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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Daily 5K USDT Airdrop - Join & Win!HTX Community April Creation Contest OCBC Launches GOLDX Tokenized Gold Fund on ETH and SOL Following subscription, GOLDX tokens

OCBC Launches GOLDX Tokenized Gold Fund on ETH and SOL

Following subscription, GOLDX tokens are delivered directly to investors' blockchain wallets, OCBC said Monday.
Singapore's OCBC bank has launched GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund issued on both the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, in partnership with its asset management arm Lion Global Investors and digital asset exchange DigiFT.

The token is aimed at institutional investors, hedge funds, and asset managers, and can be purchased using stablecoins or fiat currencies. Following subscription, GOLDX tokens are delivered directly to investors' blockchain wallets, OCBC said Monday.

GOLDX provides on-chain exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which launched in December and held approximately $525 million in assets under management as of April 16. OCBC said the product is designed to attract Web3 participants and high-net-worth individuals operating in blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems.

Kenneth Lai, head of global markets at OCBC, described the launch as part of the bank's broader strategy to bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance. "We believe digital assets will play an increasingly important role in financial services," Lai said.

The launch comes as tokenizedRWA assets on public blockchains reached over $29 billion in value, up more than 10% over the past 30 days, according to data from RWA(dot)xyz. Gold has emerged as one of the more actively tokenized asset classes within that market.

OCBC has been building on-chain infrastructure since 2023, when it issued its first tokenized equity-linked note for accredited investors. The bank reported total assets of approximately $526 billion as of December 2025.



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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches!HTX Community April Creation ContestJapan’s clearing arm JSCC has begun testing whether government bonds can function as digital

Japan’s clearing arm JSCC has begun testing whether government bonds can function as digital collateral on blockchain infrastructure. Summary JSCC has launched a proof of concept with Mizuho, Nomura, and Digital Asset to test Japanese government bonds as on-chain collateral. The trial will examine whether JGBs can be transferred digitally while remaining compliant with Japan’s existing legal framework. Testing will also focus on real-time and cross-border collateral use as institutions explore 24-hour blockchain-based settlement systems. According to a Monday announcement from Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, part of Japan Exchange Group, the firm has partnered with Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings, and Digital Asset to launch a proof of concept using Japanese Government Bonds on the Canton Network. Can Japanese government bonds move on-chain without losing legal status? The trial will examine whether Japanese Government Bonds can be transferred and managed on-chain while still complying with the country’s Book-Entry Transfer Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Maintaining legal recognition sits at the core of the exercise, as any shift to digital infrastructure must align with existing frameworks that govern how bonds are issued, held, and transferred. Participants will also test whether current market systems can integrate with Canton’s blockchain stack to support real-time collateral movement on a 24/7 basis, including across borders. Japan’s Financial Services Agency selected the project earlier this year under its Payment Innovation Project, part of the FinTech PoC Hub, placing the initiative within a regulatory-backed testing environment. Focus on collateral mobility comes as major markets test how high-quality assets can circulate more efficiently without disrupting established oversight. You might also like: CLARITY A

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Bitcoin - Why 2024 BTC cycle is 'dramatically' failing halving test Bitcoin halvings have historically driven explosive rallies. This cycle is unfolding with far more restraint. The 2012 cycle surged 

Bitcoin - Why 2024 BTC cycle is 'dramatically' failing halving test

Bitcoin halvings have historically driven explosive rallies. This cycle is unfolding with far more restraint.

The 2012 cycle surged nearly 9,000%, rising from about $2 to over $180. The 2016 cycle gained around 2,950%, while 2020 delivered roughly 700%, climbing from $8,000 to $64,000.

By contrast, the 2024 cycle rose from $64,000 to nearly $125,000, a 97% increase. As the cycle approached 730 days, price eased back to $74,000-$75,000, leaving only 15-19% net growth.

That shift suggested momentum peaked earlier than in prior cycles. Volatility has since compressed, with price action leaning toward steady accumulation.

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches! Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying Strategy (MSTR), n

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Strategy (MSTR), now holds more bitcoin than BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) for the first time since Q2 2024.

The world’s largest publicly traded $BTC holder recently announced its third-largest bitcoin purchase on record, acquiring 34,164 $BTC and bringing its total holdings to 815,061 $BTC.

