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Ripple and Bitso expanded their partnership to boost cross-border settlements and remittances across the US and LATAM.It also unlocks MXNB’s integration into the XRPL to deepen its liquidity.Ripple, the world’s leading blockchain solutions provider for institutions, announced it has expanded its partnership with Bitso, a top digital asset services and crypto platform in Latin America (LATAM). The move also amplifies the range of MXNB, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the Mexican peso (MXN).The Expanded Partnership Between Ripple and BitsoThe partnership marks the deeper integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) into Bitso’s infrastructure. It benefits from the XRP ecosystem’s deep liquidity,…

Blockworks, the New York-based crypto data and investor relations platform, has acquired rival Messari in a deal that underscores the growing consolidation pressure reshaping the digital asset industry — and the steep valuation resets facing once high-flying crypto startups. The acquisition brings together two of the industry’s largest crypto information businesses. Messari, founded in 2018, built a comprehensive data platform covering more than 40,000 digital assets, along with APIs, market intelligence, research tools, and AI-powered workflows used by funds, exchanges, regulators, and developers.  Blockworks, also founded in 2018, has focused on the issuer side of crypto capital markets, offering standardized…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched SPCXX, tokenized SpaceX under the xStocks framework on its Spot market, together with new prize pools.  SPCXX is listed on Bybit Spot on June 12, 2026, at 16:20 UTC. Users can take part in a 200,000 USDT Token Splash exclusive on Bybit for a chance to earn rewards by accumulating spot trading volume in SPCXX pairs. Bybit Spot Listing Timeline SPCXX deposit: Opens on June 12, 2026, 16:20 UTC SPCXX listing: June 12, 2026, 16:20 UTC SPCXX withdrawals: Opens on June 13,…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire Mantle, the premier distribution layer connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, today announced the listing of SPCXx, the tokenized SpaceX equity issued by xStocks, available for 24/7 on-chain trading and liquidity provision on Mantle from the day SpaceX completes the largest initial public offering in history. The listing brings on-chain access to one of the most anticipated equity events in history through two of the ecosystem’s flagship venues, Fluxion and Merchant Moe, and opens what is expected to be a strong season of high-demand tokenized equity listings on Mantle. Institutional-Grade Execution via…

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AFX, a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives, announced that industry veteran Ken C has joined the protocol as Head of Growth, reinforcing AFX’s commitment to expanding its global trading ecosystem and accelerating adoption of on-chain derivatives infrastructure. Ken brings more than nine years of experience spanning traditional finance, Web3, and emerging AI technologies. He began his career leading digital product initiatives at HSBC and DBS Bank before transitioning into crypto, where he held leadership roles across OKX, Animoca Brands, and multiple startup ventures. His experience spans ecosystem growth, business…

US stock futures traded higher on Friday, 12 June, as hopes of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran improved sentiment, while a rebound in chip stocks and a sharp retreat in crude oil prices positioned Wall Street for weekly gains.S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%, extending their rally into a second straight session. Nasdaq 100 futures and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures each advanced 0.7%. In the previous session, all three major indices ended sharply higher, gaining up to 2.5%, supported by a strong rebound in semiconductor stocks.Market sentiment, which has remained fragile since last week, improved after…

Victoria, Seychelles, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has published its May 2026 Trading Highlights report. Crypto-native users moved aggressively into traditional asset exposure throughout the month. US equity futures volume jumped 85%, the SPACEX(PRE) Launchpad hit a record-breaking 15.5x oversubscription, and new token spot trading volume per user grew 36% as capital rotated from Meme assets into RWA and AI infrastructure.  Users primarily concentrated their capital in two sectors – RWA and AI infrastructure, shifting from the Meme-heavy volume mix seen in April. RWA drew the most capital. Three projects from the sector…

Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced its inclusion in the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100, a prestigious ranking recognizing the most influential companies and protocols shaping the future of the global digital asset ecosystem. The Fortune Crypto 100 recognizes organizations driving innovation, building critical market infrastructure, and expanding the role of digital assets in the broader financial system. Bybit was recognized in the CeFi category, which includes crypto-first companies such as exchanges, lenders, and custodians that facilitate the trading, custody, and movement of digital assets. The ranking brings together both…

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage, a global multi-asset broker for CFD trading, announced its inclusion on the Fortune Crypto Innovators list. Selected independently by Fortune’s editorial department based on its editorial criteria, the list serves as a recognised industry reference point, highlighting companies operating within the digital asset and broader financial ecosystems. As traditional finance and digital assets continue to converge, navigating the operational and technological complexities of both landscapes requires robust infrastructure. Vantage’s selection highlights its capacity to provide access to both sectors, positioning the broker alongside prominent crypto-native businesses and institutional financial participants featured on…

Every time you pay online, your data hops between a series of systems – banks, payment providers, and third-party processors. Every step adds convenience, but also creates more points of exposureAs digital payments become a daily habit, users are starting to ask a different question: not just how fast or easy a transaction is, but how private and secure it really is. This is where cryptocurrencies change the rules — offering an alternative way for transactions to be processed, protected and controlled.Transaction PrivacyTraditional payment systems often require users to share their personal and financial data with a myriad of parties…