Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of the total supply, after its fastest weekly buy since December 22, 2025. MAVAN, Bitmine’s U.S.-built staking platform, now delivers $212 million in annualized ETH staking revenues for BMNR. Backed by ARK and Pantera, Bitmine targets 5% of all ETH as CEO Chi Tsang and Chairman
Key Takeaways: A hacker used a replay flaw to mint 1 billion fake Polkadot tokens via the Hyperbridge gateway. The price of DOT dropped 6% to $1.16 before recovering, while the hacker netted $237,000 in ether. Hyperbridge developers are now expected to deploy patches to secure administrative smart contract functions. Liquidity Bottleneck Limits Losses On
Philippine-based cryptocurrency exchange PDAX has introduced a new feature allowing users to fund their accounts using personalized InstaPay QR codes to streamline the fiat deposit process for local traders. According to a recent advisory sent to its users, the new integration allows individuals to generate a unique InstaPay QR code directly within the PDAX application.
Key Takeaways: RAVE surged 245% on April 13, pushing its total monthly gains past 3,600% and market cap to $2.4 billion. Coinglass data shows $31.1 million in short liquidations, highlighting a massive squeeze on Binance. RaveDAO faces scrutiny over its 1 billion token supply as analysts warn of potential insider manipulation. Exchange Listings and Market
A public dispute has erupted between Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and OKX founder Star Xu following the release of Zhao’s new memoir, which culminated in a public $1 billion wager regarding Zhao’s marital status and the resurfacing of decade-old corporate allegations. Key Details The conflict began following the April 8, 2026 publication of Zhao’s
Key Takeaways: With the Middle East war raging, fiat currencies in Brazil and Argentina rose, drawing future inflows next. Following a January Trump Administration intervention, Venezuela can offer a new future market opportunity. Brandywine’s Jack McIntyre, managing $44B, predicts Asian markets will shift funds to Latam oil next. Latam, Isolated From Energy Issues, Becomes An
Decentralized prediction market Polymarket has integrated leading Philippine digital payment platforms GCash, Maya, and GoTyme Bank as direct fiat deposit options for its users. Based on the platform’s updated deposit interface, users can now fund their Polymarket accounts directly by selecting the “Use Cash” option. The newly integrated local payment methods allow for instant deposits,
Key Takeaways: SAMA is backing projects like mBridge to grow the market to $47.8 billion by 2034. High youth interest in DeFi and gaming is fueling a 7.51% annual growth rate for bitcoin. Future Vision 2030 reforms will tackle regulatory hurdles to reach $47.8 billion by 2034. The Rise of Institutional Backing Saudi Arabia’s cryptocurrency
Key Takeaways: rwa.xyz data shows tokenized Treasuries hit $13.53B on Apr. 12, nearing $14B and expanding RWA share. Circle USYC, Blackrock BUIDL, Ondo USDY hold $6.97B, signaling institutional dominance and scaling access. Ethereum ($7B) and BNB Chain ($3.2B) lead, pointing to multi-chain growth and broader defi integration. Tokenized U.S. Debt Gains Momentum as RWA Market
Key Takeaways: Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights fast-track crypto rules, boosting momentum across markets. SEC and CFTC move quickly with interpretive approach, reducing friction for digital asset expansion. Crypto framework signals lower barriers for issuers, supporting broader adoption and scalability. Regulators Accelerate Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules A Government Accountability Office (GAO) review clarifies how