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Users in emerging markets treat crypto exchanges like banking apps, says Binance

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Emerging markets accounted for 77% of Binance users in 2026, up from 49% in 2020, as users in these countries increasingly used the exchange for savings, payments and access to investments, the exchange said. Binance Research’s latest report frames crypto adoption as a financial access story rather than a business story. Binance said that 83% […]

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How DeFi is changing the financial landscape for Latin Americans

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For decades, Latin Americans have lived with financial constraints that citizens of more developed economies rarely think about: periodic currency devaluations, inflationary shocks, limited access to credit, and banking systems that often fail to reward savers. A new level of innovation is reshaping the region’s financial landscape. Decentralized finance – DeFi – is quietly moving

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Crypto Wallets Are Being Rebuilt for AI Agents, Trust Wallet and Mesh Executives Tell Consensus Miami

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Crypto wallets are being rebuilt for AI agents, executives at Trust Wallet and Mesh said Thursday, as the companies race to give autonomous software a way to hold value, prove identity and transact on-chain. Speaking to CoinDesk Miami, Arjun Mukherjee, chief technology officer at Mesh, said the change was due to

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Arbitrator Approves Release of $71 Million in ETH Despite US Seizure Fight

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Arbitration delegates expressed support, in a non-binding sentiment check, for a project to release $71 million worth of ether frozen after the Lazarus-linked rsETH exploit last month, amid an active legal battle in the United States over ownership of the funds. The first phase of the temperature check, which closed Friday afternoon Hong Kong time

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Judge allows Aave to transfer $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack

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A federal judge in Manhattan has cleared the way for Aave’s recovery efforts after the North Korea-linked rsETH exploit last month, allowing the transfer of $71 million in frozen ether out of Arbitrum while preserving the legal rights of victims of North Korean terrorism to the funds. In a two-page order issued Friday evening US

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Senate Banking Committee plans to hold hearing on Clarity Act Thursday

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The Senate Banking Committee plans to hold its long-awaited markup hearing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (otherwise known as the Clarity Act) on Thursday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. The Clarity Act was largely in limbo after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange was withdrawing support for the stablecoin

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Coinbase (COIN) Rebounds 10%, Solana, LINK and SUI Outperform as Bitcoin (BTC) Holds $80,000

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As bitcoin holds above $80,000 and stocks hit new record highs, risk appetite spread deeper into crypto markets on Friday, lifting altcoins and blockchain infrastructure plays. Solana (SOL), Chain Link LINK$10:30 a.m., ISU$1.0217 And POINT$1.3784 rose about 5%, while Near Protocol (NEAR) and Uniswap (UNI) gained about 7%. Internet Computer Protocol’s ICP jumped nearly 12%,

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Arbitrator Approves Release of $71 Million in ETH Despite US Seizure Fight

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Arbitration delegates approved the release of $71 million worth of ether frozen after the Lazarus-linked rsETH exploit last month, creating a direct conflict between decentralized governance and an active legal battle in the United States over who owns the funds. The on-chain vote, which closed Friday afternoon Hong Kong time with over 90% support, authorizes

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AI agents fueled startup frenzy at Consensus Miami EasyA hackathon

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — At the EasyA Hackathon nestled as part of Consensus Miami 2026, the energy felt less like a traditional crypto developer event and more like a live audition for the next generation at the intersection of blockchain and native AI startups. Nearly 1,000 developers competed on the site, some from established crypto

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Signals Rule Changes for On-Chain Markets and AI-Driven Finance

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said Friday that the agency is considering changes to how securities regulations apply to blockchain-based financial markets and AI-based financial applications, as digital asset companies increasingly move their trading and settlement activities on-chain. Speaking at the AI+ Expo in Washington, Atkins said the SEC is considering establishing formal rules regarding on-chain

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