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Mahe, Seychelles, April 22nd, 2026, Chainwire

BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of its Trading Circuit Campaign, allowing traders to win their share of a weekly 100,000 USDT prize pool by completing a series of trading missions.

The campaign will run from 22 April 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 13 May 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across 3 categories:

●    The Running Start: All traders can claim up to $300 in rewards by reaching trading volume targets.

●    The Top Traders’ Edge: By placing in the top 20 for trading volume on selected contracts, participants can claim up to $200 in rewards.

●    The Sprinters’ Bonus: All participants who achieve at least two tiers for all three weeks of the campaign’s duration can claim an annual TradingView Plus subscription.

To participate in the Trading Circuit Campaign, traders must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

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About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact press@bitmex.com.

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong, April 22nd, 2026, Chainwire

Native, a payments and liquidity infrastructure provider, hosted The Limestone Hour on April 15, an invite-only gathering of 30 builders, founders, and investors held in an 18th-century wine cellar beneath the Louvre during Paris Blockchain Week.

The event, co-hosted with Paris Blockchain Week, brought together guests working across stablecoin infrastructure, OTC and market-making, and crypto card programs — the three business lines that define Native's platform. 

The evening ran from 8 PM to 11 PM, around an 18-course cocktail programme and a curated wine tasting, and the guest list mapped directly onto the areas where Native is focused on growing in Europe over the coming year. Native used the setting to introduce its European expansion plan to a concentrated group of institutional operators. 

The company's stablecoin infrastructure routes value for fintechs, payment companies, and enterprise treasuries. Its market-making desk serves institutional clients that need deep liquidity and programmatic execution on stablecoin pairs and major crypto assets. Its crypto card programs are distributed directly and through white-label partnerships for brands that want to offer crypto spending without building the backend themselves.

Paris Blockchain Week 2026, drew more than 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries under the theme "The Bridge Between TradFi and Digital Assets." Native spent the week meeting with enterprise clients, fintechs, and ecosystem partners across the region, and closed the visit with The Limestone Hour on the opening night.

The gathering marks the start of a broader European outbound push from Native, with local partnerships planned to shorten integration timelines for new clients. The company is also scaling its white-label crypto card deployments, expanding its market-making desk into treasury, payments, and settlement flows.

"What we heard in Paris matched what we already see across our client base," said Tommy Li, Co-Founder of Native. "Digital assets are now part of everyday financial operations, from treasury to payments and settlement. Native was built to serve exactly that, and we are well-positioned between traditional finance and Web3."

About Native

Native is a payments and liquidity infrastructure provider built for institutions, fintech companies, and enterprises that use digital assets in real-world financial operations.

Its suite of services spans market-making, crypto card solutions, and treasury management tools. Through this stack, clients tap deep liquidity, execute large trades efficiently, and spend digital assets through familiar payment rails.

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London, United Kingdom, April 22nd, 2026, Chainwire

-Integration delivers multi-currency accounts, including SEPA Instant-enabled EUR payments, and FX infrastructure across CEX.IO’s global operations.

OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, has been selected by global cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO to underpin its fiat payment operations and institutional settlement activity across its global platform.

CEX.IO supports 15 million retail and professional users worldwide, where managing liquidity across jurisdictions creates operational complexity. For institutional participants in particular, settlement reliability is as important as execution quality. Through OpenPayd’s infrastructure, CEX.IO has introduced multi-currency accounts in EUR, GBP, and USD, alongside integrated FX capabilities, enabling more efficient treasury management and streamlined movement of funds across its global operations.

Within this framework, EUR payment flows are supported via SEPA and SEPA Instant, giving CEX.IO access to near real-time settlement for euro-denominated transactions. By consolidating these flows within a single environment, CEX.IO gains a unified treasury view, supporting faster reconciliation, seamless settlement, and greater control as volumes and counterparty relationships scale.

The integration is designed to simplify how funds move across CEX.IO’s global operations. Rather than relying on fragmented banking relationships, CEX.IO can now route deposits, withdrawals, and internal treasury flows through a unified infrastructure, delivering faster, more consistent settlement for institutional and corporate clients.

Iana Dimitrova, CEO at OpenPayd, said: “CEX.IO operates at a global scale, with institutional clients who expect consistency across every touchpoint. The infrastructure underpinning that consistency is what allows exchanges to compete seriously for institutional flow. By choosing OpenPayd and consolidating fiat settlement into a single environment, CEX.IO is building the operational foundation required to support its next phase of growth.”

Arina Dudko, Head of Corporate Payment Solutions at CEX.IO, said: “Institutional participants increasingly expect crypto platforms to match the speed, reliability, and transparency of traditional financial systems. This integration reflects our focus on closing that gap. By embedding OpenPayd’s real-time EUR settlement and unified treasury capabilities, we’re aligning our infrastructure with the standards institutions are used to—while preserving the flexibility of digital asset markets.”  

This collaboration reflects a broader shift in how digital asset exchanges are approaching fiat infrastructure. As institutional participation in crypto markets deepens, the ability to deliver regulated, real-time EUR settlement across a complex entity structure - without the friction of fragmented banking arrangements - is an increasingly important operational capability. Through OpenPayd's regulated infrastructure, CEX.IO can extend that capability as its institutional business continues to scale.

About CEX.IO

CEX.IO, a crypto industry pioneer since 2013, began as the GHash.IO mining pool, which mined over 583K bitcoins. After nearly reaching 51% of Bitcoin's mining power, the platform voluntarily scaled back mining capacity, shifting its focus to trading. Since then, CEX.IO has grown into a comprehensive platform with over 15M registered users, offering services for buying, storing, trading, selling, sending, and earning digital assets. As the first exchange to enable crypto purchases via credit card, CEX.IO has consistently led in innovation while maintaining a spotless 13-year record of security and regulatory compliance, having 40 global licenses and registrations.

About OpenPayd

OpenPayd is building the universal financial infrastructure for the digital economy. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Ozan Ozerk, its rails-agnostic platform enables businesses to move and manage money globally – across fiat and digital assets – through a single, powerful API. OpenPayd provides embedded accounts, FX, domestic and international payments, Open Banking, and stablecoin on/off ramps – delivering interoperability between traditional finance and digital assets. With one of the most comprehensive banking networks in the market, OpenPayd enables real-time money movement, everywhere.

Trusted by global brands including eToro, Kraken, OKX, and B2C2, OpenPayd processes more than $180 billion in annual volumes for over 1000 businesses. It is the infrastructure layer powering the next generation of financial services.

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New York City, United States, April 21st, 2026, Chainwire

The integration embeds Decibel’s fully onchain, decentralized perpetuals exchange directly into Tria, enabling users to trade, earn, and spend from one self-custodial account, without bridges or custodial handoffs.

