CRYPTO
Orthogonal Secures $4.3M Seed Led by Pantera Capital
Orthogonal raises $4.3M seed funding to build AI agent payment and service discovery infrastructure. Pantera Capital leads the round.
South Korea's Blockchain Push: Stablecoins and RWAs in Focus
South Korea's blockchain strategy centers on stablecoins and tokenized assets, with banks, fintechs, and regulators shaping the future of digital finance.
Why Average Spreads Matter More Than Minimum Spreads When Choosing a Forex Broker
If you've spent any time comparing forex brokers, you've probably seen plenty of advertisements promoting spreads from 0.0 pips.
Prop Trading Firms and Blockchain Infrastructure: How Distributed Finance Is Reshaping Trader Capital Access
A Finance Magnets Intelligence analysis from April 22, 2026, indicates that crypto payouts in the top 10 prop firms increased significantly, from $55.3 million in Q1 2025 to $115.1 million in Q1 2026—a year-over-year gain of 109%.
Franklin Templeton Finalizes 250 Digital Deal, Expands Crypto Push
Franklin Templeton completes 250 Digital acquisition, launches Franklin Crypto unit to expand its $1.78T asset management business into cryptocurrency.
Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules, Targets 2027 Rollout
UK advances stablecoin regulation with new BoE draft rules easing reserve requirements and setting issuance caps, aiming for a 2027 launch.
MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Exploited, Loses $7.5M in ETH
Jaredfromsubway.eth, a notorious Ethereum MEV bot, was exploited for $7.5M. The attack highlights risks in automated trading systems.
Ethereum Risks $30M Funding Gap as Foundation Reduces Spending
Former Ethereum Foundation contributor warns of a $30M annual funding gap as the foundation scales back spending. Core development at risk.
Bybit Added to Singapore MAS Investor Alert List Amid Oversight
Singapore's MAS has included Bybit on its Investor Alert List, raising questions about licensing and regulatory compliance.
Chainalysis Enhances Sanctions Screening with Pre/Post Designation Split
Chainalysis introduces pre/post designation sanctions screening, enabling compliance teams to triage alerts with precision amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
Why Crypto Gambling Still Runs Into Identity Checks
A blockchain-focused look at crypto casinos, no-KYC claims, digital identity, AML risk, and why privacy does not always remove verification.
Tether to Wind Down Alloy Platform and aUSD Stablecoin
Tether announces the phased wind-down of Alloy platform and aUSD stablecoin, signaling a pivot to focus on gold-backed XAU₮ and other core products.
Tezos (XTZ) Advances with Tezos X and Privacy Tools in May 2026
Tezos X Previewnet launch and TzEL privacy rollup mark key steps for Tezos in May 2026. What this means for XTZ and the ecosystem.
Trump Crypto USD1 Stablecoin Powers $250K UFC Bonuses
UFC fighters received $250K in bonuses via USD1 stablecoin, issued by Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. Critics raise ethics concerns.
Coinbase Adds ACATS Stock Transfers, Expands Beyond Crypto
Coinbase now enables U.S. users to transfer stock portfolios via ACATS, broadening its offerings to compete with traditional brokerages like Robinhood.