dLocal Launches Stablecoin Payments

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO) has launched Stablecoin Full, a stablecoin payments solution that enables merchants to collect, convert, and pay out funds in stablecoins across more than 44 emerging markets through a single API. Summary Stablecoin Full allows global merchants to accept stablecoin payments at checkout, send payouts in stablecoins, and manage treasury operations across 44-plus…

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BIR to Explore Blockchain Analytics to Boost Tax Compliance

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) met to discuss the use of data and blockchain analytics regarding tax compliance among online sellers and emerging payment channels. The meeting involved BIR Commissioner Charlito Mendoza, PAOCC Undersecretary Benjamin Acorda Jr., and Assistant Commissioner James Roldan. The discussion centered on tax…

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Aave Commits 25000 ETH to Industry-wide Recovery Fund

The DeFi world stands at a historic crossroads following the April 18, 2026, exploit of Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge, which effectively broke the critical cross-chain backing invariant between locked Ethereum collateral and remote-chain mints. In response, a powerful coalition of industry leaders has formed DeFi United, a recovery effort aimed at restoring the backing of…

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Solana Readies Quantum Defense With 3-Step Roadmap and Falcon Implementation

Key Takeaways: Anza and Firedancer independently selected the Falcon post-quantum signature scheme for Solana, with code on Github. Blueshift’s Solana Winternitz Vault has been live for over 2 years and was cited by Google Quantum AI in 2025. Solana’s 3-step quantum roadmap can activate quickly when needed, with no meaningful performance impact expected. Solana Ecosystem…

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Bitget Research Bitcoin Outlook April 2026

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, says Bitcoin and Ethereum are supported by steady institutional ETF demand and lower leverage, with BTC expected to break $80,000 to $85,000 short term and ETH targeting $2,800 to $3,000. Summary Bitget Research Chief Analyst Ryan Lee says the current rally has a firmer base than earlier retail-driven…

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