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Polygon has emerged as the leading blockchain network for USD-denominated stablecoin transactions, executing 42.7 million transactions and capturing a 35.5% market share by March. Its growth reflects a shift towards scalable blockchain solutions in fintech, highlighting the increasing importance of stablecoins in modern financial infrastructure.

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EDX Markets, a crypto exchange backed by Citadel Securities, is applying for a national trust bank charter to offer custody and asset management services. This move aims to provide a regulated framework for institutional clients entering the digital assets space.

SpaceX has confidentially filed for a massive IPO, targeting a valuation over $1.75 trillion after merging with xAI. The company aims to raise $75 billion, potentially making it the largest IPO ever, while planning for ambitious projects like the Starship rocket.

Drift, a Solana-based DeFi platform, is investigating unusual activity amid concerns of a potential exploit. Users are advised not to deposit funds as speculation rises regarding irregularities affecting positions. The situation could impact user funds and the Solana DeFi ecosystem.

Galaxy Digital reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to an isolated development workspace, affecting less than $10,000 in company funds. No client funds or information were at risk, and all services remain secure. The firm emphasizes its operational integrity amid ongoing risks in the crypto industry.

In brief Fed Governor Michael Barr called on regulators to implement anti-money-laundering controls for stablecoins following last year’s passage of the GENIUS Act. He identified stablecoins’ accessibility on “secondary markets” as a key area of concern, while global watchdogs have

Stablecoins are undergoing an evolution into a foundational financial infrastructure. North America leads in development, focusing on regulated, compliant options. The market shows a shift with RLUSD gaining traction due to integration with Ripple, emphasizing real demand over exchange liquidity.

The essay discusses advancements in machine learning for Bitcoin transaction classification, highlights Zcash's increasing use of shielded transactions, and outlines the growth of decentralized liquidity in bypassing KYC. It also covers Zcash's post-quantum initiatives and its recent organizational restructuring.

The first quarter of 2026 was really good for the crypto market. A lot of smaller and mid-cap projects did very well. Phoenix Group’s data shows a wide range of top performing tokens which shows that investors are very interested in alternative assets besides the usual market leaders. The

In brief Chinese authorities took Huione Group’s former chairman Li Xiong into custody after Cambodia deported him to China. U.S. regulators previously accused Huione of processing at least $4 billion in illicit funds tied to scams and cybercrime. Investigators say the firm’s crypto and p