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
Bitcoin is back above $75,000, as markets price another diplomatic off-ramp. The cryptocurrency was up 1.5% over 24 hours and 1.7% on the week, after Iran confirmed it will send a delegation to Pakistan for a second round of ceasefire talks. Ether (ETH) rose 1.2% to $2,310, $XRP ($XRP) gained 1.3% to $1.43, and BNB
As part of efforts to advance its network accessibility to Web3 communities, Multichainz, an omnichain credit protocol, today announced the launch of its native token (CHAINZ) on Fjord Foundry, a decentralized launchpad platform. According to the announcement shared today on the X platform, Multichainz embraced this strategic integration to combine with Fjord Foundry’s large-scale community-oriented
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.
Revolut is pushing its public market debut further out after securing a full UK banking license and restarting its push into the United States. Chief Executive Nik Storonsky said the company plans to go public in about two years, placing any listing in 2028. The updated timeline narrows earlier guidance of two to three years
Bitcoin started the week with fresh pressure on both the short term and bigger picture charts. One chart shows price still trading under a falling resistance line, while another highlights a new CME gap above current levels, putting traders’ focus on whether $BTC can recover or stays stuck under key pressure zones. Bitcoin Downtrend Claim
Coinbase-backed artificial intelligence payments standard x402 has launched a marketplace for apps and services to boost the usefulness of AI agents. Coinbase product lead Nick Prince said in a video posted on X on Monday that the idea behind the platform, called Agentic.market, was to “give humans and their agents access to thousands of services,
A new integration between LI.FI and Soneium have been announced to streamline access to decentralized finance (DeFi) yield opportunities for developers and teams. The partnership brings in LI.FI Earn as an infrastructure layer in the Soneium ecosystem, which provides a single platform to internally integrate yield onchain across many protocols and blockchains. Something Soneium builders
Bitcoin price moved back above $76,000 on April 20 after a volatile weekend tied to developments in the United States-Iran conflict. The rebound followed a pullback toward $75,000 as traders reacted to renewed pressure in oil markets and fresh uncertainty around diplomacy. Market attention also shifted after President Donald Trump said a new U.S. deal
Under the 2012 STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act, congressional members and other government employees are mandated to report stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency trades of over $1,000 within 45 days of executing them. Here is a compilation of the top 5 crypto choices, and a few little-known extra choices: Top 5 crypto choices in