Coinbase and Bybit are discussing tokenized U.S. stocks, custody, and global distribution of public and pre-IPO shares. Coinbase is holding talks with Bybit on plans for Onchain U.S. stocks and related custody services. The discussions focus on tokenization, storage, and global access to assets, including public stocks and pre-IPO shares....
Bitmine Adds 101,627 ETH in Biggest Weekly Buying Spree in Four Months
Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH in one week, raising holdings to 4,976,485 ETH, or 4.12% of Ethereum’s total supply. Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 101,627 ETH last week in its biggest weekly buying spree in four months. The company said the purchase lifted its total holdings to 4,976,485 ETH. As of April...
Coinbase Expands Base Ecosystem with UK Crypto Lending Service
Coinbase launches crypto lending services in the UK, allowing users to borrow USDC quickly using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral. Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed lending service to the United Kingdom market. Now, Users have the option to borrow up to $5,000,000 in USDC with crypto assets. The service is...
WLFI Wallet Freeze Raises New Questions About Who Really Holds Power
WLFI reportedly froze Justin Sun-linked wallets on Sept. 4, 2025, after exchange-linked transfers raised market concerns. Reports that Justin Sun lost access to a large WLFI token holding have drawn fresh market attention. The case centers on wallet control, contract authority, and the extent of power held by project teams....
Ethereum Roadmap Pushes Faster Finality ZK EVM and Quantum Resistance
Vitalik Buterin outlined Ethereum’s roadmap on April 20, focusing on ZK-EVM, quantum resistance, and 10 to 20-second finality. Vitalik Buterin has outlined a new multi-year plan for Ethereum, with a focus on scaling, security, and decentralization. The roadmap also includes work on faster finality, privacy tools, smarter wallets, and stronger...
USD1 Expansion Accelerates as DeFi AI and Payroll Adoption Gather Pace
USD1 is being used in DeFi lending, exchange reward programs, payroll systems, and AI payment tools across EVM networks. Recent market activity has placed USD1 at the center of new use cases across crypto and payments. Reports have linked the stablecoin to DeFi lending, exchange reward programs, payroll services, and...
Bitcoin Accumulation Spree Continues: Strategy Adds $2.5B BTC
Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54B at $74,395 per coin between April 13 and April 19, 2026. Total Bitcoin holdings reached 815,061 BTC with a cumulative acquisition cost of about $61.56B. Strategy reported a 9.5% BTC Yield year-to-date for 2026, funded through its ATM offering program. The Bitcoin hoarding strategy...
Argentina Greenlights Crypto Banks After ETH Wealth
Argentina now includes ETH in official net worth reporting across regulated financial systems. Banks prepare custody, trading, and payment services, expanding ETH access nationwide. Strong crypto adoption and stablecoin usage support Argentina’s structured regulatory shift. Argentina is advancing crypto integration as ETH gains recognition in personal wealth assessments and banking...
Polymarket Eyes $15B Valuation as Funding Talks Advance Amid Rising Competition
Polymarket targets $15B valuation while competition and regulation reshape prediction market growth dynamics. Polymarket is seeking fresh capital as interest in prediction markets continues to grow. Investor demand for platforms tied to real-world outcomes has increased alongside rising trading volumes. As a result, leading firms in the sector are racing...
Unicoin Foundation Debuts, Aligning Social Impact with the Future of Responsible Crypto
Sam, United States, April 20th, 2026, Chainwire A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy. Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand ‘Global Financial Inclusion.’ Unicoin Inc. today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated...