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Ripple Labs, Kyobo Life Insurance Partner to Introduce South Korea’s Blockchain based Tokenized Government Bond Settlement April 17, 2026 1:33 pm Crowdfund Insider Ripple Labs has joined forces with Kyobo Life Insurance to launch the country’s inaugural tokenized government bond settlement system powered by blockchain technology. The collab represents Ripple’s initial venture with a Korean insurance provider and …
The IRS Knows About Your Offshore Activities April 17, 2026 1:26 pm JD Supra - California The era of absolute financial privacy in offshore banking, investment, and digital currency has effectively come to an end. For decades, many taxpayers operated under the assumption that geographical distance provided a natural shield against domestic tax …
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript April 17, 2026 1:19 pm Insider Monkey The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript April 16, 2026 The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.25, expectations were $1.94. Operator: Good morning, and welcome to …
Oil and Gas Custody Metering System Market Size to Hit USD 18.13 Billion by 2032, Driven by a CAGR of 6.21% April 17, 2026 1:10 pm EIN Presswire API MPMS metering, hydrogen-ready multiphase tech, and AI edge systems enable dispute-proof custody transfer across LNG and global oil & gas operations. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oil and Gas Custody …
Crypto tolls in the Strait of Hormuz shows why bitcoin thrives in times of crisis April 17, 2026 1:09 pm The Conversation Bitcoin has long been promised to function as money. In practice, it rarely does. While 99% of transactions are still speculative trading, for as long as bitcoin has been a thing it has been used to skirt governments’ economic controls. Cryptocurrencies …
France Calls for Euro Stablecoins to Challenge Dollar Grip April 17, 2026 12:59 pm Technology Org Key Takeaways Roland Lescure called the thin supply of euro-pegged stablecoins versus dollar-pegged ones “not satisfactory”. A consortium of 10 European banks, including ING, UniCredit and BNP Paribas, plans to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second …
It’s not just Allbirds – another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says April 17, 2026 12:58 pm Regional Media News - Iowa By Suzanne McGee NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. tax season is over, but meme-stock season is just getting started.v That is the view from Vanda Research, which tracks trading by self-directed individual investors. The firm says it has spotted the …
The Top 5 Crypto Casino Games You Should Play for Maximum Rewards April 17, 2026 12:42 pm MercoPress The Top 5 Crypto Casino Games You Should Play for Maximum Rewards Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 00:20 UTC Full article Crypto casino gaming has exploded way beyond basic Bitcoin betting. It's now a sophisticated ecosystem where players can actually …
Cryptocasinos, Skrill and Anonymous Bets: A New Global Fashion or a Risk? April 17, 2026 12:40 pm MercoPress Cryptocasinos, Skrill and Anonymous Bets: A New Global Fashion or a Risk? Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 00:20 UTC Full article Along with a wider choice of games and bigger bonus offers, modern casino players expect safer and faster payments. In 2025, …
South Korea to pilot tokenized deposits for government spending April 17, 2026 12:30 pm Coin Telegraph South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) is preparing to test blockchain-based payments for certain government expenses under a regulatory sandbox exploring distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based financial infrastructure. The ministry said …
Tokenization doesn’t ‘magically’ fix illiquid assets: PBW 2026 April 17, 2026 12:28 pm Coin Telegraph Tokenization does not automatically make hard-to-trade assets liquid, industry executives said at Paris Blockchain Week, pushing back on the idea that putting private credit, real estate or other illiquid products onchain will by itself create active …
Flow Capital plans to tokenize $150M private credit fund via DigiFT: Report April 17, 2026 12:28 pm Coin Telegraph Flow Capital Partners is planning to tokenize its private credit fund through Singapore-based DigiFT, Bloomberg reported Friday, as the Hong Kong credit manager looks to tap blockchain-based distribution for its next capital raise. According to the report …
