Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Zcash (ZEC) surged past the $400 mark for the first time since late January amid renewed chatter regarding the privacy narrative. ZEC rallied to $424 late Sunday, outperforming the rest of the cryptocurrency market, which added more than $50 billion to its total market capitalization.

USDPT represents a meaningful step forward in how we move money globally. By introducing a digital dollar into our network, we can operate in a more efficient, capital-light way while continuing to deliver fast, reliable service to customers and partners around the world.

World Liberty Financial filed a countersuit for defamation against Justin Sun, claiming he engaged in a 'scorched-earth pressure campaign' after they froze his tokens worth $240 million.

World Liberty Financial alleges that Sun engaged in prohibited token transfers, straw purchases through third parties, and short selling of the company's WLFI token. The complaint further asserts that Sun was fully aware of the protocol's right to freeze user tokens to protect the community and adhere to governing agreements.

Analysts estimate funds held by Argentines outside banks reach nearly $170 billion, a sum that could very well reinvigorate the country's economy, injecting much-needed liquidity into the system.

OFAC's alert indicates that digital asset payments tied to the Strait of Hormuz can create significant sanctions exposure for maritime firms and financial institutions, emphasizing that crypto does not reduce legal risk.

On April 30, 2026, Judge Gong Hyeon-jin of the Seoul Administrative Court accepted Bithumb's request for a stay of execution, temporarily blocking a six-month partial business suspension that South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit had imposed in March.

Ripple Prime has tripled in size since its acquisition, with client collateral doubling and average daily transactions climbing past 60 million, showcasing significant growth in the institutional market.