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Crypto exchange, Binance, is rolling out new safeguards on its spot market to prevent trades from executing at extreme or distorted prices during periods of high volatility.

The feature, known as the Spot Price Range Execution Rule (PRER), will introduce dynamic price bands around a reference price based on recent trades. Orders that fall outside this range may be partially filled or rejected altogether, helping to reduce the risk of abnormal executions.

 

Key Features of the Spot Price Range Execution Rule

All order types that act as a taker with execution price outside of the specified price range will expire.

Protects the market from large, rapid price movements.

Maintains fair and orderly market conditions during periods of unusual volatility.

 

Set to launch on April 14, 2026, the mechanism will primarily apply to taker orders and is designed to maintain orderly trading conditions, especially during times of thin liquidity or sudden market swings.

Unlike user-defined tools such as stop-loss or limit orders, the new rule operates at the exchange level during order matching, automatically restricting trades that deviate too far from prevailing market prices.

Binance says the change is not expected to impact normal trading activity but will act as a protective buffer against ‘fat-finger‘ errors and sharp price dislocations seen during past market stress events.

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About Spot Price Range Execution Rule (PRER)

The Price Range Execution Rule (PRER) is a feature on Binance Spot designed to protect the market from large, rapid price movements. PRER constrains order execution to within dynamic price bands for each trading pair.

This helps maintain fair and orderly market conditions during periods of unusual volatility.

Where available, trading pairs may have a reference price, which is calculated based on recent trade prices in the market. Where a reference price is available, price bands may be set as configurable percentages above and below this reference price. When you place an order, it will execute against available liquidity within the allowed price range.

If your order would execute against liquidity outside the price bands when taking, the remaining unfilled portion of the order will expire and will not rest on the order book.

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La piattaforma di mercato delle previsioni, Polymarket, ha catturato circa il 97% di tutte le commissioni del mercato delle previsioni onchain, sottolineando la sua crescente dominanza nel settore a seguito di una recente revisione della sua struttura delle commissioni.

L'impennata arriva dopo che la piattaforma ha ampliato e adeguato il suo modello di commissioni a fine marzo 2026, guidando un forte aumento del fatturato giornaliero e consolidando la sua posizione come il principale luogo per le scommesse su eventi basati su blockchain.

Per contesto, Polymarket ha già generato ~$7.1 milioni in commissioni nella prima settimana del Q2 2026.

La Commissione per i Servizi Finanziari della Corea del Sud (FSC) ha deciso di inasprire il controllo sugli scambi di attivi virtuali dopo l'errore di pagamento di febbraio 2026 presso Bithumb, svelando una serie di riforme a livello di settore focalizzate sul monitoraggio in tempo reale, controlli interni più rigorosi e una gestione del rischio migliorata.



Ecco ulteriori requisiti per gli scambi di criptovalute in Corea del Sud:

1.) La riconciliazione del saldo in tempo reale diventa obbligatoria

Gli scambi devono passare da controlli ritardati (fino a 24 ore) a riconciliazioni in tempo reale ogni 5 minuti.

Le banche argentine stanno testando un dollaro digitale costruito sull'infrastruttura blockchain di JPMorgan in una mossa che potrebbe rimodellare il modo in cui i depositi si muovono attraverso il sistema finanziario e potenzialmente migliorare i rendimenti per i clienti.

Secondo un rapporto citato da JPMorgan, la più grande banca degli Stati Uniti, diversi prestatori locali stanno sperimentando il token basato su blockchain della banca, noto come JPM Coin, uno strumento di deposito digitale sostenuto da dollari progettato per trasferimenti istituzionali piuttosto che per il trading pubblico di criptovalute.

A differenza delle stablecoin tradizionali, JPM Coin rappresenta un diritto diretto sui depositi in dollari detenuti presso la banca, consentendo regolamenti quasi istantanei tra le istituzioni finanziarie mantenendo la conformità normativa.

Chaos Labs ha lasciato l'ecosistema AAVE dopo tre anni come suo principale fornitore di gestione del rischio, citando profonde disaccordi su come il rischio dovrebbe essere gestito e la crescente complessità della prossima fase del protocollo.

L'azienda ha dichiarato che la sua decisione non è stata brusca, ma è seguita a prolungate discussioni con i contributori di AAVE che hanno rivelato un ‘disallineamento fondamentale’ nella filosofia di gestione del rischio.