Circle CEO Says China Could Launch Yuan Stablecoin in 3 to 5 years as Trade Grows April 17, 2026 12:22 pm Fintech Hong Kong Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Hong Kong News once a month in your Inbox Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts that China could roll out a yuan stablecoin within three to five years to expand the currency’s role in the global financial system. …
Solana-Based Drift Protocol Announces $150M Recovery Fund, New Token Following Tether Collab April 17, 2026 12:15 pm NewsBTC Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Drift Protocol has shared the highly anticipated user recovery plan alongside Tether and other collaborators. This move follows the major exploit that drained $285 million from the project’s vaults two weeks ago. …
Quantum Computing’s Crypto Threat Is Getting Real—and Investors Are Piling In April 17, 2026 12:15 pm Investing A core assumption underpins the trillions of dollars secured on the blockchain: that today’s cryptographic shields are effectively unbreakable. For years, this principle has been the bedrock of digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC). But in the world of high- …
Grand Theft Crypto: Lincoln Park family survives harrowing kidnapping April 17, 2026 12:14 pm NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois A global kidnapping case that began in Chicago’s tony Lincoln Park neighborhood and spiderwebbed through the suburbs to California, Mexico and finally Beijing, is the latest example of a surge in digital strongarm thefts. For the past year, NBC Chicago’s …
Advantages of a UN Hub in Asia April 17, 2026 12:07 pm China-US Focus The multi-centered geographical distribution of UN agencies has been a reality, yet there is no comprehensive UN hub in East Asia. A two-step approach—pilot first, followed by institutional integration—could be adopted to leverage the region’s strengths in …
It’s not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says April 17, 2026 11:48 am BNN Bloomberg NEW YORK -- U.S. tax season is over, but meme-stock season is just getting started. That is the view from Vanda Research, which tracks trading by self-directed individual investors. The firm says it has spotted the first signs of renewed enthusiasm for …
Top Emerging Meme Coins of 2026—How Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) Is Carving Out Its Place in a Competitive Landscape April 17, 2026 11:21 am Finbold While socialization and community engagement will remain an essential factor in this industry, the main objective at this moment in time would be creating the equilibrium between liquidity, story, and innovation. In spite of the fact that the current meme …
6 High-Growth Crypto Picks Right Now—Including Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) for Early Investors April 17, 2026 11:17 am Finbold There will be a definite split within the 2026 crypto market, where there will be one camp of mature coins and another camp of young coins that are growing rapidly. The mature coins will offer their users more security and support from institutions, while …
Dmitry Shubov Outlines New Strategic U.S. Commercial Law Readiness for Southeast Asian Asset Tokenization Startups April 17, 2026 11:00 am EIN Presswire FREMONT, Calif., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of the new 2026 Sidley Blockchain Bulletin, which highlights tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) as the next frontier for capital markets, Dmitry Shubov Consulting is releasing a new strategic …
Storm Therapeutics Secures $56M to Advance Cancer Drugs April 17, 2026 10:55 am Ventureburn Storm Therapeutics has recently completed a $56M Series C financing round, an indicator of a new era for the treatment of a number of rare and aggressive cancers. As announced on April 16, 2026, the proceeds will be used to initiate Phase 2 clinical …
Spektr Secures $20M to Transform Financial Compliance April 17, 2026 10:53 am Ventureburn Danish fintech startup Spektr has today announced it has just completed a $20m Series A funding round. Led by NEA, the investment is set to allow Spektr to replace analog, archaic, expensive compliance procedures with a network of highly specific AI agents …
Allbirds shares plummet 36% one day after shock AI pivot April 17, 2026 10:45 am SmartCompany Allbirds shares retreated a day after the sneaker brand’s pivot to artificial intelligence saw its stock price skyrocket by as much as 800%. Shares in Allbirds have retreated by 36% a day after the sneaker brand’s sensational pivot to artificial …
