Stretch (STRC), the perpetual preferred security sold by Strategy (MSTR) to fund its bitcoin purchases, posted record trading volume on Monday, funding the biggest single-day buying splurge through the company’s at-the-market (ATM) program. The world’s largest publicly traded bitcoin holder is estimated to have added 7,800 BTC, according STRC.live, as STRC volume surged to $1.16
CryptoDep drew attention on April 13 with a new X post titled “Top Recent Crypto Fundraising Events,” and it shows that crypto fundraising is still moving across several parts of the market at once. The list spans infrastructure, AI, consumer fintech, social apps, prediction markets, exchanges, and DeFi, with disclosed rounds ranging from seven figures
In a significant move that signals Tether’s aggressive expansion into regulated financial markets, the stablecoin giant has appointed former JPMorgan executive Jeremy Pollack as head of institutional partnerships for its U.S.-compliant stablecoin, USAT. This strategic hire, confirmed by The Information’s crypto reporter Yueqi Yang on March 15, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for both Tether
Paolo Ardoino has posted a simple teaser, “14.04.2026,” without adding any context, instantly kicking off speculation across the cryptocurrency community. Because Ardoino leads Tether ($USDT) and holds a senior role at Bitfinex, traders are reading the post as a hint that some kind of announcement is coming on April 14. At this stage, though, the
A security incident involving Polkadot has raised concerns, but it’s important to clarify the scope. The exploit did not impact the native Polkadot network. Instead, it targeted an ERC-20 version of $DOT operating on the Ethereum network. Japanese Bonds are going Parabolic. You know what this means… pic.twitter.com/2fAh282KrF — Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) April 12, 2026
Weekend panics followed by Monday reversals have become the norm in 2026, and the action over the last 48 hours has continued that pattern. Down about 4% from late Saturday night into early Monday morning on news that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had left Pakistan without an Iran peace deal and President Trump’s ordering
Anchorpoint Financial Technology, a joint venture backed by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), HKT and Animoca Brands, will launch a regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin called HKDAP (HKD At Par) in the second quarter of 2026 after securing a stablecoin issuer licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The licence, granted under Hong Kong’s
William Blair says Coinbase’s 26% pullback has largely “de‑risked” the stock, with weak trading now priced in as surging $USDC adoption turns the exchange into a higher‑margin, cycle‑resistant bet on crypto’s share gains versus fiat. Investment bank William Blair says Coinbase’s recent share price decline has effectively reset expectations, arguing that a roughly 26% drawdown
Private credit has crossed into a dangerous phase. After rumblings last month, the pressure point is no longer confined to underwriting quality, isolated borrower stress, or a few awkward redemption notices buried in fund updates. The market is now dealing with something more consequential: a live collision between illiquid assets, semi-liquid fund structures, and investors