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Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium

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Hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the city’s plan to become a global digital asset hub. Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto

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Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World’s Largest Blockchains

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This sponsored press release was provided by TRON and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva & Miami – [April 10, 2026] — Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the world’s […]

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TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

Bittensor’s native token, TAO, plunged 25% in six hours, dropping from $337 to $253. The crash wiped out over $650 million in market capitalization and triggered $9.1 million in long liquidations. Key Takeaways: Covenant AI left Bittensor on April 8, alleging co-founder Jacob Steeves maintains centralized control. TAO plummeted 25% to $253, wiping $650 million […]

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March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

The U.S. CPI rose 3.3% in March, with the energy index, specifically gasoline prices, leading the charge and rising 21.2%. While the rise was less than expected, it underscores the challenges of reining in energy prices in the current geopolitical situation. Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a […]

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New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

An after-dark bitcoin ETF is making a bold push to capture overnight gains, as XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth deploys a high-stakes timing strategy in a fiercely competitive crypto investment arena. Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated overnight return patterns. Morgan Stanley MSBT’s 0.14% fee and continuous

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TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue

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This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. Japan’s Finance Minister delivered a keynote address at a Web3 conference. The Bank of Italy sat on a panel discussing tokenized real-world assets. BlackRock Japan, SMBC, and Flow Traders shared a […]

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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. […]

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VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

VALR has integrated with Onafriq to allow users across the continent to fund their wallets using mobile money. Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across 43 African markets in 2026. Mobile money added $190 billion to GDP in 2023, making this Onafriq deal vital for local growth. Over 1.7 million […]

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TRM Labs: While Risks Remain, Compliance Advances in Latam

Coins Legend April 10, 2026 0

In a new report, TRM Labs stated that while illicit finance threats remain in Latam, including cartel-linked OTC brokers, Venezuelan sanctioned flows, and Chinese laundering networks, regulations are encircling these threats, with every major Latam market increasing its compliance efforts. Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports stablecoins drive 95% of illicit Latam inflows,

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Australia’s Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action

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Australia’s own impact assessment projects its landmark gambling advertising restrictions will reduce national wagering expenditure by AUD 62.7 million per year, or roughly 0.8 percent of total player losses. The same analysis suggests that a full ban previously rejected by the government would have delivered nearly double the reduction. Key Takeaways: Australia’s OIA