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…
Key Takeaways: On April 29, THA and Exponential Science named Greenafrica the top winner of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon. The $1M prize pool fueled 1,300+ projects, proving Hedera as a top utility platform for emerging markets. THA launched an Investment Committee to fund global builders before the hackathon returns in 2026. Top Champions and…
Key Takeaways: Startale Group chooses Sunnyside Labs to bring native privacy to its consumer-facing app. Privacy Boost delivers 1,800+ transactions per second on Soneium to solve blockchain transparency issues. Startale will expand private payment flows and Mini Apps as its ecosystem scales on the Sony blockchain. Infrastructure for Private Transfers Startale Group announced April 28…
Key Takeaways: Certik reports EMEA fines hit $168.2M in H1 2025, a 767% surge as regulators shift to active supervision. The EU’s MiCA framework is driving major exchanges to France and Ireland by providing 100% legal certainty. 2026 stablecoin laws will treat assets like USDC as money market funds to prevent global market contagion. The…
Key Takeaways: FBI investigators are examining Nai Ping Hou’s depleted accounts after his disappearance. Gold and cryptocurrency purchases raised concerns over control of Hou’s finances. Authorities continue seeking Hou while reviewing property and asset activity. Missing California Man’s Drained Accounts Draw FBI Scrutiny Over $1 million in drained funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases…
Bitcoin is nearing a key price test that could confirm a bottom or expose this move as another failed attempt. The outcome will shape whether improving market conditions translate into a sustained recovery or stall again. Key Takeaways: Willy Woo identifies bitcoin’s cost basis near $79K as a key test. BTC structure strengthens if $65K…
Key Takeaways: Lightspark CEO David Marcus launched Grid Global Accounts at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas, connecting users to 175 million Visa merchants. Grid reaches 65 countries in real time, with Marcus targeting 75 countries and 100 Visa markets before year-end 2026. Lightspark’s agent delegation feature lets AI spend, send, and schedule payments on users’ behalf…
Key Takeaways: Polymarket held discussions with the CFTC in recent weeks to lift its 2022 ban and bring its main exchange to U.S. users. A full U.S. return could pit Polymarket directly against Kalshi, deepening competition in a sector processing billions monthly. CFTC Chair Michael Selig holds the lone commissioner seat, meaning approval may hinge…
Key Takeaways: U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw $263.18M outflows after 9 days, led by Fidelity FBTC’s $150.40M drop. Blackrock IBIT held steady as $1.93B traded, signaling active but cautious ETF markets. Ether ETFs lost $50.48M; Blackrock ETHB added $11.76M as investors weigh next moves. Traders Push $1.93B Volume Through Bitcoin ETFs as $263M Outflows Test Conviction…
Key Takeaways: The UAE exits OPEC on May 1, 2026, ending 59 years of membership and removing OPEC’s third-largest producer. Bitcoin fell from a weekly high of $79,490 to below $76,000 on April 28, as traders responded to geopolitical uncertainty and profit-taking. ADNOC holds capacity near 4.85 million barrels per day, and analysts say stabilized…
