The team behind web3 gaming app GladiatorDex officially launched on April 27 during a community event at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga. The announcement included details regarding the platform’s core infrastructure and the scheduling of its full game release, which is set for July 27. The event served as an initial public preview of…
Key Takeaways Trump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules. Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech partnerships, charter reviews, licensing, and other federal authorizations for eligible firms. Regulatory changes could affect charter approvals, licensing reviews, and Federal Reserve payment system access. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment…
Amira Alawi, the Global Marketing Director of Coins.ph, discussed the platform’s plans regarding stablecoin utility and local crypto adoption. The interview took place during the Coins.ph Merchant Crawl in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), an experiential event showcasing the Philippines’ stablecoin-to-QRPh integration by allowing participants to buy lunch, coffee, and dessert using USDT and USDC. (Initial…
Key Takeaways SEC may launch tokenized stock rules this week, enabling onchain equity trading. Ondo leads the $1.4B tokenized stock market as Wall Street expands blockchain plans. DTCC targets July 2026 tokenized trades as SEC pushes crypto market integration. SEC Opens Path for Onchain Stock Trading as Wall Street Embraces Tokenization The U.S. Securities and…
Key Takeaways Wintermute-linked wallets received 500 BTC worth $38M after a 10-year dormancy period. Arkham Intelligence data flagged links between Wintermute transfers and a Binance deposit wallet. Bitcoin at $382 in Jan. 2016 turned 500 BTC into a holding nearing $38 million today. Bitcoin Whale Moves 500 BTC; Assets Likely Sold A sizable trove of…
Key Takeaways Sen. Warren sent OCC Comptroller Gould a formal letter on May 18, 2026, targeting 9 crypto trust charters including Coinbase and Ripple. Warren argues the OCC violated the National Bank Act by approving firms conducting non-fiduciary activities like staking, lending, and stablecoin issuance. The senator set a June 1, 2026, deadline for the…
Key Takeaways Polymarket launches the first prediction markets tied to private companies, using Nasdaq Private Market data to resolve outcomes. Nearly 1,600 unicorns hold over $5 trillion in value, a pool previously inaccessible to retail participants before today’s opening. Nasdaq Private Market (NPM), which has executed nearly $80 billion in secondary liquidity, will supply institutional-grade…
Key Takeaways AI Financial Corp. holds 7.28B locked WLFI tokens worth $706M, down from a $1.46B cost basis, triggering a going concern warning. The $348.3M Q1 2026 unrealized loss on WLFI tokens drove a $271.5M net loss, with only $10.5M cash on hand. WLFI loaned AIFC $15M in January 2026 while holding ~46% equity, deepening…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin held near $76,738 on May 19 as BTC traders defended critical 76K support. Market indicators showed 9 sell signals, keeping BTC momentum mixed near 77K. Bitstamp BTC/USD charts suggest 78.5K resistance could decide bitcoin’s next move. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the one-hour bitcoin chart, intraday price action stayed compressed. Not much has…
Key Takeaways Fewer than 100,034 Bitcoin blocks remain until the halving at block 1,050,000, expected April 2028. The reward will drop from 3.125 to 1.5625 BTC per block, putting new pressure on bitcoin miners’ margins. Strategy and Blackrock together hold over 1.66 million BTC heading into the supply-reduction event. The Clock Is Ticking on Block…
