Market
Wall Street spent the first quarter of 2026 systematically narrowing DeFi's claim to the future of finance. In January, ICE announced NYSE was building a tokenized securities platform with 24/7 operations, instant settlement, dollar-based order sizing, and stablecoin funding, with BNY and Citi provi
Macro
US banks are facing renewed scrutiny as their increased exposure to the private credit market comes into the limelight. With investors being prevented from withdrawing from the major financial funds, analysts are drawing a parallel between the current scenario and the prelude to the Financial Crisis
Security
Bitcoin developers are racing to implement quantum-resistant security measures as the world's largest cryptocurrency network, valued at $1.3 trillion, faces potential threats from advancing quantum computing technology. Multiple initiatives are currently underway to upgrade Bitcoin's cryptographic infrastructure, with several development teams proposing different approaches to
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The service will be unavailable in New York and Louisiana at launch, and fee structure and custody arrangements have not yet been disclosed.
Regulation
The report warns that instant settlement removes the time buffers to intervene during crises, and compared stablecoins to money market funds.
Macro
Kevin Warsh will face a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing on April 16. The hearing moves forward as traders’ expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts drop. The process moves forward alongside a separate federal investigation tied to the central bank. Ad Ad Kevin Warsh’s Hearing Moves Ahe
Technology
Solana developers have unveiled new quantum-resistant security measures that significantly impact the blockchain's signature high-speed performance, according to recent technical assessments. The implementation of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms has resulted in measurably slower transaction processing times, highlighting a fundamental tension between enhanced security protocols and the network's
Macro
As the US-Iran war enters its 36th day, global oil prices have surged past $111, with a more than 11% hike. This sudden rise in the crude oil price is driven by raising fears over the security of key maritime trade routes. Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, markets are now bracing for Th
Market
The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms.
Regulation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is planning to convene a board meeting on April 7, 2026, marking a major milestone in the rollout of the GENIUS Act. The meeting is supposed to discuss key rules for bank-issued stablecoins under the crypto bill. Ad Ad FDIC to Discuss Key GENIUS Act S
Technology
Researchers and cybersecurity experts are clarifying misconceptions around recent claims that quantum computers could "crack" Bitcoin in just nine minutes. The statements, which have circulated widely across social media and tech forums, refer to theoretical computational scenarios rather than immediate real-world threats to the cryptocurrency network. The confusion
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Charles Schwab, one of America's largest brokerage firms, announced plans to launch spot bitcoin and ether trading services for its clients in the first half of 2026. The move marks a significant expansion of cryptocurrency offerings for the firm, which manages over $8 trillion in client assets and