IBIT currently holds 802,824 $BTC, leaving Strategy ahead by more than 12,000 $BTC. While the gap is not anything meaningful in relative terms, it is symbolically important given IBIT’s rapid growth since launch. IBIT became the fastest ETF in history to reach $70 billion in assets, while IBIT ranks among BlackRock’s top revenue drivers.

Strategy held 189,150 $BTC at the start of Q1 2024. IBIT surpassed it by early Q2 with roughly 273,000 $BTC, compared with Strategy’s 214,400 $BTC, a lead which it consistently maintained until now.

However, the two vehicles are fundamentally different. Strategy is an operating company that uses financial engineering, including at-the-market (ATM) equity issuance, convertible debt, and perpetual preferred securities, to accumulate bitcoin in a leveraged manner. IBIT, by contrast, is a spot ETF designed to passively track bitcoin’s price, offering investors straightforward exposure without leverage or corporate risk.

IBIT has gained around 55% since listing in January 2024, while Strategy has risen roughly 250%, driven by its leveraged structure.

Notably, Strategy accelerated accumulation during the recent market downturn, as bitcoin fell over 50% from its October all-time high, while adding nearly 80,000 $BTC in 2026.

The perpetual preferred equity STRC has been a key differentiator for Strategy, providing a scalable source of capital that has funded a significant portion of its recent bitcoin accumulation.

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches! Blockchain Forum 2026, MoscowBitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty


Bitcoin price traded above $76,500 today, holding onto recent gains despite rising geopolitical tension. Bitcoin fell back toward $75,000 into the weekly close and over the weekend as renewed tension between the United States and Iran rattled markets and refocused attention on oil prices.

The pullback followed a failed breakout above $78,000, which had marked Bitcoin’s highest level in ten weeks. The move higher came after a brief easing in geopolitical risk, when Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz was open. That shift sent crude lower and lifted risk assets, including crypto. The rally reversed once reports emerged that the waterway had been closed again, raising the prospect of tighter global oil supply.

“Bitcoin finally broke out of its multi-week range last week, now trading around $75,000, finally breaching the important $74,000 as $530 million worth of shorts were squeezed by positive developments around the Straits of Hormuz,” Bitfinex analysts wrote to Bitcoin Magazine.

The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, and any disruption tends to drive energy prices higher. Oil climbed back toward the high-$80 range after the renewed closure, adding pressure to inflation expectations and risk markets. Bitcoin price, which has tracked macro conditions through the conflict, gave up gains as sentiment shifted.

“The sustainability of a move higher [for bitcoin] now hinges on geopolitics as the US-Iran ceasefire expires 21 April unless a resolution is found, leaving upcoming negotiations in the driving seat and determining whether this breakout evolves into a continuation or a failure,” Bitfinex analysts note.

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Building on its US success, crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans for UK residents, using Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral. This expands the exchange’s growing

Building on its US success, crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans for UK residents, using Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral. This expands the exchange’s growing suite of financial services in the region.

Crypto-Backed Loans Cross The Pond
On Monday, Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, announced that it has expanded its Borrow product to UK residents, unlocking more liquidity for users without having to sell their crypto holdings.

UK customers can now instantly borrow USDC using their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Coinbase Wrapped Staked Ether (cbETH) as collateral, powered by Morpho, an on-chain protocol on the Base network.

Notably, Coinbase users will be able to borrow up to $5 million in USDC for Bitcoin-backed loans, depending on the amount of BTC pledged as collateral, the announcement explained.

The crypto exchange stated that collateral will be locked in a Morpho smart contract until the loan is fully repaid, and there is no fixed repayment schedule. However, it will be liquidated to repay the loan if the loan-to-value ratio exceeds a certain threshold, and Morpho will charge a liquidation penalty fee.

According to the Monday announcement, the launch expands access to the exchange’s crypto-backed lending service, which has seen multi-billion-dollar demand since launch in the US last year.

Providing access to crypto-backed loans in the UK is the first step in Coinbase’s ongoing efforts to expand following the launch of this offering in the US in January 2025. Initial interest in the service in the US has been substantial with total loan originations through Coinbase on Morpho growing to over $2.17B USDC as of April 14, 2026. Coinbase plans to continue expanding access to crypto-backed loans in more countries in the near future.

