Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates
Ripple has expanded its operations in the UAE by establishing a new Middle East and Africa headquarters in the Dubai...
International
Iran blockade strands 20,000 seafarers, 2,000 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization reports that 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships are stranded due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait...
Iran resumes commercial flights amid ongoing US-Israel conflict
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and...
Kuwait airport to resume operations April 26 amid Gulf region de-escalation
Kuwait International Airport plans to resume operations on April 26, a sign of localized de-escalation in the Gulf region. The...
IMO drafts evacuation plan for 800 ships in Persian Gulf amid tensions
The International Maritime Organization has drafted an evacuation plan for 800 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. As naval tensions...
IMO plans evacuation for ships stuck in Persian Gulf amid Hormuz tensions
The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, a...
As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil
Key Takeaways: Russo highlighted that most international travel agencies in Brazil now leverage stablecoins. Also, the executive mentioned foreign settlements...
BIS Warns Stablecoin Rise Could Trigger Global Bank Crisis
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned over the rapid growth of US dollar-backed stablecoins, raising concerns about liquidity...
US Navy prepares to seize Iran-linked ships as peace talks falter
The US Navy is preparing to seize ships tied to Iran in international waters, with officials warning the conflict could...
IMF Warned the World Is Heading Toward Recession, Crypto Faces Downside Risk
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global growth to 3.1%, warning that the world economy could fall into a...
Chainwire Awarded Top Crypto NewsWire Distinction at ADVFN 2026
Chainwire has been awarded “Best Crypto NewsWire” at the 2026 ADVFN International Financial Awards, highlighting the growing role of specialized...
Tokenization: The IMF’s 2026 Roadmap for Global Finance
On April 2, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a note regarding real-world assets (RWAs), noting both their advantages...
Bitcoin Claws Back $71,000 As US-Iran Truce Talks Shake Markets
Iran told the International Maritime Organization this week that non-hostile ships could pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That single...
Trio-Tech’s Singapore subsidiary hit by ransomware attack, stolen data published online
Trio-Tech International, a California-based semiconductor services firm, disclosed that its Singapore subsidiary was struck by a ransomware attack that encrypted...
Boyaa Interactive Plans $70 Million in Further Cryptocurrency Acquisitions
Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive International seeks shareholder approval to invest up to $70 million in cryptocurrencies to bolster its Web3...
