Fold Launches Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers Fold Holdings (NASDAQ: FLD) announced its Bitcoin Bonus Program for Employers on April 23, 2026, via the new Fold Business platform, allowing companies to deliver recurring bitcoin bonuses without altering payroll systems.[3][1] This move targets frontline…
ECB Signs Standards Deals to Cut Digital Euro Integration Costs The European Central Bank (ECB) has signed agreements with three European standards bodies to reuse open payment standards, aiming to lower digital euro integration costs for banks and merchants.[1][6] This move supports the…
Solana Bullish Signal Holds Amid $100 Target Talks Solana (SOL) price is testing key support around $85-$88, with multiple analysts pointing to bullish patterns like trend line holds and double bottoms that could signal upside to $100 if confirmed.[1][4] No high-credibility sources from…
Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Positive in 2026 as Institutional Demand Sustains Bitcoin ETF flows have shifted decisively positive in April 2026, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording sustained daily inflows and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) maintaining its position as the fastest-growing ETF vehicle…
Brazil Blocks Kalshi and Polymarket Amid U.S. CFTC Actions Brazil has blocked access to prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket due to lack of local regulation, while the U.S. CFTC is suing three states over their attempts to control these platforms. These developments…
USDC Exchange Reserves Climb Above $7.5 Billion Mark USDC exchange reserves have climbed above the $7.5 billion mark, reaching an all-time high across major crypto platforms.[3] This buildup signals heightened liquidity availability in USD terms amid shifting Bitcoin market dynamics.[1][2] Key Metrics At…
Russia, Thailand Crypto Regulatory Frameworks Thailand has expanded its crypto regulations through stablecoin sandboxes and USD stablecoin approvals, while Russia faces sanctions-driven crypto usage without formal advancement in arbitrage frameworks. No high-credibility sources confirm coordinated Russia, Thailand Advance Crypto Regulatory Arbitrage Frameworks; Russia’s…
DeFi Market Reprices Sector Risk in 48 Hours The DeFi market repriced sector risk within a 48-hour window following the Kelp DAO exploit on April 19, 2026, triggering a $14 billion drop in total value locked (TVL) as users rushed to withdraw funds…
DoorDash Offers Stablecoin Payouts via Stripe-Backed Tempo DoorDash announced on April 21, 2026, that it will offer stablecoin payouts to gig workers and merchants using Tempo, a blockchain backed by Stripe and Paradigm.[1][2] This pilot starts with international merchant payouts and extends to…
