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on Apr 16, 2026
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Crypto firms ramp political funding, signaling rising influence over U.S. elections and digital asset regulation. Growing political spending from crypto-aligned firms is shaping the next U.S. election cycle. Financial institutions and digital asset companies are increasing their influence through targeted donations. Regulatory clarity remains a central issue driving these contributions. Recent filings show another major […]

FEATURE
on Apr 16, 2026
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SIX and Chainlink connect €2T in equities to blockchain, expanding real-time data access for onchain finance use cases. Major exchange operators are now feeding real-time equities data directly into blockchain networks, opening new paths for developers and investors. As this trend builds, the connection between regulated markets and onchain applications is becoming more practical and […]

FEATURE
on Apr 15, 2026
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Grayscale says 45% of Gen Z and Millennial investors own crypto, while $110 trillion is set to pass from older generations. Crypto ownership is far more common among younger investors than older ones, according to Grayscale. At the same time, older Americans still hold most household wealth. That contrast is drawing market attention as a […]

FEATURE
on Apr 15, 2026
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Tether’s new self-custodial wallet brings digital dollars, gold, and Bitcoin to 570M+ users worldwide. Here’s what you need to know. Tether, the largest company in the digital asset space, officially launched tether.wallet on April 14, 2026. The new app puts its global financial infrastructure directly into users’ hands.  Tether described it as the “People’s Wallet.” […]

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on Apr 15, 2026
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Deutsche Börse’s $200M investment signals rising institutional alignment as Kraken moves closer to a U.S. IPO. Kraken’s parent company has secured fresh backing as it moves closer to a public listing in the United States. Institutional interest in crypto infrastructure continues to grow despite a more measured valuation environment. A new strategic investor from Europe […]

FEATURE
on Apr 14, 2026
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Quant Network and Murex partner to plug tokenized assets into existing bank systems as real-world assets surpass the $100 billion mark. Tokenized real-world assets have crossed the $100 billion threshold. The milestone signals a major shift in how institutions view digital finance.  BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and JPMorgan already run live tokenized funds. Now, the harder […]

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on Apr 14, 2026
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Y Combinator funded Totalis with $500K in USDC on Solana, marking the first fully onchain startup investment in YC history. Y Combinator has made history. For the first time, the renowned startup accelerator paid its $500,000 standard investment entirely in USDC stablecoin.  The recipient was Totalis, a prediction markets startup building on-chain derivatives. The funds […]

FEATURE
on Apr 14, 2026
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ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank to gain MiCA CASP status, unlocking stablecoin access across the EU via Circle’s Mint platform. ClearBank Europe has secured a major regulatory milestone.  The bank received formal confirmation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP).  This makes […]

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on Apr 14, 2026
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Sei v6.4 is now live on mainnet. The update brings IBC disable capability as the chain moves toward an EVM-only future under SIP-3. Sei Labs has rolled out v6.4 on mainnet. The update marks a significant step in the network’s ongoing SIP-3 migration.  At its core, v6.4 introduces the protocol-level ability to disable inbound IBC […]

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on Apr 13, 2026
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ONDO sees repeated transfers to Binance, Coinbase and Gate as price trades near $0.236 support and stays below resistance. ONDO is facing fresh scrutiny after on-chain researchers flagged repeated token transfers to major exchange deposit addresses.  The reported flows involve Binance, Coinbase, and Gate, and they appear steady rather than event-driven. Researchers said some transfers […]