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Symbiosis Finance, a decentralized multi-chain liquidity protocol designed to enable token swaps across different blockchain networks, today announced a strategic partnership with $TON blockchain, a decentralized Layer-1 chain that facilitates rapid transactions and supports (DApps) decentralized applications. This collaboration enabled the integration of Symbiosis’ cross-chain infrastructure to help expand the effectiveness of $TON’s blockchain network. The Open Network ($TON) is a blockchain network, originally built in 2019 by the Telegram social media platform, but currently managed by the $TON Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting $TON. By employing lightning-rapid transaction speeds, advanced sharding configurations, and the PoS (proof-of-Stake) consensus…

San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain firm Ripple is voicing strong support for the Senate Banking Committee’s decision to advance the CLARITY Act. As reported by U.Today, the high-stakes legal framework has passed following a 15-9 bipartisan vote on Thursday. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty described the committee markup as a “monumental outcome” for the digital asset industry. “This is the moment the crypto industry has been fighting for,” Alderoty stated on X. “A 15-9 bipartisan vote is a monumental outcome – and a clear signal that Washington gets it.” Alderoty specifically directed his thanks to Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Angela…

Allegations that Bhutan’s state-backed investment firm Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) was selling Bitcoin have sparked controversy following statements from country officials. According to Arkham Intelligence data, it is alleged that approximately $1 billion worth of Bitcoin has been withdrawn from wallets reportedly belonging to Bhutan since July 2025, while DHI management stated that they do not recall making any sales. Bhutan, a small Asian country located in the Himalayas, is known as the second country after El Salvador to officially mine and hold Bitcoin reserves. According to data tracked by the on-chain data platform Arkham Intelligence, approximately $207 million…

For most developers, blockchain still comes with a steep learning curve. Smart contracts, wallets, Solidity, node infrastructure, protocol documentation — the stack remains technical enough that building onchain products is still largely confined to a relatively small group of specialized engineers. $XYO thinks that model is about to break. The company, which launched one of the earliest Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) in 2018 and now claims more than 10 million nodes globally, has unveiled a new AI SDK designed to let developers build directly on $XYO Layer One using natural language and AI coding tools like Anthropic’s Claude or…

Multiple Bitcoin signals, including on-chain metrics and volatility patterns, suggest it may be too early to call the bottom. Bitcoin is still under pressure as the downtrend that started in Q4 2025 continues, with some analysts suggesting that an initial drop to $60,000 marked the bottom. However, the alignment of on-chain metrics suggests it may be too early to call the bottom. Key Points Bitcoin has dropped 20.42% in 2026, currently changing hands for $69,500 after failing to hold above the $76,000 peak earlier this month. The Bitcoin price initially crashed to $60,000 in early February 2026, marking a 52%…

Roundhill Investments is set to launch the first U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to prediction markets next week, with two other asset managers preparing similar products. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Roundhill will list six funds tied to whether Democrats or Republicans control the White House, Senate and House. The launch is set for May 5, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. The funds are the Roundhill Democratic President ETF (BLUP), Republican President ETF (REDP), Democratic Senate ETF (BLUS), Republican Senate ETF (REDS), Democratic House ETF (BLUH) and Republican House ETF (REDH).…

General Tensor has successfully concluded its pre-seed and seed financing rounds, amassing a total of $5 million. The company is a pivotal player in the open-source AI economy, built on the Bittensor ($TAO) network. With a focus on decentralized AI infrastructure, General Tensor plans to bolster its technical base following these competitive funding rounds. What Drives Substantial Financial Support?How Will the New Investment Enhance Operations? What Drives Substantial Financial Support? The recent seed round was spearheaded by Good Morning Holdings, a firm with ties to Goldman Sachs, along with Lok Lee. The previous pre-seed round saw guidance from Lvna Capital,…

Bolivia’s anti-drug czar, Ernesto Justiniano, and the director of the Bolivian Special Anti-Narcotics Force (FELCN), Frans William Cabrera Quispe, met with DEA officials to organize collaboration efforts. The focus of this action would be to probe the cryptocurrency money laundering networks of Sebastian Marset. Key Takeaways: Bolivian officials met with the U.S. DEA to probe Sebastian Marset, captured March 13, for crypto money laundering. Chainalysis reports that global crypto money laundering surged 8x since 2020, reaching a massive $82B in 2025. The DEA and Bolivian Police will investigate companies receiving illicit crypto to track Marset’s crime network. Bolivian Officials Meet…

VanEck Flags XRPL as Emerging Settlement Layer Challenging SWIFT, DTCC, and J.P. Morgan Rails VanEck’s latest assessment of the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) is fueling institutional debate over the future of global settlement infrastructure. As highlighted by crypto researcher SMQKE, the firm has identified the XRPL as a blockchain network capable of handling significant settlement volume currently dominated by legacy systems such as SWIFT, DTCC, and JPMorgan Chase’s private payment rails. At the core of this comparison is infrastructure, not hype. Legacy financial rails such as SWIFT, DTCC, and bank-controlled settlement networks were built for a slower, less connected financial era…

After multiple months of sustained withdrawals, Bitcoin ETFs are beginning to recover as inflows seen in recent weeks suggest that institutional demand is returning to the Bitcoin ecosystem. With momentum gradually returning to the market, Bitcoin ETFs appear to be on track to record the first monthly outflow in 2026 as performances so far in the year have been extremely negative. Bitcoin ETFs hold -4,000 $BTC in YTD cumulative balance According to data provided by Cryptoquant, Bitcoin ETFs saw heavy outflows in February, which has seen the ETFs record a cumulative outflow of 42,000 $BTC since the start of 2026.…