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MetaMask has teamed up with Mastercard to launch a new debit card. The card allows users to spend directly from their Ethereum wallets at any Mastercard-accepted location. Expected to fully launch in the EU and UK later this year, with plans to expand to other regions in the future.

Goldman Sachs disclosed $418 million in Bitcoin ETF holdings in a recent SEC filing. The firm holds 7 million shares of the IBIT ETF, highlighting its significant investment in the crypto sector. This announcement comes amid a lull in Bitcoin ETF activity in 13-F filings compared to earlier this year.

Crypto.com becomes the first exclusive global cryptocurrency platform partner of the UEFA Champions League, enhancing fan engagement through unique experiences. Following the announcement, Cronos, the native token of the Cronos chain, saw a price increase of approximately 4%, trading at $0.092.

Catizen, Binance Web3 Wallet, and Mantle have teamed up for the Catizen Campaign. A total of $300,000 in rewards is available, including 30 million FISH Coins and 220,000 MNT tokens. The campaign is linked to the mini-game Catizen and is currently active.

An Indian national in Australia received a mistaken transfer of 10 million AUD in his account. He spent over 6 million AUD from this erroneous deposit, including gifting 1 million AUD to a friend. The funds were originally meant to be a refund of only 100 AUD from a cryptocurrency platform.

Parfin secures $10 million in Series A funding, led by ParaFi Capital, with additional participation from Framework Ventures, L4 Venture Builder, and Núclea. The funds will be used to enhance the development of the Rayls network and expand operations, particularly in Latin America.

Vodacom is investing over R800 million in KwaZulu-Natal this financial year. The investment focuses on building new network sites and modernizing mobile networks. New sites will be deployed in remote areas, bridging the digital divide for previously unconnected communities.