Ondo joins DTCC tokenization working group for U.S. markets

DTCC has formed a tokenization working group for U.S. markets and tapped Ondo alongside BlackRock, Goldman, JPMorgan, Circle, and others to help design how equities and Treasuries move on-chain. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has launched an industry working… дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction: Pepeto Targets 267x as Japan JPX Opens Crypto ETFs by 2027

The bitcoin hyper price prediction rises and falls on a single question: can another layer 2 project win real users in a market where dozens already compete for the same attention.  Meanwhile, Japan Exchange Group confirmed on April 30 that the Tokyo Stock Exchange could begin listing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as early as 2027 […] The post Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction: Pepeto Targets 267x as Japan JPX Opens Crypto ETFs by 2027 appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Bitget and WIW3CH expand Blockchain4Her for women in Web3

Bitget has entered a strategic partnership with women-focused Web3 collective WIW3CH to deliver more structured education, networking, and career support under its Blockchain4Her initiative. Bitget said it has formed a strategic alliance with WIW3CH, describing the group as a Web3… дальше »

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'Crypto King' Silbert Predicts Bitcoin-Like Boom Phase for Zcash (ZEC)

Digital Currency Group founder Barry Silbert is forecasting a massive, multi-year bull cycle for Zcash (ZEC). дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group hacks $635M from crypto protocols in April

The hacks underscore vulnerabilities in DeFi, potentially prompting regulatory scrutiny and impacting investor confidence in crypto markets. The post North Korea’s Lazarus Group hacks $635M from crypto protocols in April appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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W Group Advances European Expansion as White Tech Obtains MiCA Authorization

WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA) to operate as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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South Korea’s Hashed secures ADGM license to enter Middle East crypto market

South Korea-based crypto venture firm Hashed has secured regulatory approval to operate from Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its presence into the Middle East’s regulated financial zone. According to a company announcement, Hashed’s group entity, Hashed Global Management Limited, has… дальше »

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Meta Begins Stablecoin Payouts to Select Creators in Colombia and Philippines

Tech giant Meta has begun stablecoin payouts to select creators. This signals a cautious return after its earlier high-profile retreat from the stablecoin sector. The feature is currently limited to a select group of creators in Colombia and the Philippines. дальше »

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W Group advances European expansion as White Tech obtains MiCA authorization

WHITE TECH secures MiCA authorization in Croatia to operate as a regulated crypto-asset service provider. WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial… дальше »

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W Group advances European expansion as White Tech obtains MiCA authorization

WHITE TECH, part of the W Group ecosystem and majority-owned by Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, has received authorization from the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency (HANFA) to operate as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Firms Rating Digital Asset Risk for Investors

Institutional crypto allocation depends on a small group of firms producing ratings, risk scores, and benchmark rates. These firms provide the evaluative layer behind capital decisions. Best Digital Asset Ratings & Analytics Provider is an award category within The BeInCrypto Institutional 100, an annual research-driven program recognising institutional digital asset excellence across 26 categories and The post BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Firms Rating Digital Asset Risk for Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The War Room Notes: Running Katana Through DeFi’s Worst Week Since FTX 

By Matthew Fisher, CEO, Katana “DeFi is not dead. DeFi is United. ” is the rallying cry following the resolution of the $292 million Kelp exploit on April 19 that renewed the spotlight on DeFi’s most seasoned enemy: Lazarus Group, whose estimated 2025 earnings of $1. дальше »

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Crypto scam launderer gets 70 months as DOJ cracks down

A California man was sentenced to 70 months for laundering funds tied to a $263M crypto scam group that targeted users. дальше »

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Avax Price Prediction After CME Futures Launch: Pepeto Targets What AVAX and LINK Cannot Deliver From Here

Avax Price Prediction just shifted after CME Group announced regulated AVAX futures launching on May 4, bringing institutional derivatives access to a token that still sits 93% below its all-time high per CME Group. дальше »

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ECB Picks Open European Standards for Digital Euro, Sidelining Visa and Mastercard

ECB signs deals with ECPC, nexo, and Berlin Group to build the digital euro on open standards, sidelining Visa and Mastercard. The post ECB Picks Open European Standards for Digital Euro, Sidelining Visa and Mastercard appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Is Pepeto the Best Crypto to Invest In for 2026 as CME Launches SUI Futures and Institutional Products Expand Across the Market?