Tria, the self-custodial neofiance app unifying trading, yield, and payments into a single account, today announced a live integration with Decibel, a fully onchain perpetuals decentralized exchange built on Aptos. The integration, facilitated through Decibel’s Builder Code program, brings the decentralized exchange’s central limit order book (CLOB) directly into the Tria app, allowing users to place, match, and settle perpetual trades without leaving the platform or relinquishing custody of their assets.

The integration removes one of the most persistent sources of friction in digital asset markets: fragmentation. Users can now access perpetuals trading alongside yield strategies, cross-chain swaps, and card-based spending—all from the same self-custodial balance, without bridging assets or managing multiple wallets.

Decibel’s infrastructure operates entirely onchain, with every order placed, matched, and settled on Aptos. The result is sub-second finality and execution speeds that rival centralized exchanges, while maintaining full transparency and user control. Tria users can access this performance natively within the app, eliminating the need to move capital across platforms.

“Tria was built so that one account can handle everything—trading, earning, and spending,” said Parth Bhalla, Co-Founder and Tech Architect of Tria. “Integrating Decibel is a direct extension of that vision. Users can access high-performance perpetuals, put idle assets to work, and spend in the real world—all from the same self-custodial balance. That continuity is what makes onchain finance usable at scale.”

Decibel has already demonstrated significant throughput and user demand. On testnet, the platform processed more than 1 million trades per day with over 130,000 daily active users and 650,000 unique accounts. Since its mainnet launch in February 2026, Decibel has established itself as a leading onchain perpetuals venue, supported by a growing base of liquidity and institutional-grade infrastructure.

“Decibel has already proven that fully onchain trading can match the performance of centralized platforms,” said Brylee Whatley, Head of the Decibel Foundation. “The next step is distribution. By embedding directly into Tria, trading becomes something users can access instantly, not something they have to seek out. That shift is what moves onchain markets from niche to mainstream.” 

Unlike traditional decentralized exchanges that require users to bridge funds into siloed environments, Tria integrates Decibel as a native financial primitive. This approach allows users to maintain a single balance across all activities, reducing operational complexity while improving capital efficiency.

Tria currently serves more than 500,000 users across 150+ countries and is backed by leading investors including P2 Ventures, Aptos, Polychain, and the Ethereum Foundation. The platform combines a self-custodial wallet with integrated financial services, including trading, yield generation, and card-based payments.

Decibel’s fully onchain CLOB architecture ensures that every transaction is verifiable on the Aptos blockchain, offering a level of transparency not typically found in high-performance trading systems. With sub-second finality and minimal transaction costs, the integration enables a seamless user experience without compromising on decentralization.

The Decibel integration is live in Tria beginning April 21, 2026.

 About Tria

Tria is a self-custodial neofinance app designed to unify trading, yield, and payments into a single onchain account. Built for a global user base, Tria enables individuals to seamlessly trade digital assets, earn yield, and spend in the real world, all without relinquishing control of their funds or relying on custodial intermediaries. By integrating core financial primitives directly into one interface, Tria eliminates the fragmentation that has historically defined crypto markets, removing the need for bridging assets, managing multiple wallets, or navigating disconnected platforms. With support for cross-chain swaps, integrated yield strategies, and card-based payments, Tria delivers a cohesive financial experience where capital remains continuously accessible and productive. The platform currently serves more than 500,000 users across 150+ countries and is backed by leading investors including P2 Ventures, Polychain, and the Ethereum Foundation. Tria’s mission is to make onchain finance intuitive, efficient, and usable at global scale.

About Decibel

Decibel is a fully decentralized perpetuals exchange incubated by Aptos Labs. It operates a transparent Central Limit Order Book where order matching, settlement, and risk controls are enforced directly onchain and publicly verifiable. Designed for institutional-grade performance, Decibel emphasizes capital efficiency, deterministic risk management, deep liquidity, and high-speed execution.

About Aptos Network

Aptos is a high-performance proof-of-stake layer-one blockchain designed to power the next generation of financial systems through unparalleled throughput and low latency.

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Port Vila, Vanuatu, April 21st, 2026, Chainwire

Vantage, a multi-asset CFD platform, has introduced an enhanced version of the Vantage App, with upgrades focused on asset visibility, capital movement, and a more integrated all-in-one trading experience.

As multi-asset investing becomes more complex, users expect more from trading platforms than execution alone. Beyond spreads, liquidity, and order speed, they increasingly look for clearer asset visibility, smoother capital movement, and a more connected experience across different financial use cases. This is the backdrop for the rise of all-in-one trading apps.

It is unfolding at a time when the boundary between traditional market access and digital trading infrastructure is becoming increasingly fluid. In the U.S., discussion around tokenized equities, more continuous market access, and modernized trading rails has accelerated, with Nasdaq recently announcing an equity token design initiative. Growing attention to tokenized gold and other digitally accessible commodity-related products also points to changing investor expectations around how capital, market access, and asset visibility connect across trading scenarios.

For Vantage, the relevance of this all-in-one model is not about placing more modules inside one interface. It is about reorganising the platform around the user’s full asset journey. That means moving beyond isolated workflows and toward a more connected, integrated structure built on asset clarity, capital mobility, and financial utility.

The first shift is visibility

In fragmented platform models, users often need to switch across contract accounts, copy trading accounts, funding wallets, and yield modules just to understand where their money sits. An integrated app experience begins with a unified view — one that helps users understand balances, positions, and allocation across different account types from a single starting point.

The second shift is capital movement

Traditional platforms may require users to understand internal account structures before they can deposit, transfer, withdraw, subscribe, or redeem. That may make sense from a backend perspective, but it creates unnecessary friction for users. The enhanced Vantage App simplifies the front-end journey, allowing capital movement to feel more direct and intuitive, while underlying processes remain in place.

The third shift is capital efficiency

In disconnected environments, funds may sit idle between product switches, transfers, or trading decisions. In a more integrated platform, users are able to see how capital is allocated, what remains unused, and how quickly funds can be repositioned. This is not just a convenience upgrade — it may improve how users manage available funds over time.

A fourth area of evolution is broader financial utility

Increasingly, users may expect platforms to connect trading with adjacent functions such as payments, card-linked services, and yield-related features, where available. Product availability varies by market, account status, and regulatory requirements, but the broader direction is evolving: the platform is becoming a more connected financial environment rather than a standalone execution tool.

This may also influence how trust is built. Execution quality and system stability remain essential, but in an all-in-one environment, trust also depends on transparency of assets, clarity of funding paths, and consistency across services. As platforms play a larger role in how users organise and move capital, they also place greater emphasis on how that experience is designed.

For Vantage, this evolution is about building an all-in-one platform experience that supports the full lifecycle of user activity — from overview and funding to trading, yield, and broader financial utility. More broadly, it reflects an industry shift: the key question is no longer only what users can trade, but how well a platform helps them manage their activity.

That is why the all-in-one model is relevant. It signals a move away from fragmented product design and toward a platform structure built around how users manage capital in a multi-asset world.

For Vantage, that all-in-one direction is currently taking shape.

