📣 Arbitrum introduces new transaction ordering system.
The new "Express Lane" enables faster transaction inclusion for advanced users by adjusting ordering rules while preserving fairness for the network. Built to optimize MEV opportunities and on-chain trading, it opens a new revenue stream without compromising user protections.
📣 Korean banks to launch joint stablecoin in response to US dollar stablecoin push.
The initiative, coordinated by the Open Blockchain and DID Alliance, aims to create a trusted ecosystem for stablecoins in Korea. However, the project faces delays due to the lack of stablecoin regulations, which are expected later this year.
📣 Swiss National Bank chief rejects adding Bitcoin to reserves, citing stability and security risks.
A 1% Bitcoin allocation in 2015 would have nearly doubled SNB’s returns with little added volatility. Meanwhile, SNB is already exposed to Bitcoin through its investments in U.S. companies like Tesla and MARA.
The exchange is building a new platform from scratch, hinting at major changes in ownership and operations. With Binance distancing itself, all eyes are on the upcoming verdict that could define WazirX’s future.
📣 PayPal to offer US users 3,7% APY on PYUSD stablecoin balances.
Rewards accrue daily, paid monthly to boost adoption. For comparison, Coinbase offers 4.1% APY on USDC. Though it transferred its USDC stake to Circle, Coinbase still earns more from USDC reserves than Circle itself.
📣 Bitcoin surpasses Google in market cap, becoming the 5th largest global asset.
It reached a valuation of $1.86 trillion as the price broke above $94,000. This is Bitcoin’s highest-ever position in asset rankings. Previously, its market cap exceeded $2 trillion when the price was over $109,000, but tech stocks were significantly higher at that time.
📣 RWA market hits $247B in 2025, adding $100M/month across asset classes.
According to multiple industry reports, the market for tokenized real-world assets could reach between $2 trillion and $30 trillion by 2030.
Tokenized RWAs enable easier trading, collateralization, and lending within crypto ecosystems - while offering benefits like fractional ownership, lower fees, greater liquidity, and improved transparency.
📣 Slovenia plans 25% tax on crypto capital gains starting in 2026.
A new tax proposal could apply to profits made from selling crypto for fiat or spending it on goods and services. The tax could generate between €2.5M and €25M annually. The Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on the proposal.
📣 Vitalik Buterin advocates for stronger privacy on Ethereum.
He proposes a "minimal anti-leak" infrastructure for Ethereum, including automatic stealth address generation and EIP-5564 for encrypted memos. Buterin also supports moving toward end-to-end encrypted transactions and urges wallet developers to implement these features.
📣 Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Osman Kabaloev suggests launching a stablecoin for cross-border trade.
The idea comes after Tether froze $28.5M tied to sanctioned exchange Garantex. With SWIFT access blocked, Russia increasingly relies on stablecoins like USDT—but recent events are pushing officials to explore domestic alternatives, possibly tied to other currencies.
📣 Project Eleven offers 1 BTC to crack Bitcoin key with quantum computer, testing crypto security.
Quantum computing is getting closer, and over 10M Bitcoin addresses could be at risk. Project Elevent warns of potential attacks - meanwhile, the Bitcoin community is already working on defenses.
📣 Mantra CEO to burn team’s tokens in bid to restore community trust.
Mantra’s OM token crashed over 90% on April 13, falling from $6.33 to under $0.50 in a single day — erasing more than $5B in market value. Investors are now questioning what triggered the sudden collapse.
📣 South Korea delists 14 unregistered crypto apps from Apple Store
FIU enforces mandatory registration, with penalties up to 5 years in prison or ₩50M fines. South Korea plans further enforcement to block non-compliant platforms and strengthen digital asset regulation.
📣 Google to enforce MiCA-compliant crypto ad rules across Europe starting April 23.
Google requires crypto advertisers to get certified and prove they're registered as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA. They must also follow local laws in each country they target.
📣 FDUSD depegs 5% amid solvency concerns from Justin Sun.
Tron founder claims First Digital Trust (FDT) can't redeem $501M in TUSD reserves. FDT cites AML/KYC issues for delays. As the result FDUSD fell 5% from its peg, erasing $130M in market cap.
📣 Thailand SEC files complaint against OKX for operating without a license.
The SEC claims the exchange violated the 2018 Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses by charging a 0.1% transaction fee since starting operations in October 2021 without proper approval.
📣 US SEC drops charges against "Hawk Tuah" girl - Hailey Welch.
Her attorney, James Sallah, confirmed that the SEC closed the case with no findings against her. There will be no penalties and no restrictions on Welch’s future involvement in crypto or securities.
📣 Kazakhstan plans to launch a national crypto bank to regulate all cryptocurrency transactions.
The creation of a cryptocurrency bank would safeguard citizens from fraud and allow the government to regulate cryptocurrency circulation. The proposal is currently being discussed, and its potential impact on the country's economy and financial system is still being evaluated.