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  1. APR 8

    UpToDay Crypto — 8 April 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF is set to debut on NYSE Arca on Wednesday with a 0.14% fee. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/morgan-stanley-bitcoin-etf-debut-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Coinbase secured an Australian license and plans to offer crypto and equity perpetuals, with futures and options later. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396642/coinbase-wins-australian-license?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. The FDIC proposed a stablecoin issuer framework following enactment of the GENIUS law and is seeking public input. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396588/fdic-proposes-ruleset-stablecoin-issuers-following-genius-enactment?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Seven institutions, including UBS, Sygnum, and PostFinance, launched a sandbox for a regulated Swiss franc stablecoin running through 2026. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396650/swiss-franc-stablecoin-sandbox?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. CME Group plans 24/7 crypto derivatives trading from May 29 and will add Avalanche and Sui contracts. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396534/cme-group-24-7-crypto-derivatives-trading-may-29-avalanche-sui-contracts?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. The SEC acknowledged flaws in past crypto enforcement and said it dismissed seven cases, including against Binance and Coinbase. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396620/sec-admits-flaws-past-crypto-enforcement?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.

  2. APR 7

    UpToDay Crypto — 7 April 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Strategy reports a $14.5 billion unrealized loss on its bitcoin holdings for Q1 2026, alongside a deferred tax asset tied to the on-paper decline. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396408/strategy-14-5-billion-unrealized-loss-bitcoin-holdings-q1-2026?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Spot bitcoin ETFs see their largest single-day inflow in six weeks, totaling $471 million, as analysts point to renewed institutional confidence. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396499/bitcoin-etfs-largest-day-inflow-six-weeks?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Tom Lee's Bitmine accelerates Ethereum purchases with 71,252 ETH, described as its largest weekly haul since December. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396398/tom-lees-bitmine-accelerates-ethereum-buying-with-71252-eth-largest-weekly-haul-since-december?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Bernstein reiterates a $67 price target on Figure, citing March loan volume topping $1 billion for the first time and projecting over 100% upside. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396513/bernstein-sees-over-100-upside-for-figure-as-monthly-loan-volume-tops-1-billion-for-first-time?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Chaos Labs exits as a top Aave risk manager amid a governance dispute, adding to a list of major contributors leaving the project. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396458/top-aave-risk-manager-chaos-labs-exits-amid-governance-dispute?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Polymarket plans a full trading engine overhaul and a native stablecoin, with upgrades rolling out over the next two to three weeks. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396450/polymarket-unveils-plans-trading-engine-overhaul-native-stablecoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile, and you could lose money. Always do your own research and consider consulting a qualified professional.

  3. APR 6

    UpToDay Crypto — 6 April 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. China urges banks to use blockchain and privacy computing to expand small-business financing and improve data transparency. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-tax-authority-banks-implement-blockchain-lending?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Bitcoin pushed above 69,000 dollars as ceasefire-talk hopes lifted markets and liquidations fueled a short squeeze. — https://decrypt.co/363361/bitcoin-hits-weekly-high-over-69k-on-us-iran-ceasefire-hopes-as-oil-slides - 3. Circle published a phased plan to make its Arc layer-1 more quantum-resistant, starting with opt-in wallets and signatures at mainnet. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-quantum-proof-roadmap-layer-1-arc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Security researchers warn North Korean IT workers have infiltrated DeFi teams for years, as Drift tied a 280 million dollar exploit to DPRK-linked actors. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/dprk-workers-have-worked-on-countless-protocols-since-defi-summer-cybersec-analyst?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 5. Apple removed Jack Dorsey's peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat from China's App Store after a request from the Cyberspace Administration of China. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitchat-jack-dorsey-china-app-store-removed?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 6. China's blockchain data-infrastructure push continues alongside tight crypto controls, with a 2029 rollout target and large investment expectations. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-tax-authority-banks-implement-blockchain-lending?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.

  4. APR 5

    UpToDay Crypto — 5 April 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Drift Protocol says its roughly $280 million exploit followed months of deliberate, in-person social engineering and device compromise. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/drift-protocol-exploit-preparation-preliminary-findings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Industry voices warn an "existential" token problem as supply growth dilutes returns and breaks the link between fundamentals and price. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-existential-token-problem-supply-outpaces-value-creation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. DWF Labs research says more than 80% of tokens trade below their generation price, as early supply pressure weighs on new launches. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-existential-token-problem-supply-outpaces-value-creation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Anthropic files to create "AnthroPAC," an employee-funded political action committee registered with the FEC. — https://decrypt.co/363355/ai-giant-anthropic-anthropac-clash-trump-administration - 5. Anthropic's political move comes amid a dispute with the Trump administration over Pentagon use of its Claude model and a court-ordered injunction. — https://decrypt.co/363355/ai-giant-anthropic-anthropac-clash-trump-administration Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

