A recent $8 million funding round will be used to develop Cap's stablecoin engine, which is slated to launch later this year.

Crypto markets are being shaped by the same macro forces that are spooking traditional financial markets, but their international and borderless nature provides a layer of protection, according to Offchain Labs co-founder and chief scientist Edward Felten.

U.S. crypto stocks are set for a lower open on April 7 as Trump-led trade tensions drove a broad market sell-off. Investors reacted to renewed concerns over U.S.

On April 7, crypto stocks across major Asian and European exchanges suffered steep losses, with Asian crypto stocks seeing double-digit declines. While European exchanges remain open at press time, crypto stocks there have already posted significant losses.

The NPS plans to invite blockchain experts and companies to participate in a preliminary disclosure process before starting a research study.

Gate.io explained how centralized exchanges are balancing safety and speed in order to list new projects in time for early adopters.

The guidance aims to create a safer and more transparent environment for virtual asset transactions. It also seeks to expand the range of services available in Hong Kong's rapidly growing digital economy.

Blockchain and AI step into the spotlight, not merely as buzzwords but as strategic lifelines amid disruptive global tariff shifts.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking a fresh look at how it handles cryptocurrency regulations.

The crypto market is feeling the heat as Bitcoin and Ethereum extend their losses, following a sharp decline in Asian stock markets.

Stablecoin exchange flow, a key data point on investor confidence, dropped to its lowest level since January.

TL;DR Shift to Sustainability: Changpeng Zhao warns against the fleeting hype of meme coins, urging a focus on long-term, impactful crypto innovations. Strategic Re-alignment: Binance may reallocate resources to support projects with lasting utility, setting a new course for responsible blockchain development.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance, has unveiled his vision for X Agent. This is an AI (artificial intelligence)-driven tool designed to enhance social media engagement.

Professionals working in the cryptocurrency and hedge fund sectors are playing a key role in supporting Hong Kong's residential rental market, The post Crypto and Hedge Fund Workers Boost Hong Kong's Sluggish Rental Market, Savills Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kraken has launched a new premium membership called Kraken+ aimed at retail investors seeking lower fees and higher stablecoin rewards. The post Kraken Rolls Out Premium Membership for Investors Seeking an Edge in Crypto Markets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has struck a strategic collaboration with payment firm Worldpay. The partnership facilitates digital asset purchases through Apple Pay and Google Pay. The move aims to boost crypto adoption through massive access as it bridges the gap between digital currencies and traditional finance.

Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued new guidance allowing licensed crypto exchanges and virtual asset funds to offer staking services, marking a key step in its digital asset expansion strategy under the ASPIRe roadmap. Staking, which enables crypto holders to earn passive income while securing Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, is now officially recognized by the SFC as both a network security mechanism and a regulated investment opportunity.

Binance teams up with WorldPay to simplify crypto purchases using Apple Pay and Google Pay, broadening access to over 1,000 payment methods worldwide.

US federal agencies are expected to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings to the Department of the Treasury by April 7, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year.Citing an unnamed White House official, journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that the deadline for federal agencies to report their crypto holdings to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is April 7. However, the disclosures will remain confidential for now.

Hong Kong's SFC now permits licensed virtual asset trading platforms to offer staking services under strict regulations, marking a significant step in advancing the city's position as a global crypto hub. The post SFC Opens Staking Services to Licensed Crypto Companies in Hong Kong appeared first on Cryptonews.

A massive crypto market crash, $1.35 billion was lost from the crypto market in one day. Bitcoin and other big coins dropped a lot in price.

Many people owed money by FTX may miss out on repayments because they have not completed a required identity check.

Tron founder Justin Sun has sparked controversy by accusing First Digital Trust (FDT), a Hong Kong-based crypto custodian, of mishandling client funds on a massive scale.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has unveiled new regulatory guidance allowing licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to offer staking services, according to an April 7 statement.

UFC fighter Conor McGregor's foray into cryptocurrency hit a roadblock this weekend. His “REAL” token failed to launch after raising only $392,315 from 668 bidders during its 28-hour presale.

