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My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

TLDR: TRON settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments in Q1 2026, reinforcing its position as a top payments blockchain. Total Value Locked rose 7.38% quarter-over-quarter to $26B, led by TRX Staking at $14.50 billion on-chain. Smart contract deployment costs dropped 60% after proposal #104 passed, boosting developer commits by 30% QoQ. TRON added MetaMask, WalletConnect, Anchorage, and Mastercard integrations while entering AI-native financial infrastructure. TRON’s Q1 2026 quarterly report reveals the blockchain network settled $2.04 trillion in stablecoin payments. The network supported an $86.02 billion stablecoin supply during the quarter. Despite broader market cooling, TRON recorded 950 million transactions and…

UK Treasury says digital assets could transform financial markets by accelerating capital flows and improving efficiency across systems. Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby notes faster settlement could free up capital and change how businesses manage liquidity. Authorities plan a consultation covering stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and AI-driven payment systems under one framework. U.K. regulators aim to align with the U.S. to reduce friction and support smoother cross-border digital asset operations. UK Treasury digital assets policy is advancing as senior officials outline a shift toward tokenized payments and modernized financial regulation. Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said digital assets may reshape…

Ledger has officially paused its previously planned IPO and U.S. stock market listing today, citing unfavorable market conditions, according to people familiar with the IPO process. The hardware wallet producer has engaged with banking and financial institutions since the year began to advise on the possibility of launching an initial public offering that could value the company at about $4 billion. These financial institutions included Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays. A confidential S-1 filing with the SEC is usually the first formal step towards a U.S. stock listing, and none has been filed by Ledger till now. Ledger is now…

Binance will roll out a new suite of U-margined perpetual futures contracts tied to traditional financial assets on May 15, adding exposure to Oracle, Disney, Uber, Cisco, Home Depot and Litecoin as the exchange accelerates its push into hybrid crypto-TradFi markets. Summary Binance will launch U-margined perpetual contracts tied to major U.S. equities including Oracle, Disney and Uber on May 15. The move deepens the exchange’s push to merge traditional finance exposure with crypto-native derivatives trading. Analysts say growing macro and political volatility is increasingly driving altcoin and Bitcoin trading behavior alongside equities. The launch was first reported by ChainCatcher,…

TLDR Five major labor unions urged the Senate to vote against the Clarity Act before a key committee vote. The unions warned that the bill could expose retirement accounts and public pensions to crypto market volatility. The American Bankers Association opposed updated stablecoin provisions in the proposed legislation. Crypto firms, including Coinbase, expressed support for restrictions on yield-bearing payment stablecoins. Michael Saylor endorsed the bill and described it as a framework for digital capital growth. Five major labor unions have urged the Senate to reject a pending cryptocurrency market structure bill. They warned that the measure could expose retirement savings…

TLDR: XRPL Foundation has expanded its leadership roles to improve coordination across developers and validators. XRP continues acting as liquidity bridge across settlement flows and tokenized asset markets. Compliance tools like credentials and permissioned domains support regulated XRPL participation. Lending, escrow, and payment channels advance XRPL’s programmable settlement infrastructure layer. XRP Ledger Foundation advances ecosystem coordination as XRPL development intensifies across liquidity, compliance, and settlement design. The latest structural updates place XRP at the center of network activity, while new leadership roles expand collaboration across developers, validators, and institutions globally. XRPL Foundation Reshapes Governance and Ecosystem Coordination The XRP Ledger…

TLDR The Senate Banking Committee scheduled May 14 for the markup of the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers will debate amendments before voting on whether to advance the bill to the Senate floor. The House previously passed the CLARITY Act with a 294–134 bipartisan vote. The bill would define regulatory boundaries between the SEC and the CFTC. The Senate version expands the legislation to nine titles, including stablecoin oversight and bankruptcy protections. The Senate Banking Committee will meet May 14 to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Lawmakers will debate amendments and decide whether to send the measure to the…

USDG, still issued by Paxos Singapore and regulated by MAS, will remain in market as one of many institutionally backed dollars as regulators, banks and VCs push toward a fragmented, multi‑issuer “economic OS.” Summary Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, is stepping back from leading the Global Dollar (USDG) alliance, saying it wants more neutrality as a stablecoin issuer and custodian. CEO Nathan McCauley says about 20 partners are exploring launching stablecoins via Anchorage, so backing USDG too aggressively would misalign incentives as the bank builds a white‑label issuance stack. Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto…

Strategy acquired 535 Bitcoin for about $43 million, paying an average price of roughly $80,340 per BTC, Michael Saylor said on Monday.  Summary Strategy added 535 BTC, raising its total Bitcoin holdings to 818,869 coins as of May 10. The purchase followed debate after Saylor said limited Bitcoin sales could help fund dividends. Strategy’s Bitcoin plan remains under scrutiny as preferred-share obligations raise fresh funding questions. The purchase lifted the company’s total holdings to 818,869 BTC as of May 10, 2026. Saylor said Strategy has now spent about $61.86 billion on its Bitcoin position at an average purchase price of…