10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — Ripple will unveil its 2026 Roadmap on February 11, focusing on integrating XRP into capital markets. Key updates include smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs for privacy, and cross-chain liquidity. These advancements aim to drive institutional adoption and utility. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Bitcoin
Beyond the Deleveraging: Why the February 2026 Fracture is the Birth of the Agentic Financial Layer
The Morning the Music Stopped
On February 5, 2026, the digital asset market faced a reckoning that signaled the end of its adolescent volatility. In a swift “southward” slide, Bitcoin plunged below the $70,000 psychological floor, hitting a 15-month low of $66,596 and effectively erasing all gains since the 2024 election. Within a single week, $500 billion in market value evaporated, sending the “Fear and Greed” index to a chilling 12. Continue reading
Agriculture-as-a-Service platform
Dec. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Citiesabc Impakt is a sophisticated Agriculture-as-a-Service platform developed by Dinis Guarda and the Ztudium Group. The initiative establishes a digital infrastructure designed to support farmers and agribusinesses through artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT sensors. By providing a verified digital identity and financial tools, the platform seeks to improve market access and sustainability in regions such as India, Indonesia, and Africa. The system addresses critical issues like climate volatility and financial exclusion by offering crop monitoring, price forecasting, and secure data ownership. Ultimately, the project aims to foster global food security and economic resilience through high-tech, human-centric solutions. Continue reading
Is AI eating Crypto’s Lunch?
Nov. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — That phrase, “AI is eating crypto’s lunch,” generally refers to the current trend where Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and related companies are attracting significantly more investor capital and attention than the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
However, the reality is more nuanced than a zero-sum competition, and both areas are also seeing convergence. Continue reading
London Blockchain Conference 2025 Key Insights
the London Blockchain Conference 2025, which focused on digital trust, decentralised innovation, and smart governance. Key sessions highlighted how blockchain, AI, and Web3 are moving into practical applications across various sectors, including finance, public services, and conservation. Continue reading
Chainlink Solves Corporate Actions with AI and Blockchain
This solution leverages the Chainlink oracle platform, blockchain technology, and AI to standardise and streamline data validation, transforming unstructured announcements into verifiable, real-time records that can be distributed across both traditional financial infrastructure and blockchain networks. Key participants include institutions like DTCC, Swift, Euroclear, and UBS. Continue reading
Crypto Wallet Adoption: Reinforcing Inequality
A new research report on crypto wallet adoption in the U.S., which suggests that the adoption of cryptocurrency is skewing toward affluent Americans while lower-income communities face significant barriers and high fees. Continue reading
Bybit Establishes New B2B Unit to Drive Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of its Business-to-Business Unit (BBU), a new division dedicated to serving institutional and enterprise clients. Continue reading
HTX DeepThink: Fed, Trump Token, Bitcoin Trends
This **market analysis from HTX DeepThink** discusses several key financial and political developments. It highlights the **US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady**, citing stalled disinflation and fiscal concerns as reasons for caution. The article also examines the **potential impact of a new utility token from Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT)** on the crypto market, noting its significance as the first time a publicly listed US media company is launching such a token tied to a real-world product. Additionally, it covers the **easing of US-China trade tensions** through recent high-level talks and their positive effect on risk assets like Bitcoin. Finally, the analysis touches on **Bitcoin’s market dynamics**, suggesting its short-term direction will heavily depend on upcoming macroeconomic data releases. Continue reading
Antier Breaks Records With 500+ Crypto Wallet Deployments: Leads Globally With AI-Voice-Assistant & Crypto Card Integration
Antier, the world’s preeminent crypto wallet development company, officially announces the successful deployment of over 500+ enterprise-grade crypto wallets, including similar blockchain-based solutions with advanced feature integration like AI Voice Assistant & Crypto Cards — a monumental achievement that underscores its leadership. Continue reading
