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OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments
Crypto

OwlTing launches wallet for AI agents to handle payments

Users could let AI assistants pay and move stablecoins under authorisation, as OwlTing ties the wallet to its regulated payment rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Software-as-a-Service

Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund

Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service
Crypto

DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service

The move gives banks and brokers a clearer path to tokenised securities, with limited trading due to start in July 2026 and broader rollout in October.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Malware

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users

Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Data Analytics

Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight

Scrutiny of prediction markets is rising as the platform adds blockchain tools to spot insider trading and manipulation across public ledgers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Encryption

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow

Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Ondo & Broadridge add proxy voting to tokenised ETFs
Crypto

Ondo & Broadridge add proxy voting to tokenised ETFs

Token holders in Ondo’s ETFs and stocks will soon be able to vote and access issuer documents, narrowing the gap with mainstream markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform
Crypto

NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform

Fresh capital will help NUVA expand its tokenised asset marketplace across more blockchains as demand for real-world asset infrastructure grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Talos flags KelpDAO rsETH exploit as major DeFi shock
Crypto

Talos flags KelpDAO rsETH exploit as major DeFi shock

The attack drained about USD $290 million and forced more than USD $9 billion out of Aave, exposing fragile cross-chain collateral links.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Tether backs Drift Protocol relaunch with GBP £150m
Crypto

Tether backs Drift Protocol relaunch with GBP £150m

Users hit by Drift Protocol’s USD $285 million exploit will be repaid as trading restarts under a recovery plan led by Tether.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Tether backs USD $134 million Stablecoin Development
Crypto

Tether backs USD $134 million Stablecoin Development

Backing from Tether comes as stablecoins pass USD $300 billion in circulation, underlining investor appetite for their payments infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

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CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
Software-as-a-Service

CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform

Investors will get AI summaries, portfolio tracking and sharable charts as the crypto data site broadens beyond price feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Crypto

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX

Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

Businesses warn delays could push stablecoin activity overseas, as a coalition presses ministers and regulators for clearer UK rules and tax treatment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

UK Coinbase users can now unlock cash from Bitcoin and Ether holdings in seconds, but rapid price swings could trigger liquidation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
Crypto

An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth

Unclear tax rules could deter crypto participation in New Zealand as Inland Revenue weighs whether DeFi transfers count as disposals.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026