by Michael
Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across 43 African markets in 2026. Mobile money added $190 billion to GDP in 2023, making this Onafriq deal vital for local growth. Over 1.7 million VALR users can now access Bitcoin and... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports stablecoins drive 95% of illicit Latam inflows, forcing VASPs to upgrade tech next. The Sinaloa Cartel laundered $103B in 2025, pushing governments to enforce upcoming AML laws. Following these reports, Latam countries are enhancing... 
by Michael
XRP price has slipped after failing to hold the $1.38 resistance level. Momentum stays weak as volume and buying pressure remain low. Price is compressed between $1.32 support and $1.39 resistance. XRP slipped back after briefly pushing toward $1.38, marking another... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Exchange data shows March spot volumes fell 19.4%, led by Upbit’s 39.4% drop. Coinbase derivatives rose 41.4% as the total fell 2.9%, shifting activity to select platforms. Data from Coingecko showed exchange traffic dipped 2.34% in March, signaling... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: AlphaTON Capital (Nasdaq: ATON) signed a $43 million AI infrastructure deal with Vertical Data, expected to close in Q2 2026. The agreement deploys Nvidia B300 GPU clusters financed through Vertical Data’s GPUfinancing.com non-recourse platform.... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: After 110,348 jobs lost to AI since 2025, Oracle and Meta layoffs show tech firms will keep shifting funds to AI. Pew Research found 50% of Americans fear AI’s daily impact, while 36% expect future harm to their jobs. To combat future labor impacts,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly passed a bill forcing users to report self-hosted wallets holding over €5,000. The DGFIP warns that tracking data for these wallets makes users prime targets for hackers. Gregory Raymond predicts that this rule will probably... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Chainalysis projects stablecoin volume could hit $719 trillion, reshaping payments and settlement systems. Adoption surge from younger investors may drive $508 trillion in added annual activity across markets. Merchant growth, with $232 trillion... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Starkware CPO Avihu Levy published QSB on April 9, 2026, enabling quantum-safe bitcoin transactions with zero protocol changes. Levy’s scheme costs $75 to $150 in GPU compute per transaction and achieves roughly 118-bit pre-image resistance against... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT with a 0.14% fee, undercutting Blackrock IBIT and escalating a bitcoin ETF fee war. Bloomberg analyst says the fee war could squeeze issuer margins while expanding investor access. Blackrock dominance may persist unless... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Outgoing FIGC president Gravina calls for Dignity Decree repeal in 11-page reform report Serie A clubs estimate €100M-€150M per year in lost sponsorship since 2019 ad ban Italy ranks 49th of 50 leagues for under-21 national team-eligible playing time at... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: The Borderless Benchmark Q1 2026 report analyzed 1.15 million rate observations across 51 currencies. East Africa’s KES, TZS, and RWF pricing gaps compressed 60-81% as multi-provider competition intensified in Q1 2026. Zambia’s ZMW widened 701 bps in... Translate »
