OKX Ventures invests in Vietnam-based CAEX
OKX Ventures has made a strategic investment in CAEX, a Vietnam's crypto exchange, joining local partners VPBankS and LynkiD alongside HashKey Capital to support the launch of a regulated trading platform in the country.
As part of the partnership, OKX will contribute not only capital but also infrastructure, compliance systems, risk management, and liquidity support, positioning CAEX as a fully regulated, institution-grade platform aligned with Vietnam’s tightening regulatory framework and growing demand for local crypto services.
👉 x.com/OKX_Ventures/status/2042433565804413087?s=20
OKX Ventures has made a strategic investment in CAEX, a Vietnam's crypto exchange, joining local partners VPBankS and LynkiD alongside HashKey Capital to support the launch of a regulated trading platform in the country.
The funding is aimed at helping CAEX reach the required ~$380M (VND 10 trillion) capital threshold needed to qualify for Vietnam’s government-backed pilot program, where only a limited number of licensed exchanges will be allowed to operate.
As part of the partnership, OKX will contribute not only capital but also infrastructure, compliance systems, risk management, and liquidity support, positioning CAEX as a fully regulated, institution-grade platform aligned with Vietnam’s tightening regulatory framework and growing demand for local crypto services.
👉 x.com/OKX_Ventures/status/2042433565804413087?s=20
Tether launches QVAC SDK for on-device AI
Tether has introduced QVAC SDK, an open-source, cross-platform toolkit designed to let developers build and run AI directly on local devices without relying on cloud infrastructure.
The SDK allows AI models to run, train and be fine-tuned locally across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux using a single codebase, removing the need for platform-specific implementations.
👉 x.com/qvac/status/2042279032461431151?s=20
Tether has introduced QVAC SDK, an open-source, cross-platform toolkit designed to let developers build and run AI directly on local devices without relying on cloud infrastructure.
QVAC will help developers to build applications that run consistently across environments while improving performance, privacy and reliability, especially in low-connectivity or offline scenarios.
The SDK allows AI models to run, train and be fine-tuned locally across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux using a single codebase, removing the need for platform-specific implementations.
Supported capabilities include:
• text generation and embeddings
• speech-to-text and text-to-speech
• translation and OCR
• vision and multimodal processing
👉 x.com/qvac/status/2042279032461431151?s=20
Royco Launches First Tranched Vault on Morpho
Royco has introduced its first tranched vault on Morpho, bringing structured yield strategies onchain. The model splits risk between Senior and Junior tranches, offering protected yield for conservative users.
The Senior tranche has delivered ~5.6% APY over the past day, while the Junior side provides up to 7% loss coverage before Senior depositors are affected. In return, Junior participants earn higher yields for taking on additional risk.
👉 x.com/roycoprotocol/status/2042643494745907538?s=20
Royco has introduced its first tranched vault on Morpho, bringing structured yield strategies onchain. The model splits risk between Senior and Junior tranches, offering protected yield for conservative users.
The Senior tranche has delivered ~5.6% APY over the past day, while the Junior side provides up to 7% loss coverage before Senior depositors are affected. In return, Junior participants earn higher yields for taking on additional risk.
The vault is currently in testing phase with a capped capacity of $241.5K, limiting early access while performance is validated. Key allocations include exposure to Aave v3, savUSD, sNUSD, and autoUSD strategies, with estimated APYs reaching up to 18.94% depending on tranche and utilization.
👉 x.com/roycoprotocol/status/2042643494745907538?s=20
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events & Headlines
Over the past week, developments across crypto markets were driven by AI & trading expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and broader adoption.
🔎 Recent Updates & Developments
– Visa introduced AI commerce infrastructure, enabling agent-based payments across global payment networks
– Circle launched managed USDC payments, allowing banks to access stablecoin rails without holding crypto
– TON achieved sub-second finality, significantly improving transaction speed and execution performance
– Ant Group launched Anvita platform, enabling AI agents to hold assets and execute autonomous transactions
– Polymarket began major platform upgrade with new order book and native collateral token
– Pharos Network raised $44M to build institutional Layer 1 infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets
– Kalshi partnered with Fox to integrate prediction data across major media platforms
Over the past week, developments across crypto markets were driven by AI & trading expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and broader adoption.
🔎 Recent Updates & Developments
– Visa introduced AI commerce infrastructure, enabling agent-based payments across global payment networks
– Circle launched managed USDC payments, allowing banks to access stablecoin rails without holding crypto
– TON achieved sub-second finality, significantly improving transaction speed and execution performance
– Ant Group launched Anvita platform, enabling AI agents to hold assets and execute autonomous transactions
– Polymarket began major platform upgrade with new order book and native collateral token
– Pharos Network raised $44M to build institutional Layer 1 infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets
– Kalshi partnered with Fox to integrate prediction data across major media platforms
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Projects that will hold their initial listing in April
Four fresh names are entering price discovery this April. From DePIN rails and AI infrastructure to trading terminals, this lineup taps directly into some of the market’s most active narratives.
