Kalshi, Polymarket raise funds, US courts lower the boom
Kalshi and Polymarket continue to attract investor interest and higher valuations as American courts weigh their legal battles over prediction markets.
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PBW 2026: Blockchain gets down to business
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 highlights real-world blockchain applications, showcasing digital IDs, tokenized bonds, and innovations for everyday use.
Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility
Singapore tightens stablecoin interest rules, Japan seeks tax exemptions, while BIS favors tokenized deposits, raising concerns about stability.
US wants access to all AI models; Philippines uses AI against crime
The U.S. NSA seeks access to commercial AI models for national security, while the Philippines is working to combat money laundering using AI technology.
UAE’s stake in Trump crypto bank, Kraken’s in Hyperliquid US plan
Donald Trump’s crypto ventures face fresh scrutiny over bank ownership, the $GOLD token, Hyperliquid’s U.S. return, and a decline in SEC enforcement.
La Mint launches digital collectibles marketplace for creator content
La Mint expands its BSV-based social platform with a marketplace for limited-edition digital collectibles, giving creators new ways of monetization.
Japan, India use blockchain for bonds; Thailand on crypto ETFs
Japan, India, and Thailand are advancing blockchain finance through initiatives in instant settlements, tokenized bonds, and digital currency ETFs.
Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives
Hong Kong's stablecoin market gains a distributor bank as card transactions top $10B, while the UAE emerges as a model for the new sovereign stablecoin era.
AI The AI bubble needs 3 miracles
In this piece, Kurt Wuckert Jr. looks at AI’s $1 trillion boom and how it faces a financing problem as uncertain revenue challenges the industry’s math.
Kenya, Ethiopia boost digital ID; Zimbabwe tackle digital risks
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe are boosting digital transformation through improved digital ID systems, GDP growth, and a focus on cybersecurity in payments.