Accel Raises $5B Fund for AI and Global Startups April 17, 2026 10:43 am Ventureburn Accel has closed a $5 billion fund. The new funds announced this week will be used to make high-conviction bets on AI and late-stage companies around the world, opening a new page for the firm that made early investments in Facebook, Spotify, and Slack …
Topspin Consumer Partners Closes $328M Fund III April 17, 2026 10:42 am Ventureburn Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), a prominent operationally focused private equity company, announced the final closing of its third flagship fund. Topspin Consumer Partners III (“Fund III”) has reached its hard cap of $328 million, which is well …
Czech National Bank Governor Will Soon Speak on Why They’re Diversifying Their Reserves With Bitcoin April 17, 2026 10:42 am Bitcoin Magazine - Tennessee Aleš Michl has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, where he will deliver a keynote titled “Diversifying Central Bank Reserves With Bitcoin” on April 28 at 10:20 AM PT on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Michl …
Zum Raises $100M to Expand Connected Mobility Platform April 17, 2026 10:42 am Ventureburn As it was establishing itself as the leader in modern student transportation, Zum announced that it is receiving a strategic investment of $100 million from TPG, allowing Zum to accelerate its nationwide rollout of the Zum Connected Mobility Experience ( …
Regions Reports earnings of $539 million and EPS of $0.62 in 1Q 2026 April 17, 2026 10:19 am Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 17, 2026-- Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) today reported first quarter 2026 earnings of $539 million and diluted EPS of $0.62. Total revenue increased 5 percent, and pre-tax pre-provision income (1) increased 8 …
CoinEx Presents RISING TIDE: High-Signal Night During Web3 Festival Week April 17, 2026 9:58 am EIN Presswire HONG KONG, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the 4th annual Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 approaches. CoinEx will co-host an exclusive side event “RISING TIDE: High-Signal Night” with ViaBTC, with Mercuryo and Global Fintech Institute (GFI) as sponsors …
Bitcoin Price Holds $74K as ETF Inflows Stay Strong Amid Volatility April 17, 2026 9:50 am CryptoNewsZ Bitcoin price remains steady at $74,000 mark. The ETF flows have been steady, which indicates continued institutional support. $283 million in liquidations and weak spot demand signal short-term volatility and caution. Bitcoin’s price is currently down by …
Geopolitical Ouroboros April 17, 2026 9:40 am Orissa Post By Jayati Ghosh The Ouroboros, the ancient image of a serpent devouring its own tail, has long symbolized self-defeating strategies. It is thus an apt metaphor for US President Donald Trump’s current policies. His reckless and illegal war against Iran is …
Cardano Price Soars 2% as Midnight Launch Boosts Sentiment April 17, 2026 9:03 am CryptoNewsZ On April 16, the Cardano (ADA) price soared by around 2.37% on the daily chart, soaring its price from $0.2449 to $0.2514 with a market capitalization of around $9.09 billion. The cryptocurrency might see a major breakout in price after staying in a …
Europe’s Bitcoin treasury playbook won’t be a copy of Strategy: PBW 2026 April 17, 2026 8:33 am Coin Telegraph European companies exploring Bitcoin treasury strategies are unlikely to replicate the playbook pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, according to industry executives, who pointed to structural differences between US and European capital markets. …
Adam Back says Bitcoin’s post-quantum shift may reveal true Satoshi stash April 17, 2026 8:32 am Coin Telegraph Back said at Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin’s post-quantum shift may reveal the true size of the stash held by Satoshi Nakamoto, estimated at between 500,000 and 1 million BTC. Blockstream CEO Adam Back said Thursday that a future post-quantum …
Cathie Wood Tech Investments: Why She’s Betting Big on Amazon, Tesla, and Meta April 17, 2026 8:17 am Home Business Magazine - Minnesota Introduction The growing trend of cathie wood buys tech stock continues to dominate financial headlines, signaling a renewed confidence in large-cap technology companies. Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Invest, has built her reputation on identifying …
Ben McKenzie On Exposing “Scam” Of Cryptocurrency In His New Documentary And Trump Family Cashing In On Coins – Miami Film Festival April 17, 2026 8:03 am Deadline Actor-director Ben McKenzie isn’t afraid to make a bold statement. For instance, when we meet up at a hotel in Miami to discuss his debut documentary, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, he’s wearing a blue baseball cap stitched with the words “Make Lying …
