Bitcoin
Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 2, 2026
Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly 40% of crypto purchases across Latam. Highlighting a shift to stability, USDC and
1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 2, 2026
Key Takeaways: Authorities detailed a global email fraud scheme using hacked accounts and deceptive payment requests. Losses totaled $215 million, routed through shell companies, banks,
US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 2, 2026
Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based toll system generating about $20
Canada Explores Banning Crypto ATMs | Catch Up | Apr. 26 – May 2, 2026
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 2, 2026
From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Market Analysis & Exchange Data Hyperliquid
Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 2026
Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities “terminated” on May 1, bypassing the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day authorization deadline. Bitcoin climbed 2.52% near $79,000 earlier today,
JPX Targets 2027 Japanese Crypto ETF Launch
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 2026
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
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 2026
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
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 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
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 2026
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
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 1, 2026
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