The best crypto to invest in conversation gained new weight on April 21 when CME Group announced it will launch cash-settled SUI futures on May 4, adding another regulated product to a derivatives market that now covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a growing list of altcoins, according to CoinMarketCap. дальше »

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CME Beats Q1 Estimates as Record Volume Offsets Uncertain Prediction Markets Outlook

CME Group beat Q1 estimates on record volume and data demand with a reported ~215M prediction market contracts traded since early Dec. launch. The next growth phase hinges on how U. S. courts shape the regulatory framework. дальше »

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ECB signs standards deals to cut digital euro access costs

ECB teams with ECPC, nexo and Berlin Group to reuse open payment standards, cutting digital euro integration costs and clearing the path to a 2027 pilot, 2029 launch. The European Central Bank (ECB) has signed agreements with three European standards… дальше »

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New Broker Filings Fuel Distribution Race Across Prediction Markets

Prediction market expansion in the U.S. is unfolding not just through new exchanges, but also through companies applying to act as intermediaries. A growing group of firms spanning news media, sports streaming and gaming have recently filed for introducing broker (IB) status with the National Futures Association (NFA), a move that would allow them to […] The post New Broker Filings Fuel Distribution Race Across Prediction Markets appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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From $7 Billion to $2.6 Trillion: Crypto King Silbert Celebrates Industry's Growth

Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder and "crypto king" Barry Silbert has taken note of the staggering growth of the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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Crypto advocacy group presses Senate to advance Clarity Act

A coalition of crypto firms and advocacy groups has urged U.S. senators to move ahead with a markup of the Clarity Act, warning that delays risk pushing the industry offshore. The push came through an April 23 letter led by… дальше »

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HashKey Group Announces Strategic Partnership with ANAP Holdings to Expand Bitcoin Treasury and Institutional Asset Management in Japan

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 23rd April 2026, Chainwire The post HashKey Group Announces Strategic Partnership with ANAP Holdings to Expand Bitcoin Treasury and Institutional Asset Management in Japan appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Companies Behind Digital Asset Compliance

The $3 trillion crypto industry’s compliance infrastructure runs on a small group of RegTech firms. From blockchain analytics and travel rule networks to KYC, sanctions screening, and government intelligence, these companies allow institutions to operate in digital assets under regulatory scrutiny. дальше »

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The $290 Million KelpDAO Hack Linked to North Korea Wiped $13 Billion From DeFi in Two Days

A $290 million exploit on KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge on April 18, attributed by LayerZero to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, sent shockwaves through DeFi and erased more than $13 billion in total value locked across protocols within 48 hours. Attackers drained… дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Is Targeting Crypto Executives With Fake Meeting Invites

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a new macOS malware campaign called Mach-O Man that uses fake online meeting invitations to trick crypto and fintech executives into executing malicious commands on their own devices, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.… дальше »

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Syed Sameer steps in as power broker in Justin Sun–WLFI standoff

Sameer Group CEO Syed Sameer is offering to broker a private deal to unfreeze Justin Sun’s blacklisted WLFI tokens, drawing backlash from retail holders shut out of negotiations. Syed Sameer, CEO of Sameer Group LLC, has put himself forward as… дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group targets crypto execs with new macOS malware

North Korea’s Lazarus Group is using “Mach-O Man” macOS malware and fake meeting invites to hijack crypto execs and fund nine-figure DeFi raids. Lazarus, the North Korean state-backed hacking outfit, has rolled out a new macOS malware campaign aimed squarely… дальше »

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Anthropic’s ‘Too Dangerous’ Mythos AI Hacked on Day One While White House Plans Rollout

A Discord group accessed Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI on day one using Mercor breach data and contractor credentials. The post Anthropic’s ‘Too Dangerous’ Mythos AI Hacked on Day One While White House Plans Rollout appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Drift Protocol and KelpDAO Lead April 2026’s Biggest DeFi Exploits

Drift Protocol faces loss of $285M and KelpDAO suffers $293M in April 2026's biggest DeFi exploits, with Lazarus Group suspected in the KelpDAO attack. дальше »

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Tokenized Cash Management Advisory Group Publishes Core Principles for Digital Money

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 21st April 2026, Chainwire

The post Tokenized Cash Management Advisory Group Publishes Core Principles for Digital Money appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Japan’s JSCC tests using government bonds as digital collateral on blockchain

Japan’s clearing arm JSCC has begun testing whether government bonds can function as digital collateral on blockchain infrastructure. According to a Monday announcement from Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, part of Japan Exchange Group, the firm has partnered with Mizuho Financial… дальше »

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LayerZero Ties KelpDAO Exploit to Lazarus Subgroup TraderTraitor

LayerZero says preliminary indicators point to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, specifically the TraderTraitor subgroup, as the likely actor behind the KelpDAO exploit on April 18, 2026. The theft now ranks as the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) loss of 2026. дальше »

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The Best Crypto to Invest in Right Now as Chainlink Seals SIX Group Deal and Cardano Activity Explodes

