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JPX Targets 2027 Japanese Crypto ETF Launch
Key Takeaways: Japan Exchange Group targets 2027 crypto ETFs pending legal and tax reforms. JPX shift mirrors U.S. bitcoin ETF success, signaling rising institutional demand.
Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish Positions
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April. Bitcoin’s jump triggered $120 million in
Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin AI models gave Dec. 31, 2026, targets from $84,500 to $118,400. Polymarket gives BTC 87% odds of topping $80,000 and 40% odds
Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April 30, the Central Bank of
Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires
Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment signals that the CBK aims
US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin
Key Takeaways: U.S. national debt topped 100% of GDP for the first time since 1946, eclipsing the nation’s entire annual economy. Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million
Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia
Key Takeaways: Porvenir launched a crypto portfolio using Blackrock’s IBIT ETF for Colombian pensioners. Tapping into Latam’s 64% annual adoption growth, Porvenir mainstreams IBIT in
Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet
Key Takeaways: Tether led a $14M Series A funding round for Argentine crypto wallet Belo, dwarfing its 2022 seed round. This $14M round highlights aggressive
Crypto Token Unlocks for May 2026
This month, over $466 million from the top token unlocks is expected. Investors should stay updated on the top crypto token unlocks for the month, as these
Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal
Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. Executives