Key Takeaways: Yougov poll for BGC finds 65 percent of UK bettors would refuse to submit financial documents British Horseracing Authority letter to Lisa Nandy signed by 408 industry figures UK Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21 percent to 40 percent on April 1, 2026 408 Racing Figures Urge Culture Secretary to Pause Rollout The…
As of early April, 30 teams have registered and submitted 90 games for the “Casual Degen” track hosted by YGG Play and Verse8 at BuidlHack 2026. The event challenges participants to use generative artificial intelligence tools to prototype crypto-native gaming titles rapidly. How to participate in YGG and Verse8’s Casual Degen hackathon: Early Submissions Built…
Key Takeaways: Binance introduces Capital Connect upgrade with 0-commission rollout and strict onboarding requirements. Marketplace integrates Binance Portfolio Accounts, aligning custody, execution, and compliance in one system. Platform adds standardized data metrics, signaling broader institutional shift toward structured crypto investing. Binance Expands Capital Connect Institutional Crypto Marketplace Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, announced an upgraded…
Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as its new Chief Executive Officer. The executive transition, which coincides with the platform’s eighth anniversary, is part of a broader corporate restructuring and brand evolution aimed at international expansion. According to the company’s press release, MEXC has implemented significant operational reforms over the past…
Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab shows bitcoin allocations up to 22.4% depending on return assumptions. Bitcoin allocations reach 16.9% for moderate portfolios when expected returns climb to 25%. Risk-based models show 1.2% bitcoin exposure can account for 10% of total portfolio risk. Crypto Allocation Models Shift With Return Assumptions Cryptocurrency allocations are increasingly being formalized within…
Blockchain settlement network Morph has published an industry report indicating that the total stablecoin market capitalization reached US$312 billion by the end of 2025. According to the document, annual stablecoin transaction volume hit US$33 trillion last year, exceeding the combined throughput of traditional payment networks Visa (US$15.7 trillion) and Mastercard (US$9.8 trillion). Shift Toward B2B…
Key Takeaways: Canary Capital filed with the SEC to launch a PEPE ETF tracking token price via direct holdings. PEPE ETF signals broader push into volatile assets as firms expand beyond bitcoin and ethereum. SEC filing warns PEPE lacks utility, raising risks of manipulation and unstable long-term valuation. Canary Capital Files PEPE ETF With Direct…
Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing Gambleaware. Betblocker was confirmed among the first OHID prevention grant recipients on April 8. Gamban excluded from funding, moves to a £4.99 monthly paid model in England. GambleAware’s Two-Decade Run Ends as Government Takes Direct Control OHID, the government body now responsible…
Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC settlement without holding digital assets. USDC has processed over $70 trillion in cumulative onchain settlement, signaling major institutional demand for stablecoin infrastructure. Thunes and Worldline are among the first partners, with Circle targeting 20-plus blockchain rails for…
Key Takeaways: FSC and DAXA implemented unified rules after data showed 59% of fraud occurred via withdrawal exceptions. The stricter mandates are projected to slash withdrawal exception eligibility by more than 99%. FSS and DAXA will now conduct regular audits and annual fund verifications to prevent future smurfing. Criminals Exploit Lax Exception Standards South Korea’s…