About Vantage Markets

Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to trading opportunities across global financial markets. Through its range of trading platforms and tools, Vantage aims to provide users with a more accessible and efficient trading experience, subject to regulatory approval and availability in each jurisdiction.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ensure you understand the risks before trading.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice or a recommendation to trade. It is not intended for distribution or use in any jurisdiction where such distribution would be contrary to local laws or regulations.

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Sam, United States, April 20th, 2026, Chainwire

A new education-first model to accelerate responsible crypto adoption, entrepreneurship, and access to the digital economy.

Unicoin Foundation will advance ‘Crypto for Good’ and expand 'Global Financial Inclusion.'

Unicoin Inc. today announced the official launch of the Unicoin Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful social impact and expand access to the digital economy.

The Foundation’s launch aligns with the evolving market restructuring and regulatory clarity introduced under the leadership of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins, which emphasizes transparency, responsible innovation, and clear governance frameworks for digital assets. This milestone underscores Unicoin’s long-standing commitment to compliance, accountability, and building a sustainable and inclusive crypto ecosystem.

A New Era: Crypto as a Force for Good

Anchored in the flagship initiative “Crypto for Good,” the Unicoin Foundation aims to demonstrate how cryptocurrencies can contribute to broader social and economic initiatives.

Through education and ecosystem development programs, the Foundation is developing a scalable entry point to the digital economy for communities traditionally underrepresented in crypto. Within its Crypto for Good framework, it presents digital assets as a tool for expanding access, opportunity, and participation across global markets.

Its education-first approach focuses on financial literacy and long-term wealth creation, enabling individuals to transition from passive saving to active participation in both traditional and digital markets. At the same time, the Foundation accelerates entrepreneurship through hands-on training, mentorship, and startup support, equipping participants with practical capabilities in AI, blockchain, and Web3 to build and scale ventures, shifting the narrative from speculation to knowledge, ownership, and value creation.

Strengthening Trust Through Transparency and Compliance

The establishment of the Unicoin Foundation reflects the company’s proactive alignment with the principles of transparency and responsible governance emphasized in the evolving regulatory landscape. By separating social impact and educational initiatives into an independent foundation, Unicoin reinforces its commitment to ethical innovation and long-term sustainability.

“The future of crypto will be defined by trust, education, and real-world impact,” said Silvina Moschini, co-founder of Unicoin.

A Strategic Engine for Ecosystem Growth

Beyond its social mission, The Unicoin Foundation is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening Unicoin’s global reputation, expanding its community, and accelerating adoption. By engaging new audiences and fostering trust, the Foundation supports the long-term development and sustainability of the Unicoin ecosystem.

These efforts are further reinforced through a set of strategic impact areas that translate the mission into measurable value creation. The Foundation drives market expansion by actively engaging women and underserved communities worldwide, unlocking new user segments and fostering inclusive participation in the digital economy. It contributes to ecosystem development by supporting entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators, enabling the creation of new solutions and use cases within the Unicoin network. 

Finally, it strengthens community engagement by building a global network of informed and empowered participants who act as advocates and contributors to the ecosystem’s growth. 

“With the Unicoin Foundation, we are creating a structure that not only advances responsible innovation, but also expands access to opportunity—ensuring that the benefits of digital assets are more inclusive, transparent, and meaningful for communities worldwide, added Alex Konanykhin, co-founder and CEO of Unicoin.”

Governance and Partnerships

The Unicoin Foundation will operate with independent governance from Unicoin Inc, guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and measurable impact. 

The Foundation will be chaired by Robert Newman, a seasoned entrepreneur and one of Unicoin’s largest investors, and governed by a board of 27 directors, all of whom are Unicoin investors elected by shareholder vote, ensuring strong alignment between governance and the broader community.

This milestone follows a significant governance decision within the ecosystem:

More than 4,000 Unicoin shareholders participated in the vote

Nearly 99% approved the transition to an independent Foundation structure

Managerial efforts will be formally transferred from Unicoin Inc. to the Foundation

The restructuring aligns the ecosystem with SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ proposed “token taxonomy” framework, under which certain digital tools and functional tokens may fall outside securities registration requirements if they are not reliant on managerial efforts for profit.

About Unicoin

Unicoin Inc., a/k/a TransparentBusiness, is a U.S.-based crypto company committed to building one of the world’s most transparent and compliant cryptocurrency ecosystems. Through innovation, education, and community engagement, Unicoin aims to democratize access to economic opportunities and redefine the role of digital assets in society. 

About the Unicoin Foundation

The Unicoin Foundation is an independent, mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing the responsible adoption of blockchain technology. Through its Crypto for Good initiative and comprehensive educational programs, the Foundation seeks to empower individuals, support impactful projects, and foster a more inclusive and sustainable global economy.

Website: www.unicoin.org  

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the anticipated impact of the Unicoin Foundation. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Nothing in this release constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities or digital assets.

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 20th, 2026, Chainwire

Startale Group, the global blockchain infrastructure company, is expanding into Abu Dhabi after being selected for Hub71’s Digital Assets cohort, deepening its alignment with one of the world’s fastest-growing state-backed crypto ecosystems.

Through the program, backed by Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Startale will establish operations within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial center that has developed a regulatory framework for digital assets and has attracted blockchain firms across the globe.

Startale was selected as one of 27 companies from more than 2,400 global applicants. Its entry into Hub71 places the company within a network of institutional partners, capital providers, and regulators shaping Abu Dhabi’s digital asset strategy.

“Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Global Market provide the regulatory clarity and global reach we need to scale Startale’s ecosystem responsibly”, said Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Group. “Abu Dhabi is becoming a key hub for digital assets, and joining this cohort positions us to expand across Eastern and Western markets, working closely with regulators and institutional partners”.

The expansion follows Startale’s $63 million Series A funding round, positioning the company to accelerate development of its blockchain and stablecoin infrastructure in regulated markets.

Startale is building Soneium through Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture with Sony Group Corporation, and is advancing Strium and stablecoin initiatives, including JPYSC, in collaboration with SBI Group, alongside its USDSC stablecoin and Startale App.

By anchoring in ADGM, Startale positions itself within a jurisdiction increasingly used by crypto firms seeking clearer regulatory frameworks and closer access to institutional capital. 

Under the Hub71+ Digital Assets program, Startale will expand across three areas of its ecosystem, including blockchain infrastructure through Soneium and Strium, its Startale App, and stablecoin initiatives USDSC and JPYSC.

“We are pleased to welcome Startale Group into Hub71’s Cohort 18. Their focus on digital asset infrastructure reflects the strength of our specialist ecosystems and the calibre of founders choosing Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for global growth. We look forward to supporting their expansion.” — Divya Claudia Nair, Startup Journey Lead at Hub71.

Startale plans to deploy personnel in Abu Dhabi and work closely with regulators, investors, and partners through Hub71’s platform as it expands across the Middle East and global markets.

