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…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA fell, signaling cooling institutional demand. XRP ETFs gained $2.20M via Canary XRPC, hinting at selective inflows as markets recalibrate. Investors Pull $21.80M From Ether ETFs as Volumes Hit $428M in Cautious Trade…
Key Takeaways: Pump.fun burned roughly $370 million in PUMP tokens on Wednesday, cutting circulating supply by 36%. The platform locked 50% of net fees from Bonding Curve, Pumpswap, and Terminal into buybacks. PUMP’s 24-hour trading volume surged 137.87% to $161 million following the burn announcement. What Pump.fun Is Burning and Why Pump.fun, the Solana-based meme…
As the cryptocurrency market matures, many top-tier exchanges have increasingly pivoted their services to court Wall Street and institutional capital. Vugar Usi, however, claims his exchange is explicitly targeting the opposite demographic. On a recent episode of the BiPinas On The Record podcast, Usi, who recently took over as CEO of MEXC, outlined a strategy…
