Key Takeaways: Kambi Q1 2026 revenue rose 4.9% to €43.5 million, EBITDA jumped 63.5% to €5.7 million. 60% of Q1 bets across the network were priced and traded by AI, up from 49% in 2025. CEO Werner Becher confirmed full automation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a first for the supplier. Q1 results show…
Meta has launched a new payout option allowing eligible creators in the Philippines and Colombia to receive their platform earnings in cryptocurrency. The program utilizes USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and processes transactions across the Solana and Polygon blockchain networks. Mechanics of the Stablecoin Payouts To participate, eligible creators must…
PRESS RELEASE. Los Angeles, California, April 29, 2026 — RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative “Fast Moves, Fast Payments” Holiday Campaign with TRON, the leading settlement layer for stablecoin transactions. The campaign, which ran from November 17, 2025, through February 28, 2026, offered eligible…
The mobile apps for offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance, Bitget, OKX, and MEXC are no longer available for download on the Apple App Store for users in the Philippines. The unavailability of these applications follows a pattern of recent regulatory actions directed at unregistered digital asset trading platforms operating in the country. App Store Search Results…
Key Takeaways: Ripple and OKX launched RLUSD across 280+ eligible spot pairs. Traders gain RLUSD collateral support, XRPL transfers, and broader liquidity. Additional OKX integrations are planned as regional availability varies. RLUSD Expands Across OKX Spot and Derivatives Markets Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 an integration to expand RLUSD access across OKX, launching…
Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD. Institutional users gain faster execution through existing sub-accounts without added KYC requirements. Cross-venue margin support is expected to improve collateral efficiency across trading venues. Ripple Prime Expands Institutional BTC Options Access Ripple Prime and Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), an institutionally focused global…
Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on the Fed Board after May 15. The DOJ closed its criminal investigation into the Fed’s HQ renovation around April 24, 2026, but Powell said he is watching the remaining steps. Kevin Warsh cleared the Senate Banking Committee 13-11 on…
Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $1.07B Q1 revenue, up 15%, but crypto revenue fell 47% to $134M. Robinhood assets jumped 39% to $307B, showing shift from crypto to equities/options. Robinhood expands Cortex AI and Ethereum L2 in 2026 to drive future growth. Crypto Weakness Reshapes Revenue Mix for Robinhood Robinhood Markets Inc. delivered a steady start…
Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from the prior quarter. Visa now supports nine blockchains, including Polygon, Base, and Arc, covering 130-plus card programs in over 50 countries. Circle, Coinbase, and Polygon joined Visa’s expanded multi-chain settlement layer. Visa Pushes Stablecoin Settlement to…
Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations for an extended Iranian naval blockade. The IEA called the Strait of Hormuz shutdown the largest supply shock on record, with 20% of global oil flows halted. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady today, with Chair…
