Meta Introduces USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in the Philippines
Meta has launched a new payout option allowing eligible creators in the Philippines and Colombia to receive their platform earnings in cryptocurrency. The program utilizes USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, and processes transactions across the…
RealOpen and TRON Verify $9.4M in USDT for Crypto-Enabled Real Estate Purchases
PRESS RELEASE. Los Angeles, California, April 29, 2026 — RealOpen, the leading platform for buying real estate with crypto, today announced the conclusion of its collaborative “Fast Moves, Fast Payments” Holiday Campaign with TRON, the leading settlement layer for stablecoin…
Binance, Bitget, OKX, and MEXC Apps Removed From Philippine Apple App Store
The mobile apps for offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance, Bitget, OKX, and MEXC are no longer available for download on the Apple App Store for users in the Philippines. The unavailability of these applications follows a pattern of recent regulatory actions…
RLUSD Goes Live on OKX With XRP Pair and 280+ Markets
Key Takeaways: Ripple and OKX launched RLUSD across 280+ eligible spot pairs. Traders gain RLUSD collateral support, XRPL transfers, and broader liquidity. Additional OKX integrations are planned as regional availability varies. RLUSD Expands Across OKX Spot and Derivatives Markets Ripple…
Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading
Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD. Institutional users gain faster execution through existing sub-accounts without added KYC requirements. Cross-venue margin support is expected to improve collateral efficiency across trading venues. Ripple Prime…
Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948 – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on the Fed Board after May 15. The DOJ closed its criminal investigation into the Fed’s HQ renovation around April 24, 2026, but Powell said…
Robinhood Posts $1.07B Q1 Revenue as 47% Crypto Drop Shifts Focus to Equities
Key Takeaways: Robinhood posted $1.07B Q1 revenue, up 15%, but crypto revenue fell 47% to $134M. Robinhood assets jumped 39% to $307B, showing shift from crypto to equities/options. Robinhood expands Cortex AI and Ethereum L2 in 2026 to drive future…
Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand
Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from the prior quarter. Visa now supports nine blockchains, including Polygon, Base, and Arc, covering 130-plus card programs in over 50 countries….
Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations for an extended Iranian naval blockade. The IEA called the Strait of Hormuz shutdown the largest supply shock on record, with 20% of global…
Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA fell, signaling cooling institutional demand. XRP ETFs gained $2.20M via Canary XRPC, hinting at selective inflows as…