The move underscores how leading blockchain infrastructure companies are increasingly aligning with government-backed ecosystems to scale within regulated environments.

About Startale Group

Startale Group is a global crypto infrastructure company on a mission to build the next civilization by bringing the world on-chain. The company operates Astar Network, Japan's largest public blockchain, and co-develops Soneium through Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture with Sony Group Corporation. Startale also builds consumer and developer products, including the Startale App, which serves as an all-in-one gateway to the Soneium ecosystem.

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Vilnius, Lithuania, April 19th, 2026, Chainwire
At Paris Blockchain Week 2026, we showcased Akis and shared the latest features we’ve been building.
Lumisection develops connected IoT smart devices that combine hardware, software, and design into products that are both useful and fun. Akis is one of them — a smart ambient device for crypto enthusiasts, something between a market indicator, a desk accessory, and a "toy for adults."
In Paris, we showed new app features, the interactive BTC party game, and customizable branded frames. The week also produced early conversations with potential partners around co-branded editions and distribution, which we plan to share more about in the coming months.
The bigger news came from the conversations themselves. Attendees kept asking the same question: Can it track stocks? Can it track gold? Based on that feedback, we confirmed that the next software update will add support for both stocks and precious metals, opening Akis up to retail investors and market watchers beyond the crypto world.
For us, the event was a great chance to meet people who immediately understood the idea behind Akis, and we are excited to keep building from here.
For more information, visit lumisection.com
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London, United Kingdom, April 17th, 2026, Chainwire

Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure provider enabling seamless access between fiat and digital assets, today announced the launch of a multichain wallet designed to address a long-standing limitation of self-custodial crypto products: the need to rely on third-party providers for core actions like buying, swapping, and cashing out.

Ramp Network has historically operated as the infrastructure layer behind crypto purchases within partner applications, including MetaMask and Trust Wallet, serving over 10 million users globally. With the launch of Ramp Network Wallet, the company is bringing that infrastructure directly into a consumer-facing product.

The wallet enables users to buy, sell, trade, and cash out digital assets within a single application, removing the need to rely on third-party providers or external interfaces for core actions.

While self-custodial wallets offer users control over their assets, they have historically depended on external services for key functionality. This often results in fragmented user experiences, repeated identity verification, and multiple interfaces. While most self-custodial wallets focus on key management, they often rely on multiple external providers for core functionality such as payments, swaps, and withdrawals.

Ramp Network’s wallet integrates these functions into a single platform, allowing users to verify their identity once and transact across supported networks without requiring additional onboarding steps.

From launch, the wallet supports Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with assets across eight networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Solana. These networks represent a significant share of global crypto market capitalization and commonly held assets.

“Every self-custodial wallet has the same problem nobody talks about,” said Przemek Kowalczyk, CEO and co-founder of Ramp Network. “The moment you try to actually do something, buy, swap, or cash out, you get sent to a third party you’ve never heard of and asked to verify yourself again. We built the infrastructure ourselves, so we never have to do that. One account, every chain, your keys.”

The result is a self-custodial experience that more closely resembles centralized platforms in terms of functionality, while maintaining full user control over assets. Existing Ramp Network users can access the wallet using their existing credentials, with identity verification and payment methods carried over.

Ramp Network built and operates the core infrastructure powering the wallet, including on-ramp, off-ramp, and cross-chain execution. This allows users to transact across supported networks within a single application, without relying on external bridges or service providers.

The wallet operates as a unified account across chains, with balances, trading, and cash access managed in one place. It uses USDC on Base as a core balance for transfers, payments, and in-app activity.

All assets remain under user control through a self-custodial setup secured by passkeys, with optional key export functionality.

The wallet is available globally, excluding the European Union, with additional regional availability expected as regulatory conditions evolve. Ramp Network plans to expand supported assets and blockchain integrations in future releases.

The launch represents the first phase of the company’s broader multichain strategy, focused on simplifying self-custody while maintaining user control over digital assets.

About Ramp Network

Ramp Network is a global fintech company making it easy for anyone to buy, sell, send, swap*, pay, and save with stablecoins and crypto. Founded in 2017, the company combines a self-custodial wallet app with trusted on- and off-ramp infrastructure, empowering millions worldwide to securely manage digital assets. Built for global access, Ramp Network is available in 150+ countries and continues to expand local services every day. 

*Geo restrictions apply. For EU customers: Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Dubai, UAE, April 16th, 2026, Chainwire

Utexo, the Bitcoin-native execution and settlement layer for stablecoin payments, today announced a collaboration with x402 to bring USDT compatibility to the x402 payment protocol and support real-time, agent-to-agent transactions with settlement speeds as fast as 50 milliseconds.

x402 is an open protocol that allows payments to be embedded directly into HTTP requests using the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. This allows applications, APIs, and autonomous systems to pay for services in real time without relying on accounts or pre-funded balances.

With Utexo’s integration, developers using x402 will now be able to transact in USDT, expanding beyond its initial support for USDC and increasing access to one of the most widely used stablecoins in global markets.

Utexo’s infrastructure is designed to handle confidential, low-latency transactions, making it well suited for machine-driven payments where speed, privacy and reliability are critical. In April, 2026, Utexo joined the Linux Foundation as an official member.

Viktor Ihnatiuk, Co-Founder and CEO of Utexo, said, “x402 introduces a new way for value to move across the internet by embedding payments directly into requests. Supporting USDT within this framework expands access significantly and gives developers the performance they need to build real-time, agent-driven systems.”

Kevin Leffew, x402 Projects Lead at Coinbase, added, “Our goal with x402 is to make payments a seamless part of how the internet works. Expanding access to more stablecoins improves performance and broadens asset support, which helps accelerate adoption among developers building autonomous and API-based services.”

The integration supports a growing category of use cases where software systems transact independently. This includes paying for API calls, accessing data on demand, and coordinating services across platforms without manual intervention.

As AI systems and autonomous agents become more widely deployed, the need for fast, programmable payments continues to increase. By combining x402’s protocol with Utexo’s settlement infrastructure, the collaboration supports a model where transactions can happen as quickly and efficiently as the requests that trigger them.

About Utexo

Utexo is a Bitcoin-native execution and settlement layer for stablecoin payments. By combining Lightning Network’s instant execution with RGB’s privacy-preserving asset issuance, Utexo’s API and SDK enable payment operators to process USDT transactions instantly with predictable costs and full and private execution.

About x402

x402 is an open payment protocol designed to make payments a native part of the internet by embedding them directly into HTTP requests. The protocol builds on the long-unused HTTP 402 status code to allow servers to request payment in response to a query, enabling instant, per-request transactions for APIs, data services, and machine-driven applications.

Early development and adoption of x402 has been closely aligned with the growing stablecoin ecosystem around USDC, including tooling and infrastructure that has emerged alongside networks and developer platforms associated with Coinbase. This has positioned x402 as a natural fit for developers already building with onchain payments and API-native financial flows.

