Key Takeaways: Binance Research said stablecoins processed $33T, exceeding Visa in raw transfer volume. Fireblocks data shows banks accelerating stablecoin use across FX, custody, and payments. Richard Teng said stablecoins cut costs and delays in cross-border payments. Binance Research Shows Stablecoins Surpass Visa in Raw Volume Stablecoins are strengthening their role in global payments as…
The Arbitrum Security Council has utilized its emergency powers to freeze and relocate 30,766 ETH, valued at over $70 million, tied to the April 18 KelpDAO exploit. The intervention targeted funds that cybersecurity analysts and law enforcement have attributed to North Korea’s state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The Security Council Intervention On April 21, 2026, the Arbitrum…
Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets. Paul Atkins pointed to clearer rules, lighter compliance burdens, and support for blockchain finance. Ripple’s CEO said a more predictable regulatory framework could strengthen innovation and long-term growth. Crypto Sentiment Improves as SEC Shifts Direction Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse linked…
Locally licensed Coins.ph has launched a new feature allowing its users to settle daily transactions using stablecoins through the national QRPh standard. Announced on this week, the QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality enables users to pay at nearly 700,000 partner merchants nationwide using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins, or a combination of both in a single…
Key Takeaways: Carmine Agnello, grandson of Gambino boss John Gotti, received a 15-month federal prison sentence on April 20, 2026. Agnello diverted roughly $420,000 of $1.1 million in fraudulent SBA EIDL funds into a cryptocurrency business. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. signaled the Eastern District of New York will continue prosecuting COVID-19 relief fraud cases….
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…
