Markets Institutional Regulation Polymarket Seeks $400M in New Raise at $15B Valuation Polymarket is reportedly in talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, adding fresh momentum to prediction markets as institutional capital builds and regulatory risks remain unresolved. By Matthew Curtis • Apr 21, 2026 • 2 min
Stablecoins Regulation Markets BIS Report: Dollar Stablecoins Threaten Bank Stability and Policy The BIS has warned that dollar stablecoins could create funding stress for banks and complicate monetary policy if they grow large enough to function like widely used money. By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 20, 2026 • 2 min
Institutional On Chain Markets Hanwha Securities Joins Goldman Sachs-Backed Canton Network in South Korea Digital Asset Push Hanwha Investment & Securities has signed a new partnership with Digital Asset and joined the Canton Network, bringing a major South Korean broker into one of finance’s most closely watched blockchain ecosystems. By Soonhan Rani • Apr 20, 2026 • 4 min
Bitcoin Markets Bitcoin Climbs Toward $76K as Profit-Taking and Macro Risks Weigh on Sentiment Bitcoin has climbed back toward $76,000, but the move still looks fragile underneath. Analysts say improving spot demand and ETF flows are being offset by profit-taking, cautious derivatives positioning and a macro backdrop that has yet to fully settle. By Matthew Curtis • Apr 18, 2026 • 3 min
Exchanges Markets Security Russia-Linked Exchange Grinex Halts Trading After $14M Hack Grinex suspended trading after a hack drained roughly $14 million from the Russia-linked exchange. Investigators say the stolen funds were consolidated through Tron-linked wallets, adding fresh pressure to a platform already under sanctions scrutiny. By Samson Mackeown • Apr 17, 2026 • 3 min
Bitcoin Markets US Government Moves $606K in Bitcoin Linked to 2016 Bitfinex Hack to Coinbase The US government moved 8 BTC linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime. While exchange transfers often raise selling fears, this move appears tied to Bitfinex’s recovery process, including RRT redemptions and future LEO token buybacks. By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 17, 2026 • 3 min
Exchanges Institutional Markets Kraken IPO: Analysis of $13.3B Valuation & Deutsche Borse Stake Kraken's co-CEO Arjun Sethi has publicly confirmed the crypto exchange's confidential SEC filing for a US IPO. The disclosure comes as Deutsche Borse takes a $200 million stake at a $13.3 billion valuation, down a third from Kraken's November peak. By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 16, 2026 • 2 min
Regulation Adoption Markets Pakistan Lifts Eight-Year Ban on Banking for Crypto Firms The State Bank of Pakistan has reversed its 2018 ban on crypto-related banking, allowing regulated institutions to open accounts for licensed virtual asset providers. Banks still cannot trade or hold crypto themselves. By Soonhan Rani • Apr 16, 2026 • 3 min
Bitcoin Institutional Markets BlackRock Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations as IBIT Hits $54B in AUM BlackRock (BLK) reported $2.2 billion in net income for Q1 2026, a 17% year-over-year increase, with total AUM reaching $13.9 trillion. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended the quarter with $54 billion in assets under management and $935 million in digital asset ETF inflows. By Afshan Rasheed • Apr 15, 2026 • 3 min
Markets XRP Breaks $1.37 as Rakuten Launches Token Payments for 44M Users Japan's e-commerce giant Rakuten has added XRP to its Rakuten Pay app, letting 44 million users spend the token across more than 5 million merchants. The move ties XRP into one of Japan's biggest loyalty ecosystems and gives the current price rally a fresh demand narrative. By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 15, 2026 • 4 min
Institutional Markets On Chain TRON (TRX) Tokenized Assets: Securitize Launches RWA Expansion Securitize is expanding onto TRON, bringing tokenized real-world assets and tokenized securities to one of crypto’s largest networks as the RWA race moves toward broader on-chain distribution. By Soonhan Rani • Apr 12, 2026 • 3 min
Guides Markets Kraken vs Coinbase 2026: Fees, Features and Security Compared Kraken vs Coinbase is a close call, but they suit different users. This guide compares fees, supported coins, security, staking and ease of use in 2026. By Samson Mackeown • Apr 11, 2026 • 6 min
