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BOK Governor Backs CBDCs, Initiates Token Deposits at First Address

The Bank of Korea’s new governor is signaling a clear push into digital money experiments, framing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized deposits as a core part of Korea’s monetary toolkit. Shin Hyun-song, who began a four-year tenure after a Seoul inauguration ceremony, outlined a pragmatic path for the central bank to advance the second phase of its wholesale CBDC pilot and deepen international cooperation around digital payments. In his first public address since taking office, Shin affirmed the Bank of Korea’s plan to push ahead with Project Hangang—the wholesale CBDC initiative designed to test blockchain-based settlement for large-value transactions—marking a step toward broader digital-finance capabilities. He also highlighted international collaboration efforts, including the Agora Project—a BIS-led consortium launched in April 2024 with seven central banks to explore cross-border tokenization and more efficient settlement. Shin argued these efforts will elevate...
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Philippines SEC flags dYdX, six unauthorized crypto platforms

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public investor alert cautioning Filipinos against investing in dYdX and six other crypto trading platforms. The regulator stated that these platforms are not registered or authorized to solicit investments in the country, raising concerns about investor protection and regulatory compliance. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the SEC named dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv and Ostium, asserting that, based on its findings, the platforms appear to be offering investments to the public in exchange for promised returns, profits or interest. The commission emphasized that none of the listed entities are registered or authorized under the Philippines’ crypto-asset service provider (CASP) framework, which requires firms offering crypto-related services to obtain licenses and meet capital and operational requirements. The SEC warned that individuals promoting any of the listed platforms in the Philippines may face cri...
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Arb Price Rebound Continues With Staking Yields Climbing Past 221%

Key Insights ARB price witnessed a rise of more than 10% with an almost 80% jump in trading volumes. The staking yield has risen above 221% to attract yield-driven investors. Resistance around $0.14 is crucial, and liquidity zones below the price make it volatile. Recovery Strengthens as Volume Surges After experiencing some impressive gains, ⚡️ UPDATE: Starknet, Aztec, and Arbitrum rank among the top Layer 2 projects by development activity, according to Santiment. pic.twitter.com/ceks121KIw — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) April 16, 2026 Arbitrum (ARB) tokens have demonstrated new signs of strength as bulls have become increasingly confident. In fact, the tokens have seen a recovery of about 10% from their latest lows thanks to an uptick in trading activity. Specifically, there was a jump in volume of around 80% as new funds were flowing into the token. When there is an uptick in volume and price at the same time, this is generally a positive signal. It seems that ARB tokens...
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Singapore's OCBC Debuts Tokenized Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana

Singapore’s OCBC has rolled out GOLDX, a tokenized on-chain fund that provides exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund. The token, issued on Ethereum and Solana, targets institutional investors, hedge funds and asset managers, and can be bought with stablecoins or fiat. After subscription, the fund’s shares are delivered directly to investors’ blockchain wallets. OCBC describes the move as a milestone in its blockchain-focused strategy and a step toward bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance. Industry data tracked by rwa.xyz shows tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains reaching a value of more than $29 billion, having risen more than 10% in the past 30 days. The broader trend underscores growing interest in on-chain access to traditional assets such as gold, real estate, and commodities. Key takeaways The GOLDX token provides on-chain exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund and is issued on Ethereum and Solana, signaling a m...
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Coin Center: Code is functional First Amendment free speech, regulation

In a policy briefing published this week, the crypto policy group Coin Center argues that software code used to design, publish, and maintain crypto systems constitutes protected speech under the First Amendment, and should not be readily conscripted into regulatory oversight as if it were a traditional financial intermediary. The authors—Executive Director Peter Van Valkenburgh and Director of Research Lizandro Pieper—frame code publication as an act of expression, akin to publishing a book or a culinary recipe, rather than as the actions of a financial services provider. According to Coin Center, extending pre-registration or licensing requirements to speech activity would undermine constitutional protections and distort the historical rationale for financial oversight. They emphasize that developers are speakers and inventors, not fiduciaries or middlemen, and that treating code as regulated conduct risks a prior restraint that is almost always unconstitutional. The briefing seeks t...
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Coinbase's x402 launches AI agents app store for payments

Coinbase-backed x402 has unveiled Agentic.market, a dedicated marketplace aimed at increasing the usefulness of AI agents by aggregating thousands of apps and services that agents can access without any API keys. The rollout positions the platform as a central hub for agents to discover, evaluate, and deploy capabilities across a standardized payments layer. Coinbase product lead Nick Prince described Agentic.market in a video posted on X as a storefront for discovering, comparing, and using x402 services. The marketplace is designed to give both humans and their AI agents access to a wide range of tools—from data feeds to consumer apps—without the friction of managing API credentials. A storefront for discovering, comparing, and using x402 services. Thousands of services. Zero API keys. Powered by x402. Prince added that the market offers a web interface for humans to browse and assess services, alongside a programming layer that lets AI agents autonomously search, filter, and integra...
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4/20 Price Outlook: BTC, ETH, ADA in Focus as SPX, DXY Move Markets

Bitcoin’s weekend correction found a line of buyers at lower levels, suggesting that dip-buying sentiment remains intact for now. SoSoValue data indicates that U.S. spot BTC exchange-traded funds logged $996 million in inflows last week, the strongest weekly showing since early January. The news comes as Macro headlines loom, with a high-stakes political backdrop threatening to tilt risk assets if a ceasefire agreement with Iran does not hold, or if the truce is not extended beyond its two-week window. In another notable development, Michael Saylor’s Strategy treasury continued its aggressive accumulation, adding 34,164 BTC between April 13 and April 19 for roughly $2.54 billion. The new purchases lift Strategy’s total holdings to 815,061 BTC, acquired for about $61.56 billion. The move underscores a persistent emphasis on Bitcoin as a long-duration treasury asset even amid short-term volatility. Key takeaways BTC remains buoyed by dip-buying momentum, with ETF inflows lending sustai...
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