South Korea’s Upbit has partnered with Optimism to develop a dedicated Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain using the OP Stack. Summary Upbit has partnered with Optimism to build GIWA Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 where the exchange will run its own infrastructure under the Self Managed OP Enterprise tier. Optimism said the setup allows Upbit to…
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you’re competitive. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words…
Key Takeaways: Blockchain Capital’s Spencer Bogart notes over 20 crypto firms now seek OCC charters to integrate with banks. Securing 1 federal OCC charter gives firms like Ripple credibility to attract serious institutional capital. Next, 20+ OCC-chartered crypto firms, like Coinbase, will unlock large banks and sovereign wealth funds. The End of the Decentralized Fantasy:…
## Market Snapshot The market assessing the likelihood of the Iranian regime falling by May 31 is currently priced at 2.6% YES, down from 3% a day ago. Meanwhile, the market for a US-Iran ceasefire extension has seen no recent activity, reflecting skepticism about continued peace. ## Key Takeaways – Market behavior suggests increased concerns…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and MoneyGram, one of the world’s leading global payments networks, have extended their partnership for multiple years, with the next phase targeting Latin America — a region where millions of families depend on cross-border remittances as a…
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Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is allegedly preparing to legally re-enter the Philippine market by June 2026 through a local entity, according to claims made by Dubai-based crypto trading entrepreneur and influencer Arlone Abello, also known as Coach Miranda Miner. During a recent broadcast of his online show, Abello stated that he had spoken directly with…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao declared flatly at a Dubai event on May 4, 2026, that the UAE is now “the center for money” and that America handed over that crown through its own regulatory choices. Speaking during a book tour for his memoir Freedom of Money, CZ called the Emirates “the most crypto-friendly place on…
When it comes to the specter of AI’s labor-displacing potential, Jensen Huang thinks that the American worker has nothing to fear. During a conversation Monday night with MSNBC’s Becky Quick hosted by the Milken Institute — an economic policy think tank, the jovial Nvidia CEO said that AI was an industrial-scale generator of jobs, not…
Key Takeaways: Haun Ventures launched a $1 billion fund to back startups building the next-generation financial system. Unlike its $1.5B 2022 funds, Katie Haun shifts focus to bridging AI, stablecoins, and legacy finance. Haun will deploy the $1B across 3 key sectors, preparing current networks for an AI-driven future economy. Haun Ventures Launches $1 Billion…
