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A closer look at why the consultation’s proposed deferral sits awkwardly inside a rules-based benchmark and what a better path forward might look like. JPX Market Innovation & Research (JPXI) is considering a new rule that would defer companies whose principal asset is cryptoassets from new inclusion in TOPIX and other periodically reviewed indices. The proposal is measured in tone, and the underlying concern, how to treat a newly emerging category of issuer, is a reasonable one for any index provider to think about. But the specific rule under consultation raises real questions. It would affect companies like Metaplanet, Remixpoint,…

Odelia Torteman, the Director of Corporate Adoption at XRPL Commons, has revealed that BlackRock and Mastercard are showing interest in the XRP Ledger (XRPL). She also explained how the network is the right fit for these institutions as they look to move on-chain.  BlackRock and Mastercard Are Showing Interest In XRP XRP pundit Xaif shared a video in which Torteman confirmed that BlackRock and Mastercard were showing interest in the XRP Ledger, signaling that they could consider launching a product on the network. She also noted that the XRPL was designed from the beginning to support several use cases, which…

Nakamoto Inc. has launched an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program aimed at generating income from market volatility while reducing downside exposure, according to a company statement released Friday. The program, in operation since the first quarter of 2026, is structured as a complement to Nakamoto’s core strategy of holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset. It uses a portion of the company’s Bitcoin holdings as collateral in a derivatives strategy managed by Bitwise Asset Management through a separately managed account. Custody services are provided by Kraken Institutional. The initiative centers on two primary components: an income sleeve and a hedging sleeve.…

The Enjin debate got a lot more louder today after CoinMarketCap amplified a brutal industry claim: roughly 93% of Web3 gaming projects are now “effectively dead,” with token values down 95% from 2022 peaks and studio funding collapsing 93% by 2025. That post landed hard because when a heavyweight speaks, markets listen. Then came the big pushback.Enjin’s COO didn’t just disagree in fact he leaned into it, arguing most of those failed projects were “token first, game never,” while claiming Enjin belongs to the surviving 7%. The timing wasn’t random either. The comment came as “Enjium,” a game launched on…

Metaplanet said it will issue ¥8 billion ($50 million) in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, according to a Friday statement, extending a financing strategy that has defined its balance sheet shift toward digital assets. The issuance marks the firm’s 20th series of ordinary bonds and will mature in April 2027. The bonds are unsecured and carry no interest, giving the company access to capital without added debt servicing costs. Proceeds are earmarked for additional Bitcoin purchases, with repayment due at par upon maturity. The bonds were allocated to EVO FUND, a Cayman-based investor tied to Evolution Financial Group…

Timothy Morano Apr 24, 2026 12:46 Polish prosecutors are probing Zondacrypto for alleged fraud, with CEO Przemysław Kral reportedly fleeing to Israel. Losses may exceed $97 million. Zondacrypto, one of Central and Eastern Europe’s prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, is under investigation by Polish authorities for alleged fraud and investor losses. Reports indicate that CEO Przemysław Kral has fled to Israel, complicating ongoing legal proceedings. The probe follows revelations that Zondacrypto’s cold wallet containing 4,500 Bitcoin (worth over $130 million at current prices) has been inaccessible. Prosecutors estimate potential losses at 350 million Polish zloty…

Solana is trading within an ascending channel, with $90 capping its upside over the past week and acting as a key breakout level. Summary Solana trades within an ascending channel, with $90 acting as a key resistance level that has capped upside for nearly a week. Price has stabilized in the $85–$86 range after dropping from $89, while technical indicators point to building bullish momentum. A breakout above $90 could open upside toward $94–$96, while rejection may lead to a retest of the $80 support zone. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) dropped from its Wednesday high of $89…

DeFi protocols and infrastructure projects operate on a communications surface that rewards technical depth over hype. A Layer-1 chain, a cross-chain bridge, or a lending protocol cannot pitch itself the same way a consumer token does, because the audiences reading the coverage are developers, institutional allocators, and protocol researchers.Generalist crypto PR agencies miss the mark on this category. The agencies below build campaigns that translate smart-contract mechanics, TVL milestones, and governance decisions into media coverage that reaches the people who actually move capital and code.Ranking Criteria for DeFi and Infrastructure PRDeFi and infrastructure PR requires a different skill set from…

Zcash (ZEC) is currently the second-best performing cryptocurrency in the daily charts among the top 100 projects by market cap. According to CoinGecko data, ZEC’s price has surged 9.4% in the last 24 hours, 3.4% in the last week, 45.4% in the previous month, and 948.4% since April 2025. Despite the big rally, the privacy token’s price is still down by 7.4%. Zcash’s (ZEC) latest upswing comes after a much-awaited listing on Robinhood. Let’s discuss if the asset can continues its rally, or will it face a correction soon.Source: CoinGeckoWill Zcash Continue Its Rally Amid Robinhood Listing?Source: BinanceRobinhood is one…

The frog meta never really dies in crypto. From Pepe’s billion-dollar market cap to the endless parade of Kermit clones, frog-themed tokens have a strange, stubborn staying power. Now, in 2026, a new contender is croaking for attention: Peace Frog (PEACE), a Solana-based meme coin that boldly claims it existed before the frog trend even began — and is trying to turn that origin story into momentum.But is there anything real behind the vibes? Let’s dig in.The Origin Story: “Before Pepe, There Was Peace Frog”Peace Frog‘s tagline isn’t just marketing fluff — it has cultural roots. The project traces its…