Securitize named former IMF representative Sunil Sabharwal to its board as the tokenization firm pursues a public listing.

David Schwartz said RLUSD can support settlement use cases but is not neutral because Ripple can freeze and claw back tokens.

Ripple set a 2028 target to make XRP Ledger quantum-resistant through a four-phase roadmap, testing, and a native amendment.

Dogecoin transaction volume rose near $800M on April 16 as DOGE traded around $0.095 and tested resistance near $0.102.

Bitcoin rose above $76K as XLM gained 7% and crypto futures liquidations reached $197.75M across major exchanges.

Bitcoin traded near $75K as whales sent coins to exchanges, while analysts pointed to resistance near $76.8K and $83K.

MARISKS warned that scammers posed as Iranian authorities and demanded bitcoin or USDT from ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz.

Apple named John Ternus CEO effective Sept. 1, 2026, while Tim Cook will move to executive chairman after summer.

Twelve European banks chose Fireblocks for a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin targeting launch in the second half of 2026.

Whales bought 360 million XRP in one week as futures open interest rose and traders watched the $1.55 breakout level.

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song backed CBDC and deposit tokens, while leaving stablecoins out of his first speech.

Tether disclosed an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a bitcoin mining finance firm, after the company’s May 2025 Nasdaq IPO.

Bybit led Hata’s $8 million Series A as Malaysia expands digital asset rules, tokenization pilots, and stablecoin testing.

NY lawmaker Alex Bores proposed an AI dividend funded by AI taxes and equity stakes if automation displaces US workers.

Coinbase-backed x402 launched Agentic.market, a marketplace where AI agents can discover, compare, and pay for online services.

Strategy bought 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, lifting total holdings to 815,061 BTC at an average purchase price of $75,527.

Nike fell to decade lows as China sales weakened, Converse revenue dropped, and investors weighed strategy changes and RTFKT exit.

Crypto funds saw $1.4 billion in weekly inflows, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, as total assets under management hit $155 billion.

Bitcoin nears a $7.9 billion options expiry, with $75,000, $71,000 max pain, and short squeeze risks in focus.

IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% and raised inflation expectations as Middle East conflict weighed on momentum.

RAVE fell from $26 to under $1 as ZachXBT flagged supply concentration and exchanges reviewed suspicious wallet activity.

Users can now buy wrapped XRP on WhatsApp after XRP launched on Solana through LayerZero and Hex Trust integration.

Binance Bitcoin reserves fell to their lowest since October 2025 as spot ETFs added 25,600 BTC last week.

XRP trades in a symmetrical triangle as analysts watch a possible 35% move and key resistance at $1.55.

LayerZero linked the $292 million Kelp DAO exploit to Lazarus and blamed a single-DVN setup for the breach.

Vercel confirms a limited breach exposing some user credentials after attacker accessed internal systems via compromised AI tool account.

Coinbase tests AI agents on Slack and email as CEO Brian Armstrong predicts they may soon outnumber human employees.

Crypto ETFs saw strong inflows with Bitcoin nearing $1B, while Ethereum and XRP funds also posted multi-month highs.

Bitcoin nears $75K as Binance inflow spike signals profit-taking, while NUPL shows rising investor confidence and market recovery.

Pi Network claims strength with 18M verified users, emphasizing KYC-based identity as key to trust and real-world transactions.

Raoul Pal claims banks will use Ethereum, sparking debate as experts question blockchain adoption in global financial systems.

Monero (XMR) marks 12 years since launch, maintaining privacy focus despite delistings, upgrades, and steady market activity.

Bitcoin dips as Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violation, while Iran denies claims, adding volatility to crypto markets.

XRP ETFs record $55.39M weekly inflows, the highest in 2026, as institutional demand rises alongside price gains and steady market activity.

Peter Schiff warns MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying strategy may lead to share dilution as company relies on high-yield financing.

World upgrades its World ID system to verify real humans online using privacy-focused cryptography across apps and digital services.

Bitcoin creator Adam Back dismisses fears over Google’s 2029 quantum computing timeline, citing ongoing crypto security upgrades.

Alcoa is close to selling its New York smelter site to NYDIG, expanding Bitcoin mining at the 1,300-acre Massena East facility.

Bitcoin falls from $78,400 to $75K as altcoins drop sharply. PI, AAVE, and WLD lead losses amid $100B crypto market decline.

Strategy proposes STRC preferred stock dividend shift to semi-monthly payments pending shareholder vote with 11.5% annualized rate.

Schwab and Citadel Securities are exploring prediction markets but avoid sports, focusing on event contracts and risk tools.

US court dismissed lawsuit against Caitlyn Jenner memecoin, ruling JENNER token is not a security under federal law standards.

Senator Warren questions SEC Chair Atkins over 2025 data, citing decline in enforcement actions and raising concerns about Congress testimony.

Kelp restaking platform lost $293M after rsETH exploit, triggering cross-protocol disruptions as DeFi platforms paused activity.

RAVE token surged to $28 then crashed over 80%, prompting Binance and Bitget probes as RaveDAO denies involvement in price swings.