Hata Raises US$8M Series A Led by Bybit
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
TheSportExchange Partners With Algoz to Boost Liquidity
TheSportExchange partners with Algoz to strengthen liquidity infrastructure, enhance trading technology, and prepare for its targeted Nasdaq direct listing in Q4 2026 TheSportExchange (TSE) has partnered with Algoz, a leading digital asset company, to enhance the liquidity framework for its sports performance-based digital asset platform. Through the collaboration, Algoz will provide liquidity support, trading technology
Curve Founder Calls for Unified DeFi Security Rulebook
Curve founder Michael Egorov is pushing for chain-wide DeFi security standards after the Kelp rsETH exploit exposed how “centralized” chokepoints can still wreck supposedly decentralized systems. Summary Curve’s Michael Egorov says many DeFi hacks stem from avoidable centralized weak points. He cites the KelpDAO rsETH exploit and Aave’s response as a systemic warning. Egorov wants
Amazon to invest $25B in Anthropic, securing cloud deal through 2036
Amazon plans a $25 billion investment in Anthropic, locking in Anthropic as a cloud customer through 2036. The deal is expected to affect Anthropic’s odds in the Third Best AI Model by April 2026 market, where traders are now reassessing the company’s competitive position against OpenAI and Google DeepMind. Market reaction The investment is likely
PEPE Could Rally 55X to $0.0001 ATH
The PEPE price has now started to edge back into bullish conversations after the recent inflows into the crypto market. The last time PEPE’s weekly chart printed the kind of structure now forming on its chart, its price action delivered one of the most violent vertical rallies in crypto history. That was in 2023. Crypto
BitMEX Enables Off-Exchange Trading Via Zodia Custody
BitMEX, a derivatives-focused cryptocurrency exchange, said it has secured a custody partner to enable asset segregation and trading with off-exchange assets. The company announced Tuesday a partnership with Zodia Custody to allow traders to access derivatives while keeping collateral in segregated custody. The integration is immediately accessible via Interchange, Zodia Custody’s off-venue settlement solution. BitMEX
Kelp Exploiter Moves $175M of Stolen Funds: Arkham
The attacker behind the roughly $290 million Kelp DAO exploit began moving tens of thousands of Ether to newly created blockchain addresses on Tuesday, in what appears to be an effort to start laundering the stolen funds. The wallet tagged by Arkham as linked to the Kelp DAO exploit moved about 75,700 Ether (ETH) worth
Crypto Scam Targets Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Fraudulent actors posing as Iranian authorities have reportedly sent messages to shipping companies whose vessels remain stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding payment in cryptocurrency for safe passage. On Monday, maritime risk company Marisks issued a warning saying unknown groups had contacted shipowners claiming to represent Iranian security services and requesting transit “fees”
Philippine SEC Warns Against dYdX, Crypto Platforms
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public investor alert warning Filipinos not to invest in dYdX and six other crypto trading platforms, saying they are not registered or authorized to solicit investments in the country. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the SEC named dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv and
Bank of Korea Governor Supports CBDCs, Deposit Tokens in First Speech
The newly appointed governor of the Bank of Korea, Hyun-Song Shin, has voiced support for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized deposits in his first public address. Shin, who began his four-year term after an inauguration ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday, said the central bank will advance the second phase of “Project Hangang,” a