Chaos Labs ha indicato diversi fattori alla base della sua partenza, tra cui la crescente pressione operativa poiché altri contributori chiave sono usciti, così come la complessità aggiuntiva e l'esposizione legale introdotte dalla prossima architettura V4 di AAVE.

Il mercato delle criptovalute in Sud Africa ha compiuto grandi passi in termini di conformità e regolamentazione. Tuttavia, non è tutto roseo poiché la domanda di beni digitali come Bitcoin è crollata drasticamente negli ultimi 4-5 anni.

 

Secondo Carel de Jager, CEO della società di analisi dei dati crypto, Silver Sixpence:

“Le stablecoin sono sicuramente il tema del giorno.

Le stablecoin hanno superato Bitcoin sia in attività on-chain che in attività di trading [in Sud Africa]. C'è molta più domanda di stablecoin in questi giorni.

Flutterwave is partnering with stablecoin card issuer, Kulipa, to roll out stablecoin-powered payment cards across Africa, in a move aimed at bridging the gap between crypto holdings and everyday spending.

The collaboration, also involving infrastructure providers

Turnkey and

Our Nuvion,

will allow users and businesses to spend stablecoins directly at merchants that accept traditional card payments, eliminating the need for manual conversion into local currencies.

STABLECOINS | Leading African Fintech, Flutterwave, Selects TurnKey to Power Verifiable Stablecoin Wallets Across Africa

The initiative is designed to make digital assets more usable in real-world transactions, particularly in regions where demand for alternative payment methods is rising due to currency volatility and high cross-border costs.

 

In a statement, Kulipa said:

Together, we will be giving merchants across Africa a complete end-to-end stablecoin spending experience. This is what the future of cross-border payments looks like, and we’re so excited to be building it.

Thank you to the incredible teams at Flutterwave, Turnkey, and Our Nuvion.

 

According to the statement:

Kulipa provides the card issuance layer, while

Turnkey powers wallets, and

Our Nuvion connects payment rails,

creating a full-stack system that links stablecoin balances directly to global card networks.

The launch signals growing momentum to integrate stablecoins into mainstream financial infrastructure across Africa, enabling faster settlements and more seamless cross-border payments for both consumers and merchants.

STABLECOINS | ‘We’re Building Using Fiat Infrastructure Powered by Stablecoins,’ Says CEO, Flutterwave

 

 

 

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La maggior parte degli utenti sulla piattaforma di mercato delle previsioni, Polymarket, sta perdendo soldi con i profitti concentrati tra un piccolo gruppo di trader sofisticati, secondo un rapporto di aprile 2026.

I dati mostrano:

Solo circa il 7 – 8% di 2,5 milioni di indirizzi wallet sono redditizi, evidenziando un forte squilibrio nonostante l'aumento dell'attività e l'attenzione del mainstream.

Solo il 2% dei trader è stato trovato guadagnare più di $1.000 nell'intera storia di Polymarket.

Solo 840 indirizzi (0,033%) hanno mai guadagnato oltre $100.000.

EDX Markets, una borsa di criptovalute supportata da aziende tra cui Citadel Securities, Fidelity e Charles Schwab, sta cercando di rimodellare l'infrastruttura degli asset digitali richiedendo una charter bancaria nazionale negli Stati Uniti.

La mossa stabilirebbe un'entità regolamentata a livello federale, EDX Trust, progettata per gestire custodia, regolamento e gestione degli asset, lasciando l'attività di trading sulla borsa stessa.

Nel suo nucleo, la proposta mira a portare una struttura familiare di Wall Street nei mercati delle criptovalute. La finanza tradizionale separa ruoli come trading, custodia e clearing, ma le piattaforme crypto hanno tipicamente accorpato queste funzioni, creando potenziali conflitti di interesse e rischi operativi.

Jamie Dimon ha avvertito che JPMorgan Chase deve accelerare il proprio ritmo di innovazione mentre la tokenizzazione basata su blockchain inizia a trasformare parti fondamentali del sistema finanziario.

Parlando amid crescente concorrenza da parte di aziende crypto-nativi e fintech, Dimon ha riconosciuto che le banche tradizionali rischiano di rimanere indietro se non si adattano rapidamente all'uso crescente di asset tokenizzati che sono rappresentazioni digitali di strumenti finanziari del mondo reale su reti blockchain.

La tokenizzazione è sempre più esplorata in diversi mercati, dai pagamenti al trading di titoli, promettendo regolamenti più rapidi, costi inferiori e un accesso più ampio ai prodotti finanziari. Ma introduce anche nuove pressioni competitive, in particolare da parte di startup costruite nativamente su infrastrutture blockchain.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rapid rise of tokenization could introduce new risks into the global financial system even as the technology promises major efficiency gains.

