BitGo announced that AndX USA LLC has launched its US crypto exchange 2026 entry on top of BitGo’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure, giving the global digital asset platform nationwide operations across all 50 states under an OCC-regulated custody framework backed by $250…...

The closure exacerbates global energy insecurity, potentially driving long-term shifts in geopolitical alliances and economic strategies. The post Strait of Hormuz closure raises oil supply fears amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Istanbul’s rise as a financial hub could reshape regional economic dynamics, attracting firms amid Gulf instability and global inflation. The post Istanbul promoted as financial hub amid Gulf economic disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Wrapped XRP on Solana lets XRP holders access Jupiter, Phantom, and Meteora without selling the asset, the latest step in Hex Trust’s multi-chain wXRP rollout first announced in December....

In an interview with CoinDesk, the Ethereum co-founder spoke also about Ethereum’s evolution through MetaMask, stablecoins and tokenization, while downplaying quantum computing as a long-term, manageable issue....

Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, a fully managed stablecoin settlement solution that makes the Circle Payments Network accessible to banks, payment service providers, and fintechs without requiring them to manage digital assets, custody infrastructure, or blockchain operations…...

Bitcoin’s market resilience amid geopolitical tensions highlights its potential as a hedge, but future conflicts could impact stability. The post Bitcoin adds $327B in market cap amid US-Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The attack underscores the fragile security situation in southern Lebanon, potentially impacting regional stability and ceasefire dynamics. The post UNIFIL peacekeeper killed, three injured in Lebanon attack by non-state actors appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The SEC Division of Trading and Markets published a staff statement,  telling certain wallet-linked crypto trading apps they can operate without a broker-dealer license – for now – as long as they function as neutral software and stay out of the business of actually moving your money. The detail...

The attack underscores the fragility of ceasefire agreements, potentially destabilizing regional security and impacting global oil markets. The post Iranian gunboats attack tanker in Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire at risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing....