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Paolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1

Key Takeaways: Tether posted $1.04B profit in Q1 2026, with reserves hitting a record $8.23B. Tether holds $141B in U.S. Treasuries, reinforcing its role in global dollar liquidity. Tether expands into bitcoin ($7B) and gold ($20B) as audit process begins. Tether Boosts Treasury Holdings to $141B as Q1 Profit Tops $1B Milestone Tether Holdings reported

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DSA Addresses the Future of Payments at PayCLT Webinar and AI and Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech

PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., May 2nd, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in two recent industry events: a PayCLT webinar on April 22 and The Programmable Economy: AI &

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Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys

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 USDT now comprise over 70% of all crypto bought in Argentina. Moving forward, Latam users will keep using stablecoins for payments while holding 52% of funds in BTC. Bitso Report

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1,000 Victims Hit in $215M Scam—$1.2M in Crypto, Cash Found

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, and cashier’s checks. Next steps include sentencing decisions based on each defendant’s role and conduct. Global Email Fraud Network Reached Thousands Of Victims The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced

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US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk

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 million in daily revenue. Foreign firms risk secondary sanctions and restricted access to U.S. financial system. OFAC Alert Raises Crypto Sanctions Risk for Hormuz Transit The U.S. Department of the

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Canada Explores Banning Crypto ATMs | Catch Up | Apr. 26 – 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 Tests HIP-4 for Onchain Prediction Markets Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is making a major play for the prediction market space with its new HIP-4 initiative. Reported by Bloomberg, the proposal enables

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SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards

Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or XRP). Gold users can earn up to 10%, while standard users can receive up to 2.5% through a limited-time launch campaign. Campaign rewards depend on spending through Aug. 5, with point caps applied to both

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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. Japanese regulators may reclassify crypto under FIEA, shaping ETF launch timeline. JPX Moves Toward Crypto ETFs as U.S. Market Sets Precedent Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is laying the groundwork to

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Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M outflow in 4th straight drop. XRP and Solana ETFs lost $5.83M and $1.24M, respectively, with potential for inflows only returning if bitcoin rebound holds. Investors Trade $340M in Ether ETFs

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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 at $100,000. Bitcoin’s 2026 close hinges on ETF flows, liquidity, and institutional demand. Nearly a Dozen AI Models See Bitcoin Recovering in 2026, but Not Reclaiming Its $126K Peak Earlier

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