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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hata, Malaysia’s only dual-licensed digital asset exchange, today announced the closing of a USD 8 million (approximately RM31.6 million) Series A funding round led by Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, alongside several prominent global family offices. The fundraise marks the beginning of a deep strategic collaboration between the two companies, one that goes beyond capital and signals a shared commitment to growing Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem responsibly and at scale. “Malaysia is a strategically important market for Bybit, with one of the most digitally engaged populations in Southeast Asia…

Bitmine now owns more than 4% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 82% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 9 months Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains Bitmine uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) from the NYSE American effective as of April 9, 2026 Bitmine has 3,334,637 staked ETH, representing $7.7 billion at $2,301 per ETH MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for…

Sam, United States, April 20th, 2026, Chainwire A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy. Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand ‘Global Financial Inclusion.’ Unicoin Inc. today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful social impact and expand access to the digital economy. The Foundation’s launch aligns with the evolving market restructuring and regulatory clarity introduced under the leadership of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, which emphasizes transparency, responsible innovation, and clear governance frameworks…

Microsoft has confirmed that its April 2026 security update is causing reboot loops and authentication issues on some Windows Server systems. Quick Summary – TLDR: April update KB5082063 is causing reboot loops on domain controllers. LSASS crashes are disrupting authentication and directory services. Some admins report login failures and BitLocker recovery prompts. Microsoft is working on a fix but no full patch is released yet. What Happened? Microsoft released its April 2026 Patch update with important security improvements. However, shortly after deployment, administrators began reporting repeated server restarts and login disruptions. The company has now acknowledged the issue and is…

In an instructive article in The Times a couple of weeks ago: “How to negotiate with Iran, by a diplomat who succeeded” Matthew Gould, a former acting British ambassador to Iran, wrote of his experience of the Iranian state’s negotiating style:

Bitcoin and Ethereum illustrate how dramatically crypto markets can evolve over time. Assets that once traded below a dollar are now priced near $70,990.30 and $2,194.58, reflecting how scale, adoption, and market maturity can reshape valuations. But price alone is a poor indicator of future potential. In a market crowded with thousands of tokens, identifying meaningful opportunities in 2026 requires looking beyond affordability and focusing on substance—technology, real-world relevance, and long-term vision. With that lens, we’ve shortlisted a group of crypto assets currently trading below $1 in 2026 that show signs of durability and forward momentum, offering a starting point…

First, the war made flights more expensive. Now, it’s making them disappear. Loading audio narration… The US and Israel’s war on Iran has disrupted supply chains, trapping oil in storage facilities across the Middle East.That saw the price of Brent crude oil rocket past $100 a barrel in early March, before dipping back below that benchmark once ceasefire talks began this month. On Friday, the price was at $92.42 when markets closed.Jet fuel prices have risen even faster, doubling in price to almost $200 a barrel. And as the war drags on, jet fuel is getting harder to come by…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 17th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reported that global stock markets have reached new record highs, led by a historic breakout in the S&P 500 and supported by synchronized gains across risk assets. The S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 mark for the first time on April 15, a key psychological milestone and a historic high for the index. The benchmark has posted gains of approximately 7.8% month to date in April and about 2.9% year to date in 2026 (prior to market open on Friday, April 17), reflecting…

CryptoDirectories Press, The blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, shifting from simple token transfers to complex financial applications, NFTs, and innovative liquidity models. Decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are driving the next wave of blockchain adoption. Investors, developers, and enthusiasts are now seeking networks that prioritize active participation, liquidity, and scalable infrastructure. For a deeper dive into one example of a liquidity-driven blockchain, see our article on Berachain. Introduction: The Evolution of Decentralized Finance From Passive Staking to Active Liquidity Traditional blockchains relied heavily on passive staking to secure networks. While effective, this approach leaves large amounts of capital…

Dubai, UAE, April 16th, 2026, Chainwire Utexo, the Bitcoin-native execution and settlement layer for stablecoin payments, today announced a collaboration with x402 to bring USDT compatibility to the x402 payment protocol and support real-time, agent-to-agent transactions with settlement speeds as fast as 50 milliseconds. x402 is an open protocol that allows payments to be embedded directly into HTTP requests using the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. This allows applications, APIs, and autonomous systems to pay for services in real time without relying on accounts or pre-funded balances. With Utexo’s integration, developers using x402 will now be able to transact…