Market news
Crypto, stocks, forex and macro, aggregated for traders.
Incident Recovery Update - April 16, 2026
Drift Protocol revealed a recovery framework backed by Tether and partners, including a $127.5M contribution from Tether, to address $295M in losses from an April 1 exploit, alongside plans for a security overhaul and migration to USDT settlement.
Announcement on the Delisting of TIP, WLFI, TRUMPERC20, PALU
DigiFinex is removing four tokens from its platform, citing high risk and poor liquidity. Withdrawals close on July 15, 2026.
Bitfinex Launches Support for XAUT0 on Celo
Bitfinex now supports deposits and withdrawals of XAUT0, a tokenized gold token, on the Celo blockchain, expanding multi-chain access for its users.
HTX Q1 2026 Report: User Base Surges to 59M as Record Volumes Drive Growth
HTX reported 59 million registered users and $3 billion+ spot trading volume in Q1 2026, along with 39 new asset listings and expansion of futures and earn products.
WEEX Futures Debuts POLY USDT Perpetual Contract
WEEX has listed the POLYMARKET (POLY) USDT perpetual contract, its first futures offering for the prediction market token. Trading began April 14, 2026.
Mudrex Introduces New Six-Tier Alpha Rewards Program
Indian crypto broker Mudrex has upgraded its Alpha loyalty program to a six-tier system based on 30-day trading volume, offering fee discounts down to 0.12% on spot and 0.030% on futures for top-tier traders.
INDODAX Introduces Tokenized Stocks
INDODAX has introduced seven tokenized stock assets representing global companies like Tesla, Alphabet, NVIDIA, and Apple, running on the Solana blockchain, enabling fractional ownership and 24/7 trading for Indonesian investors.
Hotcoin Launches Pre-Market Trading for Kalshi and Polymarket Perpetual Futures
Hotcoin will list pre-market perpetual futures for KALSHIUSDT and POLYMARKETUSDT on April 15, 2026, offering up to 10x leverage. The contracts track valuations of Kalshi and Polymarket ahead of their public listings.
GMO Coin to List Gold/Silver/Platinum-Linked Zipangcoin (ZPG) Series
GMO Coin will start trading Zipangcoin (ZPG), Zipangcoin Silver (ZPGAG), and Zipangcoin Platinum (ZPGPT) on April 20, 2026, expanding its crypto lineup to 26 assets.
Notice of Funding Fee Error - April 14, 2026
WOO X found a settlement discrepancy that led to incorrect funding fee credits or charges on certain perpetual contracts, and is applying mandatory manual balance adjustments.
Nexo Becomes Official Digital Asset Partner of Argentina's National Football Team
Nexo has partnered with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the Official Regional Digital Asset Partner for South America.
BtcTurk Launches Easy Transfer Between Global and Kripto
BtcTurk's new Easy Transfer feature lets users move cryptocurrencies instantly and at zero cost between its Global and Kripto apps, with off-chain security and KYC verification.
CoinDCX Granted Indian Patent for Secure Crypto Wallet Key Management System
CoinDCX received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for its technology that uses cognitive intelligence to manage crypto wallet private keys, marking the first such patent for a Web3 company in India.
PDAX Integrates Personal InstaPay QR for Direct Fiat Deposits
Philippine crypto exchange PDAX now lets users generate unique InstaPay QR codes within its app for instant PHP deposits from local e-wallets and banks.
Bithumb and Circle Partner on Stablecoin and Digital Asset Infrastructure
South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange Bithumb has signed an MOU with Circle, the issuer of USDC, to explore stablecoin technology and digital asset infrastructure.
Introducing Commodity and U.S. Index Perpetual Contracts on the Crypto.com Exchange
Crypto.com Exchange has introduced perpetual contracts for gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, and U.S. stock indices, allowing traders to access traditional markets within a crypto derivatives platform.
VALR launches AI Service for Humans and AI Agents
Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR has launched an AI Service that provides human traders with market analysis and trading suggestions, while also opening its API to autonomous AI agents for direct market participation.
Zaif Completes Yen Conversion for Delisted MV, ROND and DEP Tokens
Japanese crypto exchange Zaif has finished converting delisted tokens MV, ROND, and DEP to yen and returning funds to customers.
Ripio Launches Automatic Crypto Purchases (DCA)
Ripio rolled out Automatic Purchases, a dollar-cost averaging tool, to users in Argentina and Brazil, enabling recurring crypto buys from its app.
Korbit to Commercialize Stablecoin Payments via Galaxia Moneytree Partnership
South Korea's first crypto exchange, Korbit, is teaming up with fintech firm Galaxia Moneytree to enable stablecoin-based payments through the Moneytree app, aiming to bring virtual assets into everyday commerce.
CoinW Partners with Luka Modric as Global Brand Ambassador
Cryptocurrency exchange CoinW has partnered with Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modrić as its Global Brand Ambassador, aiming to bridge elite sports and digital finance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
VALR and Onafriq Deliver Mobile Money Access to Digital Assets Across Africa
VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by volume, has integrated with payments gateway Onafriq to allow users in 43 markets to fund accounts via mobile money in local currencies, using stablecoins for settlement.
CoinEx Quarterly Report (2026 Q1)
CoinEx published its Q1 2026 quarterly report, detailing CET token repurchase and burn stats, 30 new crypto listings, 11 new futures contracts, and the launch of a Real World Assets trading zone.
Bitkub Expands Collaboration with LeisureMeta on Blockchain Real-World Adoption
Bitkub Exchange and Bitkub Academy have expanded their collaboration with South Korean Web3 project LeisureMeta to promote real-world blockchain use cases in entertainment and education.