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OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets
The a16z-backed stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform’s funding round was led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital.
Trust in crypto remains biggest barrier to adoption, say Consensus Miami 2026 panelists
Speakers point to complexity, poor user experience and lack of transparency as key obstacles for mainstream users.
The world's entire economy will be tokenized, says Consensys’ Joseph Lubin
The Consensys CEO and founder said tokenization can be traced back to Ethereum, the blockchain he helped co-found.
Overseas demand for U.S. equities is growing, says Robinhood's Johann Kerbrart
The trading app's senior vice president said tokenization, 24-hour trading, and regulatory shifts are driving broader investor access beyond domestic markets.
Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit
The lending protocol proposed tokenized claims, a revenue-backed pool and a security overhaul as it works with law enforcement to recover the stolen funds.
From bitcoin mining to the Hill: AIP’s new fellow brings hands-on crypto experience to D.C.
Jacob Smagula previously worked on the government affairs team at bitcoin mining company MARA and is currently on the policy team at the DeFi Education Fund.
Standard Chartered expands further into crypto with stake in GSR at $1 billion valuation
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s venture capital division takes a stake in crypto trading firm GSR at a valuation of more than $1 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Coinbase cuts 14% of staff as AI reshapes how crypto companies operate
Brian Armstrong, the CEO at Coinbase, announced a workforce reduction of roughly 660 from its current 4,700.
Tether posts $1.04 billion Q1 profit, reaches $8.23 billion reserve buffer
The stablecoin issuer said the crypto market was highly volatile during the first quarter.
AI agent forms its own company, gets ready to trade crypto
Although Manfred will not start trading crypto until the end of May, it already has a crypto wallet and credentials to hire staff, make payments and do business.
