- SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading21 Apr 2026 16:11
Clearer crypto rules and lighter compliance demands could redirect U.S. capital markets strategy under SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. The shift points to broader support for blockchain finance while keeping investor protection central to oversight. Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for digital […] - Curve Founder Urges DeFi Safety Standards After KelpDAO Incident21 Apr 2026 15:33
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov is calling for industry-wide security standards after a wave of DeFi exploits. Investors say repeated failures are part of the sector’s evolution, not a sign of decline. Key Takeaways: Curve Finance’s Michael Egorov has urged for industry-wide DeFi standards after recent onchain exploits, targeting centralized weak points. Requests Ethereum and […] - 1xBit Highlights User Trade-Offs in Regulated iGaming Platforms21 Apr 2026 15:20
This sponsored press release was provided by 1xBit and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. 1xBit operates as a crypto iGaming platform built around digital asset transactions. The 1xBit platform serves a growing segment of crypto-native users who prefer direct interaction […] - Japanese Government Bond Collateral Goes Onchain in New JSCC and Mizuho Blockchain Pilot21 Apr 2026 14:46
Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, Mizuho Financial Group, and Nomura Holdings have launched a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial to manage Japanese government bond (JGB) collateral on the Canton Network blockchain. Key Takeaways: JSCC, Mizuho, and Nomura launched a PoC on April 20, 2026, to test JGB digital collateral on the Canton Network. The JFSA-backed trial targets 24/7 […] - Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Cap Surges 20x in Three Years, Topping $29 Billion21 Apr 2026 14:07
The market capitalization of tokenized real-world assets ( RWA) has grown nearly 20-fold over the past three years, surpassing $29 billion as institutional adoption accelerates across private credit, government debt, and commodities. Key Takeaways: Tokenized RWA market cap has expanded 20x in three years, reaching $29.27 billion as per RWA.xyz data. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries grew […] - Doordash Plans to Pay Drivers in Stablecoins Using Tempo Blockchain: Report21 Apr 2026 13:26
Doordash is planning to give its delivery drivers the option to receive payments in stablecoins through Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. Key Takeaways: The Information reports Doordash plans to pay its Dasher drivers in stablecoins via the Tempo blockchain, built by Stripe and Paradigm. Tempo raised $500 million in October 2025 […] - Lazarus Group Suspected of Moving $175M in ETH After Arbitrum Freezes $71M From KelpDAO Exploit21 Apr 2026 13:19
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is preliminarily attributed with draining approximately $292 million in rsETH from KelpDAO on April 18, 2026. The state-backed hacking entity has been responsible for billions of dollars stolen from the crypto industry over the last few years. Key Takeaways: Lazarus Group drained 116,500 rsETH from KelpDAO on April 18. The Arbitrum […] - Dune Data Reveals Close to 50% of Layerzero Apps Use Basic Security21 Apr 2026 12:26
A Dune Analytics report shows that nearly half of Layerzero applications rely on the lowest level of DVN security. The findings raise concerns about cross-chain risk following recent exploits. Most Layerzero OApps Rely on Basic DVN Security Configurations Nearly half of applications built on Layerzero are operating with the lowest level of security configuration, according […] - BitMEX Joins Zodia’s Off-Venue Settlement Network to Ease Counterparty Risk21 Apr 2026 11:30
Zodia Custody has integrated the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX into its Interchange network, allowing institutional clients to trade derivatives while keeping their assets in secure, third-party cold storage. Key Takeaways: Zodia Custody added BitMEX to its Interchange network in Q1 2026 to secure institutional trading. The move reduces 100% of counterparty risk by keeping assets in […] - Adrian Wall of DSA Advances Stablecoin Policy Discussion at Blockchain and Fintech Conference at Harvard21 Apr 2026 11:00
This sponsored press release was provided by TRON DAO and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., April 20, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education […]