Stablecoin-to-Fiat Payments Startup Tazapay Raises $36M Led by Circle Ventures

Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments infrastructure company, closed a Series B extension led by Circle Ventures on Thursday, bringing its total Series B raise to $36 million. Tazapay Raises $36M to Accelerate Agentic Payment Infrastructure in Emerging Markets The extension adds CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures as new backers. Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO … Read more

Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 as Middle East Energy Strikes Trigger Flight to Safety

Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience. The Alleged Gunden Exit Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surrendered the psychologically critical $70,000 level for the first time since March 12, … Read more

Bitchat Sees Rapid Uptake in Iran During Nationwide Internet Blackout

Bitchat, a decentralized messaging application designed to function without internet access, has seen a sharp rise in adoption in Iran during a nationwide internet blackout that began in early January 2026. Offline Messaging App Bitchat Gains Users in Iran During Protests Bitchat is a peer-to-peer messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, … Read more

Ripple’s RLUSD Secures Major Regulatory Win as Fiat-Referenced Token in Abu Dhabi

Ripple’s USD stablecoin just unlocked a powerful regulatory gateway in Abu Dhabi, clearing a path for accelerated institutional adoption across the Middle East and positioning RLUSD as a breakout force in global digital finance. Ripple USD Gains Major Middle East Regulatory Momentum Ripple announced on Nov. 27, 2025, that its USD-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) … Read more

Iran Targets US Bases in Qatar; Novogratz Sees Market Upside If Retaliation Remains Limited

Mike Novogratz suggested that the U.S.’s bet that a vulnerable Iran is not interested in escalation could be beneficial for President Trump and risk assets if it plays out. Iran Ballistic Missiles Target Qatar Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz has said the United States’ calculation that Iran’s vulnerability makes its retaliation against the … Read more

Oil Markets on Knife-Edge With Brent Poised for Violent Breakout Amid War Fears

A top economist warns explosive energy price swings from escalating Middle East tensions are inflaming inflation risks, driving investor panic, and threatening to destabilize fragile global growth. Global Markets Rattle With Energy Price Volatility and Mounting Inflation Pressures Rising geopolitical instability is jolting global markets, injecting sharp uncertainty into oil prices and casting fresh doubts … Read more

Ripple Enters the Middle East With Game-Changing Dubai License

Ripple secured regulatory approval from a Dubai financial authority, marking its first Middle East license and positioning it as a leader in blockchain-powered payments amid growing institutional adoption. Ripple Just Got Regulatory Approval in Dubai Ripple announced on March 13 that it has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer blockchain-powered … Read more

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