How Fasset plans to bring real-world stocks to DeFi and emerging markets

As tokenized real-world assets gain traction across global markets, Fasset is positioning itself at the forefront with the launch of Own, an Ethereum Layer 2 network purpose-built for regulated RWA distribution. With plans to tokenize and offer access to over $1 billion in U.S. equities, including tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, Fasset is targeting underserved investors worldwide. In this Q&A, I spoke with with Fasset’s leadership about the technical design behind Own, regulatory strategies across jurisdictions, dividend mechanisms, and how tokenized stocks will interact with both TradFi and…

Russia Expects BRICS Payment Network to Go Global—SWIFT’s Monopoly Under Threat

BRICS is accelerating its break from Western financial dominance with a game-changing payment system that could soon welcome non-members, challenging SWIFT’s global stronghold. Lavrov Expects BRICS Alternative to SWIFT to Be Open to Non-Members Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, addressing journalists in Almaty on April 11 after a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of […] Source CryptoX Portal

Chainlink joins USDe Proof of Reserves as attestor

Ethena Labs has partnered with Chainlink, Harris & Trotter, Chaos Labs and LlamaRisk, to launch proof of reserves for its synthetic dollar stablecoin. Chainlink (LINK) and the other firms joined Ethena (ENA) Labs’ initiative as the stablecoin’s proof of reserves attestors. The collaboration will help enhance transparency for the Ethena USD token. “Compared to our monthly custodian reports, Proof of Reserves offers more frequency, independent oversight, and a design that’s secure, extensible, and trustless by default,” Athena Labs said in an announcement. PoR will allow access to anyone, with these…

Buy or wait? Hyperliquid, Curve DAO and Fartcoin are the hottest picks

This week, the declining crypto market capitalization and large swings in Bitcoin’s price have influenced the top-performing picks: Hyperliquid, Curve DAO, and Fartcoin. These three tokens have rallied between 25% and 100% in the past seven days. Crypto market capitalization now stands at $2.711 trillion, up 2% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin’s market cap has climbed 2% since the beginning of April 2025. Bitcoin (BTC) dominance has been in an upward trend throughout April, likely delaying the onset of an altcoin season in this cycle. Bitcoin’s flashcrashes failed to…

will the bulls finally crack it?

Bitcoin has been showing signs of life after a recent bounce, but it’s heading straight into heavy local resistance. With a crucial breakout or breakdown looming, this region could define the next major trend. Bitcoin (BTC) has had a decent bounce after establishing a key swing low, but now it’s pressing into a critical resistance zone that could decide its next big move. In this breakdown, we’ll look at why this region matters, the confluences lining up, and what to expect next — whether it breaks out or continues the…

U.S. SEC’s Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could consider a short-term crypto oversight framework to allow firms to keep innovating while the agency works out a more permanent answer to digital assets regulation, interim Chairman Mark Uyeda suggested during a Friday event at the agency’s Washington headquarters. “We should consider whether there may be a more efficient method of regulation under an accommodating federal regulatory framework,” said Uyeda, in a recorded statement played at the agency’s latest crypto industry roundtable. “While the Commission works to develop a long…

BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LEO, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strength as buyers have pushed the price above $82,500, but higher levels are likely to attract solid selling from the bears. CryptoQuant analysts said in a recent market report that Bitcoin could face resistance around $84,000, but if the level is surpassed, the next stop may be $96,000. Although trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up, institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise remains bullish on Bitcoin. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said in a post on X that the firm’s previously predicted…