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on Apr 5, 2026
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Japan’s 40-year bond yield reached 3.87%, the highest level in the country’s history. Swap markets price a 70% chance of a 1.00% rate hike by April 2026. Japan holds $3.7 trillion in net foreign assets, influencing global liquidity and risk assets. Japan’s government bond yields have surged to record highs, drawing global attention. The 10-year […]

FEATURE
on Apr 5, 2026
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Nigeria leads the world in stablecoin adoption with 59% of users holding USDT and 48% holding USDC. Australians rank second with 34% holding USDT and 29% holding USDC, while India ranks third. Stablecoins are widely used in Nigeria for payments, remittances, and hedging against naira volatility. Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in stablecoin […]

FEATURE
on Apr 5, 2026
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Analyst MoreCryptoOnline flags ALGO pullback ahead, with micro support at $0.087-$0.106 key to Wave C of (B) setup. Bull case needs break above $0.248. ALGO is flashing a warning sign. A crypto analyst is now calling for a near-term correction in Algorand’s price before any meaningful upside resumes. The call came from MoreCryptoOnline on X. […]

FEATURE
on Apr 4, 2026
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Crypto inflows slowed sharply in Q1, with demand narrowing to corporates as ETFs and futures activity weakened. Crypto capital flows opened 2026 on a weaker footing, breaking expectations of continued expansion. Early data suggest participation has narrowed, with fewer broad-based inflows across the market. Analysts now point to a more uneven structure behind current capital […]

FEATURE
on Apr 4, 2026
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Leap Wallet exits by May, urging ATOM redelegation while assuring users funds remain accessible via private keys. A key wallet provider within the Cosmos ecosystem is preparing to shut down operations. Leap Wallet confirmed it will sunset its services in late May, marking the end of a multi-year run across dozens of blockchain networks. The […]

FEATURE
on Apr 4, 2026
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The Branding And The Battlefield Washington has sold the Iran campaign under a single memorable name: Operation Epic Fury. The White House framed the operation as a push to degrade Iran’s missile complex, naval power, and nuclear pathways while shielding allies. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in defense reporting carried by military wire services, described the […]

FEATURE
on Apr 3, 2026
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Polymarket integrates Pyth Pro to power real-time pricing for gold, equities, and commodities. Here’s what traders need to know. Polymarket has taken a significant step beyond its prediction market roots.  The platform has integrated Pyth Pro to power a new range of traditional asset markets. These include gold, silver, major equity index ETFs, and single-name […]

FEATURE
on Apr 3, 2026
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Coinbase gains conditional OCC approval for a national trust bank, boosting crypto custody, payments, and institutional services under federal rules. Coinbase Global has taken a major step toward banking expansion in the United States. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted the company conditional preliminary permission to develop a National Trust Bank. This […]

FEATURE
on Apr 3, 2026
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Coinbase Hands x402 to Linux Foundation as Tech and Finance Giants Back AI Payment Future. Internet payments have long lacked a native, open standard. Coinbase’s x402 protocol now aims to fill that gap with broader industry backing. A shift to neutral governance marks a key step toward wider adoption. Major tech and finance players are […]

FEATURE
on Apr 3, 2026
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BlackRock’s Q2 2026 equity outlook flags AI broadening, U.S. market rotation, and global value pockets investors should watch now. BlackRock has released its Q2 2026 Equity Market Outlook.  The report signals a significant shift in how markets are treating major investment themes. Reversals and rotations are defining early 2026 trading.  AI, once a straightforward winner, […]