PANAMA CITY, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurise Foundation today announced the launch of XAUE, a yield-bearing gold token designed as a Treasury Layer for Tether Gold (XAU₮). Built for qualified institutional participants, XAUE introduces crypto-native yield generation to traditionally non-yielding gold, transforming it into a programmable and capital-efficient on-chain asset. At launch, ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha have jointly committed 16,052 XAU₮ into XAUE (approximately $76 million as of April 22). As the ecosystem expands, XAUE may potentially integrate with leading more decentralized financial protocols, positioning itself as a foundational collateral and settlement asset across on-chain financial markets. From Passive…
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join us telegram A channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Bitcoin’s sudden decline from its $90,000 high has reignited fears, but it also opens the door to opportunity for those watching the market closely. After weeks of sideways trading, the collapse feels dramatic, but still fits the normal rhythm of the broader market cycle. Despite the short-term weakness, Bitcoin remains stronger than in past downturns, suggesting this move may be a reset rather than a collapse. These periods often lead investors to reassess their strategies, including exploring the best meme coins and altcoins to buy during…
According to maritime risk agency Marisks, fraudsters impersonating Iranian authorities have targeted shipping companies with cryptocurrency-based demands to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz.Marisks said an unknown group contacted shipowners claiming to represent Iran’s security services, first requesting verification documents and then demanding payment in Bitcoin or USD Tether for transit clearance. Reuters reported on the fraudulent message and pointed out that it did not originate from Iranian authorities. Tehran did not comment publicly.The warning comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed due to regional hostilities. The strait, a vital conduit for global energy transport, handled about…
The dominance of centralized exchanges in early crypto wasn’t accidental or irrational. It was a practical response to real constraints, technical, commercial, and user experience constraints that the alternatives of the time couldn’t adequately address. Early crypto users needed somewhere to convert assets, discover prices, and execute trades with reasonable reliability. Centralized exchanges provided all of this in a familiar package, an interface that looked and worked roughly like a traditional brokerage, custody handled by the platform, and liquidity sufficient for the asset range that existed at the time. For users coming from traditional finance, the mental model translated. For…
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Decentralized prediction markets platform Polymarket is in talks to raise $400 million in new funding at a valuation of $15 billion, The Information reported Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The possible increase follows reports in October that Polymarket was in early-stage talks with investors to secure $12 billion to $15 billion in additional funding. Polymarket received a $9 billion post-money valuation in October after NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange agreed to invest up to $2 billion. According to The Information, the new financing will be in addition to the $600 million already committed by Intercontinental Exchange. Polymarket also plans…
In Pieter Wuille’s recent answer (Why BIP-342 replaced CHECKMULTISIG with a new opcode), BIP-342’s intentional minimal semantic changes stem from the expectation that it “can always be introduced via a recent softfork that redefines OP_SUCCESS.” I would like to know the details of this reservation. Were certain opcode candidates (e.g. CHECKSIGFROMSTACK, CAT, TXHASH) already on the radar when the OP_SUCCESS position was assigned? Or was the assignment purely abstract? Was it “reserve space for unknown future use”? Has there been any discussion about additional classes (self-checking opcodes, signature variants, hash operations) that may or may not be candidates for an…
Bitcoin price began a new rise, breaking the $74,650 area. BTC is consolidating and could target further gains above the $75,500 level. Bitcoin began a new rally, holding above $73,500. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100-hour simple moving average. On the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken), there is a break above the bearish trend line at $74,800, which is the resistance level. The pair could extend its gains if it stays above the $73,650 and $73,300 levels. Bitcoin price rise reverses Bitcoin price found support near $73,200 and started a new rise.…
KuCoin Institutional announced that it is expanding its real-world assets (RWA) infrastructure across both its Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) program and its RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS) by integrating Asseto’s CASH+ into its institutional collateral framework. This addition expands the range of eligible collateral available to institutional clients, giving them access to stablecoin-equivalent trading credit while maintaining exposure to underlying yielding assets.Within the OES framework, eligible institutional participants can collateralize CASH+ as over-the-counter collateral without transferring ownership of the assets. This structure allows capital to be deployed simultaneously for trading and yield generation, addressing common constraints in institutional portfolio management. KuCoin…
Circle was accused of failing to freeze exploit-related transmissions. Approximately $230 million of the stolen funds were routed through Circle’s USDC. Drift plans to recoup $147.5 million based on future earnings. Circle Internet Group, issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is being sued in a class action lawsuit for failing to prevent the movement of stolen funds related to the Drift Protocol exploit. The lawsuit, filed by Drift investor Joshua McCollum in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts on behalf of more than 100 affected users, focuses on whether the company had the ability and duty to intervene as the attack unfolded.…