LODZ, Poland, April 2nd, 2026, Chainwire BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced its official partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) as the regional partner of the Argentine National Team. The landmark partnership spans the full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, bringing together two names whose legacies have...

Bithumb delays IPO plans until after 2028, focusing on compliance, stronger controls, and growth strategy amid regulatory challenges. Bithumb has delayed its initial public offering again, now aiming for a listing after 2028. The company affirmed that it would concentrate on preparation work up to 2027. Besides, this is a...

Google Quantum AI paper places Cardano second in quantum readiness, behind Algorand. Google Cloud joined Midnight as an initial validator and tested staking on Cardano’s preview network. The March 30 paper urges blockchains to move to post-quantum cryptography without delay. Cardano has received a Google-linked nod in the race to...

Selig said the CFTC ended its Climate Risk Unit and other climate-related initiatives in his first 100 days. The agency is considering more frequent Commitment of Traders reports after requests from agricultural businesses. The CFTC and SEC launched Project Crypto as Congress considers crypto market structure legislation. CFTC Chair Michael...

Drift Protocol halts activity after a suspected $200M exploit, causing major losses, sharp token decline, and urgent user warnings. Drift Protocol paused its platform after unusual trading activity raised serious concerns on Wednesday. During the investigation, the users were advised against depositing money. Furthermore, the team established an active attack...

Ripple launched Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury inside Ripple Treasury on April 1, 2026. CFO teams can manage fiat and digital liquidity in one treasury platform without separate tools. Digital Asset Accounts support XRP and RLUSD with live fiat values and automated transaction records. Ripple has launched native onchain...

Paradigm is building a prediction market trading terminal for pro traders, with partner Arjun Balaji leading the effort since late 2025. Paradigm is making a bold move into prediction markets.  The crypto-focused venture capital firm is developing a dedicated trading terminal for professional traders and market makers.  Partner Arjun Balaji...

New AI agents from Chainalysis simplify blockchain analysis while preserving accuracy, auditability, and human oversight. Chainalysis has introduced a new suite of AI-powered agents to expand access to blockchain intelligence across organizations. The growing use of AI by cybercriminals has increased pressure on compliance teams to respond faster. The blockchain...

Franklin Templeton plans Franklin Crypto launch after acquiring 250 Digital, expanding crypto investment strategies for institutional investors and global markets. Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in the crypto market. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company intends to create a new business known as Franklin Crypto. In addition,...

Hong Kong delays stablecoin licenses as regulators review 36 applications, tighten KYC rules, and ensure financial stability before first approvals. Hong Kong has delayed the release of its first stablecoin licenses. It was to be rolled out by the end of March 2026. Nonetheless, regulators are still going through applications...