Key Takeaways Corpay partners with BVNK to add stablecoin wallets and 24/7 settlement services. Corpay handles $12B payments monthly; stablecoins could speed cross-border transfers. BVNK integration may cut liquidity costs as stablecoin adoption grows across finance. BVNK Powers Corpay Stablecoin Rollout as Cross-Border Payment Demand Accelerates Corpay Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), one of the world’s largest…
Key Takeaways Moody’s assigned an Aaa-mf assessment to Fidelity International’s USD Digital Liquidity Fund on May 13, 2026. The fund, managed by FIL Investments International, targets institutional investors with $34.5B in MMF AUM. The Ethereum-based tokenized fund plans to expand to ZKsync, with 24/7 redemptions subject to liquidity. Fidelity’s Tokenized Money Market Fund Earns Top…
Key Takeaways KDDI paid $65 million for a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group N.V., with the deal closing in June 2026. Au Coincheck Digital Assets, Inc. plans to launch a non-custodial wallet in summer 2026 for KDDI’s 30 million users. Coincheck Group shares climbed up to 35% on May 12 as investors responded to the…
Key Takeaways U.S. PPI jumped 6% year-over-year in April 2026, the biggest gain since December 2022, driven largely by energy costs. Gasoline prices climbed 15.6%, and energy goods rose 7.8%, both tied directly to Strait of Hormuz disruptions from the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Trump told reporters that Americans’ financial hardships are “not even a little bit”…
Key Takeaways Maple integrated with Ink on May 13, 2026, to expand institutional yield products to layer two ( L2) users. The launch scales DeFi by giving 10 million Ink users access to Maple’s $3.8 billion AUM ecosystem. Users can soon access syrupUSDT on the Tydro protocol as Maple eyes further onchain fintech expansion. Onchain…
Key Takeaways Strategy is estimated to have bought 2,110 BTC on May 13, funded by proceeds from its STRC preferred stock program. The company raised $206M via STRC in May 2026, issuing 2.12 million shares at near its $100 par value. Strategy’s total holdings now stand near 820,000 BTC, acquired at an average cost of…
Key Takeaways JPMorgan filed with the SEC to launch JLTXX, its 2nd Ethereum tokenized fund, via Kinexys Digital Assets. JLTXX must hold 100% short-term U.S. Treasuries, aligning with GENIUS Act stablecoin reserve rules. Blackrock’s BUIDL surpassed $2.8B in AUM by early 2026, setting the pace in tokenized Treasury competition. Kinexys Powers the Onchain Infrastructure The…
The third edition of Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) is scheduled to take place from May 18 to 24, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, according to an announcement from organizers Hashed and ShardLab. The primary conference sessions will be held at the True ICON Hall within ICON SIAM on May 20 and 21. The event is…
Key Takeaways MEXC plans to expand its Guardian Fund to $500M over two years, along with a 1,000 BTC reserve. MEXC logged $270M inflows by May 11, reflecting demand for stronger reserve safeguards. MEXC will add on-chain BTC and USDT proof-of-reserves to boost transparency and trust. BTC and USDT to Serve as Dual Reserve System…
Key Takeaways Treasury CS John Mbadi submitted Finance Bill 2026 to Parliament on April 30, 2026 targeting KSh 120 billion. VASPs to file annual returns to KRA under Tax Procedures Act amendment after section 6B. The bill reintroduces 20% withholding tax on gambling winnings, reversing a previous removal. Two Reform Lanes in One Vehicle Narrow…
