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Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires

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 to professionalize and stabilize Kenya’s growing crypto market. A 13-member committee will manage the VASP regime after the rules are gazetted. Defining Key Management Roles The Central Bank of Kenya

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US Debt Nears $39T GDP Mark for First Time Since 1946, Validating Bitcoin

Key Takeaways: U.S. national debt topped 100% of GDP for the first time since 1946, eclipsing the nation’s entire annual economy. Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply makes it a direct hedge against debt-driven dollar debasement. Institutional BTC demand has held firm, with spot ETFs recording $14.75M in net inflows on April 30, 2026. US National

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Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia

Key Takeaways: Porvenir launched a crypto portfolio using Blackrock’s IBIT ETF for Colombian pensioners. Tapping into Latam’s 64% annual adoption growth, Porvenir mainstreams IBIT in pension funds. Following Proteccion, Porvenir next seeks to democratize access to crypto as a retirement investment. Porvenir Launches Crypto Investment Options Leveraging Blackrock’s IBIT ETF Cryptocurrencies have entered Latam with

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Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet

Key Takeaways: Tether led a $14M Series A funding round for Argentine crypto wallet Belo, dwarfing its 2022 seed round. This $14M round highlights aggressive investor bets on Latam crypto following Belo’s 3 profitable years. Next, Belo will use the $14M to expand into 6 new Latam nations and grow its existing base in Brazil.

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Crypto Token Unlocks for May 2026

This month, over $466 million from the top token unlocks is expected. Investors should stay updated on the top crypto token unlocks for the month, as these events can greatly impact market prices, investment decisions, and risk management strategies. The total value of the top 10 token unlocks for May 2026 is going to be approximately $466.29M,

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Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal

Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools across multiple blockchain networks. Executives expect the partnership to support cross-border payments and stablecoin-based remittance capabilities. Ripple Custody Expands Kbank Digital Asset Infrastructure Ripple announced April 19, 2026, that Kbank will use Ripple Custody to

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Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression

Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki predicts a potential 2026-27 crash and urges investors to prepare capital in advance. Strategy emphasizes buying discounted assets during downturns, citing profits from past crashes from 1987 to 2022. Outlook highlights bitcoin, gold, and silver as preferred assets amid debt and fiat concerns. Kiyosaki Signals Opportunity in Market Downturn Strategy Robert Kiyosaki

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CoinUp Hosts Web3 Jazz Night in Hong Kong, Outlines AI-Driven Platform Expansion

On April 20, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange CoinUp hosted its “Jazz Night” at The Murray Hotel, gathering global web3 professionals to discuss industry shifts and platform innovations. The event attracted over 1,500 on-site attendees, with peak capacity surpassing 600 people. Participants included traders, venture capitalists, project developers, and media representatives. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the gathering

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Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket

Key Takeaways: Sen. Jeff Merkley led Democrats asking the CFTC to ban event contracts in 5 categories, including sports. Merkley filed the letter on April 30, the final day of the CFTC’s 45-day rulemaking input period. Sports drove 87% of Kalshi’s $39.7 billion in event-contract volume in the year ending February. Lawmakers Want the CFTC

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Solana Yield Protocol Carrot Shuts Down After Drift Exploit Drains $8M in TVL

Key Takeaways: Carrot ( DeFi Carrot) shut down April 30, 2026, citing the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit as the cause. Users have until May 14, 2026, to withdraw from Boost, Turbo, and CRT before forced deleveraging begins. Drift recovery distributions will be paid proportionally via IOU token, based on a CRT snapshot from April

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