Payward, StableDev, and Slash Lead April’s Biggest Crypto Fundraising Events

April’s biggest crypto fundraising events were led by Payward, StableDev, and Slash, as top investors backed projects across payments, stablecoins, and more.

Crypto VC Funding Plunges 75% in April 2026

Based on the latest market data from CryptoRank, the crypto venture capital (VC) platform’s funding has dipped by up to 75% over a year in April.

University of Maryland Taps Filecoin to Secure Geospatial Data Provenance

The University of Maryland and Filecoin are securing geospatial data with cryptographic proofs, ensuring immutable records and authenticity for global research.

Coinbase Expands Borrow Product to the UK With USDC Crypto Loans

Coinbase has launched crypto-backed USDC loans for UK users, letting them borrow against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings in under a minute through Morpho on Base.

Societe Generale’s SG-FORGE Integrates USD Stablecoin with MetaMask, Expanding Digital Asset Access

Societe Generale is taking another significant step as its blockchain focused subsidiary SG-FORGE moves to integrate its USD stablecoin into MetaMask.

MiniPay Integrates WalletConnect to Expand Stablecoin Payments in Daily Commerce

Recently, MiniPay has announced an integration with WalletConnect, which is a big step toward making stablecoin payments a normal component of everyday life.

Animoca Brands Backs Avalanche to Drive Expansion Across Asia and Middle East

Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong based company that specializes in strategic investment in the business, has declared its strategic investment in the AVAX token.

Dash Global Expansion - New Integration with QR Wallet Boosts Crypto Adoption in Southeast Asia

Dash expands its reach in Southeast Asia through a strategic QR Wallet integration, bringing fast and seamless crypto payments to Vietnam and the Philippines.

Alchemy Pay Integrates $SUN Token to Broaden Fiat-Crypto Gateway

This takes into account the inclusion of the $SUN token into the fiat-to-crypto on-ramp network of Alchemy Pay spread in 173 countries around the globe.

Bybit and Tether Push Tokenized Gold Adoption With New $1M Rewards Initiative

Bybit and Tether launch a new initiative offering over $1 million in rewards tied to tokenized gold (XAUT), aiming to provide crypto investors with stability.

Firelight to Build a New Protection Layer for Institutional DeFi

Firelight launches an advanced DeFi protection layer featuring exploit validation, on-chain insurance payouts, and institutional-grade security governance.

River Integrates OKX DEX for One-Tap Multi-Chain $satUSD Swaps

Integrating the OKX DEX into its ecosystem permits River to deliver multi-chain $satUSD swaps with just one tap making it more convenient for users.

XYO Unveils AI SDK to Enable On-Chain ‘Vibe Coding’ Without Blockchain Skills

XYO has launched ‘AI SDK’ to build blockchain apps using Codex and Claude without blockchain skills, alongside XYO Data Lakes for verified on-chain storage.

Arkham Drops TON: Blockchain Analytics Leader Pulls Support as Toncoin Hits Yearly High

Arkham dropped TON support citing low user demand. TON surged 80% in a week after Telegram took over as its largest validator. The timing is hard to miss.

Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Has Not Behaved Like a Safe-Haven Asset

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio's new comments pierce the safe-haven narrative around Bitcoin, raising fresh questions for risk positioning and institutional.

FBI Charges Three Over Violent Crypto Robbery Spree That Drained $6.5M

Three men face federal charges after a violent robbery spree targeting cryptocurrency holders netted $6.5 million, the FBI San Francisco announced.

Wirex Card Now Works With Google Pay for Android Users

Wirex has announced that it now supports Google Pay for Android users, letting cardholders make quick payments and earn up to 8% cryptoback on every purchase.

Wintermute Says Bitcoin Rally Above $83K Is a Short Squeeze, Not a Healthy Breakout

Wintermute warns Bitcoin's surge past $83,000 is a short squeeze, not a healthy breakout, citing forced covering and near two-year low spot volumes.

CoolWallet Launches Bitcoin Staking Feature in Partnership with Lombard Finance

With the latest integration, CoolWallet users can now convert their Bitcoin $BTC holdings into $LBTC, a liquid staked Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC reserves.

Wheelx And Kyber Network Collaborate To Provide Crypto Users With Deep DeFi Cross-Chain Liquidity And Trading Opportunities 

Using this alliance, Wheelx taps into Kyber Network’s multi-chain DEX trading and liquidity hub to allow users to access deeper DeFi cross-chain liquidity.

InitVerse and d.id Strengthen Cross-Chain Identity and Web3 Accessibility

InitVerse and d.id set to build decentralized identity infrastructure to enhance Web3 accessibility, cross-chain security, and interoperable dApps.