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SEC notice opens comments on NYSE Arca’s 85% asset rule proposal, tightening crypto and commodity trust listing requirements. Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule would count derivatives by gross notional value, impacting crypto trust qualification calculations. Crypto and commodity trusts may use up to 15% in non-qualifying assets while remaining compliant. SEC Notice Opens Comment Period on 85% Asset Rule Proposal A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notice published April 27, 2026, outlines a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca that could reshape how crypto and…

South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have announced their decision to delist the Resolv (RESOLV) token. According to the announcement, the delisting will take effect on May 26th at 09:00. According to information shared by the exchanges, one of the main reasons for this decision was the project team’s inadequate response to the previous investment warning. Furthermore, a comprehensive review revealed that the project did not meet the listing criteria regarding the timely disclosure of important information and transparency of processes. Authorities emphasized that such decisions are made meticulously to protect investors. Cryptocurrency exchanges regularly evaluate the assets…

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt, a seasoned figure in the cryptocurrency world, assessed Bitcoin’s current market state, upcoming macroeconomic developments, and the future of the sector. According to Barhydt, the final “capitulation” phase may not have occurred in the market yet. Bill Barhydt noted that Bitcoin has been trading in a narrow range for some time, drawing attention to the question of whether the market is in an accumulation phase or a period of calm before a new wave of decline. Barhydt stated, “I wouldn’t be surprised to see a downward breakout with a capitulation move,” pointing to the $50,000-$55,000 range.…

Mastercard’s planned $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK is reinforcing a growing view on Wall Street that stablecoins are moving from a niche crypto tool to a core layer of global payments. Analysts say the deal signals a shift in how traditional financial networks see blockchain-based money movement. “Stablecoins are integral to the future of payments,” said Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev, framing the acquisition as validation that digital dollars are becoming embedded in mainstream financial infrastructure. Mastercard said Tuesday that it would acquire BVNK, a London-based firm that enables businesses to send, receive, store and convert stablecoins across…

SBI Ripple Asia and DSRV Labs Scrutinize $XRP Ledger for Japan–South Korea Payments In a significant move for cross-border payments in Asia,SBI Ripple Asia and South Korea’s DSRV Labs have signed an MOU to explore integrating the $XRP Ledger into the Japan–South Korea payment corridor, one of Asia’s busiest financial networks. Market analyst Xaif Crypto notes that this move could transform cross-border digital settlements, streamlining transactions for businesses and individuals alike. The $XRP Ledger, renowned for its speed, scalability, and low costs, is being considered as the core infrastructure for this corridor. By harnessing blockchain, the initiative aims to streamline…

Decentralized perpetuals exchange Lighter is rolling out Multi-Asset Margin today, enabling traders to post non-$USDC assets as collateral for perps trading. The feature debuts with $ETH as the first supported collateral asset, according to Lighter’s documentation. Users deposit a supported asset into their margin balance, and its value, discounted by a loan-to-value haircut, counts toward the account’s margin balance and can be used to open perpetual positions. The upgrade is limited to perpetual futures at launch, with $USDC spot trading collateralized by non-$USDC assets slated to follow. Lighter is rolling out the feature with conservative per-user and global supply caps…

Since the outbreak of the war with Iran on Feb. 28, bitcoin has started to diverge from software equities, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV), serving as a useful proxy for the sector. Bitcoin has been one of the strongest-performing assets during this period, rising more than 5% and trading back above $69,000, including a gain of more than 0.5% over the past 24 hours. IGV, in contrast, has fallen more than 2% since the conflict began. That gap suggests investors are starting to treat bitcoin and software stocks differently, at least in the near term. Until recently,…

U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, extending a risk‑on regime across the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq even as crypto‑linked names like Coinbase and MicroStrategy once again trade more like volatile Bitcoin proxies than companies being valued on their own fundamentals. Summary Gate data cited by ChainCatcher show the Dow opening up 0.66%, the S&P 500 up 0.42% and the Nasdaq up 0.33%, extending a risk‑on regime where dips in U.S. equities remain shallow and quickly bought. Crypto‑linked stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy continue to trade less on cash flows and business execution and more as leveraged wrappers on Bitcoin,…

This quarter has witnessed a noteworthy rise in token sales in the crypto sector. In this respect, Unitas Labs ($UP), ZenChain ($ZTC), and Perle ($PRL) have emerged as the top names in token sales in the 1st quarter of 2026 in line with $ATH ROI. TOP TOKEN SALES BY $ATH ROI IN Q1 2026#UnitasLabs $UP – 38.16x#ZenChain $ZTC – 34.53x#Perle $PRL – 23.85x#Seeker $SKR – 7.42x#Sentient $SENT – 6.55x#Bitway $BTW – 4.74x#Katana $KAT – 3.18x#Infinex $INX – 2.31x pic.twitter.com/iDrQ1F2asV — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) April 2, 2026 As per the data from Phoenix Group, the other names…

Hyperliquid whales now hold $3.66B in nearly balanced perp positions, turning the on‑chain DEX into a real‑time gauge of institutional crypto sentiment. Whale traders on Hyperliquid, one of the fastest‑growing on‑chain derivatives exchanges, are currently running $3.66 billion worth of open perpetual futures positions, according to fresh figures from Coinglass. Of that total, $1.854 billion, or 50.64%, is parked in long exposure, while roughly $1.8 billion sits in shorts, leaving a near‑neutral long/short ratio of 1.03 that reflects finely balanced conviction among the platform’s largest accounts. Coinglass, which tracks whale activity on Hyperliquid through its dedicated whale tracker, notes that…