Our Regional SVP of GTM APAC, Nagesh Devata, on "the technologies shaping the future of cross-border payments in APAC and what businesses should be paying attention to next."
Artificial intelligence and blockchain - particularly stablecoins - have the potential to be truly transformational for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in APAC.
SMBs need to be aware of how best to manage their costs, especially as they scale internationally. Investment decision matters, and they need to be smart about where and how they deploy limited resources. AI can play a critical role even before a cross-border payment is made by helping SMBs identify the right markets to enter and the right customers to target.
Beyond market selection, AI enables smarter advertising, customer acquisition, and decision-making, helping SMBs overcome the challenges of having smaller in-house teams.
In practice, AI can empower small businesses to operate like much larger companies, but with fewer and more efficient resources - whether through automated marketing, risk assessment, forecasting, or operational optimization. This has a direct impact on how confidently SMBs approach cross-border growth.
Blockchain technology, and more specifically stablecoins, has the potential to meaningfully decrease friction within cross-border payments. Stablecoins can make international payments faster, more cost-effective, and more transparent. By integrating this technology into the way businesses work, we can continue to simplify their operations, ensuring that money “just works” for businesses operating globally.
While adoption will continue to be impacted by regulatory clarity and trust, these technologies, used thoughtfully, can significantly lower the barriers to cross-border trade for APAC SMBs on their growth journey.
#NEARMarketCapExceedsThreeBillion GitHub has officially confirmed that a security breach compromised roughly 3,800 of its internal repositories. The platform detected the unauthorized access on its infrastructure, which occurred after a developer's device was infected with malware through a poisoned Visual Studio Code extension.
The Microsoft-owned platform stated that the exfiltration was strictly limited to GitHub-internal repositories, which typically hold internal infrastructure configurations, code tools, and deployment scripts. Crucially, officials emphasized that there is currently no evidence suggesting that customer data or external corporate repositories were impacted by the leak.
The notorious cybercrime group known as TeamPCP has claimed responsibility for the supply chain attack and has listed the stolen data for sale on a prominent hacking forum. In response, GitHub immediately isolated the affected employee endpoint, removed the malicious extension, and rotated critical security secrets overnight to mitigate further risks.
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30 minutes before US futures opened this weekend, Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped sharply in a quick move that liquidated $32 million in longs.
Then, the moment US futures opened, both recovered just as fast, pushing back above the drop level and liquidating another $8 million in shorts on the way up.
Down to wipe out longs. Up to wipe out shorts. All within one hour.
Whether that is coordination or just the natural mechanics of a low liquidity weekend market is a matter of debate. But the pattern of big moves right before major market opens, followed by an immediate reversal, is one traders have been pointing to for years.
Leveraged traders on both sides got cleaned out. Someone on the other side of those trades had a very good Sunday.
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🚨 THE BITCOIN REVERSAL IS HERE: ARE YOU READY TO GET ROLLED? 🚨
Stop dreaming about the moon. The technicals don’t lie, is screaming "trap".
While the "moon boys" are still buying the top, Bitcoin just printed a devastating Change of Character (CHoCH) at $80,400. That’s not a "dip"; it’s a structural breakdown.
The Play of the Century:
1. The Bait: Expect a fake-out retest of $81,500 right into the supply zone.
2. The Kill: Once the exit liquidity is trapped, we are nuking straight through $79,000.
3. The Target: A freefall into the $78,000 demand zone.
The "Weak High" at $82,800 was your final warning. Most of you will ignore this and hold the bag all the way down.
And people are starting to compare it to early 2020.
A few weeks ago, a hantavirus outbreak was detected on a cruise ship.
Now investors are watching closely because hantavirus carries a significantly higher fatality rate than COVID-19, even though outbreaks remain far more limited and rare.
If cases were ever confirmed in a major global city, markets could react violently.
Airlines, hotels, cruise operators, and reopening trades would likely get hit first as investors remember what happened during lockdowns.
The fear is not just the virus itself.
It’s the possibility of disrupted labor, logistics, ports, factories, and global supply chains if outbreaks were to expand.
Unlike COVID, there are currently no widely approved vaccines with proven global-scale deployment against hantavirus.
That uncertainty is exactly what scares markets.
Right now there is NO evidence of a global pandemic scenario.
But traders know markets move on fear before facts.
Gold, cash, defensive assets, and healthcare stocks are already being watched closely as volatility rises around the headlines.
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1️⃣ #NVDA — NVIDIA Still dominating the AI boom.