In a recent 2026 report on tokenized finance, the IMF said turning real-world assets such as money, bonds, and funds into blockchain-based tokens could fundamentally reshape how markets operate enabling instant settlement, reducing intermediaries, and lowering transaction costs.

However, the same features that improve efficiency could also amplify financial instability.

The IMF cautioned that ‘atomic settlement,’ where transactions are completed instantly, removes the time buffers that traditional markets rely on during periods of stress. This could force institutions to manage liquidity in real time and leave regulators with little room to intervene during crises.

Faster, automated systems may also accelerate market downturns. Smart contracts that trigger margin calls or liquidations could intensify selloffs making financial shocks unfold more quickly than in traditional systems.

The report highlighted stablecoins as a key link between crypto and traditional finance warning that their stability depends heavily on reserves and redemption mechanisms leaving them vulnerable to runs during market stress.

Cross-border risks are another concern.

REGULATION | Stablecoins Could ‘Break Apart’ Warns Governor, Reserve Bank of South Africa

Tokenized assets can move instantly across jurisdictions, complicating oversight and raising the risk of capital flight or currency substitution, particularly in emerging markets.

“For emerging and developing economies (EMDEs), tokenization presents both significant opportunities and material risks. On the opportunity side, tokenized financial systems could reduce the cost and increase the speed of cross-border payments, improve access to capital markets, and enhance financial inclusion through more efficient settlement and custody services (CPMI 2024; IMF 2024).

By innovating correspondent banking networks, tokenization could alleviate long-standing frictions that disproportionately affect smaller economies.

At the same time, the cross-border and infrastructure-based nature of tokenized finance raises questions about supervisory reach, regulatory perimeter, and effective crisis management capacity. EMDEs may be particularly exposed to the destabilizing effects of tokenized finance if appropriate safeguards are not in place. The ease with which tokenized assets and money can cross borders raises the risk of volatile capital flows, rapid currency substitution, and erosion of monetary sovereignty.

Privately issued global stablecoins, in particular, could gain traction in economies with less-developed financial systems or weaker domestic currencies. Currently, the overwhelming share of stablecoins is denominated in U.S. dollars, creating currency mismatches in many EMDEs.

The macrofinancial implications of such developments are significant.”

EXPERT ANALYSIS | ‘In Emerging Markets, High Penetration of USD-Linked Stablecoins in Particular, Weaken Monetary Transmission,’ Warns Moody’s Ratings

While tokenization is not inherently destabilizing, the IMF stressed that its expansion into core financial infrastructure could introduce new systemic vulnerabilities if not properly regulated. The organization called for

stronger legal frameworks,

clearer settlement standards, and

greater global coordination

to ensure stability as adoption grows.

REGULATION | South African Central Bank Warns ‘Crypto & Stablecoins Pose Financial Stability Risk’

 

 

 

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Strategia, la società focalizzata su Bitcoin guidata da Michael Saylor, ha ripreso la sua strategia di accumulo con un nuovo acquisto di $330 milioni che avvicina le sue partecipazioni a una nuova pietra miliare.

La società ha acquisito 4.871 BTC la scorsa settimana a un prezzo medio di circa $67.718 per moneta, secondo un rapporto di deposito del 6 aprile 2026. L'ultimo acquisto porta il totale delle riserve di Strategy a circa 767.000 BTC, rafforzando la sua posizione come il più grande detentore aziendale di Bitcoin.

L'acquisto segue una breve pausa a fine marzo che ha interrotto una serie di acquisti di 13 settimane, segnando l'impegno continuo della società ad accumulare Bitcoin nonostante la recente volatilità del mercato.

I volumi di trading dei futures perpetui onchain sono diminuiti per 5 mesi consecutivi dal loro picco alla fine del 2025, segnalando un raffreddamento nell'attività dei derivati cripto anche se i leader di mercato consolidano quote.

I dati di DeFiLlama mostrano che il volume dei DEX perp è sceso a $699 miliardi a marzo 2026, in calo netto rispetto a $1.36 trilioni nell'ottobre 2025, con la diminuzione che si è estesa attraverso il primo trimestre. I volumi giornalieri si sono anche indeboliti, scendendo a $8.4 miliardi il 4 aprile - il livello più basso da metà 2025 e la prima volta sotto i $10 miliardi in mesi.

