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Is Binance Returning to PH? Exchange Briefly Opens, Then Removes Manila Job Postings

Binance spokesperson replied to a BitPinas inquiry. Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently posted, and subsequently removed, job openings for Manila-based roles on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. While the job postings were previously visible on both the official Binance careers website and LinkedIn, they are no longer accessible on either platform as of this writing.

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Ripple Says Broader Access Brings More Participation and Utility

Key Takeaways: XRP gains regulated access as deposits go live on SoFi’s platform. SoFi expands crypto offerings by adding XRP alongside major assets. Ripple highlights increased adoption as XRP access broadens in fintech. SoFi Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto Platform Digital financial services company SoFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFI) said on social media platform

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Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains

Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins. River data shows STRC preferred stock proceeds outpaced all spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows by nearly 10 to 1. At the current daily pace of 774 BTC, Strategy is projected to reach 1,000,000 Bitcoin by December

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Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light

Key Takeaways: Shakepay launched bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, becoming the first crypto platform in Canada to offer the product. Loans carry a 9.5% APR, cap at $50,000 CAD, and are backed by a 3-year exemptive relief decision from Quebec’s AMF. CEO Jean Amiouny says the feature is rolling out gradually, with higher loan

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Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.77 million for an eighth straight day of inflows, despite outflows from Grayscale’s ETHE. XRP added $3 million and Solana $3.28 million, signaling broader ETF momentum across board. Crypto ETFs Stay Green

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SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading

Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for digital asset firms. Innovation exemption may accelerate on-chain securities trading. Crypto Framework Shift Shapes SEC Agenda Regulatory recalibration at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reshaping digital asset oversight and capital markets strategy, according

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Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion

Key Takeaways: Tokenized RWA market cap has expanded 20x in three years, reaching $29.27 billion as per RWA.xyz data. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries grew from $380 million in Q1 2023 to $13.4 billion by April 2026. Blackrock, Franklin Templeton, and Ondo Finance lead institutional tokenization with billions deployed onchain. From $1.5 Billion to $29 Billion The

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Dune Data Reveals Close to 50% of Layerzero Apps Use Basic Security

Key Takeaways Dune Analytics found 47% of 2,665 Layerzero apps use 1-of-1 DVN, raising security risks. KelpDAO rsETH exploit highlights how minimal setups can expose cross-chain vulnerabilities. Only ~5% use 3+ DVNs, suggesting stronger configs may rise as scrutiny increases. Most Layerzero OApps Rely on Basic DVN Security Configurations Nearly half of applications built on

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Coins.ph Now Allows Users to Pay USDT, USDC Via QRPh

Locally licensed Coins.ph has launched a new feature allowing its users to settle daily transactions using stablecoins through the national QRPh standard. Announced on this week, the QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality enables users to pay at nearly 700,000 partner merchants nationwide using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins, or a combination of both in a single

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KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,701 ETH to Mainnet, Begins Routing $175M to Bitcoin

Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield confirmed the attacker is routing stolen funds to bitcoin via Thorchain, Umbra Cash, and Chainflip. Lazarus Group’s KelpDAO haul adds to $600M+ in DeFi losses over three weeks as TVL falls 25%. Arbitrum Freeze Triggers

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