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Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts
Key Takeaways: On April 30, Brazil’s Central Bank banned crypto in cross-border payments, impacting institutions by Oct 1. Bitso’s 2025 report reveals stablecoins drove 40%
France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More
This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued
Worker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in China
Key Takeaways: The Hangzhou Court ruled that replacing Zhou with an AI model didn’t justify his forced termination. This decision sets a vital precedent in
Stables CEO Says Migrant Flows Favor USDT, Driving 60% Cross-Border Dollar Demand
Key Takeaways: Bernardo Bilotta notes Asia handles 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks fear regulatory risk. Tether and eStable now enable local coin issuing
Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout
Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for allegedly using Starlink. Netblocks reports 1% connectivity, costing Iran over $2.5B
90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns. 73% expect
NY AG Secures $5M From Uphold to Compensate Crypto Investors
Key Takeaways: Uphold will pay more than $5 million to customers tied to CredEarn losses. Regulators said CredEarn was presented like savings while relying on
MegaETH Token MEGA Falls 38% in 72 Hours After Binance and Coinbase Listings
Key Takeaways: MEGA token launched on Binance, Coinbase, and a dozen other exchanges on April 30, dropping -38% from its $0.225 ATH within 72 hours.
Trump’s WLFI Sells 5.9 Billion Tokens to Private Buyers, Leaving Early Investors Locked Out
Key Takeaways: WLFI sold 5.9 billion tokens privately without disclosing buyers, sending the token to an all-time low. Early investors who bought WLFI at $0.05
Paradigm Researcher Proposes PACTs to Shield Dormant Bitcoin From Quantum Computing Risk
Key Takeaways: Paradigm’s Dan Robinson proposed PACTs on May 1, 2026, offering bitcoin holders a free, private way to timestamp address control before quantum threats