ADI Chain said its prediction market platform, ADI PredictStreet, has been named the official prediction market partner for the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking the blockchain network’s first consumer-facing ecosystem product.

The multi-year agreement with FIFA will see ADI PredictStreet roll out interactive forecasting tools to a global audience, allowing fans to

predict match outcomes,

tournament statistics

standout players, and

key moments

using official FIFA historical data.

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The platform, built on the ADI Chain, is expected to debut ahead of the expanded 48-team tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico, which is projected to reach billions of viewers.

The scope of this partnership include:

48 teams across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States

104 matches generating multiple prediction markets simultaneously

FIFA Fan Festival activations and in-stadium presence

FIFA World Cup Bracket Challenge powered by ADI Predictstreet

Multi-year deal extending through FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and beyond

The ADI PredictStreet activities related to the FIFA World Cup 2026 will operate within FIFA’s regulatory and integrity frameworks that incorporates safeguards such as:

real-time monitoring of suspicious trading activity

structured information sharing and reporting systems

to ensure transparency, fairness, and protection of participants.

INSIGHTS | Prediction Markets Have an Insider Trading Problem That Needs Fixing

ADI Chain said the launch demonstrates its ability to support large-scale consumer applications with the $ADI token used to power on-chain activity across the ecosystem.

FIFA described the partnership as its first in the prediction market category, positioning it as part of a broader push to deepen fan engagement through emerging technologies.

M-PESA Africa Reportedly Signs MoU with ADI Layer 2 Chain, Specifically Designed for Emerging Markets

 

 

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Ethereum’s share of the non-U.S. dollar stablecoin market has dropped sharply over the past two years, though it remains the leading network for issuance, according to data from blockchain analytics firm, Dune, and payments giant, VISA.

Ethereum accounted for about 65% of non-USD stablecoin supply as of February 2026, down from roughly 90% in early 2023, the data showed, reflecting growing competition from alternative blockchains.

STABLECOINS | Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Accounted for Over Half of the Supply in Q1 2026

Increased bot-driven trading and reduced retail participation point to a market increasingly shaped by institutional flows and automated strategies rather than individual investors.… pic.twitter.com/SkzjSWThNJ

— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) April 3, 2026

Despite the decline in market share, Ethereum continues to serve as the primary platform for issuing stablecoins, even as rival networks attract increasing activity and users.

The broader stablecoin ecosystem has expanded significantly, with the number of unique senders rising to around 12,000 from roughly 2,000 a year earlier, indicating accelerating adoption across multiple chains.

2025 RECAP | Stablecoins Surged by ~50% in 2025 – The Biggest Year on Record

However, Ethereum ranks lower in terms of active users compared with some competing networks, highlighting a shift in where transaction activity is taking place.

The data also points to rapid growth in non-dollar stablecoins, particularly Euro-denominated tokens, as usage for payments, remittances, and treasury operations increases. Monthly transfer volumes in the segment have reached about $10 billion, according to the report.

The findings underscore a broader trend of fragmentation in the stablecoin market, with new blockchains gaining traction even as Ethereum maintains a central role in issuance.

2025 RECAP | Meet the Stablecoin that Outpaced All Dollar Stablecoins Growth in 2025 Despite Regulatory Restrictions

 

 

 

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Ant Group’s blockchain unit has introduced a new platform designed to enable AI agents to operate and transact directly on crypto infrastructure signaling a deeper convergence between artificial intelligence and blockchain-based finance.

The platform, called Anvita, allows AI agents to hold digital assets, execute trades, and make payments with minimal human involvement. It also integrates tokenization tools and coordination systems that let these agents interact and settle transactions in real time using stablecoins.

2025 RECAP | Stablecoin Transactions Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2025, Led by $USDC

Despite holding a smaller market capitalization than $USDT, USDC’s transaction volume surpassed that of its peers, underlining its growing role in decentralized finance and high-frequency… pic.twitter.com/vWV6ddBRwr

— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) January 9, 2026

Anvita is launching with 2 main products:

Anvita TaaS (tokenization-as-a-service), which focuses on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) for institutions, such as custody and treasury tools.

Anvita Flow, a platform where AI agents can connect, coordinate tasks and settle payments in real time.

Developed by the digital technology arm of Ant Group, the system is built around the idea of ‘agentic commerce’ where autonomous software can independently perform economic activities ranging from micropayments to complex financial operations.

