TLDR: RLUSD’s market cap has more than doubled in six months, per Sentora’s announcement this week. The Sentora vault on Morpho accepts five collateral types: cbBTC

Forward Industries gooit het roer om met een flinke financiële zet: het bedrijf lanceert een zogeheten “At The Market” aandelenprogramma van maar liefst $4 miljard. Het programma geeft het bedrijf flexibiliteit om op elk gewenst moment aandelen te verkopen, wat vooral handig is voor het uitbreiden van hun Solana treasury... Het bericht Forward Industries zet $4 miljard in om Solana bezit uit te breiden verscheen het eerst op Blockchain Stories.

The post Inside Coinbase’s $2.5B BVNK deal – Could this be crypto’s ‘new Western Union’ moment? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Why is this acquisition significant for Coinbase? It would strengthen Coinbase’s role in the stablecoin payments market, which is becoming a major revenue source. How important are stablecoins to Coinbase’s business now? Stablecoins accounted for about 20% of Coinbase’s total income in Q3, mostly through its partnership with Circle (USDC). Coinbase is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal that could be valued between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. The negotiations remained under due diligence, and while a potential agreement could be finalized later this year or in early 2026, the terms are still in flux, and the deal may not materialize. In fact, the transaction had not been made public, according to people familiar with the matter. Coinbase to acquire BVNK Coinbase Ventures, already an investor in BVNK, declined to comment. Representatives for BVNK did not respond. They still noted, “We don’t comment on rumors or speculation. Driven by our mission to expand economic freedom globally, we actively explore various opportunities — whether through building, acquiring, partnering, or investing — to advance our mission.” If completed, the deal would expand Coinbase’s role in the stablecoin payments ecosystem, which accelerated after the United States introduced its first stablecoin regulatory framework earlier this year. How will this help Coinbase? The move aligns with the exchange’s strategic push to deepen its stake in the stablecoin economy, which has quickly evolved into a key revenue pillar. That said, stablecoins accounted for nearly 20% of Coinbase’s total income in Q3, reflecting growing reliance on interest earnings and payment volume. A substantial portion of this revenue stems from Coinbase’s long-standing partnership with Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC). Through the arrangement, it earns a share…