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In brief Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet purchased 5,075 BTC during Q1 2026 for around $405 million, according to its quarterly report. The purchases bring its holdings to 40,177 BTC, with Metaplanet overtaking MARA Holdings to become the third-largest Bitcoin treasury company. Metaplane

Most of the crypto industry spent this week processing Google's paper on how quantum computers could break blockchain encryption. One startup is asking a different question — whether quantum hardware can make blockchains better. Postquant Labs, which is building the world's shared quantum computer,

SoFi is launching a business banking platform, SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling companies to manage both traditional currency and crypto in a single, regulated environment. This platform aims to streamline transactions and reduce reliance on multiple providers, allowing instant conversion and movement of funds.

Support expectations in fintech and crypto do not follow business hours. A failed transaction at midnight feels just as urgent as one during the workday. Prices move, accounts get locked, payments stall. When money is involved, people want answers right away. That pressure has pushed many

TRM Labs and Hypernative Labs are collaborating to enhance transaction security on blockchain through real-time risk management. Their two-layer system combines detection and blockchain intelligence, aiming to protect users' assets before transactions execute while ensuring compliance and trust in Web3.

France's Lightning Stock Exchange (Lise) is set to list ST Group, marking a potential first for fully onchain IPOs in Europe. This move aims to simplify and speed up capital raising for small and mid-sized firms through tokenization.

A U.S. enforcement case against alleged crypto market manipulation is once again putting the spotlight on wash trading and the blurry line between market makers and market manipulators. Federal prosecutors in California this week charged 10 individuals tied to firms including Gotbit, Vortex,

Franklin Templeton is launching a cryptocurrency division, Franklin Crypto, by acquiring active crypto firm 250 Digital. Led by CoinFund's Christopher Perkins, this initiative aims to enhance institutional access to actively managed crypto products amid growing demand in the market.

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop to $67,000 following President Trump's speech about potential war escalation, causing a broader market sell-off affecting U.S. futures and gold prices, while oil rose by 8.4%.

Bitcoin BTC$66,442.95 gave back a large portion of its recent gains on Thursday, now trading at $66,700 having lost 2.4% of its value since midnight UTC. Ether (ETH) performed even worse, tumbling by 4.4% as the broader crypto market struggles to deal with continued risk-off sentiment. The

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The crypto market faces a downturn with a 2.53% drop in market capitalization, led by decreases in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. However, daily crypto volume rose by 4.26%, while NFT sales surged. Key developments include Genius Group repaying debt and Australia's new crypto policy approval.