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Singapore stocks ended the week lower on April 17, 2026, as investors awaited the extension of the US-Iran war ceasefire beyond April 22. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) dipped 0.2 per cent or 9.9 points to close at 4,997.93, according to market data. Market Performance Yangzijiang

Bitwise is launching an Avalanche ETF, BAVA, on April 15, 2026, offering investors 5.4% staking yield while allocating 80% of assets to AVAX. The fund targets institutional uses of Avalanche, enhancing liquidity and low fees.

SGB enables instant USDC minting and redemption on Solana, improving cross-border payments with real-time settlement. Service targets institutions, removing intermediaries and supporting 24/7 liquidity and treasury management. Expansion plans include more stablecoins and retail access, li

Busan Digital Asset Nexus (BIDAN), a privately funded exchange led by the city of Busan, is developing a unified Web3 wallet and expanding real-world asset (RWA) trading to establish a city-level digital ecosystem. According to CEO Kim Sang-min, the platform aims to create a

PEPE rebounds from 0.00000385 support, forming higher lows and stronger bullish structure. Technical indicators like MACD and RSI show momentum with room for further upside. Key resistance at 0.00000410; support at 0.00000380 critical for trend continuation. PepeCoin — PEPE, has

Analysts observe volatility compression across major altcoins often precedes liquidity rotation toward secondary blockchain infrastructure sectors. Institutional monitoring continues focusing on settlement, throughput, governance, and exchange ecosystem signals influencing participation

Rather than relying on usernames, passwords, or even devices, World ID focuses on verifying the individual behind the screen without exposing personal data. At the core of the upgraded World ID is a redesigned architecture that prioritizes privacy and self-custody. In an internet increasingly

TRON posts $82.69M revenue and $5.115B TVL, ranking second among blockchains. TRX consolidates near $0.32, showing tight range and steady bullish momentum. Growth driven by adoption, institutional buying, and new quantum security upgrade plans. TRON Blockchain entered 2026 with strong nu

Berkshire Hathaway's stock has significantly underperformed the broader market in 2026, with both share classes posting month-to-date losses just under 1% while the S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time, according to Cryptopolitan. The underperformance marks a sharp reversal from the

The technology sector faces a significant debt refinancing challenge as $330 billion in high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and business development company-linked debt matures through 2028, with the majority of this debt issued during the pandemic's near-zero interest rate era. According to the

A four-year falling wedge structure in altcoin dominance has approached a technical decision zone similar to the late-2019 setup. Cross-chain infrastructure, decentralized liquidity platforms, and governance-focused networks remain central themes during rotation phases. Analysts

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has called on European banks to aggressively develop euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to challenge the overwhelming dominance of the U.S. dollar in digital payments. Key Takeaways: Roland Lescure urged EU banks to launch euro stablecoins

DeepSeek Confirms First External Fundraising On April 18, multiple venture capital sources confirmed that DeepSeek has begun its first external fundraising round, according to澎湃新闻 (Pail News). The company is targeting a valuation exceeding $10 billion and plans to raise at least $300 million to