Bitget Highlights Women Shaping Education-First Web3 Growth in the Philippines

Victoria, Seychelles, April 30, 2026- Bitget, the worlds largest Universal Exchange (UEX), highlighted the growing impact of women-led Web3 education and advocacy in the Philippines through its flagship women-in-blockchain initiative, Blockchain4Her. The initiative supports women who are advancing blockchain literacy, community access, and responsible participation across emerging digital economies.  Blockchain4Her is designed to elevate and empower women in blockchain through education-first programs, grassroots partnerships, and community-led advocacy. By focusing on access, knowledge and long-term inclusion, the initiative aims to close the gender gap in Web3 and create pathways for women to participate as builders, educators and decision-makers.  In the Philippines, a market shaped by strong grassroots adoption and a rapidly expanding digital economy, Blockchain4Her, has supported women working at the intersection of education, community-building, and responsible innovation. Advocates including Bea Llana, Arshelene “Tita Arsh” Lingao, and MaryWave (Wave3) have emerged as leading voices helping women and young people approach Web3 with clarity, structure, and purpose.  “We started Blockchain4Her to create a safe space and build confidence for women to imagine a future in Web3,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget and initiator of Blockchain4Her. “Seeing women in the Philippines take ownership of education and community-building shows what inclusion looks like when it begins

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Wasabi Protocol Hit by $5M Multi-Chain Exploit – What Investors Need to Know

Wasabi Protocol, which allows users to trade cryptocurrencies using leverage, has recently become the victim of a major hack, reminding people just how vulnerable DeFi continues to be. PeckShield, a blockchain security firm, announced on April 30 that Wasabi protocol had lost well over $5 million worth of assets on multiple blockchain platforms due to hacks/exploits.  The Scope of the Multi-Chain Attack  The attack exploited multiple networks, demonstrating the complex nature of risk with cross-chain operations within DeFi. Using security data, the attacker was able to drain funds from the various deployments of the Wasabi Protocol on four different networks: Ethereum, Base, Berachain and Blast.  Initial investigations reveal that among stolen assets are numerous kinds of tokens including Wrapped Ether (WETH) and USDC, both of which went to the hackers wallet. There has been an increasing trend for hackers to exploit liquidity from protocols that consist of multiple chains within their ecosystems.  Understanding Wasabi Protocols Role  Wasabi Protocol was rapidly developing into a niche leader in leverage trading with respect to memecoins and NFT before they experienced this breach. Moreover, Wasabi offers traders the opportunity to trade perpetual futures contracts that are linked to actual underlying assets rather than synthetic ones as with the majority

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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Drops 5% Despite Earnings Beat as AI Spending Worries Intensify

The tech giant reported quarterly revenue of $82.9 billion, topping analyst consensus of $81.29 billion. Earnings per share on a diluted basis reached $4.27, exceeding the $4.05 projection by $0.22.  Azure cloud services posted 40% revenue expansion during the January through March period, matching precisely with the 40% consensus forecast from Visible Alpha. Microsoft Cloud generated $54.5 billion in revenue, representing a 29% year-over-year increase, or 25% when adjusted for currency fluctuations.  Chief Executive Satya Nadella revealed that Microsofts AI operations have now crossed an annual revenue run rate of $37 billion, reflecting 123% year-over-year growth. “We are focused on delivering cloud and AI infrastructure and solutions that empower every business to eval-max their outcomes in the agentic computing era,” Nadella stated.  The robust cloud performance provided some comfort to market watchers who had questioned whether Microsoft‘s substantial AI investments were actually driving meaningful revenue. Emarketer’s Gadjo Sevilla observed that the figures indicate “the spending is still translating into cloud demand rather than just margin drag.”  Capital Spending Surges  Capital outlays jumped 49% to $31.9 billion during the quarter. This follows $37.5 billion in capital expenditures posted in Q2. These figures underscore Microsofts continued commitment to expanding data center capacity as cloud infrastructure providers are

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Wasabi Protocol 4.55M$ Hack: DeFi Crisis Deepens

