April event expected to draw thousands as industry reshuffles its spring conference calendar. The cancellation of Token 2049 Dubai has sent ripples through the digital asset industry’s spring events calendar, with many companies now redirecting their attention to Paris Blockchain Week, scheduled for April 15–16 in the French capital. Token 2049, one of the crypto

KGEN has partnered with Playnance, a Web3 gaming infrastructure company, to connect Playnance’s onchain entertainment platform with KGEN’s gaming network. Expanding Global Reach via VeriFi KGEN, a verified distribution protocol, and the Web3 gaming infrastructure company Playnance have partnered to link Playnance’s onchain entertainment platform with KGEN’s global gaming network. The alliance is intended to

Bitcoin surged past $74,000 on Monday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking its highest trading level since February. Altcoins Rally as Ethereum Hits Six-Week High Bitcoin ( BTC) surged past the $74,000 threshold on Monday as the cryptocurrency market continued to catch significant tailwinds from escalating Middle East war jitters. The rally

Both the U.S. and international crude benchmarks, WTI and Brent futures, surpassed $100 on Sunday night as the market examined the effects of a possible attack on Iran’s Kharg Island oil facilities, considered a hub for 90% of the nation’s oil exports. Oil Prices Continue to Rise as Trump Takes Aim at Kharg Island The

Singapore-based Metacomp has secured $35 million in total Pre-A funding within three months, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, to scale its integrated payments and wealth platform. Metacomp announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round on March 13, 2026, in Singapore to accelerate its regulated Web2.5 financial infrastructure. The group, which includes affiliate Alpha

Prediction markets gained attention for their accuracy in forecasting events but now face scrutiny over allegations of insider trading and ethical concerns. Industry leaders like Amit Mahensaria advocate for a balance between self-regulation and necessary government oversight to ensure ethical standards while supporting innovation. The Debate Over Innovation and Oversight Since surging into the mainstream

Blockchain has clearly divided the history of the stock market into “before” and “after.” For over three years, the securities market has been actively setting its sights on tokenization. An increasing number of global financial hubs are now exploring and testing this technology. This is because blockchain does not merely translate traditional securities into a

Ben Goertzel notes that for blockchains achieving the necessary scale will require overcoming technical hurdles related to decentralization, scalability and security. He also emphasizes the need for decentralized AI to compete with larger corporations dominating the field. Engineering Challenges and the Path to Level 5 Commerce In their February 2026 annual letter, co-founders of the

Bitcoin liquidity is quietly tightening as exchange balances sink to levels not seen since November 2017, signaling a shrinking pool of readily tradable supply just as market demand cycles intensify. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Shrinks as Long-Term Holding Trend Accelerates A shift in bitcoin’s liquid supply is drawing attention after a key on-chain metric reached an

Blackrock’s new staking-enabled ethereum ETF opened with strong trading momentum, signaling rising institutional appetite for yield-generating crypto exposure while blending spot ether access with on-chain rewards in a structure designed for traditional market investors. Wall Street Enters Ethereum Staking Race as Blackrock ETF Ignites Institutional Momentum A new crypto investment product is drawing early trading