April 16, 2026
Bitcoin

Ethereum RWA Market Surpasses $15B as Tokenized Treasuries Lead 3x Annual Growth

Tokenized Treasuries and gold drive Ethereum RWAs above $15B as institutional capital increases on-chain exposure. Ethereum’s real-world asset sector is gaining momentum. Tokenized instruments tied to traditional finance continue to attract capital at a steady pace. Market value has now crossed $15 billion, marking more than a threefold increase over the past year. Growth reflects

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99Bitcoins Exclusive: Nischal Shetty Says, “Blockchain YES, Crypto NO Approach Will Lead To Crypto Innovation Moving Away From India”

In an exclusive chat with 99Bitcoins.com, Nischal Shetty, Shardeum Co-Founder, and the man behind India’s largest crypto exchange WazirX, talks about navigating the country’s “Blockchain YES, Crypto NO” approach.” Indian member of Parliament, Raghav Chadha recently pushed for a National Blockchain Property Register to make land records tamper-proof. The Rajya Sabha MP  cited examples from

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SportFi could shift from fan engagement to on-chain markets tied to live sports outcomes

SportFi has spent most of its life in a familiar lane: tokens that reward fandom with voting rights, perks and a thin layer of speculative trading. The next version being mapped out by some of the sector’s biggest builders suggests a more ambitious destination — one where sports become a live data feed for smart

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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Passes $1 Billion In Monthly Volume

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, the layer-two protocol designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions, has surpassed $1 billion in monthly transaction volume, according to new data from River.  In November 2025, the network processed an estimated $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions, marking a milestone in adoption despite Bitcoin’s stagnant price performance throughout the year. River’s

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SEC Eases Rules, Allows Stablecoins in Capital With 2% Haircut

SEC updates broker-dealer FAQ, permitting eligible stablecoins in capital calculations with 2% haircut, boosting institutional adoption and settlement efficiency. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility FAQ this week. The revision enables broker-dealers to include eligible stablecoins in their regulatory calculation of capital. Consequently, the haircuts firms can now take

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What Is Punch Crypto? Solana Meme Coin Surges 80,000% Since Recent Launch

PUNCH, a Solana-based meme coin experienced an 80% price surge after securing a listing on a major cryptocurrency exchange, surprising the bear market and investors alike. A baby monkey rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking has captured millions of hearts online, turning tragedy into a viral story of hope and recovery. And now a viral crypto

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Mentioning ‘bitcoin’ on AI agent OpenClaw’s Discord will get you banned

The word “bitcoin” or any other mention of crypto will get you banned from the OpenClaw Discord. Not for spam, not for shilling, but just for saying it. Peter Steinberger, the Austrian developer behind OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent framework that has surged past 200,000 GitHub stars since its release in late January, has enforced

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Warren To U.S. Government: “No Bailouts For Crypto”

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, called on the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to confirm that they will not use taxpayer funds to support cryptocurrency investors or firms.  In a letter sent Wednesday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Warren warned that any government intervention could

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Pumpfun Whale Dumps 3.37B PUMP, Only $788K Left

Wallet 77DsB linked to Pump.fun sold 3.37B PUMP for $7.23M and now holds just 373.49M PUMP worth about $788K. A large wallet labeled “77DsB,” linked to Pump.fun, has continued selling PUMP tokens across several major transactions. On-chain data shows the address has now sold billions of tokens for millions in USDC while reducing its holdings

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Tennessee Judge Blocks State Action Against Kalshi: Crypto Win?

A federal judge just hit pause on Tennessee’s attempt to shut down Kalshi crypto prediction platform. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger issued a preliminary injunction, telling state regulators to step back while the court fight plays out. For now, the platform stays live. But this is bigger than one state. At the center is a

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