Japan built the world’s most restrictive stablecoin framework on purpose, and it’s starting to pay off. Japan’s Stablecoin Rules JPYC Co. launched what regulators and the company call the world’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin in October 2025, capping a decade of cautious financial architecture that Tokyo began laying well before most governments acknowledged digital […]
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Bitget Launches VIP Fast Track Program Across Futures, Spot and Asset Holdings
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Bitget. This is paid content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched the VIP Fast Track Program, a new campaign designed to help users […]
Read MoreOpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup to Shape Global Narrative on AI
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network podcast and media platform to drive constructive global dialogue regarding the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI announced the acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) on April 2, 2026, integrating the media startup’s editorial and marketing talent into its internal Strategy organization. The deal brings co-founders […]
Read MoreRiot Platforms Sells 3,778 Bitcoin in Q1 2026, Raising $289.5 Million for Data Center Expansion
Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, generating $289.5 million in net proceeds at an average price of $76,626 per BTC, according to the company’s official unaudited Q1 2026 production and operations update released this week. Riot Platforms Q1 2026 Update The Texas-based bitcoin miner and data center developer (Nasdaq: RIOT) […]
Read MoreBitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas
Soluna Holdings has achieved full vertical integration by acquiring the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus. Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced on April 2, 2026, the successful closing of its $53 million acquisition of the Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas. This transaction, financed through cash and […]
Read MoreLinux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents
The Linux Foundation has established the x402 Foundation to steward an open protocol for seamless payments over HTTP. The Linux Foundation announced the launch of the x402 Foundation on April 2, 2026, during the MCP Dev Summit North America in New York. The initiative involves the formal contribution of the x402 protocol from Coinbase to […]
Read MoreMEXC Integrates USD1 into Full-Spectrum Infrastructure for Global Users
This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 03, 2026 —MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer in zero-fee trading, has announced a series of initiatives to integrate […]
Read MoreFrench Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing
ST Group will join the blockchain-based Lise exchange to fund industrial scaling and fulfill record order volumes. On April 2, 2026, Toulouse-based ST Group announced its upcoming listing on Lise, a specialized French stock exchange utilizing blockchain technology for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The subscription period for the aerospace component manufacturer begins on April […]
Read MoreOpeneden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product
Openeden has launched HYBOND, a tokenized product offering onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy. The move expands institutional-grade fixed income options in the growing RWA market. BNY Strategy Goes Onchain Through Openeden Token Launch Openeden has introduced HYBOND, a new tokenized investment product that gives eligible investors onchain access to a high-yield bond […]
Read MoreNFL’s Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit
The National Football League (NFL) entered April without a single official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021, as its trio of existing deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars each expired at midnight on March 31 without renewal. The lapse coincides with a period when the league is facing scrutiny over in-game betting practices. […]
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