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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he will fly to Japan this week for a multi-city community tour focused on Midnight, the privacy-focused network being developed in Cardano’s orbit, while

Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong pulled support for the CLARITY Act, arguing the draft harms DeFi and stablecoin rewards. The White House reacted sharply, warning the crypto industry not to overplay its influence in Washington. The Senate crypto market structure bill now faces delays as lawmakers

In brief Binance has filed for a MiCA license in Greece, having established a holding company in the EU member state in December. The application is being fast-tracked by the Greek markets regulator, with Binance saying that it chose Greece because of its economic growth. France has

Hotcoin will be a Primary Exhibition Sponsor at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, which runs from April 20-23. The festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, showcases global Web3 innovation and attracts industry leaders.

Vitalik Buterin advocates for a shift toward decentralized tools to enhance user data control and privacy. He has adopted various open-source, encrypted platforms and emphasizes reclaiming computing sovereignty by 2026, reducing reliance on centralized systems.

In brief Prediction market users have increased Bitcoin’s chance of crashing to $69,000 from 11.6% a week ago to 30% today. The top crypto’s choppy price action and failed recovery attempts are a result of defensive capital and capped open interest. Gold is hogging Bitcoin’s safe-haven

The Indian Rupee fell to ₹91.9650 against one US Dollar. Additional factors possibly affecting the nation’s crypto market are revisions in rules and BitConnect-related arrests. India remains the top adopter of cryptocurrency. The Indian Rupee (₹) just hit a new low against the US dollar ($),

PwC says crypto networks operate globally, but adoption depends heavily on local conditions and varies widely by region. The firm says institutional participation has crossed the “point of no return” as TradFi embeds digital assets into core systems. Analysts warn institutions may not drive crypt

Key Notes For its crypto IPO, Ledger has partnered with banks including Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and Jefferies. Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier has pointed to stronger US capital markets and record revenue. Recently, the company also introduced new offerings like Bitcoin rewards via partnerships wit

In brief Ledger is reportedly preparing a potential $4 billion U.S. IPO with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays, as crypto custody demand rises among institutional investors. The move follows BitGo’s NYSE debut as 2026’s first crypto IPO, although a mixed post-listing performance

Key Notes Reece Merrick announced the extension of Ripple and Garanti BBVA’s existing custody alliance. This marks further expansion of Ripple’s acquisition of Metaco in 2023. Ripple recently secured an EMI license from Luxembourg. Ripple Managing Director Reece Merrick took to X to announce a

In brief Kansas lawmakers have filed a bill creating a Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund run by the state treasurer. Digital assets would be presumed abandoned after three years, with rewards routed to the reserve if unclaimed. The bill opens questions on custody, governance, and

In brief William Panzera has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that imported over a metric ton of fentanyl-related substances from China. The organization used wire transfers and Bitcoin to send hundreds of thousands of dollars to Chinese

以太坊联合创始人Vitalik Buterin推荐去中心化社交客户端Firefly，该应用旨在解决社交网络效应问题。Firefly是多平台的聚合器，融合传统社交与去中心化协议，用户可无缝连接多种社交平台和链上活动。其通过统一数据层和聚合架构，实现跨平台互动，强调去中心化和隐私管理，旨在逐步引导用户向去中心化社交转型。

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Qubic says it is now building a Dogecoin mining integration, a step that moves the project’s post-Monero “attention” narrative into an implementation phase and reopens a familiar set of security

PhilSocial, a blockchain-based social platform focused on rewarding users for their time and engagement, has announced a major initiative aimed at expanding financial opportunity and community-driven support in Ethiopia. The project positions the country as a real-world example of how

“NFT已死”——这个在过去两年反复出现的论调，最近因NFT Paris活动的取消而再次甚嚣尘上。然而，当我们把目光从媒体的头条移向GitHub的提交记录、从二级市场的交易量转向链上协议的实际调用时，会发现一幅截然不同的图景：月销售额仍稳定在3亿美元，开发者活动创下历史新高，像Animoca Brands这样的Web3巨头正将资源投向现实资产代币化。这揭示了一个反直觉的真相：NFT市场并未消亡，它正在经历一场从青春期到成年的静默转型——从追求快速暴利的投机游戏，转向构建持久价值的实用主义工程。市场的表面沉寂之下，是基础设施建设和用例探索的深度展开。\n\n来源：Coindesk\n\n数据不会

The Sandbox (SAND), a blockchain-based metaverse platform that allows users to create, own, and monetize digital assets, has posted a strong performance in January. While much of the broader crypto market has been correcting and fear sentiment has resurfaced, SAND has surged by roughly 60% since the