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Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume
Stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed Visa in raw terms, Binance Research said, signaling rapid growth in blockchain-based payments. The data highlights expanding adoption, though much of the activity still reflects trading and…
SoFi Adds XRP Deposits: Ripple Says Broader Access Brings More Participation and Utility
XRP deposits have been enabled on SoFi, expanding regulated crypto access for U.S. retail users. The move places the asset within a national chartered bank platform, while Ripple highlighted closer links between traditional finance and…
Ripple CEO Praises SEC’s New Direction as US Crypto Markets Brace for Regulatory Reset
U.S. crypto sentiment is improving as regulators signal a clearer, less punitive path for digital assets. That shift is drawing support from industry leaders, including Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who tied it to investor protection…
Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains
Strategy Inc. added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury this week, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC, putting a million bitcoins within reach before year’s end. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20,…
Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to…
Carmine G. Agnello Jr., the grandson of late Gambino crime family boss John J. Gotti, was sentenced this week to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) out of approximately $1.1 million in…
Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light
Shakepay, a CIRO-registered Canadian crypto platform with more than 1.5 million users, began rolling out bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, making it the first crypto trading platform in Canada to offer such a product. Key Takeaways:…
Bitcoin Seesaw: Geopolitical Uncertainty Shakes BTC Price Ahead of US-Iran Deadline
On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S.…
Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026
Polymarket, the world’s leading prediction market platform, officially announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its product suite to include perpetual futures trading. Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual…
Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows
Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37…
XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness
Ripple is advancing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against future quantum threats, targeting readiness by 2028. The effort signals rising urgency across blockchain systems to address long-term cryptographic risks without…