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TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app
Digital Transformation

TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app

Retail customers in Georgia can now buy and sell 30 cryptocurrencies inside TBC's banking app, as monthly active users on its brokerage platform rise 42%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Ledn sees Bitcoin loans market hitting USD $1 trillion
Crypto

Ledn sees Bitcoin loans market hitting USD $1 trillion

Survey data suggest trust, not demand, is the main hurdle as Bitcoin-backed consumer lending expands from a USD $3 billion base.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Crypto

Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts

The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Malware

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users

Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Encryption

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware posts rise 22% as leak sites proliferate

Leak-site noise is making it harder for firms to tell real breaches from extortion theatre, as active sites hit 91 in the first quarter of 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff
Crypto

Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff

Global employers may now face added demand for flexible pay, as workers can divert part of wages into crypto before payroll is finalised.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
Crypto

Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push

Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Crypto

IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors

Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
CMC Markets Australia launches weekend gold CFD trading
Fintech

CMC Markets Australia launches weekend gold CFD trading

Weekend access to gold comes as retail traders increasingly expect to react to geopolitical shocks and price moves outside standard market hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Sector disrupter lets small time investors into property market
Crypto

Sector disrupter lets small time investors into property market

Retail investors can now get a slice of Auckland housing developments from just NZD $500, as Propopoly tests FMA-backed tokenisation.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026
The biggest mistake most people make with Bitcoin is missing the opportunity
Crypto

The biggest mistake most people make with Bitcoin is missing the opportunity

Disciplined buyers have historically outperformed traders by staying in Bitcoin through downturns, when panic often causes investors to miss recoveries.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs
Crypto

Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs

Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Propopoly secures first Auckland site for townhouse project
Crypto

Propopoly secures first Auckland site for townhouse project

The platform’s first live project opens townhouse development investing to retail buyers, with a minimum NZD $1.27 million raise needed to proceed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users
Crypto

KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users

Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Crypto

Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future

Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026