Consensys, the company behind the MetaMask wallet, is reportedly preparing to go public and has enlisted JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters, according to Axios.

Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has fined crypto ATM provider Cryptolink A$56,340 ($37,000) for failing to report large cash transactions on time and lacking adequate anti-money laundering controls.

Mastercard is in late-stage talks to acquire Zero Hash, a crypto infrastructure firm specializing in stablecoin payments, for between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, Fortune reported.

Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:

• Consensys Eyes Public Listing With JPMorgan, Goldman as Lead Underwriters
• Australia’s AUSTRAC Fines Cryptolink in Crackdown on Crypto ATMs
• Mastercard in Talks to Acquire Zero Hash in $2B Stablecoin Push: Report

Consensys Eyes Public Listing With JPMorgan, Goldman as Lead Underwriters

Consensys, the company behind the MetaMask wallet, is reportedly preparing to go public and has enlisted JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs as lead underwriters, according to Axios.

The Ethereum-focused firm builds infrastructure for developers and users, including tools like MetaMask that let millions store crypto and interact with decentralized apps.

While the company declined to confirm the IPO, a spokesperson said Consensys “constantly explores opportunities to expand its impact.”

The move follows a string of crypto IPOs, including Circle, Gemini and Bullish.

Consensys also backs SharpLink, which this week announced it will deploy $200 million into yield strategies on Linea, Consensys’ Layer 2 network built to make Ethereum faster and cheaper.

Australia’s AUSTRAC Fines Cryptolink in Crackdown on Crypto ATMs

Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has fined crypto ATM provider Cryptolink A$56,340 ($37,000) for failing to report large cash transactions on time and lacking adequate anti-money laundering controls.

AUSTRAC said Cryptolink must now undergo external audits to confirm its systems are up to standard.

The fine comes shortly after the government proposed new powers for AUSTRAC to target illegal activity via crypto ATMs. The agency estimates that 85% of ATM use by top users is tied to scams.

Crypto ATMs, which convert cash into crypto sent to wallets, are often exploited by fraudsters. Australia's total number of these machines has dipped since AUSTRAC's enforcement push began.

Mastercard in Talks to Acquire Zero Hash in $2B Stablecoin Push: Report

Mastercard is in late-stage talks to acquire Zero Hash, a crypto infrastructure firm specializing in stablecoin payments, for between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, Fortune reported.

The potential acquisition signals Mastercard’s growing interest in blockchain-based settlement as stablecoins emerge as a serious alternative to traditional payment rails. 

Zero Hash provides the behind-the-scenes plumbing that allows companies to integrate stablecoin transactions into their platforms. The firm processed $2 billion in tokenized fund flows in the first four months of 2025 and raised $104 million in September from investors including Morgan Stanley and Interactive Brokers.

If the deal goes through, it would mark Mastercard’s latest attempt to stay competitive in the fast-evolving payments sector. Stripe recently acquired stablecoin firm Bridge for $1.1 billion and is building its own blockchain infrastructure, while Visa is rolling out stablecoin tokenization tools for banks.

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