Key Takeaways Bet-at-Home Q1 2026 GGR fell 16.1% to €11.34m after Austria tax pass-through started June 2025. Sportsbook volume dropped €22m as competitors absorbed Austria’s 5% betting tax instead. Consolidated loss of €461K reverses €887K Q1 2025 profit in first post-Banijay quarter. Austria Tax Pass-Through Costs Bet-at-Home Q1 Profit as Rivals Hold Pricing Steady The
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested 15 individuals during a May 9 operation in Mandaluyong City for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam using a spoofed website. Agents from the NBI Dangerous Drugs Division (NBI-DDD) and the Digital Forensic Laboratory Division, supported by the Philippine Air Force Intelligence Unit, executed a Warrant
ADI Foundation and Settlemint launched a digital securities hub under ADGM’s 2026 regulatory framework. BCG projects digital assets will grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033 as institutional RWA adoption accelerates. Van Niekerk says the Settlemint blueprint allows global exchanges to launch 24/7 tokenized trading next. Integrated Infrastructure for Institutional Adoption ADI Foundation and Settlemint announced
The internet was built to move information instantly. It was never built to move money. For decades, developers leaned on external gateways, API keys, subscription portals, and centralized intermediaries to monetize digital services. The web evolved into APIs, AI agents, and machine-to-machine systems. Payments stayed bolted on from the outside. That is the gap x402 closes. Paul
Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs cites a $7.6 trillion spend by 2031, depending on whether chips last more than 3 years. StealthEX and Cysic experts warn that DePIN latency limits decentralized AI to batch jobs over live chat. Onchain firms like Maple may bridge the $5M to $50M credit gap for Tier 2 data centers by
Base Philippines reported establishing a builder pipeline of over 15,200 individuals and expanding its presence to 50 cities and municipalities during its first year of operations. The performance metrics were disclosed during a combined first-anniversary and Lunar New Year event held at the Coins.ph office in Taguig City, nearly two months before Coinbase announced global
Key Takeaways Ripple executives backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act before a Banking Committee markup. Supporters say the bill could strengthen consumer protections and digital asset oversight. Lawmakers will use revised text shaped by regulators, advocates, and industry input. Ripple and Crypto Leaders Rally Around CLARITY Act Ripple executives publicly backed the Senate’s CLARITY Act on
Key Takeaways Coinbase validators held 4.5M ETH staked at 99.98% uptime in Q1 2026, outperforming the network average. Coinbase operates across 5 countries and 2 cloud providers, reducing single-point failure risk for ETF issuers and institutions. With a 3rd consensus client onboarding, Coinbase aims to further diversify validator infrastructure through 2026. Coinbase Holds 12% of
Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh secured Senate confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman after closely watched party-line votes. Supporters emphasized inflation control, disciplined monetary policy, and restoring confidence in the economy. Critics warned political pressure could challenge the Federal Reserve’s long-term institutional independence. Kevin Warsh Confirmation Draws Split Reaction on Fed Independence Kevin Warsh was confirmed as
Key Takeaways Wintermute says BTC’s latest rise is squeeze-driven, with leverage and shorts lifting price in 1 move. Bitcoin bulls face weaker spot demand, leaving BTC’s rally more fragile across crypto markets in 2026. Wintermute says BTC needs stronger spot flows next, or 1 sharp reversal could test breakout hopes. Wintermute Says BTC’s Latest Pop