This episode features two guests from the Wadoozie team. The project is led by Mr. Wadoozie, Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software, who brings more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is joined on this episode by Tay, Operations Manager, who has a background in marketing and management and has run
Key Takeaways Ontop integrated Opentrade infrastructure to launch a ~3% APR USD rewards program for global remote workers. The feature highlights a fintech trend of activating a portion of Ontop’s $1 billion-plus payroll float. Opentrade and Ontop are co-developing fixed-term yield products expected to launch in the near future. Mitigating Risk for Cross-Border Workers Ontop
Key Takeaways Sarah Breeden set a late-2026 deadline for the Bank of England to finalize its draft stablecoin regulations. The joint Bank-FCA Digital Securities Sandbox drew 16 major financial giants to scale live tokenized markets. The Bank of England launched a consultation to expand its RTGS infrastructure toward 24/7 operations by 2030. A Shift in
Key Takeaways Regent Law appointed Hester Peirce to expand teaching strength in securities regulation. Her crypto policy role adds direct SEC experience in digital assets and market oversight. Students may gain exposure to evolving compliance debates around blockchain-based financial markets. Regent Law Names Hester Peirce to Faculty Role Regent University School of Law announced on
Key Takeaways The campaign targets idle XRP holdings by giving users a direct way to move stored tokens into a yield vault. Users can deposit XRP without buying separate gas tokens or leaving a hardware-wallet environment. The initiative runs through June 8 with no platform fees and a $40,000 XRP and FLR reward pool. XRP
Key Takeaways Securitize posted record Q1 2026 revenue of $19.5M, up 39%, led by a 201% jump in asset servicing fees. Blackrock’s BUIDL and NYSE partnerships drove institutional growth as the tokenized RWA market reached $31B by March 31. Securitize’s SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, valued at $1.25B, is expected to close in
Key Takeaways Tether’s USDT supply grew by over $5 billion, reaching approximately $189.7 billion. USDC, USDe, and PYUSD lost a combined $4.2 billion as net stablecoin growth stalls at just 0.3%. Ethena’s USDe is down 34% year-to-date since October 2025, signaling structural pressure on synthetic dollars. Tether Consolidates Grip as Rivals Retreat According to data,
Key Takeaways Wintermute launched Armitage, with 2 USDC vaults live on Morpho. Wintermute’s $10B daily trading reach brings institutional capital into DeFi lending. Armitage plans cross-chain expansion as firms push institutional infrastructure onchain. Wintermute Deploys Active Lending on Morpho With New Vault Curator Crypto market maker Wintermute is expanding deeper into decentralized finance ( DeFi)
Key Takeaways HYPE ETFs outpaced bitcoin ETFs on three of their first six trading days. HYPE ETF issuers bought 2.5x more tokens than Hyperliquid’s burn fund removed. Solana led adjusted ETF inflows as institutions expanded beyond bitcoin and ether. HYPE ETF Gains Traction as Investors Rotate Beyond Bitcoin and Ether The first spot exchange-traded funds
Key Takeaways Markets now price the Fed holding rates at 3.50%-3.75% through 2026, ending earlier bets on cuts. Kalshi and Polymarket traders have placed over $42M combined on no rate change at the June 17 Fed meeting. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish stance on inflation and balance sheet keeps borrowing costs elevated. Markets Price