Anita Emmanuel

Bitcoin Holds the Line as Wall Street Blinks

The CLARITY Act moved through the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, another sign that lawmakers are finally trying to build rules around digital assets instead of fighting them in courtrooms and press conferences. Under normal conditions, that kind of development would have sent Bitcoin roaring higher. Instead, Bitcoin barely moved. The world’s largest cryptocurrency spent most…

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The Silent Cyber War: How North Korea Turned Crypto Theft Into a Multi-Billion Dollar Weapon

For years, the cryptocurrency industry sold itself as the future of money — borderless, decentralized, unstoppable. But somewhere in the shadows of that revolution, another system was quietly being built. One driven not by innovation, but by survival, sanctions, and state-sponsored cyber warfare. A new report from blockchain security giant CertiK paints a disturbing picture…

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DeFi Moves From Niche Experiment to Mainstream Financial Tool Across Latin America

Decentralized finance is reshaping how Latin Americans access basic financial services, moving beyond early crypto adopters to reach everyday consumers through user-friendly interfaces and local fintech companies. The shift represents a significant moment for a region historically constrained by currency devaluation, inflation volatility, limited credit access and banking systems that fail to reward savers. For…

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Log 6th Consecutive Week of Net Inflows, Longest Streak Since August 2025

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded their sixth consecutive week of net inflows, marking a significant turnaround in institutional appetite for the leading cryptocurrency. The current streak, which spans from April 2 through May 8, has pulled in a combined $3.4 billion according to data from SoSoValue. This represents the longest consecutive run of…

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Financial Advisors Quietly Building Crypto Allocations Despite Market Stagnation

While cryptocurrency markets remain largely stalled, a quiet shift is underway among financial advisors and long-term investors who are steadily constructing durable allocations to digital assets. This emerging trend suggests that institutional confidence in crypto is growing even as price action remains muted, signaling a potential maturation of how traditional finance approaches this asset class….

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Japan’s Yen Interventions During Golden Week May Be Largest Since 2022, Bank of America Reports

Japan’s Ministry of Finance appears to have executed significant yen-buying operations during the recent Golden Week holiday period, with Bank of America analysts estimating the interventions could total approximately $72 billion. This would mark the largest intervention episode since 2022, according to the bank’s strategists. Bank of America strategist Shusuke Yamada identified at least four…

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Luffa Rebrands as AI × Web3 Super Connector to Bridge Digital Fragmentation

Luffa, a Hong Kong-based intelligent ecosystem platform, has officially unveiled a major brand upgrade, repositioning itself as the AI × Web3 Super Connector. The rebrand marks the company’s evolution into what it describes as a new-generation infrastructure powered by AI agents, designed to address critical gaps in today’s fragmented digital landscape where identities remain siloed,…

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Law Enforcement Freezes $41M in Crypto Tied to $150M BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi Collapse

Authorities have seized the domain of BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected $150 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, after the investment group allegedly conducted a rug pull that left thousands of retail investors devastated. In a coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies working alongside major crypto exchanges successfully froze more than $41 million in illicit funds that fraudsters…

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UBS Forecasts Pound to Strengthen Against Swiss Franc on BoE Hawkish Stance

UBS strategists predict the British pound will gradually strengthen against the Swiss franc over the coming months, driven by the Bank of England’s hawkish monetary policy stance and a significant interest rate differential favoring sterling. The GBP/CHF currency pair has rebounded to levels last seen before the recent US-Iran conflict erupted, according to a report…

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US Banking Groups Challenge CLARITY Act Stablecoin Provisions, Cite Deposit Protection Concerns

America’s largest banking groups have expressed continued dissatisfaction with the CLARITY Act’s proposed stablecoin yield provisions, arguing the legislation fails to adequately protect traditional bank deposits from crypto competition. In a joint statement released Monday, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum and Independent Community Bankers of America acknowledged…

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