$13M Grinex Hack Triggers Shutdown of Sanctions-Linked Exchange April 17, 2026 7:56 am Blockonomi TLDR: Grinex halted operations after a cyberattack drained over $13M in user crypto wallets. Elliptic traced rapid USDT transfers across TRON and Ethereum networks post-breach activity. The exchange is linked to Garantex, previously sanctioned for illicit …
Breaking the RWA Value Monopoly: Zoomex Launches SpaceX Token Airdrop Carnival, Sharing a $300,000 Reward Pool April 17, 2026 7:56 am EIN Presswire VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global capital markets closely watch the dawn of an emerging “interstellar economy,” access to top-tier tech giants should not remain the privilege of a select few. Today, leading global digital …
Bitcoin Miners Sell Record 32K BTC in Q1 2026 as Hashprice Pressure Mounts April 17, 2026 7:55 am Blockonomi TLDR: Public miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, breaking the previous record set during the 2022 Terra-Luna collapse.. Hashprice sits near $33/PH/s/day, below the ~$35 breakeven, leaving roughly 20% of miners operating at a loss. American …
Ethereum (ETH) Price Faces Critical Test at $2,400 Resistance Zone April 17, 2026 7:54 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways Ethereum peaked at $2,417 before facing strong selling pressure Critical resistance zone between $2,360 and $2,400; support established at $2,190–$2,295 Large holders have sold approximately 60K ETH after reaching their cost basis Open …
Federal Authorities Transfer Bitcoin (BTC) From Bitfinex Hack to Coinbase Prime Custody April 17, 2026 7:52 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways Federal authorities transferred approximately $606,000 worth of Bitcoin (8 BTC) connected to the 2016 Bitfinex security breach to Coinbase Prime The cryptocurrency is associated with Ilya Lichtenstein, responsible for stealing 119,756 BTC …
XRP Bulls Awaken: Technical Signals Flash as Consolidation Nears Seven Weeks April 17, 2026 7:52 am Blockonomi TLDR XRP’s chart shows an RSI golden cross formation, a technical pattern that some analysts believe may precede a significant rally to new price peaks. Market analyst CW identified this technical signal and referenced the Fibonacci 6.618 extension as a …
Tom Lee Explains Why April 2026 Market Highs Are Stronger Than January’s Peak April 17, 2026 7:51 am Blockonomi Key Takeaways On April 15, the S&P 500 reached 7,022.95, breaking its January 28 record, while the Nasdaq achieved an unprecedented high of 24,016 Tom Lee contends the US market is absorbing elevated oil prices more effectively than global counterparts …
Crafting a new sensorial lexicon April 17, 2026 7:45 am Wanted Online Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn In the rarefied world where food meets design, Cape Town-based Studio H has been serving up an experiential approach that …
Monetising Carbon Credits Without Compromising Africa April 17, 2026 7:32 am African Leadership Magazine Africa stands at a delicate crossroads. On one side lies a multi-billion-dollar opportunity to transform its vast forests, wetlands, and renewable energy potential into a sustainable stream of climate finance. On the other lies a familiar danger: a repeat …
Crypto News: AlphaPepe Closes In On Binance Listing While XRP Price Prediction Targets $8 After Rakuten Wallet Integration April 17, 2026 7:30 am EIN Presswire MONACO, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlphaPepe has entered Binance listing discussions and the presale response has been immediate. Capital is entering at a pace that most projects in 2026 have failed to generate as stages finalize in days. The …
NexTech BFSI 2026, Mumbai April 17, 2026 7:27 am Banking Finance As India’s BFSI sector enters a phase defined by AI-led innovation, regulatory evolution, and digital scale, NexTech BFSI 2026 will bring together the country’s leading technology decision-makers on May 20, 2026, in Mumbai. The closed-door summit – NexTech …
AllUnity takes MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin EURAU further into DeFi April 17, 2026 7:21 am Coin Telegraph AllUnity, a regulated European stablecoin issuer, is expanding its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURAU, across major decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The company announced Thursday that its EURAU stablecoin is entering liquidity pools across major DEXs, including …
