Japanese institutional investors are warming to crypto as a portfolio diversification instrument, according to a survey of 518 investment professionals conducted by Nomura and its digital asset subsidiary Laser Digital. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) The numbers point in one direction. Sixty-five percent of respondents now […]

Image source: Getty Images. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to always be worth exactly $1. The key is in the name.

Ripple’s long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission is finally over — and one major financial firm says that resolution, combined with a battered token price, may be setting up a rare entry point for XRP investors. Regulatory Wins Fuel Fresh Optimism The Motley Fool, a US-based financial advisory firm, says XRP […]

The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level.

April 20th, 2026 – Sam, United States class=”ql-align-justify”>Unicoin Inc. A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy. Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand ‘Global Financial Inclusion.’ today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to […]

TL;DR Crypto exchange volume fell to $17.9 trillion in Q1 2026, down 32% quarter over quarter, as Bitcoin dropped from $95,000 to $68,000 amid macro pressure. Derivatives stayed dominant at 82% of market activity, while Binance led overall volume and OKX posted the strongest market-share gain during the quarter. Hyperliquid advanced in open interest and […]

ZachXBT has highlighted the obvious inequality in $M token’s distribution with insider-provided holdings believed to be above 90%. According to ZachXBT, this disproportionate allocation creates systemic risks and heightens the risk of sudden and unpredictable price movements. This worry is further aggravated by the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of the token, which ranges from $17 […]

Key Takeaways: KelpDAO was exploited to the tune of approximately $290M in a targeted attack involving a more advanced attacker, most likely a Lazarus Group. The attack took advantage of a single-DVN configuration, which poses a critical point of failure. LayerZero assures zero impact on other apps, and the incident is completely segregated. The cross-chain […]

The largest meme coin by market capitalization has rebounded 4% over the past week, with some analysts expecting the uptrend to continue in the short term. Some key on-chain metrics support the bullish outlook, yet traders and investors should tread lightly, as market conditions remain unstable due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and other factors. How […]

A $292M DeFi exploit is intensifying concerns over hidden vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems. The incident underscores how flawed trust assumptions can allow manipulated inputs to bypass safeguards and trigger undetected, large-scale asset issuance. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero design flaws can let […]

Total losses estimated at about $293 million, making it the largest DeFi exploit of 2026.

Dollar stablecoins risk behaving like fragile investment funds at the heart of the financial system, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned, calling for tighter global coordination on regulation before the market grows large enough to rival traditional money. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). BIS […]

April Third Week Cryptocurrency Market Trends … Should l Buy EDGE? Binance Life Breakout: Binance Life surged 125.22% in a week, highlighting the …

The stock market hit new all-time highs last week, but one Goldman Sachs executive warns that the new momentum could witness some bumps in the road. In a new interview, Goldman partner Bobby Molavi analyzes whether traders should fade or chase the rally that materialized last week. “I think it’s still hard to imagine or […]

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said the firm is taking a hard look at prediction markets linked to financial events. Schwab reported US$11.77 trillion in client assets and record daily average trading volume of 9.9 million in Q1. Kalshi and Polymarket’s growth has drawn federal scrutiny over sports contracts and gambling-like market design. Charles Schwab […]

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned SEC Chair Paul Atkins after fiscal 2025 enforcement actions fell to decade lows. SEC data showed 456 enforcement actions, including 303 standalone cases and US$17.9 billion in ordered monetary relief. Warren says the decline suggests regulatory retreat, while the SEC says it is refocusing on fraud and investor harm. Senator Elizabeth […]

The possibility of the XRP price trading at $100 in 2026 is very bleak, but one crypto pundit believes this can be possible if some dominoes fall one after another. The pundit laid out a seven-point scenario under which XRP could reach $100 before the year is out, a price target that would require the cryptocurrency […]

Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion last week, marking its third-largest BTC purchase on record.

Bitcoin Magazine Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card to Enable Everyday Spending of Digital Assets Lydian has launched the Lydian Card, a co-branded Visa Platinum card issued by Rain that allows users to spend more than 300 supported digital assets, including stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies, across Visa’s global merchant network. The card is available in […]

Key Takeaways: The Bank for International Settlement cautions that stablecoins may destabilise credit, policy and finances  Stablecoins pegged against the dollar dominate and are yet to acquire the essential characteristics of money  Risks are bank deposit outflows, regulatory gaps and increasing dollarization pressure  Central bankers are raising their eyebrows although stablecoins are increasing rapidly. A […]

TL;DR: Payward participated in Operation Atlantic, an international enforcement effort that tracked more than $45 million in funds of illicit origin. The operation, led by the UK’s NCA, managed to freeze more than $12 million and identified over 20,000 potential victims. The “approval phishing” scheme tricks users into granting access to their wallets without their […]

Despite $CORE presently being in a strong bullish momentum, some signs of fatigue are beginning to show below the surface. For traders and investors, this creates a perennial “ride versus risk” dilemma: the upside is too good to ignore, but the clock is ticking meaningfully. $CORE Market Overview Note that $CORE has had a reasonable […]

Security trade-offs in cross-chain infrastructure are drawing sharper scrutiny as operational shortcuts threaten to undercut protections built into bridge designs. Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz’s latest remarks tied those risks to RLUSD-related evaluations and broader collateral concerns. Key Takeaways: David Schwartz warned bridge security can weaken during real-world deployment. KelpDAO and rsETH scrutiny adds bearish […]

Prediction markets platform Polymarket is in discussions with investors to raise $400 million in fresh funding, which could place its valuation at around $15 billion, according to a report by The Information. The move comes shortly after competitor Kalshi completed a $1 billion funding round that put the company at about $22 billion. The new […]

XRP finds spotlight as major cryptocurrency exchanges, including BitMEX, issue mysterious XRP posts that suggest a major development ahead.

TL;DR Payward supported Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international law enforcement effort led by the UK’s National Crime Agency and co-led with the U.S. Secret Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and Ontario Securities Commission to disrupt cryptocurrency fraud and approval phishing scams, resulting in the identification of more than $45 million in suspected criminal proceeds and over […]

Since the historic approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2024, the U.S. cryptocurrency …

RAVE is trending inside a descending channel pattern, and is about to test the lower trendline target near $0.30 amid price manipulation concerns.

Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has predicted that the Ethereum layer-2 Arbitrum could record a 7,400%, providing a bullish outlook for the altcoin. He also revealed key levels for investors to keep an eye out for as the position for this potential rally.  Arbitrum Eyes 7,400% Run With Price Down 96% From ATH In an X […]

Bitcoin fell toward US$75,000 after reaching ten-week highs near US$78,400 on April 17. CoinGlass data cited by market reports showed about US$260 million in crypto liquidations over 24 hours. Analysts warned that renewed Strait of Hormuz tension and oil volatility could keep crypto sentiment unstable. No one seems to know what’s going on anymore, and […]

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury last week, spending about $2.54 billion in one of the largest single purchases in its history, according to a Monday regulatory filing. The acquisition was made at an average price of $74,395 per bitcoin […]

Wells Fargo is bullish on four S&P 500 sectors following a stock market correction that was triggered by risk sentiment and geopolitics. In a new investment strategy note, Wells Fargo says it is in “favor” of stocks in the information technology (IT), industrials and utilities sectors. Wells Fargo says it is also recommending financials, a […]