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Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals
Key Takeaways Novora found 91% of 150+ crypto protocols generate revenue, but disclosure remains limited. <1% disclose market maker deals, exposing risks in token pricing
Tempo Launches Private Stablecoin Zones for Enterprise Payroll and Treasury Settlements
Key Takeaways: Tempo launched Zones, a private stablecoin execution environment, giving enterprises transaction-level privacy on Tempo Mainnet. Payroll teams using Tempo Zones can process employee
Chainalysis Details ‘Shadow Crypto Economy’ Exposure as Grinex Suspends Operations
Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags Grinex swaps as inconsistent with typical law enforcement seizures. Tron-based conversions show illicit actors avoiding stablecoin issuer intervention. Grinex activity does
Bitcoin, Ether Lead Sustained Gains for Crypto ETFs
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs added $26.05 million, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, extending a 3-day inflow streak. Ether ETFs gained $18.02 million over 6 days, signaling
Digital Art NFT Marketplace Foundation Closes After Failed Acquisition in Early 2026 – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Kayvon Tehranian confirmed Foundation’s permanent shutdown on April 15, 2026, after Blackdove exited the acquisition deal. Foundation processed roughly $230 million in primary
Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Freeze the Funds
Key Takeaways: Circle faces claims it failed to freeze stolen USDC after the Drift Protocol exploit. Drift suffered steep losses, hurting DeFi sentiment and deepening
Oil Prices Crash as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
Key Takeaways: Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, crashing Brent futures 10% to $87.19 and easing future energy inflation. Trump keeps CENTCOM’s blockade to calm
Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin pushes toward $78K as strong buying momentum drives continued upside. Chart confirms bullish breakout with higher highs supporting trend strength. Technicals remain
Singapore Gulf Bank Unveils Stablecoin Mint and Redeem Service for Institutional Clients
Key Takeaways: SGB launched 24/7 stablecoin minting on SGB Net to enable instant settlement for transactions over $100,000. To drive adoption, SGB is waiving Solana
Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela
Key Takeaways: Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future Venezuelan bank integration. Surging adoption since 2025 bypasses the Central Bank, making