The move reflects a broader industry push to combine crypto rails with AI-driven automation. Proponents argue that blockchain infrastructure offers a natural settlement layer for machine-to-machine transactions, particularly for high-frequency, low-value payments that traditional systems struggle to handle efficiently.

While still early, platforms like Anvita point toward a future where AI agents are not just tools, but active economic participants capable of transacting, coordinating, and managing resources on-chain without constant human oversight.

 

According to Zhuoqun Bian, President of Blockchain Business at Ant Digital Technologies:

“Pure RWA is just the ‘static infrastructure’ of digital assets.

The real transformation lies in moving toward an onchain agentic economy, where autonomous agents will not just analyze data – they will hold assets, execute trades, and optimize portfolios.”

INTRODUCING | Tempo Blockchain by Stripe Goes Live with an Agentic AI Open Framework Payments Standard

 

 

 

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Apple has removed BitChat, the decentralized messaging app created by Jack Dorsey, from its App Store in China following a directive from local regulators.

According to Dorsey, the takedown was carried out at the request of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) which cited violations of the country’s internet service regulations. The removal also extends to the app’s TestFlight beta version which is no longer accessible within China.

#BitChat has been #banned in #China @BitchatMe_ @AppStore pic.twitter.com/ryX39Zm6gS

— BitKE (@BitcoinKE) April 6, 2026

The ban comes after Uganda, an East African nation, threatened similar action against BitChat as it popularity grew ahead of the January 2026 Ugandan elections amidst fears of an internet shutdown.

“It is very easy for us to switch off such platforms if the need arises,” according to the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo.

REGULATION | Uganda Communications Commission Director Says Its ‘Very Easy’ for Government to Switch Off BitChat

Bitchat is a peer-to-peer encrypted messaging app that operates over Bluetooth mesh networks allowing users to communicate without internet access, SIM cards, or centralized servers.  This design, while useful in environments with network shutdowns, likely puts it at odds with China’s tightly controlled digital ecosystem.

The app has gained traction in regions facing internet restrictions, including parts of Africa and Asia, where users have turned to it during government-imposed blackouts to maintain communication.

Apple’s move reflects a broader pattern of compliance with Chinese regulations, where apps deemed capable of facilitating uncensored communication or social mobilization are often restricted or removed.

Protests in Madagascar Trigger Surge in Downloads for BitChat, a Decentralized Messaging App

 

 

 

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La Banca Centrale del Ruanda ha avvertito il pubblico di non impegnarsi in schemi finanziari non regolamentati, inclusi quelli legati alle criptovalute, in una dichiarazione pubblicata sul suo ufficiale account X.



In un tweet che tagga l'aggiunta del Franco Rwandese (FRW) su ByBit P2P, la Banca Centrale del Ruanda ha avvertito:

Si prega di ricordare che il Franco Rwandese (FRW) è l'unico mezzo legale di pagamento in Ruanda.

Le criptovalute NON sono autorizzate per pagamenti, conversione in FRW o trading P2P che coinvolge FRW sotto l'attuale normativa.

Per anni, l'industria cripto ha perseguito un'idea ambiziosa: tokenizzare tutto. Dalla proprietà immobiliare all'arte e agli asset esotici, l'assunto era semplice: metterlo sulla blockchain e il valore seguirà.

Ma la realtà si è svolta in modo diverso.

Secondo un recente articolo di opinione di esperti di Sebastián Serrano, Fondatore e CEO di Ripio, la tokenizzazione non crea valore da sola. La liquidità sì. E senza di essa, gli asset tokenizzati rischiano di rimanere involucri digitali con poca utilità reale.



Riepilogo:

Il valore della tokenizzazione dipende dalla liquidità, non solo dall'innovazione

La piattaforma di mercati predittivi, Polymarket, ha rimosso un mercato controverso legato al destino di un pilota militare statunitense scomparso a seguito di un'intensa reazione pubblica e critica politica.

Il mercato ora rimosso consentiva agli utenti di scommettere se le autorità statunitensi avrebbero confermato il salvataggio di un pilota presumibilmente abbattuto sopra l'Iran. Mentre la situazione si sviluppava in tempo reale, l'elenco ha rapidamente suscitato indignazione per aver trasformato uno scenario potenzialmente mortale in una scommessa speculativa.

I critici, inclusi i legislatori statunitensi, hanno criticato il mercato come non etico. Il rappresentante Seth Moulton lo ha descritto come 'disgustoso', sostenendo che le persone stavano effettivamente scommettendo sulla sopravvivenza di un membro del servizio.