US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.97B in April, the highest monthly inflows this year, as Bitcoin rose 12%. BlackRock's IBIT led with $2B, while GBTC lost $280M. Ether and XRP ETFs also posted positive net flows, signaling broad crypto ETF demand.
North Korean hackers stole 76% of all crypto theft value in 2026, executing $285M Drift Protocol and $292M Kelp DAO breaches. TRM Labs reports total theft from North Korea since 2017 exceeds $6B, with laundered funds moving via THORChain.
Bitcoin slid toward $75,000 and Ether fell below $2,250 as oil surged to $126 on Iran war escalation. Risk assets sold off, with BTC now $50,000 below its all-time high. Analysts see potential relief only if conflict eases.
Computershare, transfer agent for 58% of S&P 500, partners with Securitize to issue tokenized shares for thousands of public companies. Issuer-Sponsored Tokens will exist alongside traditional securities, enabling on-chain access and lending for investors. The move, supported by BlackRock, signals a major shift toward tokenized equities.
Tokenized real-world assets surged past $30B, up over 420% since 2025, led by US Treasurys at $15B+. Regulatory clarity and BlackRock/Fidelity entries fuel institutional capital. Growth may next hinge on tokenized equities and private credit.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.97B in April, the highest monthly inflows this year, as Bitcoin rose 12%. BlackRock's IBIT led with $2B, while GBTC lost $280M. Ether and XRP ETFs also posted positive net flows, signaling broad crypto ETF demand.
North Korean hackers stole 76% of all crypto theft value in 2026, executing $285M Drift Protocol and $292M Kelp DAO breaches. TRM Labs reports total theft from North Korea since 2017 exceeds $6B, with laundered funds moving via THORChain.
Bitcoin slid toward $75,000 and Ether fell below $2,250 as oil surged to $126 on Iran war escalation. Risk assets sold off, with BTC now $50,000 below its all-time high. Analysts see potential relief only if conflict eases.
Computershare, transfer agent for 58% of S&P 500, partners with Securitize to issue tokenized shares for thousands of public companies. Issuer-Sponsored Tokens will exist alongside traditional securities, enabling on-chain access and lending for investors. The move, supported by BlackRock, signals a major shift toward tokenized equities.
Tokenized real-world assets surged past $30B, up over 420% since 2025, led by US Treasurys at $15B+. Regulatory clarity and BlackRock/Fidelity entries fuel institutional capital. Growth may next hinge on tokenized equities and private credit.
Bitcoin reclaims $78K amid strong institutional buying, but derivatives show only 25% odds for $84K by May. Spot ETFs added $3.3B in two months while corporations accumulated over 62K BTC, absorbing supply and sustaining bullish momentum despite cautious derivatives bets.
