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Bernardo Bilotta argues that banks avoid stablecoins not due to a lack of technical understanding, but to protect their vital relationships with central banks and Western correspondent banks, who are notoriously risk-averse. Key Takeaways: Bernardo Bilotta notes Asia handles 50% of global stablecoin flows, but banks fear regulatory risk. Tether and eStable now enable local…Read More

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established strict new regulations for the 99th Oscars, officially banning AI-generated content from top categories to protect human creativity. Key Takeaways: Academy Board bans AI for the 99th Oscars, requiring human-only billing for acting and writing by March 2027. Tyler Perry halted an $800M studio expansion…Read More

As the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has allegedly died for using Starlink devices to circumvent it. Hesam Alaeddin, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly beaten to death for this transgression. Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for…Read More

Bakkt has completed its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research, a move designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-native stablecoin infrastructure into its core financial services. Modernizing Global Settlement Bakkt Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a developer of agentic payments and stablecoin infrastructure, about three months after formally agreeing to the purchase.…Read More

Deepening inflation fears are pushing U.S. crypto traders into digital assets, as 90% worry the dollar will lose purchasing power. An OKX survey found 49% increased crypto holdings since January, reflecting intensifying pressure on portfolio strategies. Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine From NYSE Gut Punch to ‘One App for Money’: Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life Exodus used its hometown summit in Omaha to argue that self-custody is moving from niche crypto tool to full-stack payments infrastructure, even as the company navigates regulatory scars and a softer market. This post From NYSE Gut…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Stock Pops 9% As Bitcoin Price Pumps Back to $78,000 Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) surged roughly 9% on Friday as Bitcoin clawed back to the $78,000 level. This movement comes just days after Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a headline-grabbing keynote at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. MSTR…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App In front of shareholders and customers in Omaha, Exodus dived deep into Exodus Pay and announced a high-profile UFC sponsorship. This post Exodus (EXOD) Announces Official UFC Deal and Revised, Self-Custody Money App first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform Galoy is rolling out an expanded Bitcoin-native banking platform aimed at helping U.S. banks and credit unions integrate lending, payments, and custody without overhauling their core systems. This post Galoy Pushes Deeper Into U.S. Banking With All-in-One Bitcoin Platform first appeared on Bitcoin…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a series of product updates and strategic moves at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference. This post Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine…Read More