AI chips, data centers, robotics, autonomous systems… they’re everywhere right now. Revenue growth keeps surprising the market 🔥
2️⃣ #PLTR — Palantir One of the strongest AI software companies today.
Government + commercial demand for AI platforms is growing fast, and investors are starting to notice 👀
3️⃣ #RKLB — Rocket Lab Not just a space launch company anymore. Satellites, defense contracts, space systems… momentum keeps building in 2026 🚀
4️⃣ #ASTS — AST SpaceMobile Trying to bring satellite-to-phone internet worldwide 🌍📱 High risk, but many investors believe the upside could be huge if execution works.
5️⃣ #MU — Micron Technology AI servers need massive memory power. That’s why demand for memory chips is exploding right now ⚡
6️⃣ #AMZN — Amazon Still one of the strongest long-term growth giants.
Cloud, AI infrastructure, logistics, advertising… Amazon keeps expanding into everything 📦☁️
Some of these could become huge winners over the next 5–10 years… but patience matters more than hype.
Which one are you most bullish on for the future? 👇
Caroline Ellison helped her ex-boyfriend steal $8 BILLION from his own customers. Then she testified against him to save herself. He got 25 years. She served 14 months.
Both her parents were MIT economics professors. Stanford maths degree. First job at Jane Street. That's where she met Sam Bankman-Fried.
He launched a crypto exchange called FTX in 2019. Made her CEO of its trading arm, Alameda Research. By 2021, FTX was valued at $32 BILLION. She owned 0.5% of it.
They lived together in a luxury compound in the Bahamas with eight other employees. All ten reportedly dated each other at various points. Ellison compared it on her Tumblr to an "imperial Chinese harem."
Behind the scenes, FTX was funnelling $8 BILLION in customer deposits to Alameda. Ellison doctored the balance sheets to hide it.
On November 2, 2022, CoinDesk exposed that Alameda's assets were mostly a token FTX had invented itself. $5 BILLION in withdrawals hit within 72 hours. FTX froze all accounts.
Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. Released on a $250 MILLION bond. The largest in history. Ellison pleaded guilty the same month. Seven charges.
She flipped immediately. Handed prosecutors seven fake spreadsheets she had personally created. Took the stand against him. Prosecutors called her testimony the "cornerstone" of the case.
He was convicted on all seven counts. Sentenced to 25 years. She got 24 months. The judge called it the greatest financial fraud in American history, then praised her cooperation. "I've never seen one quite like Miss Ellison," he said.
Released January 2026. Fourteen months served. She was 31.
Her Tumblr handle was a Harry Potter fan fiction reference about a child who wanted to optimise the world. The $8 BILLION was real.
🚨 BITCOIN IS TESTING THE MOST IMPORTANT LEVEL ON THE CHART RIGHT NOW
Bitcoin Has Once Again Returned To The Major $79K–$80K Zone After Successfully Breaking Above It Earlier During The Recent Expansion Move.
This Area Previously Acted As Strong Resistance Multiple Times Before Bulls Finally Managed To Push Price Higher.
Now The Market Is Retesting The Same Zone Again — But This Time As Potential Support.
⬇️ Previous Resistance ⬆️ Current Support Retest
The Chart Also Continues To Show Bitcoin Respecting A Rising Trendline Structure, Which Suggests Buyers Are Still Defending The Broader Uptrend For Now.
Right Now, Traders Across The Market Are Watching Whether BTC Can Successfully Hold This Region Before Attempting Another Expansion Toward Higher Levels.
If Buyers Maintain Control Above Support: → Momentum Could Rebuild Quickly → Bulls May Retake Short-Term Control → Higher Resistance Levels Could Come Back Into Focus
However, If Price Starts Losing Strength Around This Area.$BTC $BNB $ETH
Binance Online Agenda Revealed – Explore Speakers and Sessions for May 13
The Binance Online Agenda | Times, Speakers & Sessions 11:00 UTC | Jessica Walker | Opening Comments
Opening remarks to welcome viewers and set the stage for the conversations ahead.
11:15 UTC | Yi He (Co-CEO, Binance) | Richard Teng (Co-CEO, Binance) | 300 Million to 3 Billion | The Next Phase of Binance
Binance leadership shares its vision for scaling crypto globally and how the platform and industry are evolving to serve the next wave of users.
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11:40 UTC | Lily Liu (President, Solana Foundation) | Brad Garlinghouse (CEO, Ripple) | Richard Teng (Co-CEO, Binance) | The Evolution Era
A discussion on where crypto is heading, from scalability and developer adoption to real-world utility and institutional integration.
