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_Google Quantum AI paper places Cardano second in quantum readiness, behind Algorand._ _Google Cloud joined Midnight as an initial validator and tested staking on Cardano’s preview network._ _The March 30 paper urges blockchains to move to post-quantum cryptography without delay._ Cardano

President Trump's aggressive stance on the Iran conflict spurred market volatility, causing oil prices to rise and Bitcoin to fall. Institutional and retail investors are pulling out, leading to significant ETF outflows and bearish momentum in the crypto market. The outlook remains uncertain, dependent on geopolitical developments and upcoming U.S. inflation data.

Decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from hypothetical, conceptual models into fully functional living independent systems. Recently, Kite AI announced that it will partner with Coinbase Ventures as its first partner for the Kite AI Global Hackathon 2026. The initiative is designed t

Ripple launched native digital asset capabilities in its treasury management system, enabling finance teams to manage XRP and RLUSD alongside fiat balances. This innovation positions Ripple ahead of competitors, integrating digital asset accounts into existing treasury functions.

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a crypto investment firm spun out of venture capital firm CoinFund, to create a dedicated institutional crypto division called Franklin Crypto, targeting pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and large institutional investors seeking regulated exposure to digital assets.

What to know: Stablecoins now represent a much deeper capital base than the last cycle. Total stablecoin market cap has exceeded $300B, up ~6x from under $50B in early 2020 — signalling a structurally larger liquidity layer than 2020–2021. On-chain activity is operating at a higher b

This essay discusses the inefficiencies of stablecoins, highlighting that 90% are unproductive and act as a hidden tax. It identifies a significant opportunity within DAO treasuries and DEX liquidity, as well as emerging solutions like HyENA and Solomon that aim to enhance yields for users.

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, will pay $3.7 million to resolve his case with the US commodities regulator over his alleged role in the collapse of the crypto exchange and the misappropriation of user funds. As part of the supplemental consent order, Singh will be required to

Onchain investigator ZachXBT criticized Circle on April 2, 2026 for failing to act while millions in stolen USDC moved through its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) during the $285 million Drift Protocol exploit, despite the issuer having frozen 16 business wallets days earlier in a sealed civil case.

The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. Six VASPs Tapped for New Supervisory Pilot The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched an anti-money laundering and counter-

San Francisco, CA, February 26th, 2026, Chainwire SolanaCDN delivers 3.8x faster shred propagation through a global mesh of 35,000+ nodes, provided as a public good for the Solana network Pipe Network today announced the launch of SolanaCDN, a free, open-source Solana validator client with an

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, said in a CNBC interview this week that his firm purchased approximately $17 billion in US Treasury bills at the latest auction. Is a stock market crash coming and what does it mean for Bitcoin (BTC)? Key takeaways: Berk

Finding the best crypto to invest in just got more urgent as the Federal Reserve’s April 28-29 FOMC meeting could be Jerome Powell’s last as Chair, with his term ending May 15 and Kevin Warsh’s confirmation still pending according to Phemex. Bitcoin has dropped after 8 of the last 9 rate decisions f

Polymarket’s daily fee revenue reached $1.02 million on April 1, 2026, just two days after the platform expanded variable taker fees to nearly all market categories including politics, finance, economics, culture, weather, and technology.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 — BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi

_Selig said the CFTC ended its Climate Risk Unit and other climate-related initiatives in his first 100 days._ _The agency is considering more frequent Commitment of Traders reports after requests from agricultural businesses._ _The CFTC and SEC launched Project Crypto as Congress

Solana’s native token SOL faced a notable pullback after a rejection near the $93 level last Wednesday, slumping about 11% as traders assess the chain’s near-term support. With the price testing the $80 region on multiple occasions in recent days, market participants are watching whether SOL can

Pudgy Penguins disrupts the $31.7B licensed toy market by using a "Negative CAC" model, achieving over 2M unit sales in 10,000 retail locations. It has gained cultural significance through partnerships and aims for $120M revenue in 2026 ahead of a possible IPO.

April 2 opens with SUI, XRP, and Dogecoin sitting near fragile short-term zones after each coin gave back part of its March strength. None of the three is in free fall, yet none is showing the kind of price recovery that would make buyers fully comfortable either. That leaves today’s outlook