  5. APR 4

    UpToDay Crypto — 4 April 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Report says Tether may delay a fundraising round if demand falls short at a $500 billion valuation, as it moves toward a full USDT audit. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-may-delay-fundraising-500b-valuation-demand-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. Charles Schwab says spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading with custody on its platform is imminent, targeting the first half of 2026. — https://decrypt.co/363336/charles-schwab-bitcoin-ethereum-spot-trading - 3. Bitcoin miner MARA cuts about 15% of staff after selling more than $1.1 billion in BTC, as it pivots toward energy and AI data center infrastructure. — https://decrypt.co/363263/bitcoin-miner-mara-slashes-workforce-selling-billion-btc - 4. Drift Protocol exploit fallout grows, with 20 Solana protocols confirming exposure and estimated losses around $285 million, as Elliptic flags DPRK-like laundering patterns. — https://nulltx.com/solana-crisis-deepens-as-20-protocols-confirm-exposure-to-285m-drift-hack/ - 5. ZachXBT accuses Circle of slow USDC freezes across more than $420 million in alleged illicit funds, including the Drift Protocol exploit. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396296/blockchain-sleuth-zachxbt-accuses-circle-slow-usdc-freezes-420-million-illicit-funds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. JPMorgan says crypto flows fell to $11 billion in Q1, about one-third of the first quarter last year. — https://www.theblock.co/post/396327/jpmorgan-crypto-flows-drop-11-billion-q1?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

  6. MAR 26

    UpToDay Crypto — 26 March 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Franklin Templeton partners with Ondo to expand tokenized stocks and ETFs for blockchain-based, 24/7 market access. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/franklin-templeton-puts-its-usd1-7-trillion-weight-behind-ondo-to-bring-24-7-stock-trading-to-the-blockchain - 2. Sky-backed Obex begins deploying $1 billion into tokenized real-world assets to broaden yield for USDS stablecoin users. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/sky-backed-obex-spreads-usd1-billion-across-credit-energy-and-ai-assets-to-expand-stablecoin-yield - 3. Startale raises $63 million with backing from SBI and Sony to scale Japan-focused tokenized finance infrastructure and apps. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/sbi-sony-back-startale-s-usd63-million-push-to-expand-japan-s-tokenized-finance-stack - 4. Coinbase and Better roll out Fannie Mae-backed crypto-collateral mortgages using bitcoin or USDC for down payments. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/26/coinbase-fannie-mae-bring-crypto-backed-mortgages-to-homebuyers - 5. BitGo and ZKsync test tokenized deposit infrastructure aimed at helping banks issue and settle onchain deposits within regulations. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/bitgo-teams-with-zksync-to-build-tokenized-deposit-infrastructure-to-bring-banks-onchain - 6. Binance tightens market-maker rules, requiring disclosure and banning profit-sharing deals to curb manipulative trading incentives. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/25/binance-tightens-market-maker-rules-tells-token-issuers-they-must-disclose-partners Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

  7. MAR 25

    UpToDay Crypto — 25 March 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. NYSE teams with Securitize to develop standards for tokenized real-world assets and support blockchain-native securities on an always-on platform. — https://decrypt.co/362185/wall-streets-crypto-ties-deepen-nyse-securitize-tokenized-securities - 2. BMO joins CME Group and Google Cloud to bring tokenized cash and deposits to institutional clients around the clock. — https://decrypt.co/362188/bmo-first-bank-cme-tokenized-cash-platform-google-cloud - 3. Tether says a Big Four accounting firm will conduct its first full independent audit of USDT reserves, though the firm is not named. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-big-four-audit-usdt-reserves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Resolv pauses its protocol after an attacker minted 80 million unbacked USR tokens, sending the stablecoin far off peg and triggering an ultimatum. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/resolv-protocol-temporarily-halted-80m-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 5. TRON expands its AI Fund to 1 billion dollars, focusing on identity, stablecoin rails, tokenized assets, and developer tooling for autonomous systems. — https://nulltx.com/tron-expands-ai-fund-to-1-billion-betting-big-on-a-future-run-by-autonomous-systems/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consider professional advice before making any financial decisions.

  8. MAR 24

    UpToDay Crypto — 24 March 2026

    Stories & Sources - 1. Strategy disclosed a $44.1 billion capital-raising capacity to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-44-billion-plan-fund-bitcoin-buys?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 2. TRON DAO expanded its AI fund to $1 billion to back infrastructure for the agentic economy. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-dao-expands-ai-fund-1b-agentic-economy-race-heats-up?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. Nasdaq will integrate risk, collateral, and surveillance systems with Talos to address tokenized-collateral friction and market abuse. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/nasdaq-talos-target-collateral-bottleneck-tokenization?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 4. Balancer Labs will shut down after a reported $128 million exploit, while the protocol plans a lean restructuring. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394797/balancer-labs-shut-down?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Bloomberg reports ParaFi raised $125 million for a new venture fund, on top of $325 million for ongoing strategies since early 2025. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394785/parafi-raises-125-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. OKX launched equity perpetual swaps with 5x leverage tied to "Mag 7" stocks, plus contracts for crypto-related equities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/394776/okx-equity-perpetual-swaps?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. For informational purposes only. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research.

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