By expanding support to USDT and integrating high-speed settlement through Utexo, x402 is broadening its reach beyond its initial base and moving toward a more asset-agnostic standard for internet-native payments.

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Tel Aviv, Israel, April 16th, 2026, Chainwire

Orbs has officially launched its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), introducing a governance framework that transfers protocol decision-making to its global community. The rollout will begin in the coming weeks, marking a significant step toward fully decentralized governance.

The DAO launch marks a milestone for Orbs after years of infrastructure development, product deployment, and regulatory planning. Rather than introducing governance prematurely, the protocol prioritized building a foundation of active products, integrations, and revenue streams to support meaningful, on-chain decision-making.

“Governance only works when there is something real to govern,” said Ran Hammer, Chief Business Officer at Orbs. “After years of building products, generating revenue, and scaling adoption, we are now in a position where the community can actively shape the protocol’s future with real data and real impact.”

Orbs has developed a suite of Layer-3 trading protocols currently in production, including dLIMIT, dTWAP, Liquidity Hub, Perpetual Hub, and dSLTP. To date, the ecosystem has processed more than $3 billion in cumulative trading volume and generated over $3 million in protocol revenue. The network supports more than 30 decentralized exchange integrations across multiple chains and is secured by over 1 billion staked ORBS tokens.

The DAO will govern key aspects of the protocol, including the allocation of protocol revenue, token economics, network upgrades, validator oversight, and ecosystem grants. This includes decision-making over how fees generated by Orbs’ trading protocols are deployed, as well as parameters related to staking rewards, token supply mechanisms, and liquidity strategies.

A defining feature of the Orbs DAO is its seasonal governance model. Rather than locking in long-term parameters, the DAO will operate in defined cycles, allowing the community to reassess priorities, adjust tokenomics, and reallocate resources based on evolving market conditions. This structure is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining operational discipline.

The rollout will begin with two initial governance votes. The first vote will establish the DAO’s core structure, including voting mechanisms and operational frameworks. The second vote will focus on Season 1 tokenomics, enabling the community to determine how protocol revenue is distributed across initiatives such as token burns, staking incentives, liquidity provisioning, and treasury reserves.

The move comes as decentralized finance protocols increasingly activate governance over revenue streams. Recent developments across the industry reflect a broader shift toward community-driven capital allocation and protocol sustainability.

With its DAO rollout, Orbs aims to extend its existing governance foundation, which includes Guardians and Delegators responsible for network security, into a broader framework for protocol-level decision-making. The transition positions the community to take a more active role in shaping the network’s long-term direction.

About Orbs

Orbs is a decentralized Layer-3 blockchain designed specifically for advanced onchain trading. Utilizing a Proof-of-Stake consensus, Orbs acts as a supplementary execution layer, facilitating complex logic and scripts beyond the native functionalities of smart contracts. Orbs-powered protocols such as dLIMIT, dTWAP, Liquidity Hub and Perpetual Hub expand DeFi execution capabilities by introducing advanced trading infrastructure to onchain markets.

Learn more at https://www.orbs.com/

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San Francisco, California, April 16th, 2026, Chainwire

Cecuro's AI smart contract security agent identifies 87.7% of high-severity findings on OpenAI’s EVMBench, as AI exploit costs fall to $1.22 per contract and offensive capability doubles every 1.3 months.

Cecuro, an AI-powered smart contract auditing platform, today published results from its evaluation on EVMBench, the open-source smart contract security benchmark developed by OpenAI, Paradigm, and OtterSec. Cecuro's multi-agent security system achieved an 87.7% recall on the benchmark's “detect” task, identifying 101 of 120 high-severity vulnerabilities across 40 real-world audit cases. The next-best system, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6, scored 45.6%.

EVMBench was released in February, 2026 to evaluate AI agents on three smart contract security tasks: detecting vulnerabilities, exploiting them, and patching them. The benchmark contains 120 curated high-severity findings from 40 audit cases sourced primarily from competitive audit platforms. It has quickly established itself as the industry standard for measuring AI security capabilities in the EVM ecosystem.

AI EXPLOIT CAPABILITY IS ACCELERATING

These results arrive amid growing evidence that AI is fundamentally changing the economics of smart contract exploitation. Anthropic's SCONE-bench research, published in December 2025, found that the average cost of an AI-powered exploit scan has fallen to just $1.22 per contract, and that offensive AI capability is doubling approximately every 1.3 months. On EVMBench itself, OpenAI's GPT-5.3-Codex achieved a 72.2% success rate executing end-to-end exploits against known vulnerable contracts.

With $3.4 billion stolen from blockchain platforms in 2025, the gap between offensive and defensive AI capability continues to widen. A motivated adversary can now scan thousands of smart contracts for under $2,000 using commercially available AI tools, raising the question of whether the industry's defensive tooling is keeping pace.

GENERAL-PURPOSE AI IS NOT ENOUGH

The EVMBench results show that general-purpose AI, despite its broad capabilities, falls short on smart contract security. Every major AI lab was represented in the evaluation. Cecuro's 87.7% detection rate was nearly double Claude Opus 4.6 (45.6%), more than double GPT-5.3-Codex and GPT-5.2 (both 39.2%), and more than four times Gemini 3 Pro (20.8%). OpenAI's o3 detected just 10.6%.

The performance gap stems from architectural specialization. General-purpose models bring strong reasoning capabilities but lack the structured methodology and domain knowledge required for systematic vulnerability detection: lending protocol mechanics, AMM price manipulation vectors, cross-contract callback risks, and DeFi-specific interaction patterns that drive real-world losses.

These findings are consistent with an earlier benchmark published by Cecuro and covered by CoinDesk, which evaluated 90 real-world exploited contracts representing $228 million in losses and found a 92% detection rate, with Cecuro's system covering $96.8 million in exploitable value compared to $7.5 million for a standard frontier AI agent.

EVMBench uses containerized environments, deterministic EVM replay, and automated scoring. All 120 findings are high-severity vulnerabilities independently confirmed through competitive audit processes. The benchmark applies simple system prompts across leading AI coding tools, providing a standardized baseline for comparison. 

About Cecuro

Cecuro is the industry leading AI smart contract auditing platform. Its rigorous multi-agent AI smart contract auditing system provides vulnerability detection across all blockchain networks and smart contract languages, delivering comprehensive security reviews in hours. 

Learn more at https://cecuro.ai.

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Paris, Frankfurt, London, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

tradias GmbH and Asset Reality Limited, supported by Tangany GmbH, today announced they have been selected as the sole providers for the end-to-end sale of all virtual assets seized and confiscated in criminal cases, following the award of the public service contract published by the French Agency for the Management and Recovery of Seized and Confiscated Assets (Agrasc).

Under this framework, Asset Reality, a platform specialising in the management and operations of seized assets for governments, operates the dedicated platform used to sell virtual assets managed by Agrasc in France. Its strategic partner, tradias, a BaFin regulated crypto-asset services provider and investment firm, provides execution and settlement capabilities for the liquidations, with the support of Tangany GmbH as the underlying custodian. The first successful liquidations have already been completed under this innovative model, which brings together leading crypto asset service providers.

