Circle Mints Record $3.25 Billion USDC on Solana in 7 Days
Key Highlights Circle minted $3.25 billion in USDC on Solana over the past week — the largest weekly issuance of 2026 — through repeated large transactions, many hitting the $250…
Coinbase CEO Urges U.S. to Build Shenzhen-Style Crypto Zones
Key Highlights Brian Armstrong proposed Shenzhen-style special economic zones to accelerate crypto and tech innovation in the U.S. Coinbase itself has been active in such areas, having already invested in…
Stablecoin Giant Tether Makes Final Push for $500 Billion Valuation
Key Highlights The stablecoin issuer Tether has set a tight two-week deadline for investors to commit capital in a potential $15–20 billion raise for roughly a 3% stake. Success would…
Charles Schwab Plans Direct Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Rollout
Key Highlights Charles Schwab said it will soon start letting its clients buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum directly on its platform. The service will roll out in phases, starting…
Jack Dorsey’s Block Targets Wider Adoption with Bitcoin Faucet
Key Highlights Block Inc. is expected to launch a Bitcoin faucet on April 6. The initiative will allow users to earn small amounts of Bitcoin, aiming to improve accessibility and…
France to Launch World’s First Fully On-Chain IPO on April 9
Key Highlights French aerospace subcontractor ST Group will conduct the world’s first fully on-chain IPO on blockchain platform Lise (Lightning Stock Exchange), integrating trading and settlement. The platform slashes costs…
Ethereum’s Justin Drake in Spotlight Over Google Quantum Paper on Bitcoin
Key Highlights Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake joined as a late co-author on the Google Quantum AI whitepaper and quickly amplified its findings on X, calling it a “monumentous day”…
$100K Gone: Crypto Investment Scam Hits Canada Resident
Key Highlights Canada resident lost over $100,000 in a crypto investment scam. Police warn recovery chances remain low once funds are transferred. Crypto fraud losses in Canada crossed $351 million…
David Sacks Transitions From Crypto Czar to Key Policy Advisor
Key Highlights David Sacks stepped down as White House AI and crypto czar after completing his 130-day term as a Special Government Employee. He will now serve as co-chair of…
Crypto Losses Spike Toward $500M in 2026, CertiK Warns
Key Highlights CertiK recorded 103 incidents and 36 phishing scams so far this year, reaching $480 million. Projects like Step Finance, Resolv, and Truebit each lost over $20 million from…