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TrustLinq Integrates Ripple Payments to Expand Global Infrastructure for Direct Crypto-to-Fiat Bank Transfers

May 5, 2026 2 mins read

Swiss-regulated TrustLinq, the first platform to enable direct fiat settlement from self-custodial crypto wallets to third-party bank accounts, has integrated Ripple Payments into its live payment infrastructure. The integration extends TrustLinq’s fiat settlement reach across major global corridors, enabling faster and more cost-efficient local payouts in over 80 currencies across more than 170 countries. TrustLinq CH AG, a Swiss-regulated crypto to third-party fiat settlement service, is now processing live transactions through

North Korea Just Robbed DeFi for $577 Million in 18 Days and Nobody Saw It Coming

May 5, 2026 6 mins read

April 2026 was the worst month for crypto security in over a year. Two attacks. Two protocols. One state-sponsored hacking group has now stolen more than $6 billion from the industry since 2017. The numbers are stark. Crypto hack losses totalled over $630 million in April 2026, the highest monthly figure since February 2025. Security firms CertiK, PeckShield, and DeFiLlama all confirmed figures in that range, with individual estimates varying

Orbs Launches SPOT: The First DeFi Trading Interface Built Natively for AI Agents

May 3, 2026 3 mins read

Layer-3 protocol enables AI agents to execute gasless limit orders, TWAP, stop-loss, and take-profit swaps across 25+ DEX integrations, backed by over $3 billion in cumulative trading volume . Orbs, the Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure protocol, today announced the launch of SPOT (Spot Advanced Swap Orders). This trading interface is specifically designed for AI agents. SPOT allows these autonomous agents to execute advanced on-chain trade types, including gasless market orders, limit orders, TWAP,

Smart Props Solution (SPS) Transforms Tokenized Real Estate Investment for Global Passive Income

May 3, 2026 5 mins read

The crypto real estate investment platform enables users to earn passive income with tokenized property through fractional ownership and blockchain transparency. Smart Props Solution( SPS ) has officially launched the comprehensive platform set to revolutionize property investment as they know it. Integrating both blockchain technology and compliant real estate tokenization, SPS enables everyday people as well as institutional investors to benefit from income streams derived from tokenized real estate, thus

Bybit Pay Expands to South Africa With MoneyBadger, Enabling Nationwide Crypto QR Payments

May 1, 2026 4 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its payment solution, Bybit Pay, to South Africa through an integration with MoneyBadger, a South African crypto payments integration provider that enables QR-based transactions and settlement in rand through partnerships with major payment networks, enabling users to make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency across a wide network of merchants. The integration marks a further step in the adoption of cryptocurrency for daily transactions

WeFi Collaborates with Visa to Explore On‑Chain Payment Use Cases

May 1, 2026 4 mins read

Visa and WeFi are collaborating on an initiative focused on exploring on-chain banking and stablecoin-based payment use cases in selected markets.  The collaboration builds on Visa’s work in digital asset payments and focuses on how on-chain value can interact with familiar payment experiences within the existing regulatory framework.  As stablecoins and tokenized assets continue to gain traction as settlement instruments, the demand for infrastructure that can translate on-chain value into everyday economic activity

GeCrypto Expands Its Crypto-to-Cash OTC Exchange in Georgia with Bank Transfers and New Currencies

April 29, 2026 3 mins read

GeCrypto, one of the largest licensed crypto-to-fiat OTC exchanges in Georgia, is expanding the currencies and payout methods it supports. GeCrypto has been a go-to venue for converting USDT to USD cash in Tbilisi since 2022. Starting this month, it also processes bank transfers in USD, EUR, GEL and AED to leading Georgian banks and to international bank accounts through SWIFT. On top of that, the OTC trading menu has

KuCoin and Lightnet Explore Collaboration to Advance Digital Asset and Payment Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia

April 29, 2026 2 mins read

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, announced it is exploring potential collaboration with Southeast Asia-based fintech company Lightnet. By combining KuCoin’s global digital asset trading ecosystem with Lightnet’s cross-border payment infrastructure and fintech expertise, the two parties aim to explore long-term opportunities in the digital asset space across Southeast Asia. The collaboration is dedicated to exploring potential synergies in the region. It is designed to integrate both parties’

ClearVoro Unveils Global Financial Operating System to Replace Outdated “Venue Era” Infrastructure

April 28, 2026 3 mins read

ClearVoro, a pioneer in first-principles financial engineering, today announced the official activation of its Financial Operating System (FOS), a transformative infrastructure designed to solve the systemic bottlenecks of the digital asset industry. By moving beyond the traditional exchange model, ClearVoro is introducing a paradigm where trust is a mathematical certainty rather than a corporate assertion. The End of the “Venue Era” For over a decade, the digital asset market has been defined

D.Energy Announces Official Sustainability Partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team

April 28, 2026 2 mins read

Blockchain innovator joins forces with Formula 1 team to bring clean energy accountability to one of the world’s most demanding motorsport operations D.Energy, the world’s first Layer 1 blockchain built on a Proof of Energy consensus mechanism, today announced it has become the Official Sustainability Partner of TGR Haas F1 Team. The partnership brings verifiable, real-time energy accountability to one of Formula 1’s most closely watched teams, as it enters

Bybit Launches Institutional Strategy Championship With Access to Minimum $1 Million in Interest-Free Capital

April 27, 2026 4 mins read

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the opening of registration for its Institutional Strategy Championship, co-hosted with 1Token, a SOC 2–compliant software platform for institutional crypto portfolio, risk, operations, accounting, and lending management, offering institutional participants access to minimum $1 million in interest-free capital support while inviting global trading institutions and eligible VIP users to compete across multiple strategy categories using its trading infrastructure and liquidity.  “This championship reflects our

TravelUp begins supporting crypto payments through CoinGate, giving travelers a faster, borderless way to book flights, hotels

April 27, 2026 3 mins read

PalWallet, a provider of financial infrastructure for digital assets, today announced the launch of its new platform designed to bridge the gap between stablecoin settlement and traditional banking services. The announcement, coinciding with the company’s appearance as a 5-star sponsor at Money20/20 Europe 2026, addresses the industry’s critical need for institutional-grade payment infrastructure. As many industry leaders prepare to gather at this year’s premier fintech summits to discuss the role of