Chainlink’s SIX Group deal and Cardano’s 1,400% activity surge spotlight momentum, while Pepeto’s presale draws attention with high-upside potential before listing. дальше »

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DeFi Projects Surge in Social Activity, Solana, Ripple, and Monad Lead

As per the data from Pheonix Group, Solana $SOL, Ripple $XRP, and Monad $MON are leading the list of DeFi projects based on social activity. дальше »

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NEA explores use of artificial intelligence in nuclear regulation

The NEA Working Group on New Technologies convened a workshop on March 25–26, focusing on how artificial intelligence can be applied to regulatory oversight and internal operations within nuclear authorities. дальше »

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Circle Internet Group faces class action over failure to stop Drift Protocol exploit funds

Circle is accused of failing to freeze exploit-linked transfers. Approximately $230 million in stolen funds was routed through Circle’s USDC. Drift plans $147. 5 million recovery backed by future revenue. дальше »

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CFTC probes “well-timed” oil traders involving Trump administration Iran announcements  

US regulators are investigating whether private information about the Trump administration’s military strategy in Iran was used to profit from massive oil trades. Bloomberg reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is examining suspicious activity on the CME Group’s… дальше »

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Аналитики описали размеры крипторынка Саудовской Аравии через восемь лет

За восемь лет объем криптовалютного рынка Саудовской Аравии удвоится и будет расти со среднегодовым темпом роста 7,51%, предположила консалтинговая компания IMARC Group. В конце 2025 года объем составлял $24,9 млрд, а к 2034 году может увеличиться до $47,8 млрд. дальше »

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Senhwa Biosciences inks up to $16M funding deal with GEM to boost AI drug discovery

Senhwa Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Taiwan, has entered a partnership with a global investment group to accelerate its artificial intelligence-related drug development. дальше »

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AI News Today: 95% of Companies Are Getting Zero Return on Billions in AI Spending and Here Is What Went Wrong

A new AI spending study published by PwC on April 13 finds that nearly three-quarters of all AI economic value is captured by just one-fifth of organizations, revealing a stark and widening divide between a small group of companies turning… дальше »

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HashKey and Oceanus Partner to Advance Stablecoin Trade Finance

HashKey Group integrates Oceanus to modernize global trade finance using stablecoin infrastructure, and to improve financial efficiency and compliance in Asia. дальше »

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Circle stock drops as analysts warn of margin squeeze ahead

Shares of Circle Internet Group fell sharply on Thursday after analysts at Compass Point downgraded the stock, citing concerns over a looming margin squeeze tied to its core USDC business. The stock declined 7. дальше »

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CME Group Expands Crypto Futures Beyond XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum With Two New Listings

CME Group expands its crypto futures lineup with AVAX and SUI as daily volumes approach $8 billion. дальше »

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CME’s AVAX and SUI futures push altcoins deeper into Wall Street’s playbook

CME will launch AVAX and SUI futures, including micro contracts, giving institutions regulated tools to hedge and trade altcoin risk as crypto derivatives volumes climb. CME Group will expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives complex with the launch of Avalanche and… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs log strongest inflows in six weeks as macro risks linger

Fresh capital flowed back into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs at the start of the week, with Monday delivering the strongest single-day inflow in over a month and a half. Data from SoSoValue showed that the group of funds pulled in… дальше »

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Web3 Faces Setbacks as Several Projects Shut Down in Q1 2026

As per data from Phoenix Group, Polynomial, ZeroLend, Parsec, Step Finance, Echooo, Slingshot, Angle, Tally, Dmail, and Magic Eden Wallet are also on the list. дальше »

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Will crypto market rally as ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran intensify?

The United States, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are weighing terms for a temporary ceasefire that could extend into a permanent resolution, according to U.S., Israeli, and regional sources familiar with the discussions. An Axios report said prospects… дальше »

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North Korea-Linked Group Behind $270M Drift Hack, Six-Month Plot Revealed

What initially appeared to be a sudden exploit has now been revealed as a long-term, highly coordinated operation. Drift Protocol has disclosed that the $270 million hack was the result of a six-month infiltration campaign, allegedly tied to North Korean state-linked actors. дальше »

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Seven Wallets Exploit Hyperliquid Liquidity To Net $2.78M In Minutes With XPL Pump

A group of seven crypto wallets has pulled off a highly coordinated trade on Hyperliquid, walking away with an estimated $2. 78 million profit in a matter of minutes. The strategy, while simple in structure, highlights the growing risks tied to illiquid perpetual markets. дальше »

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Alleged Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam Boss Handed Over To China

Chinese authorities seized over 127,000 Bitcoin — worth more than $15 billion — from the head of a massive crypto fraud network. That seizure, tied to Chen Zhi of Prince Group, was just the opening move. дальше »

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