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Austin Mwendia is a passionate crypto journalist with three years of experience. He has contributed to various media outlets, covering blockchain technology, market analysis, and financial trends. He is committed to educating readers and expanding the adoption of blockchain and decentralized finance.

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Bank of Korea and Banque de France Hold Seoul Talks on Stablecoins and CBDCs

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/7/2026

Highlights: Korea and France’s central banks met in Seoul to discuss digital assets and climate risks. Stablecoins and CBDCs are changing how payments and global finance systems work. South Korea and France are tightening rules to control stablecoins and protect […]

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Solana Foundation Unveils STRIDE and SIRN to Tackle Rising DeFi Threats

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/7/2026

Highlights: The Solana Foundation launched STRIDE to set clear security standards and publish audit results for DeFi protocols. The STRIDE framework introduces eight security checks to improve risk detection and protocol transparency. Solana Foundation added an incident response network to […]

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North Korean IT Workers Embedded in DeFi Projects for Seven Years, Analyst Says

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/6/2026

Highlights: North Korean IT workers spent seven years inside DeFi teams and helped build real crypto protocols. Lazarus Group has stolen about $7 billion in crypto through fewer but larger attacks. Crypto firms still miss infiltration risks during hiring despite […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today, April 3 – Cardano, Chainlink, Avalanche

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/6/2026

Highlights: ADA is holding above $0.25 as buyers stay active and the price eyes a move toward $0.28. LINK is building a base, and steady demand may push the price toward the $14.65 level. AVAX is recovering from a descending […]

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ZachXBT Says Circle Failed to Freeze $420M in Stolen USDC Across 15 Cases

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/4/2026

Highlights: ZachXBT report shows Circle did not freeze stolen USDC across several cases. Drift hack shows attackers moved USDC for six hours before any freeze action happened. Slow USDC freezes let attackers move and convert funds before anyone can stop […]

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Top Memecoins to Invest in Today, April 4 – Siren, Dogecoin, Pudgy Penguins

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/4/2026

Highlights: SIREN has jumped to $0.24 after a strong bounce as traders watch if the rally can continue. Dogecoin has held near $0.09 as the price tries to move toward the $0.098 level. PENGU has stayed near $0.0062 as buyers […]

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Telegram Wallet Launches Perpetual Futures Trading with Lighter Integration

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/3/2026

Highlights: Telegram wallet now lets users try perpetual futures trading across assets inside the app. Users can open and manage trades directly in chat without switching to another platform. The rollout focuses on emerging markets while access remains limited in […]

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Best Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today, April 3 – XRP, Hyperliquid, Cardano

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/3/2026

Highlights: XRP has held near $1.32 as traders watch for a move above the $1.40 level. HYPE has stayed near $35.8 as buyers look for another push toward the $40 level. ADA has held near $0.24 as the price tries […]

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Coinbase Warns SEC Issuer Consent Could Block Tokenized Securities Growth

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/2/2026

Highlights: Coinbase says issuer approval would restrict investor rights and block open trading of tokenized assets. SEC is planning an innovation exemption to test tokenization while firms push to bring stocks and bonds on-chain. Tokenized securities rules may shape how […]

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Alabama Approves DUNA Act to Define DAO Operations Under State Law

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/2/2026

Highlights: Alabama has granted decentralized autonomous organizations legal status under the DUNA Act. The act protects DAO members from personal liability and sets rules for governance using blockchain systems. US states like Alabama and Wyoming have created laws for DAOs […]

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Malta Pushes Back Against ESMA Plan to Centralize Crypto Oversight

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/1/2026

Highlights: Malta warns that EU plans may weaken its crypto regulatory advantage that it has built. Crypto oversight changes in the EU could push firms to move to Dubai, Asia, and the US. MiCA licensing has expanded across Europe, but […]

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ECB Study Raises Doubts Over DAO Decentralization Under EU MiCA Rules

Crypto News2 months ago

By Austin Mwendia4/1/2026

Highlights: ECB finds DAO decentralization weak as a few holders control most governance power. A small group of voters makes most decisions, as many token holders stay inactive. Regulators are looking at developers and exchanges to find who controls DeFi […]