Bitcoin dipped below $78K, and altcoins bled red in what's shaping up to be Black Monday for both the cryptocurrency and traditional markets.

BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, today shared a comprehensive analysis of perpetual swap listings across major centralised exchanges, shedding light on the behaviour of newly listed perpetual swap contracts – and whether they see their price peak on the first day of listing. The study, which compares listings on various centralised exchanges from the beginning of 2025 to March 2025, highlights significant exchange-specific variations in price performance.

Institutional DeFi combines application of DeFi protocols to tokenized RWA, with safeguards to ensure financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and customer protection.

In the crowd of celebrity cryptos, the Mixed-martial arts (MMA) champion Conor McGregor has also launched a meme coin called REAL. However, far from his expectations, the token flopped right after launch, creating questions about the credibility and future of such celebrity tokens.

Crypto investment products have witnessed a massive $240 million in outflows in the past week, digital asset firm CoinShares revealed.

Five key US economic indicators could influence Bitcoin (BTC) sentiment this week amid heightened bearish sentiment in the crypto market.

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw renewed outflows last week, with $240 million in investor capital pulled, according to an April 7 report from digital asset manager CoinShares.The outflows reversed two consecutive weeks of inflows that totaled $870 million, leaving total digital asset ETP holdings at about $133 billion, CoinShares reported. The new outflows likely reflect investor caution in response to global trade tariffs imposed by the United States and concerns over their potential threat to global economic growth, CoinShares head of research James Butterfill said.

The move marks a world-first government-level integration of tokenized real estate.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn with Bitcoin falling to $76,300 and Ethereum plunging to $1,490. Here's why cryptos are crashing.

This move is seen as a major win for the crypto industry. It has been grappling with regulatory uncertainty over stablecoin classification.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has expanded its fiat gateway with Worldpay, allowing users to buy crypto using Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of family office Maelstrom, has issued a striking macro thesis: escalating tariff warfare, driven by a reassertion of US trade dominance under Donald Trump, will serve as a catalyst for massive liquidity injections and consequently ignite a prolonged crypto bull market.

Dubai's real estate and crypto regulators have signed a cooperation deal to explore tokenisation in property registration and management.

Pump.fun, the solana-based memecoin launchpad, has reintroduced its live-streaming feature to 5% of users, five months after suspending it due to incidents involving harmful content. Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, announced the rollout on X, stating that the platform now includes “industry standard moderation systems in place and transparent guidelines.

The pump.fun meme coin, Trump Derangement Syndrome crypto, plummeted more than 18% following the stock market crash believed to be the result of Trump introducing trade tariffs.

Markets across the globe for all asset classes are seeing levels of panic not witnessed since the March 2020 pandemic-induced crash.

While on the campaign trail, Donald Trump appeared like a dream for cryptocurrency investors, promising that if he is re-elected, the U.S. will become one of the world's most friendly countries regarding digital assets.

Global crypto funds saw $240 million in net exits following last week's U.S. tariff shakedown — but crypto equities captured capital for the second consecutive week.

Over the weekend, the cryptocurrency market took a sharp dive, with major assets suffering significant losses. While the downturn has raised concerns, some crypto experts believe it could present an opportunity for potential future gains.

The crypto market has been rocked by a sharp sell-off following Donald Trump's surprise announcement of sweeping trade tariffs. Bitcoin dropped over 7% to hover near $75,000, while Ethereum crashed nearly 14.5%, dragging the ETH/BTC ratio to its lowest level in five years.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced new guidelines for crypto exchanges offering staking services.In an April 7 announcement, the SFC announced new guidelines for crypto exchanges offering staking services and locally authorized funds exposed to digital assets involved in staking. The announcement follows recent remarks from Christina Choi, the SFC's executive director of investment products, who said during a speech at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival: “The SFC is committed to supporting Hong Kong's Web3 journey.

Malta regulator fines OKX $1.2M for AML failures from 2023, despite recent improvements and MiCA licensing, amid other regulatory challenges.