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Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
Crypto

Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives

The approval puts Coinbase ahead of looming rules and opens the door for retail crypto derivatives in Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Web3 stories

Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
Crypto

Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing

The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Data Analytics

Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight

Scrutiny of prediction markets is rising as the platform adds blockchain tools to spot insider trading and manipulation across public ledgers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ondo & Broadridge add proxy voting to tokenised ETFs
Crypto

Ondo & Broadridge add proxy voting to tokenised ETFs

Token holders in Ondo’s ETFs and stocks will soon be able to vote and access issuer documents, narrowing the gap with mainstream markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform
Crypto

NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform

Fresh capital will help NUVA expand its tokenised asset marketplace across more blockchains as demand for real-world asset infrastructure grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Visa launches Tempo validator node in blockchain push
Firewalls

Visa launches Tempo validator node in blockchain push

The move gives the payments group a direct role in securing early transactions on a network built for real-time and machine-to-machine payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Crypto

Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push

Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Web3 stories

Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties
Crypto

Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties

The summit gives the crypto exchange a platform to court regulators and investors in a market that is still shaping its digital asset rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Crypto

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
Software-as-a-Service

CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform

Investors will get AI summaries, portfolio tracking and sharable charts as the crypto data site broadens beyond price feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

Businesses warn delays could push stablecoin activity overseas, as a coalition presses ministers and regulators for clearer UK rules and tax treatment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal

The tie-up gives developers broader regional access to blockchain tools as cost, latency and compliance pressures reshape Web3 infrastructure choices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
Crypto

Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto

More Japanese institutions now see crypto as a diversification tool, though volatility, fraud risks and regulatory gaps still curb wider adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives
Crypto

MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives

Buyers waiting for new homes could receive up to USD $15,000 in token rewards, as MegPrime ties payments to rent and mortgage bills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Crypto

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push
DevOps

Cyberscope joins Lunar Strategy in Web3 security push

Projects in Lunar Strategy’s network will now get earlier security checks, as Cyberscope moves into smart contract audits before token launches and expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026