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Aster DEX has launched its Stage 6 strategic buyback program to help stabilize the $ASTER token amid ongoing market ups and downs. The program executes token repurchases from a dedicated strategic wallet Moreover, all transactions are fully on-chain and publicly visible, demonstrating Aster’s

Fidelity Investments told the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday that it should continue to develop the regulatory framework for broker-dealers to offer, custody and trade crypto assets on alternative trading systems (ATS). The letter from the US’ third-largest asset manager

Bitcoin (BTC) erased much of its US-Iran war-driven gains this week, moving back in sync with the broader downtrend in risk assets, mainly US equities. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s positive flip in S&P 500 correlation has historically preceded average declines of around 50% since 2018. BTC

Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal have reportedly been arrested in India following a police complaint alleging their involvement in a crypto investment fraud. The Economic Times reported Saturday that the pair were arrested by the Thane Police on

🌍 Introduction The ongoing geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has created shockwaves across global financial markets. From rising oil prices to falling stock indices, every asset class is being affected — including cryptocurrency. In 2026, crypto is no

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Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is reportedly seeking to reappoint CEO Lee Jae-won despite recent alleged anti-money laundering failures and other controversies, according to the Korea Times. The exchange will convene its regular shareholders’

The future of artificial intelligence is shaping up to be a defining debate in the tech world. According to Vlad Tenev, there are two very different paths ahead for AI, and only one of them truly empowers users. In a statement shared on March 23, Tenev outlined a growing divide in how AI could

Autonomous AI agents may revolutionize online commerce, potentially ending traditional online advertising by allowing direct product purchasing without distractions. Open protocols for AI agents are essential for this shift, enabling greater innovation and consumer choice.

Resolv Labs' USR stablecoin lost its dollar peg and fell over 70% after an attacker exploited a compromised key to mint $80 million in uncollateralized tokens, resulting in a $25 million cash-out. The firm is working with authorities to investigate the breach.

The crypto market is down, with a total market cap of $2.36T. Bitcoin and Ethereum have dipped by 0.82% and 2.47%, respectively. Nonetheless, some altcoins have surged significantly. DeFi TVL has decreased, while NFT sales volume has increased. Blockchain social apps are gaining traction amid geopolitical tensions.

Worldcoin (WLD) faces significant downward pressure due to a large token distribution by its project team, with a 2.5% drop noted as over 50% of the total supply is set to enter circulation. Current trading shows a weak trend, with anticipated future releases raising concerns over market impacts.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, will take place from April 20-23, featuring industry leaders and experts discussing trends in traditional and crypto finance, AI, and RWAs.

NYSE removed 25,000-contract cap on crypto ETF options, allowing larger positions based on liquidity and demand. Rule change covers 11 Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, aligning them with commodity ETF options trading standards. Expanded limits enable advanced strategies but may increase

U.S. regulators established a framework to classify digital assets into five groups, enhancing jurisdiction clarity. This includes commodities overseen by the CFTC and securities by the SEC, with special treatment for stablecoins and utility tokens based on usage.