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Homepage > News > Finance > SEC hints at future regulatory framework under new guidance The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has provided some clarity on how the rules governing securities registration and disclosure apply to digital asset offerings in a guidance statement released on April 11. Authored by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, the statement intends to present the Division’s views during the ‘pendency’ of a more comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for digital assets announced in January. Presented as a selection of practical examples from recent digital asset security registrations, the guidance has no legal effect, and it makes clear that its contents have neither been approved nor disapproved by the SEC. Regardless, the examples…

Curve DAO is experiencing a decent uptrend after continuous months of red. Investors are keen to see when this token can reclaim the $1 level again. Let’s find out in this Curve DAO price prediction. Since its launch, Curve DAO (CRV) has seen an all-time high of $15.37 followed by a 96.2% drop in price. At the time of writing, it is now trading at $0.5887, which is around an 56% decrease from its price of $1.3378 which was recorded 4 months ago in December 2024. CRV 1d chart | Source: crypto.news In this article, we’ll discuss Curve DAO price…

An increasing number of crypto projects are plummeting uncontrollably, not due to hacks or rug pulls, but because of behind-the-scenes deals with market makers. Mantra (OM) is the most recent victim, and its tale has served as a warning to the industry.Market Makers: Saviors or Silent Saboteurs?In traditional finance, market makers are entities that provide liquidity to exchanges, ensuring there are always buyers and sellers for any asset. But in crypto – a space still lacking clear standards and transparency, market makers can become the Achilles’ heel of many early-stage projects.One of the most controversial mechanisms is the “loan option” model…

Blockchain firm Astar Network implemented changes to its tokenomics to reduce inflationary pressures in its ecosystem. On April 18, Astar Network announced that it reduced the blockchain’s base staking rewards to 10% from 25% to curb token inflation. The company said the change promotes a more stable annual percentage rate (APR) for users as staking inches closer to a more ideal ratio. The firm said this ensures that rewards “remain meaningful” without causing excessive inflation. “This change lowers automatic token issuance, reducing overall inflationary pressure while maintaining strong incentives for users to stake their ASTR,” Astar Network wrote. Astar Network highlights key changes to…

After being accused of helping to launder money taken during a significant hack of the Bybit exchange, cryptocurrency exchange eXch has announced plans to close its services by May 1, 2025.As per the statement by eXch, the decision to close was made after the majority of its management voted in favor of “cease and retreat” operations. This event came in the wake of accusations that North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has used the exchange to launder an estimated $35 million from the $1.4 billion stolen in the Bybit hack.eXch stated, “Even though we have been able to operate despite some…

Crypto Pre-sales and Why They Matter?Cryptocurrencies experience rapid evolution through pre-sales, which serve as essential periods during new project development. AurealOne and DexBoss utilize pre-sale events to let investors buy tokens at reduced prices just before the cryptos launch on significant exchange platforms. The presale mechanism benefits both early purchasers who get cost-saving opportunities and provides necessary backing for software advancement and marketplace growth. The upcoming crypto market leaders include AurealOne and DexBoss, which demonstrate great potential in gaming alongside DeFi operations.AurealOne: A Blockchain Tailored for Gaming and the MetaverseOverviewAurealOne represents a leading-edge blockchain network created to suit gaming and…

Venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has deepened its bet on LayerZero, committing $55m to the crosschain messaging protocol’s native token, ZRO. The fresh investment, which comes with a three-year lockup, was revealed by a16z general partner Ali Yahya in a post on X on April 17.ZRO rose as much as 10% following the announcement, before retracing gains to hover around $2.39. The move signals renewed institutional confidence in LayerZero, even as crypto markets remain sensitive to broader macroeconomic instability and the growing impact of global trade tensions.Canada’s LayerZero has emerged as a key player in the push for crosschain…

In a year already marred by mounting concerns about user safety, a new report from DappRadar revealed that crypto rugpulls have stolen nearly $6 billion from the ecosystem since the beginning of 2025.This is a staggering 6,499% surge from the $90 million recorded during the same period last year. According to DappRadar’s blockchain analyst Sara Gherghelas, 92% of the total damage is attributed to a single incident: the suspected rug pull orchestrated by Mantra Network, a DeFi project on the Polygon blockchain. While the investigation into Mantra is ongoing, its sheer scale has already made it one of the most…

Mantra OM, the native token of the MANTRA DAO ecosystem, recently experienced a historic crash in April 2025, plunging over 90% in just a few hours. This event not only sent OM’s price tumbling from multi-dollar highs to below $1 but also severely shook investor confidence in the project. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of the crash’s impact, assess OM’s price trends across short to medium-term timeframes, examine key influencing factors (overall market conditions, macroeconomic news, tokenomics, and the development team), and offer insights into the risks and investment opportunities surrounding OM at this critical juncture. OM’s April…

Homepage > News > Finance > VASPs top Q1 funding in SEA amid dip in startup investment The fintech industry in Southeast Asia recorded a fifth consecutive quarterly drop in startup investment as global socioeconomic and political factors take their toll. However, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) were the best performers, with Singapore dominating the region’s funding charts, a new report reveals. Elsewhere, salary payments via digital platforms continue to struggle in Japan, accounting for a mere 3% of all payments. VASPs shine as SEA startups struggle In the first quarter of the year, SEA startups attracted $193 million in…