Four fresh names are entering price discovery this April. From DePIN rails and AI infrastructure to trading terminals, this lineup taps directly into some of the market’s most active narratives.
Hackers minted 1 billion DOT on the Ethereum mainnet
According to Certik, the attack was primarily caused by a Hyperbridge gateway vulnerability that let attackers forge messages, compromise the admin role of a Polkadot token contract on Ethereum, and make around $234,000.
👉 x.com/lookonchain/status/2043558598111048126?s=20
According to Certik, the attack was primarily caused by a Hyperbridge gateway vulnerability that let attackers forge messages, compromise the admin role of a Polkadot token contract on Ethereum, and make around $234,000.
👉 x.com/lookonchain/status/2043558598111048126?s=20
Aave DAO has approved a $25M funding for Aave Labs
Aave DAO has passed the proposal to fund Aave Labs with $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE. The package shifts Aave Labs toward a DAO-funded model, while revenue from Aave products is intended to flow to DAO treasury.
👉 x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2043382887764930635?s=20
Aave DAO has passed the proposal to fund Aave Labs with $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE. The package shifts Aave Labs toward a DAO-funded model, while revenue from Aave products is intended to flow to DAO treasury.
The vote passed with nearly 75% support, marking a major governance decision for the protocol.
👉 x.com/StaniKulechov/status/2043382887764930635?s=20
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Faces Backlash Over Governance, Collateral and Transparency
World Liberty is facing a wave of criticism over the gap between its public narrative and how the project appears to operate in practice.
👉 cryptodiffer.com/feed/other/wlfi-faces-backlash
World Liberty is facing a wave of criticism over the gap between its public narrative and how the project appears to operate in practice.
What began as concern over locked supply and concentrated voting has now escalated into a broader controversy involving self-collateralized borrowing, USD1 collateral loops, and Justin Sun’s public accusations of hidden freeze controls.
👉 cryptodiffer.com/feed/other/wlfi-faces-backlash
Price Discovery Board: Genius (GENIUS)
GENIUS trading starts today at 11:00 UTC, backed by $6.0M in private funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other DEXs / Trading Terminals like Banana Gun, Jupiter, 1inch, and Infinex.
GENIUS trading starts today at 11:00 UTC, backed by $6.0M in private funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other DEXs / Trading Terminals like Banana Gun, Jupiter, 1inch, and Infinex.
Oriole Insights has launched Telegram Mini App
The Mini App brings Oriole Insights’ prediction experience into Telegram. Moreover, Oriole now allows users buy INSIGHTS with Telegram Stars directly in its Telegram Mini App, making access to the platform’s in-app currency much easier.
👉 t.me/orioleinsights_app_bot?start=_tgr_YnV44643OGFi
The Mini App brings Oriole Insights’ prediction experience into Telegram. Moreover, Oriole now allows users buy INSIGHTS with Telegram Stars directly in its Telegram Mini App, making access to the platform’s in-app currency much easier.
New Features:
— Buy INSIGHTS with Telegram Stars in Earn section
— Exchange INSIGHTS for ORI directly in the app
— Keep making predictions along with farming
— Fully native Telegram Mini App experience
— An additional path to accumulate ORI for users
👉 t.me/orioleinsights_app_bot?start=_tgr_YnV44643OGFi
Biggest Platforms by RWAs Tokenized Value
Tokenized real-world assets have seen explosive growth in 2025 and 2026, with the market surging to exceed $27 billion, fueled by increasing regulatory clarity and strong institutional interest.
Tokenized real-world assets have seen explosive growth in 2025 and 2026, with the market surging to exceed $27 billion, fueled by increasing regulatory clarity and strong institutional interest.
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Digital asset investment products recorded $1.1B in inflows, the strongest level since January, supported by moderating inflation and easing macro risks.
Bitcoin led with $833M in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $187M. Meanwhile, Strategy continued accumulation, acquiring an additional 13,927 BTC ($1.00B), and Bitmine added 71,524 ETH ($156M)
Digital asset investment products recorded $1.1B in inflows, the strongest level since January, supported by moderating inflation and easing macro risks.
