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PANAMA CITY, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurise Foundation today announced the launch of XAUE, a yield-bearing gold token designed as a Treasury Layer for Tether Gold (XAU₮). Built for qualified institutional participants, XAUE introduces crypto-native yield generation to traditionally non-yielding gold, transforming it into a programmable and capital-efficient on-chain asset. At launch, ecosystem partners Aurelion and Antalpha have jointly committed 16,052 XAU₮ into XAUE (approximately $76 million as of April 22). As the ecosystem expands, XAUE may potentially integrate with leading more decentralized financial protocols, positioning itself as a foundational collateral and settlement asset across on-chain financial markets. From Passive…

The blockchain industry evolves through developer innovation rather than short-term market movements. Historically, the ecosystems that attracted builders early became dominant during the next growth cycle. Developers determine where decentralized applications launch, where liquidity flows, and ultimately where users migrate. Recently, an increasing number of builders have begun paying attention to Berachain, an emerging Layer-1 blockchain introducing a liquidity-focused economic design. Rather than relying purely on traditional staking models, Berachain explores a system that integrates liquidity participation directly into network incentives. The Shift Toward Builder-Driven Ecosystems Every successful blockchain follows a familiar adoption path. Infrastructure appears first, developers experiment second,…

This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated November 25, 2025 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 31, 2025.Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE) (BVC: HIVECO) (the “Company” or “HIVE”), today announced that HIVE Bermuda 2026 Ltd., its wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Issuer”) has closed its private offering (the “Offering”) of US$115 million aggregate principal amount of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Offering included…

On April 10, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) granted the first two licenses under the Stablecoins Ordinance, eight months after the regime took effect on August 1, 2025. The recipients are HSBC and Standard Chartered through a joint venture with Hong Kong Telecommunications and Animoca Brands. Both entities now appear on the HKMA’s public Register of Licensed Stablecoin Issuers as FRS02 and FRS01, respectively.

With the increased tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, fraudulent messages have been sent to commercial shipping companies and cybercriminals. The scammers are trying to mimic Iran’s toll system, which accepts Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) as payments. Iran’s Crypto Tolls Become Crypto Scam Target Security firm MARISKS reported that a number of ship owners were contacted by the messages that purported to be sent by Iranian representatives. These actors supposedly demanded payments in digital currencies like Bitcoin and Tether to pass through the strategic chokepoint. The firm claimed that “these specific messages are a scam.” It also noted that…

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…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on WLFI’s new unlock proposal feels like a move to contain a crisis, but the bigger issue is still about who actually holds the reins and how governance really works.World Liberty Financial is back on its governance forum with a proposal that covers 62.28 billion locked WLFI tokens. This comes at a time when the real challenge is rebuilding trust, not just managing timelines. The plan would move 17.04 billion early supporter tokens into a two-year cliff, then a two-year linear vesting schedule, with all tokens kept intact and no burn.For founders, team members, advisors, and partners, the…