MetaMask is launching its MetaMask Card, a new crypto debit card powered by Mastercard and Baanx, enabling users to spend cryptocurrency for everyday purchases.

This week, MetaMask made waves with the pilot launch of its MetaMask Card, a new crypto debit card powered by Mastercard and Baanx. This card lets users in the European Union and the United Kingdom spend their cryptocurrency for everyday purchases.

Currently available to a select group of users, the MetaMask Card integrates with the Linea network, enabling seamless transactions. In contrast, users retain control of their private keys through the MetaMask wallet.

The launch highlights a growing trend in bridging digital assets with traditional finance, similar to other Baanx-powered cards like the CL Card used with Ledger wallets. While other options like the Coinbase Card and Crypto.com Visa Card offer similar functionalities, MetaMask promises to simplify crypto spending by directly connecting it with everyday transactions. This development marks a significant step in making cryptocurrency usage more practical for daily needs.

BONK Partners W/ Baseball United ⚾

BONK has entered a pioneering partnership with Baseball United, becoming the Official Presenting Partner for the Middle East and South Asia's first professional baseball league.

BONK has made a significant leap by becoming the Official Presenting Partner for Dubai-based Baseball United, marking a new chapter in professional baseball focused on the Middle East and South Asia. This partnership is set to transform the region's sports landscape by introducing the inaugural Arab Classic national team tournament and the franchise tournament, The Baseball United Cup. The first season is slated for next fall, from October 23 to November 23, 2025, featuring five franchises each playing 12 regular season games, concluding with a best-of-three United Series championship.

BONK’s involvement goes beyond the title, as it will integrate into all marketing channels, offering creative and content assets, including venue branding, broadcast segments, social content, and unique fan experiences. A specially designated “BONK Zone” will be established for the most ardent fans. Embracing this historic mission, BONK is honoured to be a part of the journey to popularize baseball as the next beloved sport in the Middle East and South Asia. The partnership promises to be a groundbreaking initiative, fostering mutual growth for BONK and Baseball United, as they pioneer a new sporting era in the region.

$100M Vanishes During gm.ai Launch🚨

gm.ai’s GM token launch has resulted in a dramatic $100 million loss in minutes, sparking outrage and calls for investigation amid technical issues and transparency concerns.

Bitcoin is stepping into the DeFi space with innovative developments from Botanix Labs, founded by Willem Schroé. The lab is creating an EVM-compatible Layer 2 on Bitcoin, enabling users to deploy Ethereum smart contracts on the Bitcoin network. This initiative aims to position Bitcoin as a significant platform for decentralized finance applications.

Schroé discusses the potential of Bitcoin-native ecosystems to support DeFi applications, envisioning a future where Bitcoin can host complex financial activities traditionally reserved for Ethereum. As Bitcoin continues to evolve, these developments could broaden its use case and attract more users to its network.

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Ethereum ETFs Experience $39M Outflow📉

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs faced a significant $39.2 million in outflows on Thursday, breaking a three-day streak of positive flows, while spot bitcoin ETFs saw a rebound with $11.1 million in inflows.

In the latest developments in the ETF market, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs experienced a notable shift on Thursday, with $39.2 million exiting the funds. This marked the end of a three-day positive streak for these products. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) was particularly affected, witnessing $42.5 million in outflows. On the other hand, other Ethereum ETFs, like Grayscale’s Mini Trust, remained stable or showed minor movements, while Fidelity’s FETH and BlackRock’s ETHA saw modest inflows of $2.54 million and $770,350, respectively.

Contrasting this, spot bitcoin ETFs saw some positive movement with $11.1 million in inflows. Fidelity’s FBTC led the pack with $16.25 million, and Grayscale’s Mini Trust followed with $13.66 million. Despite these gains, Grayscale’s GBTC continued to struggle with $25.03 million in outflows, extending its negative streak. Overall, trading volumes in bitcoin ETFs surged to $1.79 billion on Thursday, up from the previous day’s figures, while bitcoin and ether prices experienced slight declines.

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