Author: Kelvin Munene

Blockchain-Powered Bond Settlement Is Coming to India. Here Is What SEBI Is Planning India’s securities regulator has made its most significant move yet toward putting bonds on a blockchain. The Securities and Exchange Board of India announced plans to pilot tokenised corporate bonds using digital ledger technology, with a rollout expected within six to nine months.  The announcement was made by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey at the Care Edge Debt Market Summit in Mumbai and came alongside a second initiative, a comprehensive overhaul of disclosure requirements for listed debt securities.  What Tokenisation Solves India’s corporate bond market has long…

Robinhood’s C$250 million acquisition of WonderFi has cleared its final regulatory step after CIRO approved the change of control involving Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. The deal gives Robinhood access to WonderFi’s regulated Canadian crypto platforms, including Bitbuy and Coinsquare, and is expected to close around June 1, 2026. Canadian regulators have approved Robinhood’s planned acquisition of WonderFi, moving the C$250 million all-cash deal closer to completion. The approval clears the final regulatory step for the transaction, which the companies expect to close on or about June 1, 2026. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization approved the change of control involving Coinsquare…

The future of cryptocurrency is not without its complications. Volatility remains a barrier to wider adoption as a medium of exchange. Cryptocurrency has moved through several distinct phases since Bitcoin launched in 2009. Early adopters gave way to retail investors. Retail investors were joined by institutions. Governments that once ignored digital assets are now building regulatory frameworks around them.  The asset class that many dismissed as a passing trend is now embedded in global financial conversations at the highest levels. Understanding where it goes from here requires looking at three forces shaping its trajectory: adoption, regulation and market evolution. Adoption…

The CLARITY Act could give XRP, ADA, HBAR and XLM clearer legal status by shifting some oversight from the SEC to the CFTC. However, the bill is not law yet and still needs Senate approval, House reconciliation and a presidential signature. Stablecoin yield rules also remain under debate. The CLARITY Act is moving through Congress as one of the most closely watched crypto market structure bills in the United States. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the bill on May 14, 2026, according to legal updates on the measure. The bill still needs full Senate approval, reconciliation with the House version,…

The trading narrative around crypto is not going away, but judging digital assets solely by their price misses the more durable and arguably more important story developing alongside it. Most conversations about cryptocurrency revolve around price. Bitcoin hit a new high. Ethereum is down this week. A new altcoin is gaining momentum. The trading angle dominates the headlines and shapes how most people think about digital assets. But cryptocurrency was built to do something more fundamental than generate returns. It was built to move value. And that original purpose is being realised in a growing number of practical ways that…

What Actually Separates Crypto From the Money in Your Bank Account Money has existed in many forms throughout history. Shells, gold, paper, digital bank balances. Each shift represented a change in how societies agreed on what holds value and how that value moves between people. Cryptocurrency is the latest and most disruptive entry in that long evolution. Understanding what makes it genuinely different from traditional currency requires looking at how each system works at a fundamental level. Who Controls the Money Traditional currency is controlled by central authorities. In India, the Reserve Bank of India manages the rupee. The US…

Hyperliquid ETFs from Bitwise and 21Shares saw a 50% volume rise, boosting HYPE token toward $60. Spot ETF demand outpaced platform support, while short squeezes and institutional inflows added momentum. HYPE is up 120% YTD, with expansion into equities and commodities expected to grow overall demand. Hyperliquid ETFs have seen notable early interest, signaling a potential new source of demand for the HYPE token. The launch comes amid a broader market slowdown where traditional assets and major cryptocurrencies have been under pressure. Trading Volumes Surge for HYPE ETFs US-based ETFs tied to Hyperliquid (HYPE) recorded a 50% increase in trading…

Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: What Every Crypto Investor Should Understand Every blockchain needs a way to agree on which transactions are valid. Without a central authority to make that call, the network relies on a consensus mechanism. Two systems dominate the conversation: Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Understanding how they differ is essential for anyone serious about cryptocurrency. What Proof of Work Does Proof of Work is the original blockchain consensus mechanism. Bitcoin runs on it and has since its launch in 2009. The idea is straightforward in principle. Miners compete to solve a complex…

Gujarat Police uncovered a Rs. 226 crore cryptocurrency network allegedly linked to drug trafficking, hawala transfers, cyber fraud, and global terror funding. Investigators arrested nine people and traced funds through Monero, USDT, dark web platforms, and wallets reportedly connected to Hamas, Houthis, and other sanctioned entities. The Gujarat Cyber Centre of Excellence has uncovered an Ahmedabad-based cryptocurrency network worth nearly Rs. 226.54 crore. Officials said the case involves alleged drug trafficking, cyber fraud, hawala transfers, and terror financing links across several countries. The probe led to the arrest of nine people from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Karnal. Investigators said the accused…

Centralised, Decentralised and Everything In Between: A Guide to Crypto Exchanges  Most people who own cryptocurrency bought it through an exchange without fully understanding what happened behind the scenes. The process feels simple on the surface. You deposit money, you buy a coin, and the balance updates. What actually takes place between those steps is more involved and understanding it makes you a better and safer participant in the market. What a Crypto Exchange Is A crypto exchange is a platform that facilitates the buying, selling and trading of cryptocurrencies. It connects buyers and sellers, provides a marketplace for transactions…