Ripple targets Africa’s remittance market with Flutterwave investment
Ripple’s investment in Flutterwave will bring RLUSD, Ripple Payments and XRPL to one of Africa’s largest fintechs as blockchain remittances gain traction. Go to Source
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Robinhood cuts 10% of workforce as Tenev touts business strength
Robinhood cuts about 10% of staff as CEO Vlad Tenev says business “has never been stronger” despite weak Q1 trading. Go to Source
Solana treasury firms resist Forward Industries’ consolidation push
Two Solana treasury firms rejected acquisition proposals from Forward Industries, while a third offer expired without a response. Go to Source
Bitcoin doesn’t need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy’s Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin does not need staking or inflation, outlining a five-layer “Digital Asset Stack” that generates returns through credit and equity products built around BTC. Go to Source
Bitcoin miner IREN enters Europe with Nostrum acquisition as AI pivot accelerates
The acquisition adds about 490 megawatts of secured power in Spain as IREN expands beyond Bitcoin mining and builds its European AI cloud platform. Go to Source
Bitcoin recovery rests on US-Iran deal as momentum remains weak
LVRG Research director Nick Ruck says Bitcoin could face a “volatile path” if a recently agreed peace deal between the US and Iran breaks down. Go to Source
US government watchdog urges FDIC coordinate on crypto oversight
The US Government Accountability Office says that regulators, including the FDIC, lack an “ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks.” Go to Source
Anthropic shutdown makes a strong case for decentralized AI: Grayscale
Grayscale says decentralized AI tokens gained after the US government ordered Anthropic to cut access to its latest AI models, showing user demand for alternatives to centralized AI. Go to Source
Nvidia’s $20 billion debt boom reinforces Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot
Nvidia’s planned bond sale reinforces booming AI infrastructure demand, strengthening the case for Bitcoin miners pivoting toward AI data centers. Go to Source
CFTC hires SEC crypto task force adviser with blockchain forensics chops
The CFTC staff appointment came amid the US Congress seeking to overhaul federal financial regulators’ roles over digital assets with the CLARITY Act. Go to Source