PANews reported on November 25th that, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency wallet company Exodus Movement (NYSE American: EXOD) is acquiring W3C Corp, the parent company of cryptocurrency card and payment companies Baanx and Monavate, for $175 million. The deal is funded by the company's existing cash and financing provided by Galaxy Digital, using Exodus's Bitcoin holdings as collateral. Baanx and Monavate have been working with institutions such as Visa, Mastercard, and MetaMask to develop cryptocurrency cards and user-controlled Web3 payment services. Overall, this transaction will make Exodus one of the few self-custody wallet providers capable of controlling the entire payment experience from wallet to card. Exodus stated that it will take over the underlying card and payment technology stack, enabling it to issue payment cards through networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. It will also expand its operations to the US, UK, and EU to support new products and partnerships. Exodus further stated that this infrastructure is expected to enhance the capabilities of enterprise clients whose customers transact through Exodus' XO Swap application. The transaction is subject to standard adjustments and approval processes and is expected to close in 2026.PANews reported on November 25th that, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency wallet company Exodus Movement (NYSE American: EXOD) is acquiring W3C Corp, the parent company of cryptocurrency card and payment companies Baanx and Monavate, for $175 million. The deal is funded by the company's existing cash and financing provided by Galaxy Digital, using Exodus's Bitcoin holdings as collateral. Baanx and Monavate have been working with institutions such as Visa, Mastercard, and MetaMask to develop cryptocurrency cards and user-controlled Web3 payment services. Overall, this transaction will make Exodus one of the few self-custody wallet providers capable of controlling the entire payment experience from wallet to card. Exodus stated that it will take over the underlying card and payment technology stack, enabling it to issue payment cards through networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. It will also expand its operations to the US, UK, and EU to support new products and partnerships. Exodus further stated that this infrastructure is expected to enhance the capabilities of enterprise clients whose customers transact through Exodus' XO Swap application. The transaction is subject to standard adjustments and approval processes and is expected to close in 2026.

                                                                               Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week.                     Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more