Why Australia’s $17B crypto opportunity depends on regulation April 17, 2026 7:19 am Coin Telegraph Key takeaways Australia could generate A$24 billion, or about $17 billion, annually from digital assets and tokenized finance. But that opportunity depends on whether policymakers establish clear and supportive regulatory frameworks. Tokenization could …
OneCoin’s fallout lingers as US victims get a shot at recovery April 17, 2026 7:19 am Coin Telegraph In the United States, victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scam OneCoin are finally receiving compensation. On April 13, the US Department of Justice said that $40 million in assets are available to anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and …
Tether announces $150M recovery program for Drift Protocol April 17, 2026 7:18 am Coin Telegraph Stablecoin issuer Tether, the company behind USDt (USDT), said Thursday it will back a $150 million recovery program for the Drift Protocol decentralized exchange (DEX) following an exploit of the platform in April. The recovery plan for the $280 million …
Zonda exchange says 4.5K BTC wallet inaccessible amid withdrawal crisis April 17, 2026 7:17 am Coin Telegraph Crypto exchange Zonda said a cold wallet holding around 4,500 Bitcoin is currently inaccessible as the platform faces concerns over delayed withdrawals. Zonda CEO Przemysław Kral posted a video statement on Thursday disclosing the exchange’s wallet address …
Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack April 17, 2026 7:10 am Coin Telegraph Sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex said it has suspended trading after losing more than 1 billion Russian rubles ($13.7 million) to an attack bearing signs of involvement by foreign intelligence agencies. The exchange, which is registered in Kyrgyzstan but …
At least a dozen crypto entities attacked since Drift Protocol hack April 17, 2026 7:09 am Coin Telegraph At least 12 DeFi protocols and crypto businesses have been attacked in just over two weeks since the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit on April 1. Attacks aimed at crypto protocols or companies since the start of April include CoW Swap, Hyperbridge, …
Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto April 17, 2026 7:07 am Coin Telegraph The Ketman Project, funded by an Ethereum Foundation stipend, identified 100 North Korean IT workers and alerted about 53 projects employing DPRK operatives. The Ethereum Foundation said it funded a six-month project that exposed 100 North Korean …
Will the CLARITY Act be good — or bad — for DeFi? April 17, 2026 7:06 am Coin Telegraph The US Senate returned from a two-week recess on Monday, bringing the CLARITY Act back into the spotlight. Stablecoin yield has dominated the debate, but the treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) remains a big issue, particularly for non-custodial …
At U.N. Youth Forum Side Event, Speakers Urge Trusted Data and Responsible AI for Verifiable ESG Delivery April 17, 2026 5:53 am EIN Presswire NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speakers at an official side event of the 2026 U.N. Economic and Social Council Youth Forum called for trusted data, responsible artificial intelligence and auditable delivery …
Gaming Market worth USD 649.51 billion by 2032, Exclusive Report by Maximize Market Research April 17, 2026 5:40 am EIN Presswire Asia Pacific leads gamers, North America drives revenue; mobile dominates, cloud surges as USD 68.7 Bn deals and Switch 2 reshape the USD 649 Bn gaming market. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …
Altcoins at Most Oversold Levels in Years, Analyst Flags ETH, ADA, SUI and DOG Setups April 17, 2026 5:14 am The Azeri Times Crypto analyst Dan Gambardello is watching four altcoins right now. The setups forming across Ethereum, Cardano, SUI and DOG on Bitcoin are sitting at oversold levels he has not seen since previous cycle bottoms. “I’m not saying that the bottom is in. I …
5 Leading Data Engineering Firms for Oil and Gas Operations [2026 Review] April 17, 2026 5:04 am The Rocky Mountain Collegian - Colorado Oil and gas operators handle large volumes of telemetry, drilling, and production data spread across siloed systems. We see growing demand for partners who can unify SCADA, IoT, and enterprise data into scalable platforms that support real-time decisions …
Don urges adaptation as AI reshapes accounting profession April 17, 2026 4:53 am Punch A professor of accounting at McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Babatunde Lawal, has called for urgent adaptation to artificial intelligence-driven changes in the accounting profession, warning that emerging technologies are rapidly transforming …
Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2026 Q1) April 17, 2026 3:25 am Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2026 1st quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 24th April 2026 (Friday). The results …
What’s Coming Next in Crypto Could Change Everything: Key Trends to Watch April 17, 2026 3:04 am The GWW The crypto landscape is entering a decisive moment where innovation is beginning to align with real-world demand. Instead of short bursts of speculative hype, the market is gradually shifting toward long-term narratives that could redefine how value is …
Drift Protocol secures nearly $150M in recovery funding from Tether and partners as it drops USDC for USDT April 17, 2026 3:00 am Crypto Briefing Tether steps in with a substantial fund to help Drift Protocol users recover from recent exploit losses. Tether will inject up to $127.5 million into Drift Protocol as part of a recovery plan totaling nearly $150 million following the platform’s recent …
Legit.ng's Felix Imoh brings media and AI to the trading floor at Lagos Traders Fair 2026 April 17, 2026 2:51 am Legit News Felix Imoh, Global PR Manager at Legit, has addressed traders at the Lagos Traders Fair 2026 on AI and media influence in financial markets The session did point to how Artificial Intelligence systems rely on news and social media data for real-time …
France’s SG-Forge Partners with Consensys to Integrate USD CoinVertible Stablecoin into MetaMask Wallet April 17, 2026 1:42 am Crowdfund Insider French banking provider Societe Generale has partnered with Consensys, a prominent blockchain technology firm. The collaboration aims to make SG-Forge’s USD CoinVertible stablecoin readily available to users of MetaMask, the leading self-custodial web3 …
Italy’s UniCredit Announces Investment in BlockInvest April 17, 2026 1:38 am Crowdfund Insider Italian banking services provider UniCredit has committed €4 million to secure roughly a 16% ownership stake in BlockInvest, a tech firm specializing in blockchain-based solutions. Announced recently this month, this partnership represents a key …
Morocco is committed to developing its own African AI to tackle security and governance challenges April 17, 2026 1:33 am Atalayar Morocco insists on placing artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of the African debate, not from a purely technological perspective, but as a tool with direct implications for the continent’s stability. In this vein, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita …
Bhutan Moves 250 BTC as Bitcoin Climbs Above $74K April 17, 2026 1:05 am Blockonomi TLDR The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 250 BTC worth about $18.47 million, within 24 hours. Bhutan has moved 3,247 BTC in 2026, with total outflows valued near $240.4 million at current prices. After the latest transfers, Bhutan holds about 3,524 …
Eman Pulis: “Player protection must be at the core of any policy” April 17, 2026 1:04 am Yogonet International During BiS SiGMA South America, held in São Paulo from April 6–9, Yogonet conducted an exclusive interview with Eman Pulis, founder of SiGMA Group. In the conversation, he highlighted the importance of the event within the current regulatory landscape of …
The Allbirds Pivot Is a Terrible Idea … Right? April 17, 2026 12:59 am The Atlantic This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Walk into any Silicon Valley office in the late 2010s, and …
How Bitcoin Is Changing Online Casinos: What Players Need to Know in 2026 April 17, 2026 12:57 am Racine County Eye - Wisconsin Technology has always shaped online casinos, evolving from simple card games to immersive live dealer experiences. In 2026, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are fundamentally transforming how people play, emerging as a primary driver in this ongoing …
How Litecoin Supports Simple Digital Payments in Everyday Life April 17, 2026 12:48 am Intelligent Living Digital payments have become faster and more accessible over the past decade, but the experience is still not always simple. Bank transfers can take time, international payments often involve multiple intermediaries, and fees can vary depending on the …
Internet IP protection in China: legislative evolution, judicial practice, and enforcement strategies April 16, 2026 11:58 pm Managing IP In the digital economy era, the internet has evolved from a mere information conduit into a critical repository for corporate assets and brand value, where domain names act as digital addresses and copyrighted content drives traffic, jointly forming the …