France thus adopts the Asset Reality + tradias model, joining a growing list of international public sector clients that have used this solution in recent years. This confirms a broader global trend: governments are turning to specialised, audited, and regulation-compliant frameworks for the management and disposal of seized virtual assets.

Agrasc: A Sophisticated and Visionary Institution

Agrasc continues to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most advanced Asset Management Offices (AMOs). Its decision to adopt a unified and specialised operational model for seized virtual assets in criminal cases underscores France’s leadership in this field and aligns the country with international best practices.

Many countries and their AMOs are expected to follow Agrasc’s example, particularly in light of the latest EU Directive on Asset Recovery (2024/1260), which sets minimum standards for the management of seized assets, to be implemented by November 2026.

Comprehensive Coverage of 100% of Seized Virtual Assets

A major feature of the new framework is the use of a single integrated process for 100% of virtual asset types, whether mainstream cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, privacy focused cryptocurrencies, or more complex blockchain-based instruments.

This enables Agrasc to address all asset categories under a single, consistent operational standard.

Removal of “Taint” to Protect Buyers and Ensure Best Execution

Due to the public nature of blockchains, seized virtual assets are inherently “tainted” by their on-chain activity history. This poses a major challenge for government agencies seeking to realise the value of their seized asset portfolios. tradias has developed an innovative and exclusive process to remove this “taint”, protecting future buyers of seized virtual assets from any past malicious activity while maximising the value returned to victims and governments. This unique offering is provided exclusively by tradias to governments and all Asset Reality clients.

Charlotte Hemmerdinger, Director General of Agrasc: “Agrasc has paid particular attention to the conduct of the procurement process for its public contract for the sale of cryptoassets, ensuring rigorous and regulation-compliant selection. The fluid and structured relations and communication with tradias/Asset Reality/Tangany have facilitated the efficient execution of the first sales, thus confirming the relevance of the established partnership.”

Nils von Schoenaich-Carolath, Chief Growth Officer at tradias, stated: “It is a great honour for us to support France in this strategically important area. Being selected for this framework and successfully completing the first liquidations is a testament to the trust placed in our expertise. It also strengthens tradias’ unique position in this sector. This reflects the strength of our highly complementary partnership with Asset Reality and demonstrates that this joint solution is becoming the market standard.”

Hugo Hoyland, Chief Strategy Officer at Asset Reality, added: “Agrasc has set a new global standard for the management of seized virtual assets by governments. Their approach is sophisticated, visionary, and aligned with the complex realities of today’s asset recovery landscape. We are proud to support Agrasc with a solution covering 100% of seized assets, compliant with international best practices, and backed by tradias’ regulated infrastructure.”

About Asset Reality

Asset Reality provides the infrastructure needed to manage seized and operational assets end-to-end. Our Platform combines a global system of record with government-grade digital asset custody infrastructure, replacing fragmented legacy workflows across physical and digital asset lifecycles. Already trusted by agencies and regulated practitioners worldwide to handle more than 1,500 seizures and $1 billion in seized asset transactions, our Platform supports complex, high-sensitivity, cross-jurisdictional workflows with strict security, auditability, and compliance. By standardising processes from seizure to disposal and sourcing to deployment, Asset Reality is the modern infrastructure layer underpinning asset recovery and criminal disruption, improving outcomes for victims and governments.

About tradias

tradias is the institutional-grade infrastructure and crypto trading engine behind Europe’s top banks & brokers. Enabling 30M+ Europeans to trade crypto via their bank. The default B2B2C rail for crypto in Europe. As a regulated investment firm and cryptoasset services provider with 100% focus on crypto & digital assets, tradias provides the necessary infrastructure and services to enable institutional investors to access the enormous potential of digital assets. tradias enables its customers to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in a regulated environment, as well as to access a range of other digital asset services such as tokenisation. tradias' core and history is in trading and market making – building on these capabilities and experience, tradias created a holistic financial services offering for digital assets.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

Stables, an API-first infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with settlement infrastructure provider Mansa today to solve the critical shortage of stablecoin connectivity across Asia. While Asia accounts for 60 percent of global stablecoin flows, only 1 percent of local banks currently support the technology, leaving a massive infrastructure gap for the region’s 150 local currencies.

The partnership establishes a dedicated liquidity layer for Stables’ network of fiat-to-USDT corridors. This integration allows fintechs and developers to bypass traditional banking fragmentation and settle high-volume transactions instantly. MANSA provides the settlement liquidity underpinning the partnership, having processed $394M across over 40 currency corridors since its August 2024 launch.

"Asia is the world’s most active stablecoin market, yet the underlying pipes are broken," said Bernardo Bilotta, CEO and co-founder of Stables. "By partnering with Mansa, we are providing the deep liquidity necessary to turn USDT into a functional tool for cross-border commerce at scale."

The announcement follows a period of rapid institutional adoption for Stables, which now processes over $1.5 billion dollars in annualized payment volume, providing a single API for compliance, banking, and settlement.

MANSA will supply the short-term liquidity that keeps these corridors operational, ensuring that high-volume on-ramps and off-ramps remain stable during periods of volatility. This structural approach mirrors the evolution of traditional fintech, where orchestration layers integrate specialized partners to deliver seamless user experiences.

Mouloukou Sanoh, Co-Founder and CEO of MANSA, commented: "Stables has built exactly what Asia's stablecoin market has been missing - a compliance-first API that works across 150 currencies. As institutions and businesses move toward stablecoin payments, that kind of infrastructure becomes essential. We're excited to be the liquidity behind it - making sure the capital is there when the volume shows up."

Stables currently holds licenses in Australia, Europe, and Canada, positioning itself as a compliance-first alternative to unregulated payment rails. The platform handles the entire compliance stack for its clients, including identity verification, sanctions screening, and travel rule requirements.

As the first in a series of ecosystem developments, this partnership reinforces the position of Stables as the primary orchestration layer for the USDT ecosystem in the region. The company continues to expand its corridor network to meet the demands of fintechs and digital banks.

About Stables

Stables is an API-first infrastructure platform that enables businesses to integrate USDT payments and cross-border settlements across Asia. Founded in 2021, the company provides a complete stack for stablecoin orchestration, including compliance, liquidity, and multi-currency support. Stables holds licenses as a Digital Currency Exchange in Australia, a VASP in Europe, and an MSB in Canada.

For more information: https://stables.money/ 

About Mansa

Mansa is a dedicated liquidity provider specializing in cross-border stablecoin settlement and institutional-grade credit protocols. The company provides the necessary depth for high-volume payment corridors, ensuring efficient and reliable transaction processing for fintech infrastructure providers globally.

