Bet-at-Home Q1 Revenue Falls 16% After Choosing Tax Pass-Through Path Rivals Refused

Key Takeaways Bet-at-Home Q1 2026 GGR fell 16.1% to €11.34m after Austria tax pass-through started June 2025. Sportsbook volume dropped €22m as competitors absorbed Austria’s 5% betting tax instead. Consolidated loss of €461K reverses €887K Q1 2025 profit in first post-Banijay quarter. Austria Tax Pass-Through Costs Bet-at-Home Q1 Profit as Rivals Hold Pricing Steady The…

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[Op-Ed] Paul Soliman: x402: The Internet’s Missing Native Payment Layer 

The internet was built to move information instantly. It was never built to move money.  For decades, developers leaned on external gateways, API keys, subscription portals, and centralized intermediaries to monetize digital services. The web evolved into APIs, AI agents, and machine-to-machine systems. Payments stayed bolted on from the outside.  That is the gap x402 closes.  Paul…

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ADI Foundation and Settlemint Launch ADGM Tokenization Rail for $30.9B RWAs

ADI Foundation and Settlemint launched a digital securities hub under ADGM’s 2026 regulatory framework. BCG projects digital assets will grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033 as institutional RWA adoption accelerates. Van Niekerk says the Settlemint blueprint allows global exchanges to launch 24/7 tokenized trading next. Integrated Infrastructure for Institutional Adoption ADI Foundation and Settlemint announced…

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Base Philippines Reports 15,000+ Builder Pipeline and 50-City Reach Prior to Restructuring

Base Philippines reported establishing a builder pipeline of over 15,200 individuals and expanding its presence to 50 cities and municipalities during its first year of operations. The performance metrics were disclosed during a combined first-anniversary and Lunar New Year event held at the Coins.ph office in Taguig City, nearly two months before Coinbase announced global…

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Charles Schwab Begins Retail Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Rollout

Key Takeaways Schwab Crypto will let selected retail clients trade bitcoin and ethereum through linked accounts. Clients will use separate Schwab Crypto accounts offered by Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, which will custody digital assets. Future updates may add more cryptocurrencies, deposits, and withdrawals for existing digital assets. Schwab Crypto Begins Retail Rollout Financial giant…

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Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair as Lawmakers Split on Independence

Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh secured Senate confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman after closely watched party-line votes. Supporters emphasized inflation control, disciplined monetary policy, and restoring confidence in the economy. Critics warned political pressure could challenge the Federal Reserve’s long-term institutional independence. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on Fed Independence Kevin Warsh was confirmed as…

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Corpay Partners BVNK to Launch Stablecoin Payments Across $12 Billion Global Network

Key Takeaways Corpay partners with BVNK to add stablecoin wallets and 24/7 settlement services. Corpay handles $12B payments monthly; stablecoins could speed cross-border transfers. BVNK integration may cut liquidity costs as stablecoin adoption grows across finance. BVNK Powers Corpay Stablecoin Rollout as Cross-Border Payment Demand Accelerates Corpay Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), one of the world’s largest…

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