Brian Danga
Brian Danga is a reporter based in Nairobi, Kenya. Before joining The Block, Brian reported on digital assets at outlets including crypto.news and DailyCoin, and also worked on the venture side at Elevate Ventures. You can get in touch with Brian on Telegram (@brayandanga) or 𝕏 (@DangaWrites) or email him at [email protected].
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Wintermute Expands Trading Infrastructure into Prediction Markets
Wintermute announces the expansion of its trading infrastructure to include prediction markets, targeting an industry with growing institutional interest, according to The Block. This move aims to attract liquidity providers to the burgeoning multibillion-dollar sector.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Ventuals to Compensate Traders After SpaceX Perps Drop 45% on Hyperliquid
On The Block, it is reported that Ventuals will compensate traders after a drop in SpaceX perpetual contracts by 45% due to incorrect oracle data, causing losses of $1.51 million. The compensation aims to mitigate the financial impact on affected traders.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
BIS Report Highlights Tokenization's Role in Cross-Border Payments
The Block reports that Project Agorá indicates tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments via atomic settlement across jurisdictions. The study emphasizes the potential efficiency gains from such methods in the existing payment system.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Bit Digital Secures $100 Million Loan Facility from WhiteFiber
Bit Digital has announced a $100 million loan facility extended to WhiteFiber, which may be financed through secured credit lines denominated in Ethereum. This structure allows Bit Digital to maintain exposure to Ethereum amid its financial arrangements, according to reporting by The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
SoFi Launches SoFiUSD Stablecoin for 14.7 Million App Users
SoFi has introduced its SoFiUSD stablecoin to 14.7 million users of its banking app. The stablecoin is deployed on both Ethereum and Solana, according to The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga·1
Hong Kong Proposes Licensing for Crypto Advisers and Managers Under AML Rules
Hong Kong is advancing regulatory efforts to license crypto advisers and managers in line with anti-money laundering measures, aiming for legislative action by 2026, according to The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Bitwise Launches Canton Network ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra
Bitwise has introduced a Canton Network exchange-traded product (ETP) on Deutsche Börse Xetra, according to The Block. This product is backed by CC tokens stored in cold storage, providing a method for investors to gain exposure to the Canton Network.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Over Online Betting Concerns
Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket due to issues related to online gambling, following a growing trend of regulatory scrutiny on prediction market platforms. This development highlights the challenges faced by such platforms in complying with local laws, as reported by The Block.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
TrapDoor Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Developer Environments
A recent report from The Block highlights the TrapDoor malware campaign, which employs malicious packages to infiltrate crypto developer environments, affecting platforms like Aptos, Sui, and Solana. The malware distribution spans multiple package managers including npm, PyPI, and Crates.io.
last month·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga·1
Verus Bridge Attacker Returns 4,052 ETH, Keeps $2.8 Million Bounty
An attacker has returned 4,052.4 ETH, valued at approximately $8.5 million, to the Verus platform following their proposal of a bounty framework, according to The Block. The attacker retains a bounty of $2.8 million for their actions in exploiting the bridge, signaling a noteworthy incident within the ecosystem.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Boerse Stuttgart Connects Major Firms to Tokenized Settlement Network
Boerse Stuttgart has added Societe Generale, SG-FORGE, and flatexDEGIRO to its tokenized settlement network aimed at enhancing trading within Europe, according to The Block. This expansion seeks to streamline the trading and settlement process for tokenized securities, leveraging Nasdaq's European venues.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Kraken Parent Payward Secures Preliminary VARA Approval for Dubai Expansion
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received preliminary approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (VARA) to expand its regulated crypto services in the UAE, according to The Block. This approval marks a step towards increasing Payward's operational capabilities in the region.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Missouri Attorney General Sues CoinFlip Over Crypto ATMs
The Block reports that Missouri's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip, accusing the company of facilitating consumer fraud through its cryptocurrency ATMs and imposing excessive fees.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
AllUnity Plans Launch of Swedish Krona Stablecoin and Payment Infrastructure
AllUnity intends to launch a stablecoin pegged to the Swedish krona in June and has introduced x402-based payment infrastructure for businesses in Europe, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Qivalis Adds 25 Banks to Euro Stablecoin Consortium
Qivalis has expanded its euro stablecoin consortium by adding 25 European banks, bringing the total to 37 institutions, according to The Block. The expansion includes Luxembourg's state-owned Spuerkeess, enhancing the consortium's reach and influence in the fiat-backed stablecoin market.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Irish Authorities Recover 500 BTC Linked to Drug Trafficking Case
Irish authorities retrieve 500 BTC from another dormant wallet, likely connected to the Clifton Collins bitcoin cache, according to The Block. This recovery adds to efforts in tracing cryptocurrency linked to illicit activities.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Canaan Reports $88.7 Million Net Loss in Q1 2026
Canaan reveals an $88.7 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026 while reporting revenue of $62.7 million that meets its guidance, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
Flare and D'CENT Connect Hardware Wallets to XRP Yield Vaults
Flare and D'CENT have launched a new integration that links hardware wallets to XRP yield vaults, enhancing the ecosystem without the need for a new blockchain, wallet, or gas token, according to The Block.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Brian Danga
