21 April 2026 NEWS DIGEST
du brings bitcoin mining access to the UAE – without the hardware or complexity
UAE telecom operator du has launched Cloud Miner, a cloud-based bitcoin mining service that allows eligible UAE residents to participate in mining without purchasing or managing physical hardware. The launch stands out because it expands crypto access through a familiar mainstream telecom channel rather than a purely crypto-native platform. For the UAE market, it also reflects how digital asset participation is gradually broadening beyond trading and custody into adjacent services and infrastructure.
Strategy buys another $1.23B in bitcoin as corporate accumulation remains firmly in focus
Strategy disclosed another major bitcoin purchase, adding 17,994 BTC for approximately $1.23 billion at an average price of about $70,946 per coin. The move raised its total holdings to 738,731 BTC, reinforcing its position as the largest public-company corporate bitcoin holder. Large treasury-led bitcoin purchases remain one of the most closely watched institutional themes in the market, especially during periods of broader volatility.
European banks move deeper into stablecoins as MiCA-era euro rails take shape
A consortium of major European banks linked to Qivalis is moving forward with plans for a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, with infrastructure support from Fireblocks and a launch target in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative reflects growing institutional interest in euro-denominated digital settlement tools as Europe looks to reduce dependence on dollar-backed stablecoins. More broadly, the story highlights how stablecoins are increasingly being positioned as infrastructure for payments, treasury, and tokenized asset settlement — not just trading pairs. It’s another sign that regulated stablecoin development continues to evolve globally at the institutional level.
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