For more information: https://www.mansafinance.co/ 

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London, UK, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

BCB Group, one of the leading providers of payment and trading services for the digital asset economy, today announced its integration with Circle Payments Network (CPN) to support fiat on- and off-ramp services for cross-border stablecoin transactions.  

Operated by Circle Technology Services, LLC, CPN is a global network of partners, including banks, payment service providers (PSPs), virtual asset providers (VASPs), and enterprises, who enable consumer, business and institutional payments with near real-time settlement via stablecoins. 

As part of the integration, BCB Group will serve as a Beneficiary Financial Institution (BFI) for USD, GBP and EUR, enabling the receipt of stablecoin payments, conversion into local fiat currencies, and settlement to end-customer accounts. This capability is designed to improve the speed, transparency and efficiency of cross-border payments for institutional clients.  

“Integrating with Circle Payments Network enables BCB to extend its role in building modern payment infrastructure that connects stablecoin and fiat ecosystems. We’re removing legacy constraints to help deliver faster, more transparent cross-border value transfer at scale,.” said Tim Renew, CEO at BCB Group. 

 “This integration reflects our focus on supporting how money moves globally, underpinning our ambition to embed ourselves in the infrastructure of the payment rails of the future.”

“By incorporating sophisticated AI into our systems, our aim is to complete transactions in around five minutes even in developing countries, a step that could transform the market,” concluded Tim.

A key feature of the Circle Payments Network is the ability to screen transactions before funds are committed. As a BFI on the network, BCB will implement pre-transaction screening of both originators and beneficiaries using AI-driven models designed to support advanced AML and financial crime controls before any payment is accepted or settled..

“BCB Group’s integration with Circle Payments Network enables BCB to provide seamless stablecoin-to-fiat settlement across key corridors and multiple currencies,” said Irfan Ganchi, SVP of Product Management, Payments at Circle. “As a BFI on the network, BCB expands access to programmable payment infrastructure designed to improve the speed and efficiency of global money movement.”

This integration builds on BCB Group’s broader vision of enabling modern financial institutions to access blockchain-based payments infrastructure without compromising on compliance, speed and integrity. 

About BCB Group

BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment, wallet and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers. 

 Our end-to-end suite of fiat and crypto payment, trading and wallet products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles.

Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience, having built their careers at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy. Our mission is to deliver trusted infrastructure for global payments, advancing the movement of money.

Website: https://www.bcbgroup.com/ 

About Circle Payments Network

Circle Technology Services, LLC (CTS) is the operator of Circle Payments Network (CPN) and offers products and services to financial institutions that participate in CPN to facilitate their CPN access and integration. CPN connects participating financial institutions around the world, with CTS serving as the technology service provider to participating financial institutions. While CTS does not hold funds or manage accounts on behalf of customers, we enable the global ecosystem of participating financial institutions to connect directly with each other, communicate securely, and settle directly with each other. CTS is not a party to transactions between participating financial institutions facilitated by CPN who use CPN to execute transactions at their own risk. Use of CPN is subject to the CPN Rules and the CPN Participation Agreement between CTS and a participating financial institution.

 

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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

Bitunix, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a widely recognized international standard for information security management given by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The certification confirms that Bitunix exchange has established formal systems to manage and protect sensitive data, including user information and their assets. It follows an external audit process that evaluates how organizations identify risks, control access, and respond to potential security incidents.

With ISO 27001:2022 now achieved, for Bitunix users, the impact is practical. It means stronger protection of personal information and funds, better alignment with international data protection rules, and more transparency around how the platform operates. This also builds greater trust for users on the platform and, at the same time, the certification pushes the company to keep improving how it operates, from internal processes to overall platform stability. For users, that translates into a more reliable experience and a platform that is consistently working to perform better.

ISO 27001:2022 sets out clear requirements for how companies should organize their security practices, from internal procedures to technical safeguards. For exchanges, where large volumes of funds and personal data are handled, such standards are increasingly seen as essential rather than optional; hence, Bitunix achieved this certification.

A Continued Push Toward Stronger Security and Transparency

Known for high standards when it comes to security and transparency, alongside the certification, Bitunix exchange continues to build on its existing security setup through several practical measures reflecting ongoing efforts to improve how the company safeguards its platform and users.

The platform maintains proof of reserves showing more than 100% backing for BTC, ETH, and USDT, supported by real-time Merkle tree verification. It also applies a strict 1:1 asset backing model, ensuring that all user funds are fully matched. In addition, users are given access to open-source tools and a verification portal to independently check their balances.

To cover unexpected situations, Bitunix has also set aside a dedicated $30 million USDC care fund. Therefore, the ISO 27001:2022 certification adds to these efforts and reflects a broader push to keep improving how the exchange protects users.

The company said it will keep updating its systems as it grows, with a focus on keeping things safe and transparent for users.

“Achieving ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification reflects our deep commitment to security and transparency,” said Steven Gu, Bitunix’s Chief Strategy Officer. “At Bitunix, we believe trust is earned through action. This certification, alongside our Proof of Reserve system, ensures our users can trade with confidence.”

Bitunix said it plans to continue updating its security practices as the platform expands and as threats evolve.

About Bitunix

Bitunix is a global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange trusted by over 5 million users across more than 150 countries. Guided by its core principle of better liquidity, better trading, the platform is built for traders who expect more, committed to providing Ultra Trust, Ultra Products, and Ultra Experience. Bitunix offers a fast registration process and a user-friendly verification system supported by mandatory KYC to ensure safety and compliance. With global standards of protection through Proof of Reserves (POR) and the Bitunix Care Fund, the exchange prioritizes user trust and fund security. Industry-first innovations like Fixed Risk, TradingView-powered chart suite, along with indicator alerts, cloud-synced templates, provide both beginners and advanced traders with a seamless experience. Making Bitunix one of the most dynamic platforms on the market.

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Seoul, South Korea, April 15th, 2026, Chainwire

'KBW2026 with Upbit' - Upbit Joins as Presenting Partner

KBW (Korea Blockchain Week), Asia's leading digital asset and blockchain event, is set to return in 2026 in collaboration with Upbit, Korea's premier digital asset exchange. The event will be officially titled 'KBW2026 with Upbit', with Upbit participating as the Presenting Partner.

The three-day event will take place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. FactBlock, the organizer of KBW, and Upbit announced that this partnership aims to elevate KBW into a premium global platform where major institutions engage and global capital flows.

The event will open on September 29 with the Upbit Institutional Summit, a private, invitation-only session co-hosted by FactBlock. This high-level summit will bring together key players from global capital markets, policymakers, and regulators to discuss the integration of digital assets into traditional finance and the future direction of TradFi and the Web3 ecosystem.

From September 30 to October 1, the main conference, KBW2026 with Upbit, will feature global industry leaders, innovators, investors, and community members. Attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on the future of Web3, while also enjoying ample opportunities for meaningful networking and real-world collaboration.