The DeFi sector can‘t escape the clutches of hack attacks; Ethereum and Base-based perpetuals trading platform Wasabi Protocol was robbed of $4.55 million on Thursday. The attackers seized the private key of the externally owned account (EOA) named wasabideployer.eth and immediately transferred the single ADMIN_ROLE authority in the protocol’s permission system to themselves.  Wasabi Protocol Hack Mechanics: UUPS Exploit  According to Blockaid‘s detection, this move called the grantRole function and, using the UUPS standard, replaced the codes of the perp vaults and Long Pool with malicious versions. Funds were quickly drained; Ethereum’s wWETH, sUSDC, wBITCOIN, wPEPE vaults and Bases sUSDC, wWETH, sBTC, sVIRTUAL, sAERO, and sBRETT vaults were targeted. Users were advised to immediately revoke their LP token approvals. Click for detailed ETH analysis.  Drift Protocol Similarity and New Delisting Developments  The attack mechanics were almost identical to the $285 million loss suffered by Solana-based DRIFT futures platform Drift Protocol at the beginning of the month; there too, North Korea-linked attackers had withdrawn assets in 12 minutes using an admin key without timelock or multisig protection. Wasabi also had a similar weakness: A single deployer key held full control of the protocol.  Breaking news: $DRIFT has been delisted from Upbit and Bithumb exchanges. This delisting

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XRP Price Prediction May 2026: Can XRP Climb Back This Month?

XRP trades at $1.3729, up 0.31%, inside a rising channel with the SAR at $1.4734 as the key May resistance to reclaim.XRP spot ETFs crossed $1.30B in cumulative inflows with daily inflows staying positive through most of April despite macro headwinds.Polymarket gives 3% odds of XRP hitting an ATH by June, 12% by September, and 21% by December 2026.  XRP trades at $1.3729 on April 30, entering May at the apex of a rising channel that has been building since the February low near $1.15, as cumulative spot ETF inflows cross $1.30B and the XRP Las Vegas event puts the global reserve currency narrative back in circulation.  Can XRP Reclaim $1.47 In May? What The Chart Shows  XRP has been building a rising channel since the February low near $1.15, with the lower boundary rising from that base and the upper boundary capping price below $1.50 through March and April. The channel is tightening toward an apex as both boundaries converge near current levels, compressing price into a decision zone entering May.  The Supertrend at $1.2993 is bullish and rising below price, confirmed after the February recovery held. The SAR at $1.4734 sits overhead as the first meaningful resistance for May. Price has not

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Canadian Pension Giant Grabs 1.38M MSTR Shares Worth $219M

AIMCo, Canadas $195B asset manager, bought 1.38 million MSTR shares worth $219M in its first bitcoin-linked bet.Canadas top institutions, including RBC and CPPIB, now hold Strategy Inc. stakes worth hundreds of millions each.Strategy Inc. holds 818,334 , making MSTR a preferred proxy for pension funds avoiding direct custody.  AIMCo Buys 1.38M Strategy Inc. Shares in $219M Proxy Bet  AIMCo, formally known as the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, acquired approximately 1.38 million shares of Strategy Inc., the company formerly known as Microstrategy and traded under the ticker MSTR. The Edmonton-based manager oversees roughly CAD $194.7 billion in assets on behalf of provincial pension plans, endowments, and government accounts, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.  The disclosure surfaced on social media on April 30, 2026. No official press release from AIMCo has been issued. The data stems from a regulatory filing tied to the institutional ownership of U.S.-listed securities.  Strategy Inc. holds 818,334 , making it the largest corporate bitcoin holder in the world. The company has accumulated since 2020 through equity offerings, preferred shares, and debt. Its stock is widely treated as a leveraged proxy for because the value of its treasury drives most of MSTRs market performance.  Canadian institutions have gravitated toward MSTR over

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Wasabi Protocol 4.55M$ Hack: DeFi Crisis Deepens

The DeFi sector can‘t escape the clutches of hack attacks; Ethereum and Base-based perpetuals trading platform Wasabi Protocol was robbed of $4.55 million on Thursday. The attackers seized the private key of the externally owned account (EOA) named wasabideployer.eth and immediately transferred the single ADMIN_ROLE authority in the protocol’s permission system to themselves.  Wasabi Protocol Hack Mechanics: UUPS Exploit  According to Blockaid‘s detection, this move called the grantRole function and, using the UUPS standard, replaced the codes of the perp vaults and Long Pool with malicious versions. Funds were quickly drained; Ethereum’s wWETH, sUSDC, wBITCOIN, wPEPE vaults and Bases sUSDC, wWETH, sBTC, sVIRTUAL, sAERO, and sBRETT vaults were targeted. Users were advised to immediately revoke their LP token approvals. Click for detailed ETH analysis.  Drift Protocol Similarity and New Delisting Developments  The attack mechanics were almost identical to the $285 million loss suffered by Solana-based DRIFT futures platform Drift Protocol at the beginning of the month; there too, North Korea-linked attackers had withdrawn assets in 12 minutes using an admin key without timelock or multisig protection. Wasabi also had a similar weakness: A single deployer key held full control of the protocol.  Breaking news: $DRIFT has been delisted from Upbit and Bithumb exchanges. This delisting

