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Kentucky successfully blocked Section 33 of HB380, which required hardware wallet manufacturers to provide a password reset mechanism. It was criticized as an indirect ban because it conflicts with the existing HB701 law’s protections for individuals’ right to independently control encrypted assets. After final revisions, the updated HB380 was submitted to the governor for signature, maintaining the state’s pro-Bitcoin policy.

_RWA distributed value rose from about $21B to $27.5B in Q1 2026, a gain of roughly 30%._ _Tokenized US Treasuries reached about $10B, creating an on-chain yield base for crypto markets._ _Ethereum led RWA with about $15.4B, while BNB Chain grew past $3B and Solana gained stock

The ethereum price prediction just received a significant boost after Ethereum spot ETFs drew $31.17 million in net inflows on April 1, flipping positive alongside Bitcoin ETFs as institutional sentiment improved according to Coinpedia. The crypto news around ETH is turning bullish at the

Telegram Wallet has partnered with Lighter to introduce perpetual trading within the app, offering over 50 markets and 50x leverage. This integration enhances accessibility to decentralized finance tools while promoting growth in the DeFi sector and encouraging developer participation.

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The National Football League (NFL) entered April without a single official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021, as its trio of existing deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars each expired at midnight on March 31 without renewal. The lapse coincides with a period when the league is f

Stablecoin transaction volume surpassed the US Automated Clearing House network for the first time in February, a significant milestone for an asset class that has existed for less than 12 years. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Artemis, the total 30-day adjusted rolling

The International Monetary Fund said tokenization has the potential to remove friction and boost transparency in finance, but warned that the technology could also create challenges that affect financial stability. "The net effect of tokenization on financial stability is uncertain,” the IMF said i

A survey in Japan reveals that Gen Z is the most cautious generation regarding crypto scams, with their primary concern being social media fraud. In contrast, older generations struggle with understanding blockchain technology. The survey highlights a significant educational gap in crypto knowledge across age groups.

Big Tech names have joined the Linux Foundation’s newly formed x402 Foundation to govern and standardize the x402 protocol for agentic AI payments that bridge crypto rails with fiat. The Linux Foundation announced the formation of the x402 Foundation on Thursday with Coinbase as a contributor,

Bitcoin's price is struggling around $66,600 due to low activity over the holiday weekend, weakening support at $65,000. Increased ETF purchases contrast with negative overall demand, and institutional interest isn't stabilizing prices amid macroeconomic pressures. Upcoming U.S. inflation data may further impact sentiment.

_Investment-grade BBB rating reinforces Ripple Prime’s position in regulated markets and institutional brokerage services_ Ripple has reached a key milestone as its prime brokerage arm, Ripple Prime, secures a BBB investment-grade rating. The upgrade signals rising credibility in regulated

Wallet in Telegram, the crypto asset management tool embedded within the Telegram messaging platform, has partnered with decentralized exchange Lighter to introduce perpetual futures trading directly in the app, making leveraged positions accessible to more than 150 million users.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice filed separate lawsuits on April 2, 2026 against the states of Illinois, Connecticut, and Arizona, as well as their respective gaming regulators, asserting that the CFTC has “exclusive jurisdiction” over prediction markets under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

Algorand is starting April with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. A recent Google paper on quantum risks mentioned ALGO multiple times, and that alone pushed the price up by over 20% toward a $1 billion market cap.  The ALGO chart is finally starting to show some life after months of just d

Circle is set to launch cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin, targeting institutional users and competing with Coinbase and BitGo. The asset will be backed 1:1 by Bitcoin and available on Ethereum and Circle's Arc blockchain, facilitating access to decentralized finance.

Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market platform, has introduced markets tied to equities, commodities, and exchange-traded funds, using blockchain oracle provider Pyth Network as the resolution source to automatically settle daily contracts based on real-time price data.

Tencent QQ officially integrates with the OpenClaw platform, allowing QQ users to directly use the “lobster” AI feature in the chat box without any technical setup. This integration includes capabilities such as one-on-one chat conversations, multimedia messages, cross-account management, and security credential management, lowering the barrier for users to enter the AI ecosystem. In addition, Tencent has also launched the “Lobster” long-term memory service to enhance the AI chat experience and memory persistence, and plans to expand its AI computing power data centers.

Circle Internet Group unveiled plans for cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC, designed to provide institutions with a secure and neutral version of wrapped Bitcoin for use in decentralized finance applications, lending protocols, and trading.