Upbit will also operate a dedicated "Upbit Zone" within the main conference area. This exclusive exhibition and networking hub will showcase the Upbit ecosystem and its key partners, serving as a central meeting point for global participants to connect and explore collaboration opportunities.

KBW is entering its ninth year as Asia's flagship blockchain and digital asset event. Founded and hosted by FactBlock since 2018, last year's main conference attracted a total of 28,000 attendees (35% international), with participation from over 5,200 companies worldwide. The event featured more than 110 exhibition booths — an 80% increase from the previous year — and over 400 side events held across Seoul, further solidifying its position as a major global gathering.

Andrew Park, CEO of FactBlock, stated: "KBW has grown beyond an event with a specific subtitle — it has now become a standalone global brand in its own right. Through our partnership with Upbit, we will take KBW to the next level by building a premium platform that connects institutional-level discussions with the flow of global capital."

Kyung-seok Oh, CEO of Dunamu (Upbit), stated: "We hope that KBW2026 with Upbit will serve as a meaningful gathering where global institutions and industry leaders can engage in productive dialogue. Upbit will continue to play a key role in strengthening Korea's connection to the global digital asset market and contributing to the healthy growth of the industry."

Super Early Bird tickets for KBW2026 with Upbit are now available for purchase on the official KBW website (https://tickets.koreablockchainweek.com/en).

About KBW (Korea Blockchain Week)

KBW (Korea Blockchain Week) is an annual global digital asset conference held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. It serves as a platform for leading blockchain companies, developers, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem stakeholders to engage in structured dialogue and knowledge exchange. Each year, KBW hosts a series of high-level programs and forums designed to facilitate global industry collaboration, advance technical and market understanding, and strengthen connections between the Korean market and the global digital asset ecosystem.

About FactBlock

FactBlock is an ecosystem builder focused on strengthening the integrity of the digital asset and blockchain industry. Since 2018, FactBlock has reduced information asymmetry, connected global blockchain companies with the Korean market, and supported the global positioning of domestic projects. FactBlock is the owner and organizer of KBW (Korea Blockchain Week) and provides strategic consulting and advisory services to support organizations in global expansion and ecosystem development.

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Paris, France, April 14th, 2026, Chainwire

Movantis, a unified financial infrastructure platform, is entering the European market, the company announced at Paris Blockchain Week in Paris.

At Paris Blockchain Week, the company brings to Europe a system built across the Americas' most complex markets.

The platform, built on more than two decades of operating across the Americas, connects payments, foreign exchange, card issuing, wallet infrastructure, and cross-border remittances through a single integration. It supports both traditional and digital financial rails, including regulated stablecoins such as USDC and EURC through its membership in Circle's Payments Network.

For European companies looking to operate in Latin America, the proposition is clear: instead of managing multiple providers across fragmented regulatory environments, Movantis offers a single infrastructure layer.

The company currently processes more than $60 billion in value annually, operates across 130 countries, and supports a network of over 80,000 payout locations, 70 money transfer operators, and strong partnerships with leading retailers and financial institutions.

"What we are bringing to Europe is not a new solution; it is a fully integrated system. Movantis allows enterprises to operate across fragmented financial ecosystems as if they were one," said Gustavo Ruiz, Chairman and CEO.

"The next phase is not about speed; it is about orchestration. Movantis is designed to integrate financial rails, regulatory frameworks, and liquidity infrastructure into a single platform that can scale globally," said Chief Product Officer Salvador Yañez.

The expansion comes as financial infrastructure shifts toward more interoperable, real-time systems. Movantis is positioning itself as the connective tissue between that future and the markets that are hardest to reach.

About Movantis

Movantis is a unified financial platform enabling global value movement across complex markets. Built on the foundation of Transnetwork LLC, founded in 2002, and expanded through the acquisitions of Spectrum, Inswitch, and Appriza, the platform connects payments, FX, card issuing, wallet infrastructure, and digital financial rails into a single system designed for cross-border operations across 130+ countries.

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Paris, France, April 13th, 2026, Chainwire
More & More has announced the launch of The Odds: Prediction Markets Live, the first-ever conference focused on prediction markets in the digital asset sector. The event will take place on April 15 during Paris Blockchain Week at the Louvre’s Connect Lounge.
The conference will convene senior executives, founders, regulators, and institutional leaders from across digital assets and traditional finance. Participants will include representatives from exchanges, protocols, investment firms, and legal and policy organizations to discuss the role of prediction markets in financial systems.
The event is produced by More & More in collaboration with ecosystem partners including Coinbase, Crypto.com, eToro, ConsenSys, Gate, AlphaTON Capital, MME, DLT Law, Ultramarkets, n.exchange, Kreo, TheBlock, and MarketAcross.
Prediction markets are increasingly intersecting with sectors such as derivatives trading, sports betting, insurance, and political forecasting. As centralized exchanges and decentralized protocols expand into the category, these markets are emerging as part of evolving financial infrastructure.
The speaker lineup includes executives and industry participants such as Yoni Assia of eToro, Kwon Park of Crypto.com, Declan Fox of ConsenSys, and Côme Prost-Boucle of Coinbase, alongside representatives from infrastructure, legal, and institutional organizations.
The event is expected to attract decision-makers from financial institutions and Web3 organizations including JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Polymarket, S&P Global, Ripple, Circle, Kraken, and Chainlink. Attendance is curated, with a focus on senior leaders and active builders.
Discussion topics will include institutional adoption, infrastructure design, regulatory developments, artificial intelligence in forecasting, and real-world applications across multiple industries.
The conference will be held at the Connect Lounge inside the Louvre in Paris on April 15 between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and networking. Attendance requires a valid Paris Blockchain Week pass, with limited additional registration available.
About More & More
More & More is a global producer of curated events across Web3, fintech, sports technology, and emerging industries. The company connects institutional participants, founders, and operators through invite only side events, producing more than 15 international events annually.
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Tel Aviv, Israel, April 13th, 2026, Chainwire

Chainwire, the leader PR platform in blockchain and cryptocurrency news distribution, has been awarded the title of "Best Crypto NewsWire" at the 2026 ADVFN International Financial Awards.

The annual ADVFN awards recognize the most significant products and services within the traditional and decentralized financial sectors. Chainwire was selected for its industry-leading distribution network, which provides guaranteed placement across major crypto-native and mainstream news outlets, as well as its integration with professional trading terminals.

"Winning this award from ADVFN is a testament to the infrastructure and robust distribution capabilities we've built over the past few years," said Nadav Dakner, CEO at Chainwire. "While generalist newswires often struggle with the speed and nuance of the digital asset market, Chainwire is purpose-built to ensure blockchain projects get the institutional-grade visibility they deserve."

The recognition follows a record-breaking year for Chainwire, which saw the platform expand partnerships with publishers in the tech, crypto, business niches and increased its trading terminal reach through content partnerships.

About Chainwire

Chainwire is the leading crypto PR Distribution platform that works with over 1,000 clients looking to build their brand and create powerful PR campaigns that reach the right people.

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