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Coinbase (COIN) launches tokenized stablecoin credit fund on Solana, Ethereum, Base

Coinbase‘s (COIN) asset management arm said Thursday it’s rolling out a credit fund tied to stablecoin markets, with plans to offer investors onchain access through a tokenized share class.  The fund, called the Coinbase Stablecoin Credit Strategy (CUSHY), targets institutional investors seeking yield from lending activity tied to digital assets.  Investors will have the option to hold shares onchain through tokenization specialist Superstate‘s platform. The fund will be available on Ethereum, Solana, and Base, Coinbase’s blockchain built on Ethereum.  The fund reflects a growing overlap between traditional credit markets and crypto infrastructure. Transactions in stablecoins — cryptocurrencies with prices pegged to fiat money — have surged in recent years as more financial activities migrate onto blockchains. The supply of stablecoins doubled to $300 billion in the past two years, while monthly transaction volume tripled to $1.2 trillion.  “Stablecoins are the bedrock of the next financial era,” said Anthony Bassili, president of Coinbase Asset Management. “With CUSHY, we are fusing the efficiency of digital rails with the rigor of traditional credit.”  Fund tokenization trend  The move also highlights a broader trend: Asset managers are starting to treat tokenization as an extension of existing products for broader distribution, a shift that could bring more traditional finance activity to

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Apex Group and Truleum Venture Partners announce DFSA-Regulated Tokenized Fund Launch in DIFC

Dubai ,UAE, April 30, 2026 Apex Group Ltd (“Apex Group”), a global financial services provider with over $3.5 trillion in assets serviced, and Truleum Venture Partners Limited (“TVPL”) today announced the launch of Truleum Fund I LP, a DFSA‑regulated and DIFC‑domiciled private markets fund structured to issue digitally native fund units within a fully regulated framework powered by Tokeny technology. The launch marks a significant step toward modernizing private capital markets infrastructure in the Middle East.  Truleum Fund I LP has been designed to combine institutional-grade governance standards with digital issuance architecture. The launch reflects the broader evolution of private markets, where tokenisation is transitioning from experimental adoption toward regulated implementation. By aligning regulatory processes, fund administration, and digital infrastructure, Apex Group and TVPL have structured a model that enhances transparency, programmability, and operational resilience while maintaining full supervisory alignment.  Tokenisation is increasingly becoming an extension of traditional finance. By embedding compliance controls, transfer restrictions, investor eligibility, and governance mechanisms directly within the asset layer, the structure demonstrates how private markets can achieve greater scalability, efficiency and programmability without compromising institutional standards or regulatory expectations.  For twenty years in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), Apex Group has supported regulated fund structures across

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Gemini wins CFTC clearinghouse approval as it deepens prediction market push

Gemini Space Station won approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to operate its own regulated derivatives clearinghouse, CNBC reported, giving the crypto exchange a deeper foothold in prediction markets and a possible path toward perpetual futures trading.  The approval allows Gemini to clear and settle trades in house instead of relying on outside infrastructure, giving the company more control over how its prediction market products operate and scale. Gemini shares surged nearly 8% by Thursday midday following the news.  Cameron Winklevoss, Geminis cofounder and president, told CNBC that owning and operating the marketplace end to end is powerful given the opportunity in prediction markets and future crypto derivatives. He said the structure would let Gemini move faster, improve the customer experience, and respond more quickly to changing market conditions.  The approval comes as crypto exchanges increasingly push into event contracts, derivatives, and prediction markets to reduce their dependence on spot crypto trading, which tends to rise and fall with broader market sentiment. Gemini launched event contracts in December after CFTC approval and intends to expand its derivatives offering beyond prediction markets.  The strategy also lands in the middle of a widening regulatory fight. New York Attorney General Letitia James recently sued Gemini

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