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on Apr 6, 2026
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 Swift completes a digital asset interoperability milestone with Chainlink, pulling in major European banks and 24 global institutions to reshape capital markets infrastructure. Swift has completed a major digital asset interoperability milestone. This one involved tokenized bonds. BNP Paribas Securities Services, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale (FORGE) all participated. The trial showed how Swift can […]

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on Apr 5, 2026
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2026’s crypto winner is still emerging as capital rotates from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana toward the next dominant chain narrative. Crypto markets often move in phases, and each phase tends to favor one chain or one theme. Traders usually spot that shift after the strongest move has passed. Past cycles show that leadership can change […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]