No Consensus Changes Needed: Starkware CPO Builds Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transa…
In recent developments, a Bitcoin researcher and Starkware executive published a working scheme this week that makes new bitcoin transactions quantum-safe today, using only rules that have existed in the…
Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrill…
In recent developments, stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a dominant force in global payments, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure as transaction volumes and real-world use cases expand…
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…
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…
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…
Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral …
In recent developments, a federal appeals court in Washington on April 8 rejected Anthropic’s bid to immediately halt the Pentagon’s blacklisting of its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models from U.S.…
Bitcoin Defies Early Volatility to Reclaim $72,000 Support
In recent developments, bitcoin reclaimed the $72,000 level following a volatile session, influenced by the confusion regarding the ceasefire terms. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified…
Gold, Silver, and Oil Perpetual Swaps Reach $25 Billion Weekly, per BitMEX Re…
In recent developments, a BitMEX research report published Thursday found that traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual swap volume climbed from $525.8 million to $30.7 billion weekly in Q1 2026, as commodity…
