by Michael
Key Takeaways: SpaceX announced a joint AI coding deal with Cursor AI on April 21, 2026, securing a $60 billion acquisition option. Cursor AI surpassed $1 billion in ARR and serves 67% of Fortune 500 companies, giving SpaceX instant access to elite developer... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Ripple says institutional adoption of digital assets is happening now. Craddock states the focus has shifted to infrastructure and real-world use cases. Paris events showed strong momentum, with Ripple citing real industry energy. Institutional Digital... 
by Michael
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... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: XRP gains regulated access as deposits go live on SoFi’s platform. SoFi expands crypto offerings by adding XRP alongside major assets. Ripple highlights increased adoption as XRP access broadens in fintech. SoFi Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto... 
by Michael
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... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins. River data shows STRC preferred stock proceeds outpaced all spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows by nearly 10 to 1. At the current daily pace of 774 BTC,... 
by Michael
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... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Shakepay launched bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, becoming the first crypto platform in Canada to offer the product. Loans carry a 9.5% APR, cap at $50,000 CAD, and are backed by a 3-year exemptive relief decision from Quebec’s AMF. CEO Jean... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026. The 2026 expansion into leveraged perps follows Polymarket’s CFTC approval to operate as a DCM in the U.S. Users can now join a waitlist for... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.77 million for an eighth straight day of inflows, despite outflows from Grayscale’s ETHE. XRP added $3... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini on April 21 for operating unlicensed prediction markets. Both platforms allowed users aged 18 to 20 to wager, violating New York’s 21-and-older sports betting law. James seeks... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for digital asset firms. Innovation exemption may accelerate on-chain securities trading. Crypto Framework Shift Shapes SEC Agenda Regulatory... Translate »
