Industry News

  • Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet01 May 2026 04:30Tether Leads $14m Series A for Argentine WalletBelo, an Argentine cryptocurrency wallet and crypto services provider, has raised $14 million in a round led by Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer. Belo’s CEO, Manuel Beaudroit, stated that this round will help fund the platform’s expansion into other key Latam markets. Key Takeaways: Tether led a $14M Series A funding round for Argentine […]
  • 28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup01 May 2026 03:3028,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act MarkupStand With Crypto delivered a 28,000-signature petition to Washington, pressing the Senate Banking Committee to mark up the CLARITY Act. The campaign frames crypto regulation as a voter demand from organized digital asset owners. Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave users, […]
  • Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal01 May 2026 02:30Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody DealRipple 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 custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. […]
  • XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks01 May 2026 01:30XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access TalksEvernorth 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 limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could […]
  • Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression01 May 2026 00:30Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into DepressionRobert 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 before volatility rises and focus on opportunity rather than […]
  • Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises30 Apr 2026 23:30Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand RisesRipple 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 Middle East and Africa operations. Regional demand is rising for […]
  • Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket30 Apr 2026 22:50Congress Slams SEC’s Crypto Retreat — Oversight Concerns Raised by House DemocratsA group of congressional Democrats sent the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a letter on Thursday demanding the agency issue rules banning event contracts on elections, war, military actions, sports, and government actions without an economic hedging interest. The letter was filed on the final day of the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking comment […]
  • Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says30 Apr 2026 22:01Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth SaysU.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said this week that Bitcoin is part of classified Defense Department efforts to project power and counter China. Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. confirmed INDOPACOM runs 1 Bitcoin node and tests protocol […]
  • Blackrock Pulls $54M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Slide Pushes Assets Below $100B30 Apr 2026 21:10Blackrock Pulls $54M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Slide Pushes Assets Below $100BA third consecutive day of outflows in bitcoin and ether ETFs underscores a shift toward caution, as investors continue to trim exposure after last week’s strong inflow streak. Smaller assets like XRP are still attracting selective capital, while solana products remain dormant. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $137.8M outflows, led by Blackrock IBIT, marking 3 […]
  • Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVL30 Apr 2026 20:40Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVLCarrot, the Solana-based decentralized finance ( DeFi) yield protocol, announced its shutdown on Thursday, following direct losses tied to the April 1 exploit on Drift Protocol, which drained approximately $285 million from the Drift platform in minutes. Key Takeaways: Carrot ( DeFi Carrot) shut down April 30, 2026, citing the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit […]