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DoorDash is bringing stablecoin payments to masses with Stripe-backed blockchain

ExchangesApr 22

DoorDash and a group of fintechs are moving stablecoins into their live payment flows with Stripe-led blockchain Tempo, the latest sign that blockchain-based money is entering mainstream financial infrastructure. Payments-focused blockchain Tempo, developed by Stripe and venture firm Paradigm, said Tuesday in a blog post that companies including DoorDash, Stripe, Coastal Bank and Latin American fintech ARQ are now running or preparing to run parts of their payment operations on stablecoin rails. DoorDash, which operates in more than 40 countries and generated nearly $75 billion in sales for local merchants last year, is working with Tempo to roll out stablecoin-powered…

Trap Setup Signals Fakeout Risk

EthereumApr 22

Ethereum is back at a major resistance zone, but the chart suggests the move may not be as strong as it looks. Traders are now watching whether $ETH can break through or set up another fakeout before the broader downtrend resumes. Ethereum Struggles to Hold Trendline as Trader Waits for Strong Close Ethereum is testing a key support area again after failing near a prior local top, and trader Elja says only a strong close would turn the setup convincing. The chart shows $ETH pulling back after another rejection near the upper boundary of its rising structure. ETHUSDT Spot 4H…

Is the CLARITY Act a surveillance bill in disguise?

LegalApr 22

The cryptocurrency sector has been clamoring for regulatory clarity, but concerns about the contents of the CLARITY Act have risen. Galaxy Digital’s (NASDAQ: GLXY) research head, Alex Thorn, highlighted sanctions data and surveillance concerns, warning that the CLARITY Act may not be all good news as the community is hoping. Is the CLARITY Act a surveillance bill in disguise? The U.S. Senate has returned from its recess, and debates regarding the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act have begun; however, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY), has urged caution. He warned in a January 2026 client note…

Stablecoins not a threat to banks in the near-term: Moody's analyst

LegalApr 22

The impact of stablecoins on the banking sector appears “limited” at the current phase of the adoption cycle, but banks could face increasing competition and an erosion of market share as the stablecoin sector and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) grow in market capitalization. “So far, the use of stablecoins remains limited, but their market capitalization exceeded $300 billion at the end of last year,” Abhi Srivastava, associate vice president of Moody’s Investors Service Digital Economy Group, told Cointelegraph. The stablecoin market cap has surged past $300 billion. Source: RWA.xyz The role of stablecoins in payments, cross-border commerce and onchain finance…

Coinbase Announces New Regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)!

ExchangesApr 22

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, continues to expand its presence in the UK. At this point, Coinbase recently announced the launch of its cryptocurrency-backed lending service in the UK. Coinbase stated in a press release that users in the UK can borrow in $USDC using Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and cbETH as collateral. Users can borrow $USDC by offering $BTC, $ETH, or cbETH as collateral. Accordingly, Coinbase allows users to borrow up to $5 million in $USDC in exchange for other crypto assets through Morpho on Base. The service is offered through Morpho, an open-source lending protocol…

'All Banks Will Use Ethereum,' Pro-Crypto Lawyer Sparks Debate

EthereumApr 22

Ethereum became the topic of discussion earlier today after the renowned pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan weighed in on a bullish post that addresses Ethereum's potential with banks. The post, which has sparked debates across the crypto community, claimed that the global banking system would eventually depend on Ethereum at some point in the future. Community dismisses bold Ethereum claims The claims were made by Raoul Pal, an Ethereum advocate and macro investor. In his statement, Pal countered the viral narrative that Ethereum is dead, describing the narrative as hilarious. According to Pal, banks tend to adopt technologies with strong "Lindy…

Global stablecoin rulemaking slows, prompting BIS to urge cooperation to avoid fragmentation risks

LegalApr 22

Work on global standards for stablecoins has slowed over the past year, raising concern among central bankers that gaps in oversight could split markets and amplify risk. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who chairs the Financial Stability Board, said progress on international rules has stalled, Reuters reported last week. That's a concern, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said Monday in Japan. Global coordination is critical to avoid a patchwork of rules that firms could exploit, de Cos said, according to Reuters. Without international alignment, companies may shift operations to jurisdictions with lighter oversight,…

Bitcoin Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone Add This Altcoin to Their Delisting Watchlist! Here’s Why

ExchangesApr 22

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone, have announced that they have added the KernelDAO (KERNEL) token to their delisting watchlist. This decision follows a joint review process aimed at enhancing investor protection. Upbit stated in its announcement that this decision was based on two main reasons. The first is a security incident or potential attack risk that occurred in the wallets or distributed ledger infrastructure managed by the project and has not yet been fully resolved. The second reason was that a comprehensive review of the project’s overall business model, sustainability, and development process revealed potential risks…

Key Levels Holding, Will ETH Crash or Bounce Toward $2,500?

EthereumApr 22

Ethereum Price Analysis: What the Chart Shows Right Now Ethereum is trading around the $2,330–$2,350 zone, sitting directly on a strong support level that has been tested multiple times. This area is clearly acting as a short-term decision point for the market. Ethereum price in USD over the past 6 months The key structure is tightening between nearby resistance and deeper support: Resistance sits around $2,417 – $2,450 Immediate support holds at $2,300 Lower supports extend toward $2,179 and $2,066 The recent failure to hold above $2,400 signals that bullish momentum is fading, with price starting to form lower highs…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for 'ACT' Strategy

LegalApr 22

In a move that has the crypto world exhaling a collective sigh of relief, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins officially declared that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is hitting the scrap heap in favor of a proactive “ACT” strategy. Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a new 3-pillar “ACT” strategy on April 20, 2026. The shift aims to bring crypto firms back to U.S. soil after years of offshore flight caused by regulatory opacity under previous leadership. To revitalize IPOs in 2026, the SEC is targeting high costs, vexatious litigation, and…