BitGo has announced that AndX is launching its U.S. crypto trading platform using BitGo’s Crypto-as-a-Service infrastructure, reflecting continued demand for regulated backend systems in digital asset markets. The launch allows AndX to operate across the United States while relying on BitGo’s custody, compliance, and transaction infrastructure, reducing the need to build core systems independently. Infrastructure
Zcash price and the broader privacy coin market surged as digital assets found significant momentum in early April 2026. The cryptocurrency market experienced a powerful shift in sentiment on April 10, 2026, as Zcash (ZEC) led a sector-wide rally, surging over 17% in a single day. This move brought ZEC to a multi-year high of
ETHUSD jumps over 5%, eyes mediumterm downtrend line resistance Reclaims close above the 20 and 50day SMAs Momentum improves but still lacks strong followthrough Ether (ETHUSD) is edging higher, trading above 2,250 for the first time since March 18, and is now eyeing resistance at a mediumterm descending trendline just overhead. A break higher would
Canary Capital has filed preliminary documentation with U.S. regulators for a proposed exchange-traded fund tied to Pepe, a meme-based cryptocurrency, marking one of the first attempts to package a meme coin into a regulated investment vehicle. The filing, submitted as a Form S-1 registration statement, outlines plans for a spot ETF that would track the
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has proposed a regulatory framework requiring stablecoin issuers to implement controls to block, freeze, and reject transactions linked to illicit activity, marking a significant expansion of oversight across digital asset payments. The proposal, developed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC),
Traders placed a roughly $950 million bearish bet on oil prices just hours before the United States announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran, a move that was followed by a sharp drop in crude prices and has drawn scrutiny across energy markets. The position, executed at approximately 19:45 GMT on April 7, involved the sale
Polygon Labs is in discussions to raise up to $100 million to launch a regulated stablecoin payments business, marking a strategic shift as the company expands beyond blockchain scaling into financial infrastructure. According to reports, the firm is in early-stage talks with investors to secure between $50 million and $100 million to fund a dedicated
The Ethereum Foundation plans to convert 5,000 ETH into stablecoins as part of an ongoing shift in its treasury management strategy, balancing exposure to ether with the need for predictable funding. The transaction, valued at approximately $10 million to $11 million at current market prices, will be executed using a time-weighted average price (TWAP) mechanism
Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded continued net outflows on April 9, extending a short-term reversal in institutional demand following strong inflows earlier in the week. U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw total net outflows of approximately $124.5 million on April 9, according to aggregated flow data. The negative flows marked the second consecutive day of redemptions, following
Key Facts BitMEX published its Q1 derivatives report analysing perpetual contract performance across major centralised exchanges. The report compares liquidity, pricing efficiency, and execution conditions for perpetual futures (perps). Crypto derivatives volume reached approximately $18.63 trillion in Q1 2026, according to CoinGlass data. BitMEX remains a key player in derivatives, having pioneered perpetual swap contracts.