OKX Ventures, HashKey back VPBank-linked CAEX for Vietnam crypto pilot push
In recent developments, oKX Ventures and HashKey are buying into VPBank-backed CAEX as Vietnam’s strict crypto pilot pushes offshore exchanges toward a high-bar, onshore licensing regime. Looking closer, market participants…
Galaxy Digital Files First Nasdaq Annual Report, Targets $15 Billion AI Data …
In recent developments, galaxy Digital debuted its first annual report as a Nasdaq-listed company on April 8, 2026, with CEO Mike Novogratz outlining a $15 billion-plus infrastructure buildout and calling…
$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims A…
In recent developments, international law enforcement agencies led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims during…
Iran Strikes Saudi Pipeline and Israel Launches Airstrikes on Lebanon Hours A…
In recent developments, iran struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline after the U.S.-Pakistan-brokered ceasefire took effect, and Israel hit Lebanon with its largest airstrike wave in years, leaving a two-week truce…
Morgan Stanley Low-Fee Bitcoin ETF Sparks Fee War Across Issuers, Analyst Says
In recent developments, lower bitcoin ETF fees are accelerating competition and pressuring margins as Morgan Stanley undercuts rivals, signaling a potential reshaping of investor flows and pricing dynamics across digital…
Italy Eyes Gambling Sponsorship Return as Football Federation Links Ad Ban to…
In recent developments, italy’s outgoing football federation president, Gabriele Gravina, who resigned after the national team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row,…
East Africa Leads Stablecoin FX Compression in Q1 2026, Borderless Benchmark …
In recent developments, stablecoin FX rates hit interbank parity in Latin America during Q1 2026, while East African corridors compressed pricing gaps by as much as 81%, according to the…
Circle stock sinks 10% amid analyst downgrade, Drift Protocol probe
In recent developments, the stablecoin issuer faces pressure after a stock downgrade and Drift Protocol exploit fallout, raising concerns over USDC exposure, crypto regulation and market risk. Looking closer, market…
US Treasury expands cybersecurity threat intel to crypto industry
In recent developments, the Treasury Department said the move reflects increases in frequency and sophistication of actions targeting digital asset platforms. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Bitcoin rally extends toward $73K despite concerning US economic data
In recent developments, bitcoin continues to show strength even as US recession risks rise and the fragile ceasefire with Iran begins to show cracks. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
