Industry
VerifiedX Launches Bitcoin Sidechain for Native DeFi Privacy
VerifiedX has officially introduced a decentralized "reliever chain" designed to bring programmable, privacy-preserving functionality to the Bitcoin network.Martha Grizzard
Japan’s SBI and Rakuten Plan Crypto Trusts as Rules Finalize
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities have officially announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency investment trusts to their massive retail user bases.Craig Green
Senate Advances CLARITY Act: A New Era for U.S. Crypto Oversight
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act on May 14, 2026 to establish a comprehensive federal framework for the digital asset industry.
TRC20-USDT Circulation Soars to 89.3 Billion Record on TRON
The circulation of TRC20-USDT has officially ascended to a historic peak of 89.3 billion tokens, fundamentally expanding the liquidity threshold of the decentralized financial landscape.Hallie Gill
21Shares Debuts First Canton Network ETF (TCAN) on Nasdaq
The TCAN ETF provides the first U.S.-listed gateway to Canton Coin (CC), the native utility token of the Canton Network.Martha Grizzard
Asia’s First Ethereum Hub Opens in Hong Kong, Boosting Web3 Adoption
According to ETH Hong Kong Hub, Asia’s first offline Ethereum community center officially opened in Hong Kong on April 21, 2026.Martha Grizzard
Pharos Reveals PROS Token Supply Model With Zero Initial Inflation
Pharos has unveiled the economic model for its PROS token, setting a fixed initial supply of 1 billion tokens and introducing a phased inflation schedule that begins at zero.Christopher Smith
Ceasefire Ends as Iran Rejects Talks and US Issues Strike Warning
The ceasefire deadline and current diplomatic situation reflect a rapidly narrowing window for agreement as the two-week truce expires at 00:00 GMT on April 22.Christopher Smith
US Stock Market Near Record Overvaluation as AI Earnings Debate Grows
US equity markets are trading at historically high valuation levels while investors remain divided on whether AI-driven earnings growth can justify current prices.James Dean
Foundation NFT Marketplace Shuts Down After Failed Sale Deal
Foundation NFT marketplace shutdown followed the collapse of a planned sale that was originally intended to keep the platform operating under new ownership.Martha Grizzard
Kelp DAO Hack Sparks $292M DeFi Loss Across Aave Markets
DeFi security faced another major setback after Kelp DAO suffered a massive exploit involving its rsETH bridge contract, resulting in losses worth nearly $292 million.Craig Green
Justin Sun Meets Kyrgyz President as TRON Enters Central Asia
TRON’s first move in Central Asia began with Justin Sun’s official visit to Bishkek, where he met President Sadyr Japarov to discuss virtual asset regulation, blockchain adoption, and digital finance cooperation.Barry Stidham
Polymarket Launches Full-Stack Hiring Push Across Key Teams
Polymarket is accelerating hiring across design, engineering, legal, and business roles to support rapid expansion.Cornell Rachel
Oil Surges on Maritime Blockade and OPEC Cuts While US Stocks Defy Gravity
Global markets locked into a "split-screen" environment this week as energy prices spiked following a reported blockade of a critical shipping corridor.Hallie Gill
HSBC Launches Tokenized Deposit Service in US for 24/7 Blockchain Transfers
HSBC has introduced its Tokenized Deposit Service in the United States to enable institutional clients to move funds using blockchain-based rails.Hallie Gill
IRS Tightens Crypto Tax Rules as Filing Deadline Approaches
The biggest change is that brokers are now required to report crypto transactions using Form 1099-DA.Jerry McNeill
X Launches Cashtags for Real-Time Crypto and Stock Charts
X has launched a new feature called “Cashtags” that brings live financial data directly into user timelines. The update allows users to view real-time stock and cryptocurrency charts without leaving the platform.Wayne Ingram
Bitcoin Depot Suffers $3.7M Crypto Theft: 50 BTC Stolen in Attack
Bitcoin Depot, a Nasdaq-listed crypto ATM operator, has suffered a major security breach resulting in the theft of 50.9 BTC, worth approximately $3.7 million.Jerry McNeill
Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE: Can It Really Improve DeFi Security?
The Solana Foundation has launched the STRIDE program to enhance security across its DeFi ecosystem, aiming to protect protocols and users from potential exploits.Christopher Smith
Is Phantom Wallet Down? Token Balance Issue Explained
Phantom is currently experiencing a service outage that has disrupted token price updates and in-app balance displays, leading to confusion among users.Sherry Cantwell
