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Tether has released an open-source development framework for Bitcoin mining, aimed at giving operators and developers unified control over hardware and software across mining operations. According to Monday’s announcement, the framework combines a backend SDK and user interface tools to replace fragmented, vendor-specific systems, allowing miners to monitor devices, manage operations and build custom applications across sites from a single control layer. It uses a modular architecture in which hardware exposes standardized functions and independent modules can be added without altering the core system, enabling integration across different machines, services and locations. The toolkit supports deployment across Windows, macOS and…

Mastercard is taking a direct role in shaping blockchain security rules after joining the Blockchain Security Standards Council as a Charter-level member on April 21, 2026. Mastercard’s new role in the council The payments giant will add its expertise to a nonprofit group that is building security frameworks and audit standards for blockchain networks and digital assets. Its work will sit alongside members including Coinbase, Fireblocks, and Anchorage Digital. Moreover, the BSSC aims to strengthen trust, reduce vulnerabilities, and support safer adoption at scale. The consortium is designed to give the industry common rules instead of fragmented approaches. What the…

The $NFT sector has posted its strongest 30-day performance in months, with Yuga Labs’ flagship collections soaring and Azuki, Doodles, and Meebits catching bids. The global $NFT market cap sits at $1.87 billion after topping $2 billion over the weekend for the first time in three months, according to CoinGecko. Yuga Ecosystem Leads Bored Ape Yacht Club’s floor is 9.49 $ETH, or roughly $21,715, up 15% on the week and 79% over the past 30 days. Meanwhile, Mutant Ape Yacht Club is up 26% on the week and 112% on the month. Otherdeed Expanded and Otherdeed for Otherside, the metaverse…

In a significant move for the digital payments sector, stablecoin infrastructure provider TransFi has successfully closed a $19.2 million funding round. Announced on April 2, 2025, this capital infusion underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based payment solutions. Consequently, the industry is watching closely as TransFi prepares to scale its operations globally. TransFi Funding Details and Strategic Backers The $19.2 million capital raise comprises two distinct components. Firstly, a $14.2 million Series A equity investment forms the core. Secondly, a $5 million liquidity facility provides additional operational flexibility. Significantly, Turing Financial Group led this strategic round. Turing is a notable investment…

Grayscale Investments has taken another step to expand its crypto offerings. The firm filed an amended S-1 form for its Grayscale Bittensor Trust, which focuses on the $TAO token. This update moves the product closer to becoming a publicly traded ETF. ⚡️JUST IN: Grayscale files an amended S-1 for its Bittensor ($TAO) Trust, advancing its push to expand institutional access to AI-focused crypto assets. pic.twitter.com/TmtseCAx0e — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) April 3, 2026 If approved, it would give investors easier access to AI-related crypto assets. The filing builds on Grayscale’s earlier registration from December 2025. It also reflects growing interest in…

Binance Wallet has launched Agentic Wallet, a dedicated keyless wallet built for AI agents to operate on behalf of users. The product separates agent activity from a user’s main wallet balance and adds spending controls, transaction monitoring and supported-chain access at launch. Binance is pushing further into the overlap between AI automation and self-custody, launching a wallet product designed specifically for software agents rather than human hands. The new product, called Agentic Wallet, is a keyless wallet created under a user’s existing Binance Wallet but separated with its own isolated balance. The idea is fairly clear. Give AI agents room…

HashKey Group used the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong to argue that tokenization is becoming central to the next phase of Web3. The group also released its third research paper on how AI agents, finance, and asset issuance may evolve together. Whitepaper focuses on the agent economy On April 21, 2026, Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman and CEO of HashKey Group, unveiled the latest paper in the Web3 Economy series: On-Chain Finance and Tokenization in the Era of the Agent Economy. The report examines how AI agents are moving into production, collaboration, and trading. Moreover, the study maps how on-chain finance…

Strategy, a prominent cryptocurrency investment firm, announced it is continuing its Bitcoin purchases. According to the company’s official announcement, a total of 4,871 Bitcoins were purchased recently at an average price of $67,718. Approximately $329.9 million was used for this purchase. The statement indicated that the transactions in question took place between April 1 and April 5, 2026, and emphasized the company’s continued commitment to its Bitcoin strategy. Strategy has long been among the institutional players that have added digital assets to their balance sheets, focusing particularly on Bitcoin. As of April 5, 2026, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings reached…

More Australians reported using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services in 2026 compared to the year before, but banking friction has continued to weigh on crypto users, according to a newly published report by crypto exchange Independent Reserve. The annual survey of 2,000 “everyday Australians” was conducted between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30. It found that the share of Australians using crypto to buy goods or pay for services doubled from 6% to 12%, with the report suggesting “more Aussies are viewing crypto as a practical payment method rather than just a speculative bet.” Among the respondents who used…

Digital Ascension Group chairman Jake Claver recently explained what it actually takes for $XRP to handle large institutional transactions. In a post on X, Claver broke down how $XRP could function as a bridge currency between banks. He highlighted that price alone is not the key factor; liquidity may be the deciding piece. Key Points $XRP can settle $50M bank transfers, but only if liquidity is deep enough to avoid major price swings. Low liquidity could make large $XRP transactions unstable, raising concerns about its reliability for institutions. Claver argues higher $XRP prices boost efficiency, but extreme price predictions still…