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Sumsub, a verification provider for the crypto industry, and Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, announced a new partnership focused on on-chain compliance. The companies are working together to bring identity verification across multiple blockchains without exposing personal data. The integration uses Chainlink’s Automated Compliance Engine. The Cross-Chain Identity system allows users to verify themselves once and reuse that status across different networks. This approach is designed to solve a common issue in crypto, where users often repeat KYC checks on every platform. A user completes verification through Sumsub and confirms wallet ownership. After that, Chainlink issues a credential with basic…

Ethereum price has pared off some gains after facing resistance at $2,400 this week. A confirmed bullish pattern on the chart, however, positions it for strong upside in the coming sessions. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price rose nearly 7% to a weekly high of $2,411 on Wednesday before stabilizing over $2,300 at press time. Ether, along with the broader crypto market, has entered a period of cautious calm as Iran is reportedly pondering a U.S. proposal to end the war and open up the Strait of Hormuz, bringing balance once again to global energy supply chains and…

Digital asset investment products recorded $117.8 million in inflows last week, marking a fifth consecutive week of gains after a late-week rebound reversed earlier outflows. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) shed $619 million across Monday through Thursday before a single-session inflow of $737 million on Friday flipped the week to positive, according to a report from CoinShares published Tuesday. Total assets under management held steady at $155 billion. The Friday figure ranks among the largest single-day inflows of 2026, CoinShares head of research James Butterfill wrote, adding that it reflects “a sharp improvement in risk appetite.” Weekly crypto product flows. Source:…

Key takeaways Monad’s blockchain launch was successful, with fast transaction processing and positive user feedback. Strategic decisions, such as avoiding a pre-deposit campaign, set Monad apart from other blockchains. Monad was the first project to conduct a token sale on Coinbase’s new platform, enhancing its visibility. Exchanges play a crucial role as facilitators in the crypto ecosystem, integrating with networks to enable trading. Decentralization is vital for the growth and adoption of blockchain technologies. The Coinbase token sale attracted over 85,000 participants, showcasing strong interest in Monad’s token. Gating tokens on specific chains is seen as an outdated strategy that…

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has warned the public that crypto payments and trades using the local currency remain illegal in the country after Bybit added support for the Rwandan franc for its peer-to-peer platform on Friday. “Crypto-assets are NOT authorized for payments, FRW conversion, or P2P trading involving FRW under the current framework,” the central bank posted to X on Sunday, urging citizens to avoid crypto due to “serious financial risks and no recourse in case of loss.” The central bank’s comments were in response to an X post from Bybit on Friday, stating that the Rwandan franc…

OKX Card users in Europe spent mostly on groceries, restaurants and other routine purchases in the product’s first month, according to transaction data shared Wednesday. In the first month of use across the European Economic Area (EEA), grocery stores and supermarkets accounted for 26% of all OKX Card transactions, while restaurants and fast food together made up 18%, ahead of travel and online marketplaces, according to the data. The analysis covers settled purchase transactions made with the OKX Card in the EEA between Jan. 28 and Feb. 26, across the top 20 merchant types by transaction count, volume or unique…

MetaMask, the most widely used non-custodial crypto wallet, is rolling out a redesigned Rewards tab in partnership with theMiracle, a behavioral intelligence and distribution platform built for wallet ecosystems, the companies announced Wednesday. The tab now features three new ways for users to earn and discover value. TheMiracle powers the Benefits section, where users can access brand activations and loyalty rewards based on the digital assets they hold. This marks the first integration of behavioral intelligence and distribution within a leading non-custodial wallet. For years, crypto projects have created real value through airdrops, loyalty perks, ecosystem incentives, and access passes.…

After weeks of persistent downside pressure, Bitcoin is showing early signs of recovery. With only a couple of days left in March, $BTC’s monthly candle has flipped green—potentially marking a significant shift in market sentiment. If the month closes this way, it would end a streak of five consecutive red monthly candles, a rare and closely watched pattern in crypto market cycles. Historically, such prolonged bearish phases often precede periods of consolidation or reversal, making this moment particularly important for traders and investors. Why did Bitcoin Price surge upwards? The primary catalyst behind the sudden recovery from $65,000 was a…

Ethereum price started a fresh increase and remained stable above $2,380. $ETH is now correcting gains and might decline if it trades below $2,300. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $2,420 zone. The price is trading below $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,365 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,365 zone. Ethereum Price Trims Gains Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,320 support and started a fresh increase,…

Ondo Finance has tokenized STRC, Strategy Inc.’s perpetual preferred stock, making it available to non-U.S. investors across Ethereum, $BNB Chain, and Solana through Ondo Global Markets. The tokenized version carries the same 11.5% annualized yield as the underlying security, pays monthly dividends, and is backed 1:1 by STRC shares held in custody. Tokenized $STRC is now live.Stretch (STRC) is @Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock paying monthly dividends, currently yielding 11.5%.Now available across Ethereum, $BNB Chain, and Solana through Ondo Global Markets. pic.twitter.com/k7Hi6oeQsK — Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) May 4, 2026 What Is STRC and Why Does It Matter? STRC, also called “Stretch,”…