Brie Carter

Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion, as it accelerates its push into blockchain-based payments.

A China-linked hacking group posing as a cybersecurity firm has allegedly stolen around $7 million in digital assets through wallet supply-chain attacks targeting users across multiple blockchains.

Bitcoin has emerged as a relative safe haven since the outbreak of the Iran war, climbing nearly 14% and holding above $74,000 despite sharp volatility across traditional markets.

Strike Resources (ASX:SRK) announced the sale of its minority interest in the Apurimac Iron Ore Project.

Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS) announced a strategic collaboration with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) to accelerate the development of physical artificial intelligence, providing a unified platform for the entire robotics lifecycle.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has defended the board’s decision to eschew a larger 50-basis-point interest rate hike.

Mercury NZ (ASX:MCY) has commissioned its NZ$220 million expansion of the Ngā Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupō.

Vitura Health (ASX:VIT) announced a binding commercial distribution agreement with MedReleaf Australia.

AML3D (ASX:AL3) announced a substantial $9.9 million order from Newport News Shipbuilding.

Titan America (NYSE:TTAM) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting a period of sustained growth and operational efficiency.