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From seed-phrase disasters in 2023 to Face ID logins in 2026 — usability is finally catching up For most of its history, crypto’s biggest constraint wasn’t scalability or regulation. It was usability. Onboarding required users to adopt unfamiliar,and unforgiving, behaviors: storing a seed phrase

In brief Evernorth Holdings filed a new S-4 registration statement with the SEC about its intentions to go public. The firm aims to become the biggest XRP treasury firm, and is expected to launch with $685 million in XRP tokens. It originally raised more than $1 billion to build its XRP

Iranian officials assert political stability amid escalating tensions, signaling resilience despite personal losses. While rising geopolitical risks usually impact oil prices, recent data shows stable supply conditions keeping prices steady, despite the U.S. lifting some sanctions on Russian oil.

In brief Australian scientists built the first working quantum battery prototype. Quantum batteries charge faster as they scale, defying classical limits. The breakthrough could power future quantum computers, but not yet consumer devices. Your phone

When one thinks about the MiCA regulation, it is usually about the EU, where it applies directly. That framing is technically correct: it is a European framework for regulating European markets. However, in practice, it is misleading to call it purely European. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article

Cardano advances toward its protocol 11 upgrade, with a key node release expected within days. The network continues structured preparations for the van Rossem hard fork. Developers now focus on testing, integration, and performance validation across the ecosystem. Node Release Drives Upgrade

Rising oil prices due to the US-Iran conflict are heightening inflation concerns, affecting investor behavior and prompting risk aversion in markets, especially cryptocurrencies. Policymakers remain cautious, suggesting potential delays in rate cuts amid worsening inflation forecasts from the IMF.

A coalition of over 20 DeFi projects has, as of mid-March, published an open letter urging US universities to add decentralised finance to their curricula, led by 1inch and backed by the Blockchain Association and Aave Labs. Wall Street is demanding DeFi graduates, which is as sure a sign as an

Noos Protocol and LinkLayerAI have partnered to enhance AI and Web3 integration, focusing on real-time trading and secure AI agent interactions. This collaboration aims to advance decentralized finance and create innovative opportunities for users.

Ondo is riding a wave of regulatory progress and exchange adoption for its tokenized stocks. Bitget has added Ondo tokenized equities, enabling 24/7 trading of names like Tesla and Apple. The SEC has approved Nasdaq’s rule for tokenized stocks, marking a major regulatory shift. The SEC

S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its S&P 500 Index to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of a perpetual futures contract on Hyperliquid, a development described by the index provider as the first officially licensed on-chain product offering continuous, leveraged exposure to the index for eligible non-U.S.

Bitcoin dropped below $69,000 amid a global sell-off fueled by rising Middle East tensions and soaring energy prices. This led to significant liquidations in leveraged positions and a decline in the overall crypto market.

The Federal Reserve is reviewing capital rules, highlighting the cryptocurrency industry's struggle due to the 1250% risk weight assigned to BTC, making it difficult for banks to hold. Advocacy groups like the Bitcoin Policy Institute seek to change this narrative for fairer treatment.

_Four linked wallets have bought 86,268 ETH for $187.31M USDT since March 10, after selling 53,799 ETH at higher prices last year._ Four connected crypto wallets bought more than 86,000 ETH since March 10. The total value of these transactions is about 187.31 million USDT. The scale and

Andrew Yang advocates for taxing AI companies instead of labor to mitigate job losses from automation. He proposes a 3% tax on AI earnings for wealth redistribution, arguing it would protect workers and benefit employers. Lawmakers face challenges due to industry lobbying and global competition.

_Hashi launches on the Sui blockchain to bring Bitcoin lending, yield, and DeFi services with support from BitGo, Bullish, and FalconX institutions._ A new finance protocol called Hashi plans to bring Bitcoin into decentralized finance. The project is being built on the Sui blockchain.

Ryde Group, a Singapore-based ride-hailing and carpool platform listed on the NYSE American, said on Wednesday that it will formalize a crypto treasury strategy for its corporate reserves. The plan contemplates allocating a portion of Ryde’s treasury to Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana