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FridayNov 21, 2025 9:00 am

MasterCard, Mercuryo, and Polygon Move to Ease Crypto Transactions

Crypto payment service provider Mercuryo recently announced the introduction of the MasterCard Crypto Credential for its self-custody wallet customers. Instead of dealing with long strings of random characters, clients can now use a confirmed username that works across several networks. The approach functions much like sending money to a contact by typing an email-style identifier. Mercuryo said the goal is to make crypto transfers feel less intimidating and reduce the chance of costly mistakes. Anyone who has relied on traditional wallet addresses knows the anxiety that comes with every transaction. One wrong character can mean funds disappear with no chance…

FridayNov 21, 2025 9:00 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Changes NASDAQ Ticker Symbol Following Recent Company Milestones

Forward Industries recently changed the company’s stock ticker from FORD to FWDI. The ticker change reflects the company’s strategic focus on being the leading Solana (SOL) treasury, by both acquiring more SOL and increasing SOL-per-share by actively participating in the SOL ecosystem. This also follows a number of company milestones including reaching total holdings of over 6.9 million SOL and forming a strong crypto advisory board. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a Solana (SOL) treasury company, recently changed the company’s NASDAQ ticker symbol from FORD to FWDI (https://ibn.fm/RdFKy). The move reflects Forward Industries’ focus on the company’s SOL treasury strategy. This…

ThursdayNov 20, 2025 10:30 am

Leading Solana Treasury Company Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program and Files a Resale Prospectus Supplement

The Forward Industries (FWDI) Board recently authorized a share repurchase program to allow the company to repurchase up to $1 billion worth of common company stock. The company has also filed a Resale Prospectus Supplement, which allows certain named shareholders to resell common stock from time to time. According to the Chairman of the Board, Kyle Samani, these moves reflect the company’s commitment to building long-term shareholder value and believes in the potential of Solana technology for capital market applications. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a company building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently authorized a new share repurchase…

ThursdayNov 20, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Fear Drops to 2022 Level as Markets Tumble

Bitcoin slid to $93,000 over the weekend, pushing market sentiment down to levels not seen since the 2022 downturn. The widely watched Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 10, a level that signals extreme fear and matches conditions from July of that year. The sharp drop coincided with a wave of liquidations worth more than $617 million as hopes for near-term interest rate cuts faded. The move also followed a rough Friday session on Wall Street, in which major indexes fell more than 1.6%. Roughly $242 million in Bitcoin positions were wiped out, while Ether accounted for $169 million.…

TuesdayNov 18, 2025 9:00 am

Spot Cryptocurrency Trading Could Soon Start on Exchanges, CFTC Boss Says

Spot crypto products may start trading on U.S. exchanges by December, according to Caroline Pham, acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Her confirmation came in a post on X, where she responded “True” to a CoinDesk story reporting that she has been in conversations with exchanges about introducing spot crypto offerings. Pham noted that while lawmakers continue to work on broader policy, the agency is using its current powers to implement the recommendations outlined in the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report. The working group was created in January by President Trump to chart a…

FridayNov 14, 2025 9:00 am

China Alleges the US Stole 127k BTC in Complex Hacking Operation

China’s top cybersecurity agency has accused the United States of being involved in one of the largest crypto thefts ever recorded, intensifying friction between the two global powers. The dispute centers on a missing trove of 127,000 Bitcoin, currently valued at $13 billion, which vanished nearly five years ago. According to a recent technical report from China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC), the United States’ Justice Department (DOJ) allegedly seized Bitcoin originally stolen from the LuBian mining pool in 2020. The crypto was linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group CEO Chen Zhi, who is currently facing criminal charges in…

ThursdayNov 13, 2025 9:00 am

BTC, XRP, and ETH Rally as Government Shutdown Nears End

Bitcoin surged past $106,000 on October 10, breaking a week-long slump as reports surfaced that U.S. lawmakers had reached a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government after a record 40-day shutdown. Data from CoinGecko showed the world’s largest crypto climbing over 4% in the last 24 hours. The rally spread across the digital asset market, with Ether climbing over 7% to more than $3,600, while XRP and Solana each gained roughly 6%. The renewed momentum followed several days of weakness during which Bitcoin repeatedly dipped below $100,000 for the first time since August. Despite the rebound, Bitcoin remains 15%…

TuesdayNov 11, 2025 9:00 am

Indian High Court Recognizes XRP as Property

Many governments around the world are still grappling with how to regulate cryptocurrencies, leaving them in a legal gray zone. However, a growing number of countries have begun defining digital assets as property, a move that clarifies ownership rights and integrates them into existing tax systems. In the U.S., the IRS treats crypto as property for tax purposes, meaning profits from sales, exchanges, or purchases are subject to capital gains tax. British courts have taken a similar stance, recognizing digital tokens as personal property that can be traced, recovered, or frozen in cases of theft and fraud. Singapore’s court has…

MondayNov 10, 2025 10:30 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) Appoints 25 Members to the Company’s Newly Formed Crypto Advisory Board

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FORD) announced the foundation of a Crypto Advisory Board and revealed the initial 25 members. The inaugural members of the board have experience in areas including capital markets, digital assets, financial services, and the Solana ecosystem. FORD remains committed to growth, and both the management and governance team share the same strategic vision for the company. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD), a Solana treasury company, recently announced the creation of a Crypto Advisory Board, naming the 25 inaugural members of the board (https://ibn.fm/LZmm2). Given their collective experience in capital markets, digital assets, financial services, and the Solana…

FridayNov 07, 2025 9:00 am

Trump Claims He Doesn’t Know Disgraced Crypto Tycoon CZ, After Pardoning Him

President Donald Trump has denied knowing Changpeng Zhao, the crypto magnate he pardoned just weeks ago, telling CBS’s 60 Minutes that he has no idea who he is. The former Binance CEO pleaded guilty in 2023 to violations of U.S. anti–money laundering laws, serving four months in prison and stepping down from his leadership role at the company he co-founded. His business network has since developed ties to ventures associated with Trump, including Dominari Holdings, a digital currency initiative headquartered in Trump Tower. Members of Trump’s family reportedly sit on its advisory board. When pressed about the pardon, Trump responded…