Over 90 Games Submitted for YGG Play and Verse8 ‘Casual Degen’ Hackathon Track
As of early April, 30 teams have registered and submitted 90 games for the “Casual Degen” track hosted by YGG Play and Verse8 at BuidlHack 2026. The event challenges participants to use generative artificial intelligence tools to prototype crypto-native gaming…
Cango Completes $442M Bitcoin Liquidation and Secures $75M in New Capital for AI Pivot – Mining Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Cango Inc. sold 6,451 BTC across February and March 2026, generating roughly $442 million to retire bitcoin-backed loans. The sales cut Cango’s outstanding BTC-collateralized debt to $30.6 million and reduced its hashrate to 37.01 EH/s by March 31….
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi Zade as CEO Amid Corporate Strategy Overhaul
Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as its new Chief Executive Officer. The executive transition, which coincides with the platform’s eighth anniversary, is part of a broader corporate restructuring and brand evolution aimed at international expansion….
Evernorth Amended SEC Filing Deepens XRP Role in Crypto Market Structure – Featured Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Evernorth advances SEC filing with XRP-based equity tied to 126,791,458 tokens from Ripple. Ripple-backed structure links token pricing to CME CF rates, tightening valuation and share issuance mechanics. Funding framework outlines $214.05 million plus staged capital, signaling a…
Stablecoin Transaction Volume Reached $33 Trillion in 2025, Outpacing Major Credit Networks — Morph
Blockchain settlement network Morph has published an industry report indicating that the total stablecoin market capitalization reached US$312 billion by the end of 2025. According to the document, annual stablecoin transaction volume hit US$33 trillion last year, exceeding the combined…
Morgan Stanley MSBT Bitcoin ETF Launch Draws $34M – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley launched MSBT on April 8, 2026, becoming the first U.S. bank to issue its own spot bitcoin ETF. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts Blackrock’s IBIT by 11 basis points, sharpening the bitcoin ETF fee war. Bloomberg’s Eric…
Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.67 million as ETHA and FETH slid, pointing to continued pressure. XRP ETFs gained $3.30 million via Bitwise and…
David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: The SEC named David Woodcock as Enforcement Division director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office from 2011 to 2015, overseeing 120+ lawyers, accountants, and examiners. The Atkins-led…
Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget. Gracy Chen predicts Bitcoin may…
Standard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia Custody will retain its independent SaaS model, serving third-party banks in 7 global locations across 75+ assets….
