Author: James Wilson

Banking Circle has rolled out institutional stablecoin settlement services after securing regulatory approval in Luxembourg. Summary Banking Circle has launched regulated stablecoin settlement services after securing CASP approval in Luxembourg. The bank now supports USDC, USDG, and its own EURI for institutional fiat and crypto conversions. According to a Monday announcement from the Luxembourg-based bank, the expansion follows its April 15 registration as a Crypto Asset Service Provider with the country’s financial regulator, enabling regulated conversion between fiat and stablecoins for institutional clients. Support currently includes USDC issued by Circle, USDG from Paxos, and the bank’s own euro-pegged token EURI,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE nears presale completion after raising over $28 million as investor interest continues to grow. Summary Little Pepe passes $28M in presale funding as Stage 13 nears close and token price moves toward $0.0023. LILPEPE gains traction with Layer 2 utility, zero-tax trading, staking rewards, and DAO governance features. As presale demand rises, Little Pepe stands out by combining memecoin momentum with real blockchain utility. The LILPEPE coin is close to wrapping up its presale with a total amount…

Luxor Technology Corporation has expanded its partnership with MicroBT through a $100 million commitment to buy WhatsMiner bitcoin mining rigs.  Summary Luxor will buy $100 million worth of MicroBT WhatsMiner rigs under an expanded partnership. MicroBT signed a term sheet to invest in Luxor, though the investment size was not disclosed. Luxor will add LuxOS firmware support for WhatsMiner rigs to improve mining operations. The deal strengthens ties between the mining infrastructure firm and the hardware maker. The companies announced the expanded agreement on Sunday. Luxor said the purchase commitment forms part of a broader plan to support miners using…

Ethereum (ETH) is seeing a fresh leverage reset as open interest drops across major derivatives exchanges.  Summary Ethereum’s 30-day open interest change has returned near levels last seen in April 2025. Gate.io led the leverage flush with a 30-day open interest change of about -461,000 ETH. Binance also saw lower ETH exposure as SuperTrend flashed its first buy signal since last May. CryptoQuant analyst Amr Taha said the 30-day open interest change has returned close to levels last seen during the April 2025 reset phase. The move shows that traders have reduced leveraged exposure in the Ethereum market. Lower open…

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp price swing on Monday after reports said Iran had sent the U.S. a new proposal through Pakistani mediators.  Summary Bitcoin jumped near $79,500 before a sharp pullback erased gains within a short period Monday. Crypto liquidations reached about $275 million as leveraged traders reacted to fast-moving geopolitical headlines Monday. Short positions saw heavy losses after Bitcoin moved against bearish bets during the initial rally. The move pushed BTC close to $80,000 before the price quickly slipped lower. The rally lifted Bitcoin to a 12-week high near $79,500. The price then fell by about $2,000 within…

Western Union plans to launch its USDPT stablecoin next month as part of a wider move into digital assets.  Summary Western Union expects USDPT to go live in May for faster settlement across payment corridors. The Digital Asset Network will connect crypto wallets with Western Union’s large global cash-out network. A planned Stable Card will let consumers hold and spend dollar-backed stablecoins later this year. The company said the token is in its final stage of readiness after months of preparation. CEO Devin McGranahan said during the firm’s first-quarter earnings call that Western Union has moved past the planning stage.…

Peter Schiff has warned that Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could face pressure from its latest funding approach.  Summary Peter Schiff warned that Strategy’s preferred shares could increase pressure on its Bitcoin treasury plan. Schiff said the 11.5% yield may force Strategy to raise capital or sell Bitcoin. Strategy supporters argue Bitcoin gains can cover costs, but Schiff says new issuance changes the math. The gold advocate and long-time Bitcoin critic focused on the company’s use of high-yield preferred shares. Schiff said the preferred shares carry an 11.5% yield. He argued that this creates a large cost for Strategy as…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been named the 2026 Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.  Summary Brad Garlinghouse received Harvard’s 2026 Business Leader of the Year award in San Francisco this week. Harvard praised Garlinghouse for scaling Ripple while keeping focus on the company’s long-term business vision. Ripple expanded through major acquisitions, global licenses, and XRP ETF momentum after its SEC battle. The award was presented during a dinner at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. The Harvard Business School Association of Northern California has given the award since 1969. Past…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Mobile cloud mining grows in 2026 as users seek easier Bitcoin mining access through Android and iOS apps. Summary BM Blockchain offers a beginner-friendly mobile platform for Bitcoin cloud mining without owning hardware. Focused on digital infrastructure, BM Blockchain provides guided onboarding and simple access to computing resources. BM Blockchain includes welcome allocations for new users, making cloud mining easier to explore in 2026. The mobile cloud mining market is still growing, as more people want to try Bitcoin…

Pi Network will sponsor Consensus 2026 in Miami, placing the project before blockchain builders, investors, and policy figures.  Summary Pi Network will sponsor Consensus 2026 in Miami, with both founders scheduled to speak. Chengdiao Fan and Nicolas Kokkalis will address AI, Web3, and online identity verification. Protocol 22 and Protocol 23 upgrades could support smart contracts and wider Pi ecosystem growth. The event comes as the network tries to turn its large user base into broader ecosystem activity. The project’s two co-founders, Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan, will speak during the conference. Their sessions will focus on Pi’s blockchain infrastructure,…