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TLDR: Oceanus and HashKey signed an MOU to deploy stablecoin settlement across Asian trade finance corridors. The partnership integrates AI-driven ODIN platform with regulated infrastructure to improve settlement efficiency. Stablecoin settlement enables faster, secure transactions for commodity trades including seafood, meats, and wines. The initiative targets the $2.5 trillion trade finance gap affecting SMEs in global markets. Stablecoin settlement is advancing into global trade finance as Oceanus Group Limited and HashKey Group formalize a strategic partnership. The two firms signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy regulated infrastructure across Asian trade corridors. The collaboration aims to reduce inefficiencies in cross-border…

TLDR: Arizona must pause criminal charges against CFTC-regulated prediction markets after the federal TRO order. The CFTC says federal law grants exclusive authority over event contracts and market enforcement. Connecticut and Illinois now face similar federal lawsuits over state prediction market restrictions. The ruling strengthens legal momentum for federally supervised crypto-linked trading platforms. A federal judge in Arizona temporarily halted the state’s criminal case against federally regulated prediction markets on Friday. The order came after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked the court to stop Arizona’s enforcement push.  The ruling preserves the status quo while a broader federal preemption fight…

Key takeaways: Bitcoin price faces volatility around $71K. Our Bitcoin price prediction expects BTC’s price to reach $150K by the end of 2026 due to the bullish sentiment following the halving event. By 2032, BTC might touch $350,548 following increased institutional adoption. Bitcoin’s outlook for 2026 has become highly debated. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the rally after the halving were expected to bring more clarity, but instead they’ve brought mixed volatility in Bitcoin price forecast. However, top analysts are bullish on BTC price prediction this year. Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has predicted that Bitcoin could…

Solana price has rebounded back above $85 on Friday morning, retracing back some of its losses following Wednesday’s rally. However, it still remains below a key SMA level that puts it at risk of moving to its next leg lower over the coming sessions. Summary Solana price rebounds above $85 but remains below the key 50-day SMA, keeping downside risk intact. Repeating a three-step pattern signals consolidation phase may precede another sell-off. Failure to reclaim the $86 level could trigger a sharp decline toward $52. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price rose 4.5% to an intraday high of…

Canary Capital is asking for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval to list an exchange-traded fund that tracks the spot price of the popular PEPE memecoin, according to a filing from Wednesday. The firm filed an S-1 application with the SEC. Last year, Canary also filed an application to list a fund tracking the price of MOG, another, lesser-known memecoin. The firm also filed for the first-ever Pengu ETF. After the successful launch of major ETFs that track the price of top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, issuers are testing the limits of what type of funds the more…

U.S. lawmakers have begun questioning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over the agency’s inaction on alleged insider trading in prediction markets tied to geopolitical events. Summary Seven House lawmakers questioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its response to alleged insider trading in prediction markets tied to military events. The letter pointed to contracts linked to U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela, raising concerns about trades that appeared timed around sensitive government decisions. Lawmakers asked the CFTC to clarify its enforcement approach and respond by April 15, as legal disputes over platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket continue. Seven members of…

TLDR Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is set to begin trading tomorrow on NYSE Arca. The trust will track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY Settlement Rate. MSBT will hold Bitcoin directly and will not use leverage or active trading. The ETF has an annual sponsor fee of 0.14%, which is lower than most competitors. Coinbase and BNY will serve as the trusted custodians for the Bitcoin holdings. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF is set to begin trading tomorrow on the NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust…

Ethereum price retraced some of its gains from Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off an Iranian proposal to end the war and warned that strikes would target key infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline. Summary Ethereum price fell 3.4% below $2,100 as Trump rejected Iran’s proposal and warned of strikes if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Risk sentiment weakened across crypto and equities, with Asian markets flat to lower and investors pulling capital amid geopolitical uncertainty. A confirmed breakdown below $2,000 could trigger a double top pattern and liquidations…

TLDR: Ethereum is nearing a multi-year support zone, where demand has historically driven strong price reversals. Monthly chart structure shows ETH moving within a defined range between $1,500 and $5,000 levels. Tightening volatility suggests a breakout may occur soon as price compresses near key support. Traders monitor for bullish confirmation signals before positioning within the current range setup. Ethereum is approaching a critical support range on higher timeframes, as recent market structure points to a prolonged consolidation phase. Analysts are closely watching price behavior near key levels, where risk-to-reward setups tend to favor strategic positioning within established boundaries. Ethereum Tests…

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. Summary North Korean-linked developers have worked inside more than 40 DeFi projects over the past seven years, according to a security researcher. Investigators and industry participants warn that many infiltration attempts rely on simple but persistent tactics through hiring channels and social engineering. Security researcher and MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan said these tactics stretch back to the early days of decentralized finance, with individuals tied to the Democratic…