Must-Attend Sessions at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok April 16, 2026 11:54 pm Fintech News Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Money20/20 Asia is returning to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok from April 21 to 23, 2026, bringing together the region’s most powerful voices …
XRP Explodes in Japan: Rakuten Opens XRP to 44M Users at 5M Merchants April 16, 2026 11:54 pm Disruption Banking Japan’s fintech powerhouse Rakuten has just delivered one of the biggest real-world adoption breakthroughs for XRP. On April 15 2026 the company rolled out its Rakuten XRP integration allowing 44 million Rakuten Pay users to buy XRP directly with loyalty …
Economy5 minutes ago NGX All-Share Index Rises 1.23% to 211,901.01 points By Dipo Olowookere For the fourth straight trading session, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended on a positive note with... April 16, 2026 11:49 pm BusinessPost Nigeria Key Takeaways Here are the main points to consider when comparing these two exchanges for RWA trading. MEXC often provides promotional zero-maker fees for RWA spot trading, while Kraken uses a tiered fee structure starting at 0.16% for makers and 0.26% for …
Northern Trust Builds Tokenized Custody on Canton April 16, 2026 11:24 pm Markets Media Agreement with Digital Asset supports planned connectivity and development of custody workflows for tokenized financial assets on Canton Network Northern Trust announced it has entered into an agreement with Digital Asset Holdings (Digital Asset) to …
Trump's top prediction markets regulator pledges crackdown April 16, 2026 11:07 pm Yahoo Finance Michael Selig, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, speaks during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, on March 17, 2026. - Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images The top federal regulator for the rapidly growing prediction market …
Ripple eyes River North lease in boost for battered office market April 16, 2026 11:05 pm The Real Deal - New York A fast-growing blockchain firm is poised to settle into downtown Chicago, offering a rare bright spot for an office market still struggling to regain its footing. San Francisco-based Ripple is in advanced talks to lease more than 50,000 square feet at 300 …
Top Halal Investment Platform Development Companies April 16, 2026 10:57 pm WhaTech This blog highlights the growing demand for halal investment platforms and the importance of building Sharia-compliant fintech solutions. It explores key features such as compliance screening, secure transactions, and portfolio management that make these …
Social media erupts after Dems block key move to investigate Walz on fraud April 16, 2026 10:44 pm Fox News Republican Reps. James Comer and Pete Stauber weigh in on federal investigation into massive Minnesota fraud scheme. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conservatives on social media erupted with outrage Thursday after Democratic lawmakers in …
Top 10 High-Demand University Courses in Nigeria for the AI Era April 16, 2026 10:16 pm Tribune Online Artificial Intelligence is steadily reshaping how work is done across industries, and Nigeria is not left out of this shift. From banking halls to media houses, hospitals, farms and even classrooms, intelligent systems are taking over repetitive tasks …
A Framework for Crypto Asset Regulation April 16, 2026 9:59 pm JD Supra - California This past March, traditional institutions and cryptocurrency firms alike welcomed long‑awaited guidance on crypto asset regulation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In this …
Federal Banking Agencies and FinCEN Hit Reset on AML/CFT: Implications for Financial Institutions April 16, 2026 9:55 pm JD Supra - California Key Takeaways Risk-based resource allocation becomes the regulatory standard. Both the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), jointly with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and …
Logan Paul talks Christianity, Pokémon prayer, Jesus and feeling God wrath April 16, 2026 9:52 pm The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, April 16, 2026 Logan Paul visits "Varney & Co." at Fox Business Network Studios on Nov. 10, 2023, in New York City. | Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesAmerican influencer Logan Paul remains a …
'Big thing': Area native vows to unlock AI 'superpower' at local event April 16, 2026 9:38 pm Collingwood Today When Don Tapscott steps onto the stage in Orillia, he won’t be alone; his 'digital Don' will answer crowd questions in real time Orillia native Don Tapscott is returning to his hometown next week with something audiences at the Orillia Opera House …
