UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland. Go to Source
Month: April 2026
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy. Go to Source
MEXC Brand Upgrade: Infinite Opportunities With 0 Fees
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. … Read more
ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment. Go to Source
Web3 Security Provider Certik Opens AI Auditing Tool Access to Global Developers
Web3 security firm Certik transitioned its proprietary artificial intelligence auditor from an internal tool to a public-facing solution. Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 … Read more
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8th, 2026 — MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. … Read more
Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming
Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all … Read more
3 Polymarket traders made a timely bet on a US-Iran ceasefire
Lookonchain noted that the “yes” bets were placed at probabilities between 2.9% and 10.3%, with the three wallets placing their first bets within 26 hours of the announcement. Go to Source
Coinbase plans expansion to stock trading in Australia after securing license
Australia passed legislation on April 1, bringing digital asset and tokenized custody platforms under its financial services licensing regime. Go to Source
Ethereum buyers are back, data shows, as bulls defend $2K support
Ethereum analysts said buyers were back in control, but holding the $2,000 support was key to reversing the market structure. Go to Source