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Reece Merrick, a Ripple executive, shared insights at a Gulf Capital Market Association event, highlighting the shift of institutional finance to on-chain solutions. Ripple aims to bridge traditional finance with digital assets. The XRP Ledger's new features, including privacy enhancements, promise to enhance institutional adoption and utility.

Editor’s note: New research from Dell Technologies points to accelerating enterprise adoption of AI across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with most organizations now treating AI and generative AI as a core business priority. The survey highlights strong early returns on productivity and

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Editor’s note: At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Saudi Arabia outlined a series of initiatives spanning environmental protection, AI infrastructure, manufacturing, and sustainable development. Announcements included plans to host the first Global Coral Reef Summit in 2026, ne

Introduction Restaking has been pitched as a breakthrough for DeFi yields, promising higher returns by reusing already-staked assets to secure additional networks. Yet the rhetoric often masks a delicate risk calculus. Validators shoulder more responsibilities and potential slashing events across m

Pi Network entered 2026 with a noticeable change in direction that feels deliberate rather than flashy. Instead of focusing on headlines around mining or speculation, the network rolled out a technical upgrade centered on real payments. According to analysis shared by Scopuly Stellar Wallet, th

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he will fly to Japan this week for a multi-city community tour focused on Midnight, the privacy-focused network being developed in Cardano’s orbit, while

_South Korean prosecutors probe a $48M Bitcoin loss after seized crypto vanished in a phishing attack during a routine asset inspection._ South Korean prosecutors are investigating the loss of about $48 million in seized Bitcoin after discovering the assets were missing. The disappearance

Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong pulled support for the CLARITY Act, arguing the draft harms DeFi and stablecoin rewards. The White House reacted sharply, warning the crypto industry not to overplay its influence in Washington. The Senate crypto market structure bill now faces delays as lawmakers

In brief Binance has filed for a MiCA license in Greece, having established a holding company in the EU member state in December. The application is being fast-tracked by the Greek markets regulator, with Binance saying that it chose Greece because of its economic growth. France has

Introduction Introduction A ruble-backed stablecoin designed to operate within sanctioned Russian financial networks recorded more than $100 billion in on-chain transfers in under a year, according to a new report from Elliptic. The asset, known as A7A5, was intended to help Russian-linked

Kansas proposes clear rules for holding unclaimed digital assets while keeping Bitcoin reserved for long term state protection. The bill limits state control to licensed custodians and excludes self custody wallets to reduce privacy concerns. Kansas also moves to allow limited Bitcoin

Hotcoin will be a Primary Exhibition Sponsor at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, which runs from April 20-23. The festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, showcases global Web3 innovation and attracts industry leaders.

_Ledger’s IPO plans reflect renewed investor appetite as crypto security demand and US market interest continue to rise._ Hardware wallet maker Ledger is preparing for a possible US initial public offering as confidence around crypto-focused public listings returns. As per reports, the firm

A brutal fundamental realignment is tearing through the digital asset market. While the “old guard” faces a brutal liquidation flush triggered by global tariff fears, a new breed of AI crypto coins is emerging as the ultimate defensive hedge. These are not just speculative tokens; they are the