It also marks another step in Coinbase’s efforts to bu

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX DAO's First Hackathon Launches!HTX Community April Creation ContestNZDJPY holds above 93.50 on board-based yen weakness. It reached an high of 94.09 and is cur

NZDJPY holds above 93.50 on board-based yen weakness. It reached an high of 94.09 and is currently trading near 93.93. If the 91.80 support level stays steady, the upward trend seems to be going well. TechnicalsCMP -93.89Trend1- Hour chartValue  55 EMA93.63CMP>valueBullish200- EMA93.29CMP >valueBullish365- EMA92.96CMP>valueBullish Near-term resistance - 91.50/92.01/92.75/93. Near-term support- 91/90.50/89.Momentum indicatorInferenceValueCCI(50)Bullish115.66ADXNeutral  It is good to buy on dips around 93.48-50 with SL around 92.75 for a TP of 95/96.                        Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?Wall Street Slides as Iran War Uncertainty, Oil Surge, and AI Fears Rattle MarketsSpaceX IPO Filing Expected This Week as Valuation Could Surpass $75 BillionStagflation Shadows: U.S. Manufacturing Shines as Services Slump to 11-Month LowScarcity and Strife: Bitcoin Hits Historic Milestone Amid Geopolitical TremorsStrategy's Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Accumulation: A 2026 Milestone

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Arbitrum, Ethereum’s leading layer-2 network, has frozen more than 30,000 ETH—worth over $71.2 million—linked to a recent exploit involving the Kelp protocol. According to Arbitrum, a 12-member commun

Arbitrum, Ethereum’s leading layer-2 network, has frozen more than 30,000 ETH—worth over $71.2 million—linked to a recent exploit involving the Kelp protocol.
According to Arbitrum, a 12-member community-elected security council took “emergency action” on Monday to freeze 30,766 ETH tied to a vulnerability in Kelp. The funds were moved to an intermediary frozen wallet, meaning the original address can no longer access them unless future governance decisions reverse the action.
The move follows a major security incident on Saturday, when Kelp’s LayerZero-powered bridge was exploited, resulting in losses of at least $293 million. Investigators have since suggested possible links to North Korean hacking groups. The attackers reportedly used stolen Kelp tokens to borrow assets on Aave, creating significant bad debt across decentralized lending markets.
While the freeze was intended to contain damage and protect users, it has reignited a long-standing debate in the crypto space: how much intervention is acceptable in “decentralized” systems?
Critics argue that such emergency actions undermine the core principles of blockchain immutability and decentralization. Supporters, however, say rapid intervention is necessary to prevent systemic risk and stabilize the ecosystem during major exploits.
Arbitrum Security Council member Griff Green stated that the decision followed hours of internal discussion, weighing technical, ethical, and governance implications. He added that 9 out of 12 members ultimately voted in favor of the freeze.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between decentralization ideals and real-world security demands in DeFi infrastructure.


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US Senator Pushes to Move CLARITY Act Markup to May Amid Stablecoin Yield Dispute

Tillis, who has been leading negotiations between both sides, told reporters Monday that he does not expect a markup in April.

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has urged Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott to postpone the markup of the CLARITY Act to May, citing unresolved disagreements between the crypto and banking industries over stablecoin yield provisions.

Tillis, who has been leading negotiations between both sides, told reporters Monday that he does not expect a markup in April. According to Punchbowl News, he told Scott: "It's very important to me not to accelerate things, to hear everybody, and give them a rational basis for what we do accept."

The central dispute involves whether stablecoins should be permitted to offer yield to holders. The banking industry, including community banks, argues that allowing stablecoin yield could trigger significant deposit outflows that smaller institutions would struggle to absorb without resorting to higher-cost wholesale funding.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and other crypto industry representatives have pushed for more favorable stablecoin provisions in the bill. Members of both industries were reportedly close last month to a compromise that would allow stablecoin rewards tied to activity on third-party crypto platforms, but not for passive balances.

The same day Tillis made his remarks, crypto advocacy group The Digital Chamber sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee urging the panel to advance the legislation "as soon as the calendar allows." The group noted that more than 270 days have passed since the House passed the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support.

"Clarity cannot wait," said Taylor Barr, The Digital Chamber's government affairs director. "

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Amazon stock (NASDAQ: AMZN) had a tumultuous start in Q1 of 2026, but rebounded in value in Q2. In a month alone, the e-commerce giant has surged by 18.15% and remains on the greener side of the spect

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