by Michael
Key Takeaways: Payward will acquire Bitnomial to add a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives platform to its business. Bitnomial gives Kraken a stronger regulated foothold with harder-to-match market infrastructure. Kraken expects CFTC-regulated spot margin,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, crashing Brent futures 10% to $87.19 and easing future energy inflation. Trump keeps CENTCOM’s blockade to calm markets until a 100% complete deal secures Iran’s nuclear assets next. With gas over $4 and CPI at 3.3%,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: XRP held above breakout levels, signaling buyers still control the trend. Institutional flows and Rakuten support strengthened XRP’s bullish outlook. Momentum favors XRP upside, but overheated indicators warn of a pause. XRP Breakout Holds as Buying... 
by Michael
This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from TheEnergyMag. Subscribe to receive in your inbox once a week. Several major public miners,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026, featuring an 87.6% score on the SWE-bench Verified test. The AI industry shift toward agentic autonomy sees Opus 4.7 outperform GPT-5.4 in complex coding and finance. Developers must manage costs as... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: SGB launched 24/7 stablecoin minting on SGB Net to enable instant settlement for transactions over $100,000. To drive adoption, SGB is waiving Solana gas and bank fees for a limited period in a first for the industry. Following its April 2026 BNY... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future Venezuelan bank integration. Surging adoption since 2025 bypasses the Central Bank, making stablecoins vital for future SME dollar access. In October, R&D, Conexus,... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: Grinex halts operations after a state-level hack drains over 1 billion rubles in USDT from user wallets. The 2025 takeover of Garantex solidified Grinex as a primary target for ongoing U.S. sanctions. Law enforcement is reviewing logs from 54 wallets as... 
by Michael
Circle is accused of failing to freeze exploit-linked transfers. Approximately $230 million in stolen funds was routed through Circle’s USDC. Drift plans $147.5 million recovery backed by future revenue. Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is... 
by Michael
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP... 
by Michael
Key takeaways Pi Network’s PI token holds steady at $0.1730, up 4.5% from the previous day. The Pi Core Team’s upgrade to enable smart contracts, with a deadline set for April 27, is a potential catalyst. Pi Network’s PI token has managed to hold steady around... 
by Michael
Key Takeaways: NYSE welcomed Morgan Stanley as MSBT launched with strong institutional visibility. MSBT marks the first spot bitcoin ETF issued by a major U.S. bank. The milestone could signal that Morgan Stanley may drive broader bank adoption of bitcoin ETFs.... Translate »
