Securitize has appointed Sunil Sabharwal to its board of directors as the tokenization firm moves ahead with expansion plans. The company said the appointment adds experience in global finance, payments, and public policy at a time when tokenized asset platforms are drawing more institutional attention. Sabharwal is a business executive and investor with a background
Financial filings indicate that United States Representative Daniel Meuser of Pennsylvania has accelerated his recent sales of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock. The latest transaction shows that Meuser reported selling Nvidia shares in a trade executed on March 25, 2026, with the value estimated between $1,001 and $15,000. The disclosure, filed on April 14, 2026, indicates
American banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has continued its aggressive push into cryptocurrency through the recent launch of its spot Bitcoin ($BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Specifically, the institution acquired an additional 215 Bitcoin worth approximately $16.43 million, according to the latest on-chain data retrieved by Finbold from Arkham on April 21. The purchase, executed
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2101.48, down 0.2% (-4.06) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Ten of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: XLM (+3.3%) and AAVE (+1.9%). Laggards: ETH (-0.9%) and APT (-0.6%).
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index hit an all-time high of 6,360 on Tuesday, extending a rally that has now produced a 25% gain in just 15 trading sessions. The immediate catalyst was SK Hynix, which surged more than 4.6% after confirming it had begun mass production of a key memory module for advanced AI processors
A prominent whale trader made a massive bet against altcoins, spreading $1M in 100 positions. The trader also signaled general bearish sentiment for all altcoin markets. Trader Dr. Profit opened a high-visibility bet against altcoins. The trader allocated $1M spread into 100 altcoin positions. Dr. Profit is generally bearish, holding a $120K $BTC short, as
Attitudes to crypto investment in Japan are shifting from cautious interest to active portfolio planning, according to a survey by Nomura and its digital asset arm, Laser Digital, with almost 80% of the country’s institutional investors saying they plan to add crypto in the next three years. The shift reflects a growing view of crypto
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his first address in office to prioritize central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and bank-issued deposit tokens, while leaving out any mention of stablecoins as South Korea weighs new crypto rules. Shin, who began his four-year term Tuesday, pointed to the bank’s ongoing retail CBDC and deposit-token pilot, Project
EMBARGO: APRIL 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM BST (UK) Cryptocurrency custody firm Fireblocks is handling the issuance and distribution of a euro-denominated stablecoin, backed by a group of twelve European banks, known as the Qivalis consortium. The euro-backed token, scheduled for release in the second half of 2026, is regulated by the Dutch Central Bank
The adoption of stablecoins in Brazil continues to grow, now reaching beyond the cryptocurrency sector. The main point behind this rise in adoption across several industries is that stablecoin payments are tax-free, while fiat exchanges are taxed. Key Takeaways: After hitting $6B in December, Bloquo notes stablecoins expedite B2B settlements to benefit from tax exemptions.