Markets Double Down on Fed Pause After March Decision: Traders See No Fold Ahead of April Meeting

Markets are leaning heavily toward a Federal Reserve pause following this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, with traders signaling little belief that policymakers will pivot under pressure at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Markets Show Little Faith in Fed Rate Cuts After March While Fed Chair Jerome Powell sits in office, until his…

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Ripple Survey Says 72% See Digital Assets as Essential

Ripple said a new 2026 survey shows digital assets are moving closer to the center of financial services strategy.  Summary Ripple found stablecoins lead demand as finance firms seek faster treasury tools and working capital efficiency. Banks and asset managers ranked custody and secure storage among top tokenization infrastructure priorities. Most respondents said security certifications…

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Coinbase unveils 24/7 stock futures for global traders in derivatives push

Coinbase now lets global traders gain continuous, leveraged exposure to major US stocks using perpetual futures, expanding beyond crypto into traditional assets while targeting demand for 24/7 trading. The stock market closes. These don’t. Stock perpetual futures are now live for:$AAPL$MSFT$GOOGL$AMZN$NVDA$META$TSLA$SPY$QQQ Now trading 24/7 for eligible traders outside the US. Read more: https://t.co/EeLpluhtxa pic.twitter.com/AvRN11X9Bh —…

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Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Futures Trading Globally

Coinbase has launched stock perpetual futures, giving traders 24/7 access to major U.S. equities with leverage. The move supports its goal of combining crypto and traditional markets in one platform. Global Traders to Access Stock Perpetual Futures on Coinbase Coinbase has expanded its global derivatives business with the launch of stock perpetual futures. This makes…

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On The Record: The Philippines’ Stablecoin Moment: What The World Doesn’t Know Yet

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Guests: David Hsiao, CMO, Morph | Alvin Wong, Head…

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