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Binance deploys capital and infrastructure to accelerate Ukraine’s Web3 ecosystem, opening funding and mentorship pipelines that could reshape digital resilience and unlock scalable blockchain innovation across critical sectors. Binance Launches Ukraine Digital Resilience Web3 Initiative Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, launched a national initiative on April 2 to strengthen Ukraine’s digital infrastructure. The program, called […]View the full article

Bitgo launched Bitgo Mint on Thursday, giving institutional clients a single platform to mint, redeem, and manage stablecoins without routing operations through multiple service providers. Bitgo Adds Native Stablecoin Minting With USD1 and SoFiUSD Support The New York-based digital asset infrastructure company, which trades on NYSE under the ticker BTGO, announced the new capability on […]View the full article

Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, purchased 5,075 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, bringing its total treasury to 40,177 BTC at a cumulative cost of approximately $3.92 billion. Metaplanet Overtakes MARA Holdings in Bitcoin Race With Q1 2026 Purchase The Tokyo-based company Metaplanet (TSE: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF) disclosed the Q1 acquisition […]View the full article

This paid press release was provided by Digital Sovereignty Alliance and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., April 2, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and […]View the full article

Luxor introduces Commander, a fleet management platform designed to automate profitability and consolidate mining operations within a single control layer. Seattle-based Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander on April 1, 2026, to provide bitcoin mining operations with real-time fleet monitoring and remote command capabilities. The software integrates natively with the company’s existing ecosystem, which currently manages […]View the full article

Naoris Protocol has officially launched its Layer 1 mainnet to provide decentralized post-quantum security for blockchain networks and critical digital systems. Naoris Protocol announced the official launch of its Mainnet on April 1, 2026, introducing a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain designed to withstand emerging quantum computing threats. This deployment establishes a production-ready environment where decentralized […]View the full article

This paid press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 2, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), in partnership with Visa and DCS, launched the Bitget Card across selected markets […]View the full article

Australia implements a landmark regulatory framework requiring cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain formal financial services licenses. The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to acquire financial services licenses. This mandate applies to any digital asset service provider operating within the country’s jurisdiction to enhance transparency and investor safety. The […]View the full article

Tyler Faraz “Trainwreckstv” Niknam, co-owner of iGaming-friendly streaming platform Kick, has experienced a record losing streak during his latest high-stakes gambling streams, revealing he has now exhausted his Stake pay and is using his personal savings in a bid to make up for the loss. Streamer Announces Marathon Recovery Session After Exhausting Stake Pay, Denying […]View the full article

The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. Six VASPs Tapped for New Supervisory Pilot The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism supervisory pilot program. The new pilot is designed to align Nigeria […]View the full article

X is rolling out a trio of product changes aimed at squeezing spam out of its ecosystem, pairing a private dislike button with region-based reply controls as executives signal a sharp drop in spam profitability. X Spam Cleanup Expands With Private Feedback and Regional Controls Elon Musk‘s X is tightening the screws on spam, bots, […]View the full article

Senior U.K. lawmakers are calling for an immediate halt to cryptocurrency political donations, citing national security risks tied to foreign interference and opaque funding flows. Britain Moves Toward Tougher Rules on Crypto Campaign Financing The push comes from Parliament’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS), which argues that digital assets introduce vulnerabilities that […]View the full article

XRP trades at $1.51 on Wednesday, with derivatives data pointing to a market that is cooling off after months of leverage-heavy positioning. Futures, funding rates and options flows suggest traders are dialing back risk—but not abandoning conviction. XRP Open Interest Drops as Options Traders Cluster Around $1.60 Strike Leverage across major venues is notably lower […]View the full article

Moody’s Ratings has taken its credit analysis onchain, planting a flag in blockchain finance with a new integration engine designed to deliver ratings data directly into digital market infrastructure. Moody’s Brings Credit Ratings Onchain With Canton Network Integration Moody’s Corporation announced this week that it launched its Token Integration Engine (TIE), a network-agnostic system that […]View the full article

The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 973 bitcoin worth about $72.3 million over March 17–18, reflecting continued sovereign treasury management rather than abrupt liquidation. Bhutan Continues Bitcoin Sales Strategy With 973 BTC Transfer The transactions, executed through state-owned Druk Holding & Investments (DHI), unfolded across roughly 24 hours, with bitcoin trading near $74,268 during the […]View the full article

Maestro has introduced Mezzamine, an onchain credit market enabling institutional investors to generate bitcoin yield through renewable mining operations. Maestro launched Mezzamine on March 17th, 2026, in Austin, Texas, debuting its first live program with the renewable energy provider Sazmining. The Bitcoin-native ( BTC) facility allows institutional holders to finance mining hashrate to earn an […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. “Tradition Meets Tomorrow” — A Two-Day Event Blending Heritage and Cutting-Edge Technology One of Japan’s largest Web3 and AI conferences, TEAMZ Summit 2026, will take place on April 7–8, 2026, at the prestigious Happo-en in Tokyo. This year’s theme, “Tradition Meets Tomorrow,” highlights the fusion of […]View the full article

GSR has completed a $57 million acquisition of Autonomous and Architech to provide a unified treasury and capital markets solution for tokenized organizations. Global digital asset firm GSR announced the acquisition of Autonomous and Architech in New York on March 17, 2026, to streamline fragmented crypto infrastructure. Autonomous will maintain its brand to provide operational […]View the full article

Versabank has launched an initiative to integrate foreign exchange capabilities and rewards functionality into its proprietary Versaview blockchain interface to support the commercialization of tokenized deposits. Versabank announced on March 17, 2026, that it is adding foreign exchange (FX) functionality to its Real Bank Tokenized Deposits (RBTDs) through an enhancement of its Versaview blockchain interface. […]View the full article

A report by Certik highlights significant security flaws in Openclaw, an open-source AI platform, particularly its reliance on “skill scanning” which fails to adequately protect users from malicious third-party extensions. Limitations of the Clawhub Moderation Pipeline A report by cybersecurity firm Certik has revealed significant security gaps in OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent platform, […]View the full article

Bitcoin surged to a weekly high of $73,838, breaking out of a tight range of $70,000 to $71,000. The upward movement caught bearish traders off guard, leading to the liquidation of $445 million in leveraged positions. Liquidations and ETF Inflows Bitcoin rallied to a weekly high of $73,838 Friday, successfully breaking out of the narrow […]View the full article

The two companies announced that a set of agents completed end-to-end payments in five markets across Latin America. Executing purchases in controlled conditions while following clear consent rules, the pilot shows that AI agents can be integrated into traditional finance scenarios without violating customer protections. Santander and Visa Pioneer AI Agentic Payments Across Five Latin […]View the full article

Bitcoin strutted into the market like it owned the place, bouncing from a dip below $70,000 and marching back toward $74,000 as traders watched the charts the way reality TV fans watch a season finale — equal parts suspense, skepticism, and popcorn. Bitcoin Chart Outlook As of the latest market snapshot, bitcoin traded at $72,665, […]View the full article

The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR. Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a Security, Blocks Operations The Argentine equivalent of the SEC, the CNV, […]View the full article

Blackrock has launched a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, offering investors exposure to ETH along with staking rewards distributed as dividends. The fund debuted with over $100 million in assets and aims to combine institutional crypto exposure with yield generation. New Blackrock ETF Backed by Coinbase Lets Investors Earn Yield From Ethereum Blackrock has officially […]View the full article