Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
S&P Global's latest report reveals that US banks remain cautious about stablecoins despite market growth. Concerns over deposit risks, regulatory uncertainty, and fintech competition have kept most traditional lenders from developing clear engagement strategies.
Read MoreLatest data reveals U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 219,000 last week, exceeding forecasts of 210,000. This shift suggests potential softening in the labor market, prompting fresh analysis of economic resilience and policy implications.
Read MoreA key White House economic adviser has indicated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may not remain as a Board Governor and expressed strong confidence in Kevin Warsh assuming the Fed Chairmanship in May, sparking market speculation about future leadership and policy direction.
Read MoreSecurity firm PeckShield issued an alert indicating potential unauthorized access to the AethirOFTAdapter contract of the Aethir project. Compromised funds have been moved to a BSC address. The project team has been notified, with the exact loss amount still under investigation.
Read MoreA crypto entity recently used 20x leverage to short $80 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The positions face liquidation at $73,717 for BTC and $2,243 for ETH, highlighting significant market risk.
Read MoreIran's atomic energy chief declares the country's uranium enrichment program unstoppable, dismissing external constraints as futile. He notes adversaries' shift to negotiations stems from past failed coercive tactics.
Read MoreThe Web3 fan engagement platform OneFootball Club has completed the distribution of its OFC tokens to all participants of its recent CoinList community sale. Users can now claim their ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum mainnet via their self-custody wallets, unlocking new fan experiences.
Read MoreEU Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni has issued a stark warning about rising stagflation risks for Europe. Geopolitical tensions threaten to significantly slow growth while pushing inflation higher, casting a shadow of severe uncertainty over the long-term outlook.
Read MoreBinance has officially launched a new Prediction Markets feature, allowing users to engage in probability-based markets directly from its app via third-party integrations. This move integrates leading on-chain prediction providers, expanding the platform's ecosystem and user engagement opportunities.
Read MoreOn April 9, WTI crude oil futures surged over 5%, reaching $99.14 per barrel. The rally reflects shifting market sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions and supply-demand dynamics.
Read MoreIran's deputy foreign minister stated Iran is ready for peace talks if Israel halts attacks on Lebanon. He emphasized any regional peace deal must include Lebanon, calling the coming hours critical. Iran showed restraint for diplomacy after considering retaliation, influenced by U.S. pressure on Israel.
Read MoreA pioneering decentralized science (DeSci) platform has closed its Series A funding round, reaching a post-money valuation of $20 million. It merges nanotechnology, AI, and real-world health data to build an open, on-chain research infrastructure, aiming to democratize personalized health science and data ownership.
Read MoreMultiple U.S. law enforcement groups oppose a provision in the crypto market structure bill shielding DeFi developers from being classified as money transmitters. They argue it weakens crime-fighting efforts, sparking conflict with industry advocates and senators. The bill's bipartisan support remains uncertain post recess.
Read MoreDubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has released new guidance for token issuance, establishing three distinct pathways and detailed rules for stablecoins and RWA tokens. The framework aims to enhance market transparency and provide greater regulatory clarity for issuers and investors.
Read MoreBinance Alpha has launched the second wave of its SOON token airdrop distribution. Users holding a minimum of 242 platform points can claim 280 SOON tokens on a first-come, first-served basis. The points threshold will automatically decrease if the reward pool remains available. Claiming requires 15 points.
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