Modernizing criminal justice with technological use April 16, 2026 9:30 pm The Annapurna Express In today’s world, technology has become an essential part of criminal investigations. What once depended largely on eyewitnesses, confessions, and manual police work has now evolved into a system supported by data, machines, and scientific tools. Modern …
Europol’s Mass Email Blitz: 75,000 DDoS Users Get Direct Warnings in Global Crackdown April 16, 2026 9:20 pm WebProNews Law enforcement agencies across 21 countries fired off more than 75,000 warning emails and letters to suspected DDoS attackers this week. The recipients? People who paid for ‘booter’ and ‘stresser’ services to flood websites offline. Operation PowerOFF, …
North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet Turns Fake Zoom Updates into macOS Crypto Heists April 16, 2026 9:20 pm WebProNews North Korean hackers have refined social engineering into a precision tool against macOS users. Fake job offers lead to phony interviews. Victims download what looks like a Zoom fix. Boom. Credentials gone. Crypto wallets emptied. Sapphire Sleet, Microsoft …
Akindele Liasu divests Dubai business to fund payment identity startup, Keepaza – P.M. News April 16, 2026 9:14 pm Ghana MMA A Nigerian entrepreneur, Akindele Liasu, has sold part of his Dubai-based business operations to finance Keepaza, a payment identity platform designed to simplify how Nigerians send and receive money. Liasu, who founded Keepaza under OH Mobility Solution …
Allbirds AI pivot 'looks like a meme.' Will it be a 'trainwreck'? April 16, 2026 8:25 pm Yahoo Finance 00:00 Speaker E All birds. 00:01 Speaker F Like, are you kidding me here? 00:04 Speaker A Uh, I I think the market is kidding you here. This looks like a meme. This is a complete train wreck and uh this is what happens, you know, this is a good note for …
Hackers abuse Obsidian plugin to launch Windows and macOS malware in finance-focused campaign April 16, 2026 8:13 pm VPNCentral Attackers have found a new way to turn a trusted productivity app into a malware delivery tool. Elastic Security Labs says a campaign it tracks as REF6598 abuses Obsidian’s community plugin system, specifically the Shell Commands plugin, to execute …
Fake Proxifier installer on GitHub spreads ClipBanker malware that hijacks crypto transfers April 16, 2026 8:13 pm VPNCentral A new malware campaign is using a fake Proxifier installer hosted through GitHub to infect users with ClipBanker, a clipboard-hijacking trojan built to steal cryptocurrency. Kaspersky says the operation starts with a search for “Proxifier,” where victims …
Agentic Payments Won’t Stay Small for Long, Says Tools for Humanity’s Paolo D’Amico April 16, 2026 8:09 pm Coingape Agentic Payments: If there is one trend quietly taking over the crypto industry, it is agentic payments. The idea of small, autonomous software agents participating in commerce and paying for users is steadily growing and evolving. This is evident in the …
Buying, Holding, and Staking Isn’t Enough for DATs : SOL Strategies CTO April 16, 2026 8:07 pm Coingape DATs:- If there is one model that once promised to bridge traditional finance and crypto, it was the Digital Asset Treasury, or DAT. But in today’s market, that model is starting to crack. Recent data from Artemis Analytics shows that the majority of …
Celebrity Producer Steve Aoki Quietly Cashes Out of Crypto April 16, 2026 8:06 pm Techstory During the height of the digital gold rush in 2021, there were not many famous people who supported cryptocurrency as much as Grammy nominee DJ Steve Aoki. He was bold enough to say that digital collectibles would be one of the main parts of modern day …
The Trillion-Dollar Giant Awakens: Charles Schwab Enters the Crypto Arena April 16, 2026 8:06 pm Techstory Old-fashioned banks stayed out of digital assets for a long time. Now they’re joining in. Charles Schwab, an American brokerage company with $12 trillion in client accounts, is about to launch its crypto-trading platform. This puts it head-to-head against …
The Rift in Trump’s Crypto Empire: Justin Sun Challenges World Liberty Over Alleged Asset Freeze April 16, 2026 8:06 pm Techstory The intersection of high-stakes politics and decentralized finance has hit a major roadblock. Justin Sun, the high-profile crypto entrepreneur and the largest single investor in Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has launched a public assault …