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Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%

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Regulated B2B sportsbook supplier Kambi reported Q1 2026 EBITDA up 63.5% on the year. CEO Werner Bercher repeated his assertion that the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup will be priced and risk-managed by its AI trading system, with a new data point supporting his statement – Q1 bet automation is

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Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch

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Hong Kong’s central bank warned that fraudulent tokens claiming links to HSBC and licensed issuers are circulating, even though no regulated stablecoins have been issued in the market. Key Takeaways: Hong Kong warned unauthorized tokens are misusing names of licensed stablecoin issuers. HSBC and Anchorpoint denied links to tokens labeled HKDAP and HSBC. Users should […]

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US Court Sentences French National to 8 Years in $470M Crypto Laundering Case

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A U.S. court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison for helping launder more than $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange. Prosecutors said the network used U.S. banks, shell companies, and crypto accounts to move criminal proceeds overseas. Key Takeaways: Authorities sentenced a French national to eight years for running a […]

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RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets

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Ripple and OKX announced on April 29 that RLUSD is now live on eligible OKX markets, adding 280+ spot pairs and derivatives collateral support. The rollout includes XRP/RLUSD trading, XRPL deposits and withdrawals, and access to OKX’s unified order book. Key Takeaways: Ripple and OKX launched RLUSD across 280+ eligible spot pairs. Traders gain RLUSD […]

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Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains

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Binance says crypto adoption is moving beyond trading toward payments, yield, tokenized assets, and AI. The company cited stablecoin supply above $320 billion and monthly on-chain volume of $7.2 trillion. Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption is expanding through payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets. Stablecoin supply topped $320 billion, while monthly

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Bitcoin’s August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here’s Why

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Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on more than two million BTC. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s August 2026 eCash hard fork will distribute 1:1 […]

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Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading

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Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD. Institutional […]

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Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines

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Meta has launched a pilot program allowing eligible creators in Colombia and the Philippines to receive earnings in USDC stablecoins through Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s infrastructure partner,

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Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends May 15, a decision rooted in a Justice Department probe and the politics of central bank independence. Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on […]

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Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests

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At least 276 people were arrested in a global cryptocurrency scam crackdown that dismantled nine alleged fraud centers targeting Americans. Authorities said the schemes used fake platforms, online trust-building, and rapid laundering to move victims’ crypto beyond their control. Key Takeaways: U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation with China and Dubai in