12:10 UTC | Chamath Palihapitiya (Venture Capitalist & Entrepreneur) | CZ (Giggle Academy & Binance Founder) | Anthony Pompliano (Founder & CEO, Professional Capital Management) | Where Smart Money Is Moving Now
12:40 UTC | A Message from the Binance Community | Humans of Binance
A segment highlighting the people behind Binance and what drives their crypto journeys.
12:50 UTC | Nina Rong (BNB Chain Leadership) | BNB Chain Roadmap & Live AMA
An update on BNB Chain’s priorities and upcoming developments, followed by a live AMA with the community.
13:05 UTC | Guy | Nic Puckrin | The Coin Bureau | Crypto Trends from the Leading Creators
The Coin Bureau team breaks down the trends and narratives shaping how millions engage with the market.
13:30 UTC | Ella Zhang (Head of YZi Labs) | Bridging Blockchain, AI, and the Future Wave of Frontier Tech
A look at how blockchain and AI are converging and what that could mean for innovation, infrastructure, and investment.
O que aprendi ao interagir com os 0,01% das pessoas mais ricas do mundo!
1. Todos seguem o mesmo caminho, mas os bilionários criam seu próprio caminho
2. Princípios Fundamentais: Como Elon Musk descompõe o problema
3. Crie Alavancagem, Não Trabalho Duro
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4. Estar ocupado e ser produtivo não são a mesma coisa
Muitas pessoas estão tão ocupadas o dia todo que acham que são as mais trabalhadoras do mundo. Mas no final do dia, não conseguem tomar decisões importantes.
5. Bilionários não amam dinheiro, eles amam crescimento
O mais interessante é que muitos bilionários não estão fascinados por dinheiro. Eles estão fascinados pelo seu próprio crescimento. Porque entendem que a renda é apenas um reflexo do seu crescimento pessoal.
Isso não é apenas para negócios.
Se um estudante melhora suas habilidades de comunicação todos os dias, se um trabalhador aprende técnicas de resolução de problemas, ou se uma dona de casa adquire habilidades digitais, seu futuro pode mudar completamente.
A percepção mais poderosa é que os bilionários não querem apenas adicionar zeros à sua conta bancária. Eles querem criar uma vida que será lembrada. Muitas pessoas sacrificam tanto o presente pelo futuro que perdem suas vidas.
Mas pessoas verdadeiramente bem-sucedidas criam uma vida rica. Isso significa que decoram suas vidas com todas as experiências, desafios, melhorias e contribuições que tornam a vida significativa.
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🚨🚨 BTC Pump Almost Over? Major Correction Ahead 🚨🚨 This looks like a strong opportunity to consider a short position on Bitcoin. From my perspective, even if Bitcoin continues to pump slightly from here, the maximum upside could be around $84,000, $85,000 and that’s in a very extended scenario.
After that, the broader expectation remains a downside move. The market was already due for a correction earlier, but it appears the recent move was driven by liquidity grabs. Many traders started shorting after the $80,000 level, which created a pool of liquidity that the market has now likely targeted.
At this point, most of those positions seem to have been liquidated. Bitcoin may still attempt to push toward the $84,000 range, but the current zone around $82,700 presents a potential area to consider short positions.
If you choose to trade, it’s wiser to use low leverage and manage your risk carefully.
This is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making trading decisions.
SATOSHI'S $75 BILLION IN BITCOIN HAS A QUANTUM EXPIRATION DATE.
And the most elegant escape route ever designed still requires one thing nobody can guarantee. Satoshi himself.
Here is the problem. Quantum computers powerful enough to crack early Bitcoin wallet encryption are coming. When they arrive, Satoshi's 1.1 million untouched coins become the most valuable hacking target in human history. The obvious fix is freezing all old wallets before that happens. But freezing forces Satoshi to move his coins publicly, proving he is alive, revealing his identity, and ending the greatest mystery in financial history.
Paradigm just proposed a way around that. A silent cryptographic proof. You demonstrate ownership of your keys from the pre-quantum era without touching the coins, without moving anything, without revealing who you are. The perfect solution.
Except Satoshi has to do it himself.
If he is dead, the coins sit there. Waiting. Either for a quantum computer fast enough to crack them, or a network consensus vote to burn them forever and remove the threat entirely.
$75 billion. Unclaimed. Unmoved for over a decade. And now a clock is running that Satoshi may not even know about.
Nobody knows if he is still alive. Nobody knows if he is watching. Nobody knows if he will take the out.
The most important move in Bitcoin's history might never happen because the one person who can make it may no longer exist.
Is Bitcoin prepared for the day quantum computing makes this an emergency?