-up call. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plummeted by more than 10% on Friday, and the market value evaporated by more than US$1 trillion in a single day.

Is the month-long rebound completely over?

Bitcoin’s sharp decline seems to be a deep hole created by a sudden black swan, but in fact it is the long-dried liquidity in the market that has hit the ice of the external geopolitical crisis.

Bitcoin’s sharp decline seems to be a deep hole created by a sudden black swan, but in fact it is the long-dried liquidity in the market that has hit the ice of the external geopolitical crisis.

Huobi HTX 2026 Global Creator Recruitment Officially Opens: 60% Permanent Commission + Content Mining Profit Sharing to Empower Web3 Creator Economy

On May 14, Huobi HTX officially launched the 2026 global creator recruitment campaign.

On May 14, Huobi HTX officially launched the 2026 global creator recruitment campaign.

The real landlord in the AI era is not the one who sells tokens

What we need to ask when looking at AI today is not "what token should be sold, to whom, and how much should it be paid for". What you need to ask is whether you have any of the four production means of computing power, weight, data and distribution. Those who can’t be found are just sharecroppers in the AI era.

What we need to ask when looking at AI today is not "what token should be sold, to whom, and how much should it be paid for". What you need to ask is whether you have any of the four production means of computing power, weight, data and distribution. Those who can’t be found are just sharecroppers in the AI era.

The focus of stablecoin competition is shifting

Revolving around the discussion of stablecoins, the market has long focused on one question: who will issue the next dominant stablecoin.

Revolving around the discussion of stablecoins, the market has long focused on one question: who will issue the next dominant stablecoin.

Stablecoins are killing SWIFT. Someone has laid the pipeline

Stablecoins are eating up cross-border payments, and a Hong Kong-listed company has laid the pipeline.

Stablecoins are eating up cross-border payments, and a Hong Kong-listed company has laid the pipeline.

Who owns the most Bitcoin in 2026

Bitcoin started as a niche project for cryptography enthusiasts and has grown into a financial asset of global importance, with numerous companies, individuals and government institutions holding Bitcoin.

Bitcoin started as a niche project for cryptography enthusiasts and has grown into a financial asset of global importance, with numerous companies, individuals and government institutions holding Bitcoin.

Why war, AI, private credit and labor market weakness won’t destroy the U.S. economy

The U.S. economy swings like a pendulum between a potential economic golden age and fears of the next Great Recession. What is causing all this confusion and uncertainty?

The U.S. economy swings like a pendulum between a potential economic golden age and fears of the next Great Recession. What is causing all this confusion and uncertainty?

Stock Tokenization Revolution: Panoramic Report on Market Dynamics, Product Architecture and Regulatory Moats

The convergence of the $150 trillion global stock market and blockchain infrastructure is no longer just an argument – it’s happening.

The convergence of the $150 trillion global stock market and blockchain infrastructure is no longer just an argument – it’s happening.

$2 billion reassurance: While joining the AI wave, a16z did not forget Crypto

In fact, a16z itself is a major player in the AI field. In October 2025, a US$10 billion new fund financing plan was launched, of which US$6 billion was specifically invested in artificial intelligence; in January 2026, a US$15 billion fundraising was completed, spanning infrastructure, application layer and growth funds, and the intersection of AI and encryption was listed as one of the core investment directions

In fact, a16z itself is a major player in the AI field. In October 2025, a US$10 billion new fund financing plan was launched, of which US$6 billion was specifically invested in artificial intelligence; in January 2026, a US$15 billion fundraising was completed, spanning infrastructure, application layer and growth funds, and the intersection of AI and encryption was listed as one of the core investment directions

Full analysis of US dollar value pricing logic: a new framework beyond interest rate differentials

By reviewing the changes in the US dollar since 2025, we can sort out the changes in its pricing logic.

By reviewing the changes in the US dollar since 2025, we can sort out the changes in its pricing logic.

Blockworks: Strategy 2026 The logic of Bitcoin accumulation has changed

Conditions are significantly weaker in 2026, making it difficult to continue buying on a large scale without worsening the content of Bitcoin per share.

Conditions are significantly weaker in 2026, making it difficult to continue buying on a large scale without worsening the content of Bitcoin per share.

How will the RWA market restructure traditional finance? This is Asseto Bridget Li's answer

Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange officially announced 24/7 trading, and DTCC issued tokenized securities. A series of positive actions by traditional financial giants indicate that the financial market infrastructure is ushering in structural changes.

Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange officially announced 24/7 trading, and DTCC issued tokenized securities. A series of positive actions by traditional financial giants indicate that the financial market infrastructure is ushering in structural changes.

The Big Player on the Chain Season 3, Issue 6 "Survivor" is officially launched

Initiated by Golden Finance, Twinkle and Dashu Finance, produced by HTX DAO and OracleX, and specially supported by Huazhi Education, the Web3 industry's first light variety show "Big Player on the Chain" Season 3, Issue 6 "Survivor" is officially launched! Welcome to watch!

Initiated by Golden Finance, Twinkle and Dashu Finance, produced by HTX DAO and OracleX, and specially supported by Huazhi Education, the Web3 industry's first light variety show "Big Player on the Chain" Season 3, Issue 6 "Survivor" is officially launched! Welcome to watch!

Emotional meme + Trump - Nietzsche Penguin 6,000 times a week

Solana’s pure meme is back on Binance after two years.

Solana’s pure meme is back on Binance after two years.

Stablecoins are secretly taking off with credit cards

Stablecoins, VISA, MasterCard, stablecoins are secretly taking off with credit cards. Golden Finance, encrypted bank cards and credit card services have enhanced user stickiness.

Stablecoins, VISA, MasterCard, stablecoins are secretly taking off with credit cards. Golden Finance, encrypted bank cards and credit card services have enhanced user stickiness.