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XRP Reaches 5M+ Merchants Through Rakuten Wallet Integration
4.5.2026
Rakuten Wallet added XRP access to one of Japan’s largest consumer payment networks, a rollout highlighted by a Ripple manager on April 30. Users can convert Rakuten Points into XRP, trade in-app, and charge Rakuten Cash through Rakuten Wallet for spending via Rakuten Pay across more than 5 million...
Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market
4.5.2026
Grayscale Research said Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink are positioned to benefit as tokenized assets expand. The firm estimated tokenized assets at about $30 billion, up 217% year-over-year. Key Takeaways: Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche,...
New Politico Poll Reveals US Voter Skepticism Over AI and Crypto Campaign Cash
4.5.2026
Deep-pocketed political groups tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are rapidly reshaping the midterm money landscape, but many Americans remain uneasy with the industries behind the spending. Key Takeaways: Fairshake and Leading the Future have deployed over $100 million...
Gareth Soloway Warns Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K as Bear Flag Tightens at $85,000
3.5.2026
Gareth Soloway, chief market strategist and president of Verified Investing, told David Lin of The David Lin Report (TDLR) that bitcoin is forming a bear flag that could send prices down roughly 38% to $50,000, while the S&P 500 is flashing the same signals seen at the peak of the dot-com...
Strategy Skips Weekly Bitcoin Buy After 108 Total Purchases, 818,334 BTC Holdings
3.5.2026
Strategy paused bitcoin purchases, shifting market focus to its 818,334 BTC exposure. Michael Saylor confirmed the halt after the company’s latest disclosed buy, leaving traders watching his orange-dot posts for the next signal. Key Takeaways: Strategy paused bitcoin purchases after its latest...
Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust
3.5.2026
Senators escalated scrutiny of a reported Tether loan tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s family trust, raising conflict-of-interest and national security concerns. Warren and Wyden cited a New York credit filing involving “Dynasty Trust A.” Key Takeaways: Senators questioned a reported...
DOJ: 1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found
2.5.2026
Federal prosecutors secured convictions against 25 defendants in a $215 million business email compromise scheme that affected more than 1,000 victims. Authorities said cryptocurrency was among assets traced in a global fraud network spanning 47 states and 19 countries. Key Takeaways: Authorities...
Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026
1.5.2026
Over the past seven days, bitcoin has moved within a range of $75,400 to $79,200, and over the last 24 hours, it has settled near $76,000 to $77,000 per coin. While a mix of influencers, analysts, and prediction market odds offer their own projections for bitcoin’s position by year’s end, we turned...
Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal
1.5.2026
Ripple Custody will support Kbank’s digital asset wallet expansion in Korea’s regulated banking sector. The deal gives Korea’s first internet-only bank managed infrastructure for custody, asset control, and cross-border payment capabilities. Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed...
XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks
1.5.2026
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said...
Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression
1.5.2026
Robert Kiyosaki says a 2026-27 market crash could reward prepared investors willing to buy discounted assets. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited past downturns where he profited, including crashes in 1987, 2000, 2008, 2015, 2019, and 2022. His latest message urged followers to prepare capital...
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises
1.5.2026
Ripple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions. Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai headquarters to expand...
Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains
30.4.2026
Binance says crypto adoption is moving beyond trading toward payments, yield, tokenized assets, and AI. The company cited stablecoin supply above $320 billion and monthly on-chain volume of $7.2 trillion. Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption is expanding through payments, yield products,...
Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading
30.4.2026
Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime...
Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests
29.4.2026
At least 276 people were arrested in a global cryptocurrency scam crackdown that dismantled nine alleged fraud centers targeting Americans. Authorities said the schemes used fake platforms, online trust-building, and rapid laundering to move victims’ crypto beyond their control. Key Takeaways: U.S....
Ripple Positions Custody as Core to Institutional Crypto Growth
29.4.2026
Ripple custody strategy gains traction as European institutions move into production environments requiring secure digital asset infrastructure. The shift positions custody systems as the operational foundation for scaling institutional crypto use cases across payments, tokenization, and treasury...
FBI Probes Missing Man After $1M Vanished Into Gold, Crypto Buys
29.4.2026
Missing California man Nai Ping Hou’s finances are now central to a suspicious disappearance investigation. Over $1 million in withdrawn funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases has raised concerns about who controlled his assets. Key Takeaways: FBI investigators are examining Nai Ping Hou’s...
New BNB 2x Leveraged ETF XBNB Begins Trading on NYSE Arca
29.4.2026
A new leveraged BNB ETF began trading in U.S. markets as XBNB launched with 2x daily exposure, giving short-term crypto traders regulated access to amplified price swings while raising risks tied to volatility and daily resets. Key Takeaways: XBNB offers 2x daily exposure to BNB through a regulated...
Blackrock, Standard Chartered Power OKX Tokenized Treasury Collateral System
28.4.2026
Blackrock anchors OKX’s tokenized Treasury collateral framework with Standard Chartered, enabling institutions to trade while maintaining yield and regulated custody. Key Takeaways: OKX framework, introduced April 28, 2026 enables tokenized U.S. Treasury assets as trading margin and collateral....
Saipan Woman Gets 71 Months for $769K Bitcoin Wire Fraud Scheme
28.4.2026
Bitcoin fraud claims led to a federal prison sentence for Sze Man Yu Inos. The case highlights how personal trust and false investment promises can expose older victims to major losses. Key Takeaways: Inos received prison time after prosecutors described false bitcoin investment claims. Saipan...