#PayPal , #MoonPay , and #M0 announced #PYUSDx , a new product designed to help developers issue PayPal USD-backed stablecoins for in-app use or within specific platforms and ecosystems. PYUSDx combines M0’s universal stablecoin and digital token framework with MoonPay’s infrastructure to streamline the creation of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins by easing technical and operational complexity. It also offers rapid deployment, cross-chain support, flexible economic models, transparent reserves, and the ability to issue branded stablecoins.
Bitway will be listed on Binance Alpha on March 2nd
#Bitway $BTW will open for trading on #BinanceAlpha on March 2nd at 8:00 UTC. Phase 1 Booster Campaign winners can claim and trade their $BTW tokens within 8 hours of the token’s circulation launch.
Bitway is the first purpose-built, Bitcoin-compatible #Layer1 blockchain for #Bitcoin business, offering native Bitcoin wallet and address compatibility along with a full stack of Bitcoin applications.
Opinion airdrop wallet confirmation closes on February 28th
#Opinion airdrop wallet confirmation closes on February 28th at 23:59 UTC. The allocation can be split across up to five self-custody #BNBChain wallets, must use self-custody BNB Chain addresses (not CEX deposit addresses), and if no submission is made, the currently connected wallet will be set as the default recipient.
Opinion is a decentralized prediction market where users can trade directly on real-world outcomes, such as interest rate decisions, inflation releases, elections, and crypto-related events, without relying on indirect or noisy proxies like $BTC , gold, or equities.
#OpenAI secures $110B investment at a $730B valuation. This comprises $30B from SoftBank, $30B from NVIDIA, and $50B from Amazon. OpenAI also entered a strategic partnership with Amazon and secured next-generation inference compute from NVIDIA, with additional financial investors expected to join as the round advances.
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization and technology company focused on creating advanced #AI models and systems.
Morgan Stanley plans to launch in-house Bitcoin custody and trading services for clients
#MorganStanley plans to expand its digital asset offerings with #Bitcoin trading, custody, and lending services for clients. The strategy aims to deliver end-to-end crypto services under its established brand, while acknowledging that some clients may prefer self-custody. The firm is also in early discussions around expanding into yield and crypto lending products.
Last month, Morgan Stanley submitted an S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to add an #Ethereum #ETF to its planned crypto fund lineup, just a day after filing for Bitcoin and #Solana funds.
Organizations continue to expand their Ethereum holdings, solidifying cryptocurrency's role in traditional financial markets. Total strategic $ETH reserve holding by these organizations now amounts to 7.16M $ETH ($13.34B), representing 5.92% of the total token supply. As the market matures, these holdings underscore the evolving relationship between traditional institutions and digital assets.
MetaMask and Mastercard to launch the US MetaMask Card
#MetaMask partners with #MasterCard to launch MetaMask Card in the U.S., featuring on-chain rewards. The new offering enables users to easily convert crypto holdings into fiat for everyday spending, bridging digital wallets with traditional payment systems and expanding the real-world utility of digital assets.
Additionally, the new metal card and rewards program turn everyday transactions into points redeemable for network discounts, token allocations, and early-access opportunities.
STS Digital raises $30M in a Strategic funding round
#STSDigital secures $30M in a Strategic funding round led by CMT Digital with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F-Prime, and BitRock Capital. The company intends to deploy the funds to expand its institutional trading platform and strengthen its position as a digital asset liquidity provider.
STS Digital empowers global institutions with a fully integrated digital asset trading and liquidity provision platform.