Key Takeaways: Polymarket launched Polymarket USD on April 6, 2026, replacing bridged USDC.e as collateral across all prediction markets. The CTF Exchange V2 upgrade cuts gas costs and adds EIP-1271 support, affecting API traders and bot operators within 2-3 weeks. Polymarket’s POLY governance token airdrop, confirmed by CMO in October 2025, remains separate and pending…
Key Takeaways: Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is building an L1 blockchain mainnet and native coin to power its 30 million-user financial platform. South Korea’s pending Digital Asset Basic Law has delayed final decisions on whether Toss pursues an L1 or L2 approach. A Stablecoin Task Force led by Chief Business Officer Kyuha Kim filed…
Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH worth $10.2 billion, making it the world’s largest ethereum treasury as of April 6, 2026. MAVAN, Bitmine’s institutional staking platform, has staked 3.33 million ETH generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue. Bitmine’s NYSE uplisting takes effect April 9, 2026, as the company targets 5% of total ETH…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,275 on April 6, lifting market cap above $1.4T and triggering $325M liquidations. WTI crude swung from $112.24 to $109 before rebounding above $110 as Tehran rejected U.S. proposals. Ethereum surged 5% to $2,165, while ADA and LINK gained over 6%, pushing altcoin cap past $1.1T. Energy Markets and the ‘Olive…
Key Takeaways Circle will debut post-quantum signature support at the Arc mainnet launch scheduled for 2026. The Arc roadmap secures private smart contract states and validator sets against 2030 quantum threats. Institutions can utilize an opt-in migration path to upgrade wallet security without disruptive network resets. Arc Integrates Post-Quantum Standards for Institutional Security Circle Technology…
Key Takeaways Apple removed Bitchat from the China App Store on February 28, 2026, citing local legal violations. The Cyberspace Administration of China claims Bitchat violates Article 3 of its security assessment provisions. Bitchat reached a 10,000-user limit on Testflight before its removal from the Chinese market in early 2026. Chinese Crackdown on Peer-to-Peer Messaging…
The Central Bank of Brazil has revealed its next steps to keep improving and growing Pix, the ubiquitous instant payment system used by almost all adults in the country. According to local media, the Central Bank plans to launch International Pix, a standard feature that would allow individuals and companies to complete cross-border payments and…
Technology professionals and local game developers are pushing back against the Philippine government’s potential nationwide ban on Roblox. As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) prepares to meet with Roblox representatives this week, stakeholders argue that a blanket ban will fail to address the root cause of online child exploitation and unjustly penalizes…
Key Takeaways: Japan’s regulator recognizes 100+ tokens within its regulated framework. 28 crypto service providers are registered, including Binance and Coinbase. Assets span DeFi, gaming, AI, and stablecoins, showing diverse blockchain use cases in Japan. Japan Crypto Market Shows 100+ Listed Tokens and 28 Regulated Platforms A detailed view of Japan’s regulated crypto market shows…
Key Takeaways: Peter Schiff and Michael Saylor clash as Schiff questions bitcoin’s 12% long-term return. Schiff urges selling Strategy stock (MSTR) after its 68.5% rise, warning of a sharp crash. Saylor defends bitcoin, citing a 36% annualized return and long-term strength. Schiff and Saylor Clash Over Bitcoin Returns and Strategy Valuation Economist and gold advocate…
