Austin Mwendia

Highlights: Strive plans a preferred stock offering to pay down debt and fund Bitcoin buys. The company will use proceeds to retire Semler debt and reduce Coinbase Credit exposure. Strive’s Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 12,700 BTC after the Semler acquisition. […]

Highlights: The Thailand SEC is getting ready to launch crypto ETFs and regulated futures trading. The rules focus on limiting risk through portfolio caps and licensed custody. The stronger oversight will cover influencers, exchanges, and new digital products. The Thailand […]

Highlights: Bank of Italy warns banks must tokenize money to stay competitive as stablecoins expand. Dollar-backed stablecoins are dominating global markets while euro alternatives remain limited. ECB is planning blockchain settlement in 2026 as Europe advances digital payment systems. Fabio […]

Highlights: Galaxy Digital is set to launch a $100M hedge fund in early 2026 with limited crypto exposure. The fund splits capital between crypto tokens and financial services stocks tied to digital asset regulation. Regulatory clarity in the US and […]

Highlights: Solana Mobile has opened a 90-day airdrop window for Seeker users and early app developers. The SKR token supply is fixed at 10 billion, with staking used to reward early ecosystem participation. Seeker Season 2 expands mobile crypto apps […]

Highlights: Chainlink has enabled extended onchain access to U.S. stocks and ETFs using verified real-time market data. The 24/5 equities streams allow crypto platforms to manage equity trading risk beyond standard U.S. market hours. The early integrations have shown strong […]

Highlights: MegaETH will open its mainnet on January 22 through a seven-day stress test under sustained network load. MegaETH targets 11 billion transactions with consistent speeds between 15000 and 35000 TPS. The stress test will measure stability fees and confirmation […]

Highlights: Bermuda will test stablecoin payments and tokenization across government services and local businesses. Bermuda’s 2018 digital asset rules support a fully onchain economy under clear regulatory oversight. Major crypto exchanges continue choosing Bermuda for regulated digital asset operations. Bermuda […]

Highlights: Revolut has applied for a full banking license to operate as a regulated bank in Peru. The Peru banking license supports cheaper remittances and cross-border payments for local users. Revolut’s crypto and stablecoin growth adds momentum to its wider […]

Highlights: K33 has introduced crypto-backed loans that let clients borrow USDC without selling Bitcoin holdings. The lending product supports K33’s strategy to actively deploy its Bitcoin treasury assets. On-chain crypto lending is regaining traction as new DeFi platforms expand stablecoin-based […]

Highlights: India plans to raise a BRICS digital currency linkage proposal at the 2026 summit. The BRICS CBDC plan depends on shared technology rules and settlement agreements. Trade imbalance risks are pushing the BRICS to consider FX swaps over stablecoin […]

Highlights: Litecoin is testing strong support near $69.9 and could bounce toward $80.69 if buyers defend this level. Avalanche is building a base around $12.6 and may move toward $14.93 if buying pressure increases. Ethereum remains above key support at […]