Month: April 2026

Stablecoins have “quietly become core financial plumbing” and pushed on‑chain finance past a “point of no return,” according to a new a16z crypto framework that recasts programmable dollars as the base layer for a multi‑chain, banking‑as‑a‑service stack and a coming…...

April 27 is the hard deadline for all Pi Network Mainnet node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22.1, with nodes still running v21.2 after today’s cutoff automatically disconnected from the Mainnet, and Protocol 23 now moved one week earlier to…...

Pakistan’s diplomatic call highlights the fragile nature of geopolitical stability, emphasizing the need for sustained dialogue to prevent escalation. The post Pakistan urges diplomacy at UN amid Strait of Hormuz tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Cooling U.S. demand, elevated Bitfinex whale positioning and a key on chain rejection point to short term downside during the Las Vegas Bitcoin conference....

A U.S. Bitcoin reserve purchase could set a precedent for sovereign crypto investments, impacting global financial strategies and regulations. The post White House hints at potential Bitcoin reserve purchase, market remains steady appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The 175-year-old money-transfer firm also plans to issue a stablecoin-linked card for payments and cash-out options from crypto to local currencies, CEO Devin McGranahan said....

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against New York on April 24 in the Southern District of New York, seeking a permanent injunction to stop the state from enforcing its gambling laws against federally registered prediction market exchanges. CFTC New York…...

Growing speculation on Iran’s regime stability highlights potential for significant geopolitical shifts and economic impacts in the region. The post Iran protests, economic woes fuel speculation on regime stability appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Despite geopolitical tensions, market skepticism suggests limited impact on crude oil prices, highlighting resilience against short-term disruptions. The post Iran-US tensions fail to boost crude oil all-time high odds by April 30 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The breakdown of US-Iran talks and hardened positions could destabilize the region, impacting global markets and geopolitical alliances. The post Trump ends Pakistan talks, US-Iran ceasefire collapse seen as inevitable appeared first on Crypto Briefing....