August 12, 2026

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Metamask Deepens Its Latam Footprint With Major Crypto Card Expansion Across 13 Countries

Key Takeaways Metamask brought its Mastercard debit card to 13 new nations, offering users 1% cashback in mUSD. Utexo data shows crypto card use grew 2.7 times, pushing the card payment market into the mainstream. Following a February U.S. launch, Gal Eldar next aims to weave Metamask cards into daily global transactions. Metamask Card Extends

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Armed Intruders Demand Crypto Access in Fake Food Delivery Home Invasion Case

Key Takeaways A food delivery ruse allegedly helped attackers get a resident to open the front door. Armed intruders held victims captive while demanding access to crypto accounts, prosecutors say. The case shows how crypto holders can face real-world threats beyond cybercrime. A Food Delivery Ruse Led to an Armed Search for Crypto Access Digital

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SEC Approves Active Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH and XRP on Eligible Asset List

Key Takeaways The SEC cleared an active crypto ETF tied to several major digital assets. Eligible assets include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, and others. Exchange rules require daily transparency, trading safeguards, and broker-dealer firewalls. SEC Approval Names BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and XLM Among Eligible Assets The U.S. Securities and Exchange

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Just In: Binance Partner Blockshoals Selects BSP-Licensed VASP for SEC Sandbox Integration

Check out our previous coverage: BlockShoals Technologies Inc. announced it has selected a domestic Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to proceed with its regulatory sandbox testing plan. The company disclosed that both parties are currently completing required due diligence, with formal system integration scheduled to begin once

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Coinbase Teases Next Phase of ‘Everything Exchange’ for Crypto, Stocks, Perps – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Coinbase teased the next phase of a broader platform combining crypto, equities, futures, cash, and prediction markets. Instant settlement and round-the-clock trading are central to Coinbase’s pitch for modern financial infrastructure. Upcoming updates are expected on June 16, when Coinbase says it will show the next phase of the Everything Exchange. Coinbase Details

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SpaceX Hits $2.1T on Debut Day, Making Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest initial public offering (IPO) ever recorded, opening SPCX at $150 on June 12, 2026. Elon Musk’s net worth crossed $1.1 trillion, making him the first individual to reach trillionaire status. Starlink generated $1.19B in Q1 operating profit, but SpaceX’s artificial intelligence (AI) unit burned $2.47B in

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Bitcoin Climbs to $64,349 After Trump Signals Iran Deal Despite Tehran Pushback

Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 7-day high of $64,349 on June 12 amid fluctuating reports of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs bled $405M last week, resulting in $88M in total derivatives market liquidations. Bitunix analyst predicts bitcoin will compete directly with global liquidity headwinds in the months ahead. Bitcoin Eyed $64K Amid Geopolitical

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