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Bitcoin has consistently been considered as a centerpiece for crypto-economic theory and its representation as “Digital Gold”. Recent data from Fidelity clearly demonstrates that Bitcoin’s role as a measurable indicator of market performance is firmly established as a reality, not just a theory. A recent flow analysis of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) reveals a notable shift of institutional capital from Bitcoin to gold during local market peaks. However, there is now a rapidly increasing amount of institutional investment flowing back into Bitcoin. This shift suggests that Bitcoin is increasingly being viewed as a preferred safe haven during today’s uncertain macroeconomic environment.…

Crypto wealth platform Abra said it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III in a deal that values the firm at $750 million. The combined company will be renamed Abra Financial Inc. and is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ABRX, according to an announcement. The transaction could deliver as much as $300 million in cash from the SPAC’s trust account, though the final amount depends on shareholder redemptions and deal expenses. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Abra provides a range of services for crypto…

The chief executive officer (CEO) of EMURGO, Phillip Pon, has hinted at a possible partnership with global payments giant Mastercard. In a post on X, Pon stated that EMURGO, the commercial arm of Cardano, has been actively engaging Mastercard’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) team. Cardano enters Mastercard “qualification stage” The goal is to convince Mastercard to include Cardano ($ADA) in its partner network. This will ensure that the Cardano ecosystem is represented in Mastercard’s crypto initiatives. For perspective, Mastercard previously launched a Global Crypto Partner Program with 85 initial partners. However, the broader Cardano ecosystem was not part of the maiden list.…

A memecoin-themed event hosted by US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida has made headlines due to a noteworthy development. Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who was expected to be one of the event’s biggest attendees, did not make the appearance. According to sources who attended the event, Sun’s absence, particularly given his position as one of the largest investors in the TRUMP token, was considered a surprise. Sun had played an active role and made a notable appearance at a similar event last year. However, the situation changed this year. Related News Chief Economist of a Major…

Exolix, a secure, non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Coinomi Wallet, a popular non-custodial, privacy-focused multi-chain wallet. The purpose of this landmark collaboration is to enable seamless cross-chain swapping directly into the wallet without depending on third parties. Exolix x Coinomi 🤝We’ve partnered with @CoinomiWallet, a non-custodial, privacy-focused multi-chain wallet.Cross-chain swaps are now available in-wallet, with a seamless flow and no account required.Explore more: https://t.co/rSN0bXufRK pic.twitter.com/eVj7RERu5x — Exolix (@exolix_com) April 20, 2026 This integration allows users to freely interact with different chains with seamless services within and across borders. Furthermore, users will be able to…

The combination of decentralized ledgers and artificial intelligence is no longer just a possibility; it’s already happening and has become an emerging area of growth for the global digital economy. MarsCat has entered a strategic alliance with XDGAI, a company focused on developing decentralized-based AI infrastructure. The goal of their partnership is to integrate XDGAI’s proprietary Neuronal Economic System (NES) into MarsCat’s privacy-centered decentralized network, resulting in a shift toward more autonomous, scalable and privacy-based computing networks. Integrating the Neuronal Economic System (NES) The collaboration between XDGAI and Mars gathers momentum through the integration of XDGAI’s NES (Neuronal Economic System)…

Alto Neuroscience, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on neuropsychiatric disorders, has secured $120 million from institutional and accredited investors to advance ALTO-207, a fixed-dose combination targeting treatment-resistant depression. ALTO-207 is a novel therapy for treatment-resistant depression that pairs pramipexole, a dopamine receptor agonist, with ondansetron. The combination is designed to enhance antidepressant effects in patients who have not responded to standard treatments. According to a Monday statement, the financing, led by Commodore Capital, will enable Phase 2b and Phase 3 clinical trials and potentially support a New Drug Application submission if the studies are successful. The round also drew participation…

David Schwartz, the former Ripple CTO, has defended the company’s business model as it relates to pushing for more $XRP adoption. As is his custom, the clarification of the economic motive behind $XRP’s integration with traditional banks came in a conversation on X. Is Ripple pushing $XRP for monetary gains? The conversation started with an X user, Mason Versluis, who gave an analysis about economic considerations in $XRP integration with banks. He asked why any global bank would choose to use $XRP and, in turn, “potentially boost its price through the roof, when Ripple holds 34B tokens?” In his belief,…

The crypto market structure bill has not made much public movement in a month. While making a prognosis on the bill is difficult, it’s not hard to see that the clock for passage is running out. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. The narrative We won’t get the crypto market structure bill this month. That’s not the end of the process, but we’re approaching a timeline that’ll surely increase the amount of gray in people’s hair. Why it matters Much of what’s…

PayPal has signed a multi-year agreement with the NFL to become the league’s official peer-to-peer payments partner. The deal places the PayPal app at the center of how fans send, receive, split and pool money with each other around NFL events. It targets everyday payments linked to fandom, such as sharing costs for tickets, travel, food and merchandise. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) Under the partnership, PayPal will integrate across the NFL ecosystem, including flag football initiatives and promotion of the NFL Flag College Showcase at the Draft. Fans who use…