This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. In the first installment of this series, we explored a foundational idea: Bitcoin mining was never just about digital currency. It was designed as…
Meta has launched a new payout option allowing eligible creators in the Philippines and Colombia to receive their platform earnings in cryptocurrency. The program utilizes USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and processes transactions across the Solana and Polygon blockchain networks. Mechanics of the Stablecoin Payouts To participate, eligible creators must…
Key Takeaways: Van Dyke pleads not guilty to five federal charges in Manhattan federal court Apr 28. Defense attorney Mark Geragos signals plan to challenge validity of the indictment. Kalshi had previously blocked Van Dyke under its ID requirements, per Reuters. The ‘Eddie Murphy’ Rule is Invoked By The CFTC In Prosecution The 38-year-old special…
The mobile apps for offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance, Bitget, OKX, and MEXC are no longer available for download on the Apple App Store for users in the Philippines. The unavailability of these applications follows a pattern of recent regulatory actions directed at unregistered digital asset trading platforms operating in the country. App Store Search Results…
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong warned unauthorized tokens are misusing names of licensed stablecoin issuers. HSBC and Anchorpoint denied links to tokens labeled HKDAP and HSBC. Users should rely on official announcements as regulated stablecoin issuance has not begun. Hong Kong Flags Misuse of Stablecoin Issuer Names Hong Kong’s central bank warned on April 28, 2026,…
Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption is expanding through payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets. Stablecoin supply topped $320 billion, while monthly on-chain volume reached $7.2 trillion. Integration could push crypto users toward 2 billion by 2030, according to Binance. Binance Sees Crypto Growth Beyond Trading Crypto’s next major adoption wave is moving beyond…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s August 2026 eCash hard fork will distribute 1:1 tokens to holders, including Strategy’s 818,334 BTC worth billions. Spot bitcoin ETFs holding over 1 million BTC are bound by prospectus language to handle forked assets in a specific manner. Paul Sztorc’s Drivechain-powered eCash chain faces its first institutional stress test, with custodians, boards,…
Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s infrastructure partner, enabling low-fee cross-border earnings for creators across Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Meta plans to expand stablecoin payouts globally throughout 2026, potentially reaching billions of users across its…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged. Bitunix analysts warn that rising oil prices may stifle future liquidity for BTC and the crypto economy. Jerome Powell tied the FOMC hold to Middle East tensions, as Brent crude returns to pre-ceasefire levels. Bitcoin’s Volatile…
Key Takeaways: Securitize and Computershare launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens, letting U.S.-listed companies put equity directly onchain. Computershare serves 25,000-plus companies, giving the IST program immediate reach across a large share of the U.S. transfer agency market. Securitize, managing $4B-plus AUM, plans to expand IST interoperability with broader market infrastructure as adoption grows. Computershare Moves 25,000 Clients…