Bitcoin led with $833M in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs attracted $187M. Meanwhile, Strategy continued accumulation, acquiring an additional 13,927 BTC ($1.00B), and Bitmine added 71,524 ETH ($156M)
From Exchange to Chain: Kraken’s Onchain Stack
To mark the Ink Points System rollout, we mapped out Kraken’s growing onchain stack around Ink. The overview shows how exchange products, chain infrastructure, and ecosystem apps are beginning to connect under one umbrella.
To mark the Ink Points System rollout, we mapped out Kraken’s growing onchain stack around Ink. The overview shows how exchange products, chain infrastructure, and ecosystem apps are beginning to connect under one umbrella.
Octra (OCT) has launched its ICO via Uniswap CCA
The sale is now live and will last until April 20. 10% of OCT supply is allocated for sale. Users can now place bids in ETH to receive wOCT.
👉 x.com/octra/status/2043692807936696346?s=20
The sale is now live and will last until April 20. 10% of OCT supply is allocated for sale. Users can now place bids in ETH to receive wOCT.
Octra is a privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain that uses fully homomorphic encryption to process encrypted data without decrypting it and designed to work both as a standalone L1 and as decentralized encrypted middleware.
👉 x.com/octra/status/2043692807936696346?s=20
Upbit lists of Canton (CC) and Zama (ZAMA) today
Canton Network (CC) trading has started on Upbit at 7:00 AM UTC, while Zama (ZAMA) trading will commence at 10:00 AM UTC. Both tokens will be available against KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs.
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2043961087419396387?s=20
Canton Network (CC) trading has started on Upbit at 7:00 AM UTC, while Zama (ZAMA) trading will commence at 10:00 AM UTC. Both tokens will be available against KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs.
Canton is a privacy-enabled blockchain, for synchronized financial markets, designed to let institutions connect apps and exchange data.
Zama is a cryptography company building FHE-based chain infrastructure that enables confidential smart contracts and apps to process encrypted data without exposing it.
👉 x.com/Official_Upbit/status/2043961087419396387?s=20
Exodus Sues W3C to Force Completion of Acquisition
Exodus Movement is suing W3C, the parent company of crypto card and payments specialists Baanx and Monovate, and its CEO, Garth Howat, to complete its $175 million acquisition of W3C.
👉 coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/crypto-wallet-firm-exodus-sues-w3c-and-its-ceo-garth-howat-to-complete-usd175m-acquisition
Exodus Movement is suing W3C, the parent company of crypto card and payments specialists Baanx and Monovate, and its CEO, Garth Howat, to complete its $175 million acquisition of W3C.
Howat and W3C accepted $80 million worth of loans from Exodus upon signing the deal, with $10 million given to Howat personally, who then declared that they did not need to repay these loans, according to the lawsuit.
👉 coindesk.com/policy/2026/04/13/crypto-wallet-firm-exodus-sues-w3c-and-its-ceo-garth-howat-to-complete-usd175m-acquisition
Top Prediction Markets by Quarterly Volume Growth
With Q1 2026 now complete, this ranking shows which prediction markets posted the strongest volume growth in 2026, with Limitless ranking first. While absolute size still matters, quarter-over-quarter growth offers a clearer view of where momentum is building fastest.
With Q1 2026 now complete, this ranking shows which prediction markets posted the strongest volume growth in 2026, with Limitless ranking first. While absolute size still matters, quarter-over-quarter growth offers a clearer view of where momentum is building fastest.
Tether Launches tether.wallet, a Self-Custodial App for Global Payments
Tether has introduced its self-custodial digital wallet designed to bring its global financial infrastructure directly to end users. With over 570M users already leveraging its technology, the company is now moving from backend infrastructure to a consumer-facing product.
The wallet supports key assets including Bitcoin, digital dollars (USD₮, USA₮), and tokenized gold (XAU₮), across networks like Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. It also integrates Lightning Network support for faster BTC transactions.
Built on Tether’s open-source WDK, the wallet ensures full self-custody, with private keys stored locally and controlled entirely by users. Future updates will expand blockchain support and introduce seamless cross-chain swaps.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2044023431176298976?s=20
Tether has introduced its self-custodial digital wallet designed to bring its global financial infrastructure directly to end users. With over 570M users already leveraging its technology, the company is now moving from backend infrastructure to a consumer-facing product.
The wallet supports key assets including Bitcoin, digital dollars (USD₮, USA₮), and tokenized gold (XAU₮), across networks like Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. It also integrates Lightning Network support for faster BTC transactions.
tether.wallet removes major UX barriers by enabling gasless transactions, abstracting network complexity, and allowing transfers via human-readable usernames. Users don’t need to hold native gas tokens, as fees are paid directly in transferred assets.
Built on Tether’s open-source WDK, the wallet ensures full self-custody, with private keys stored locally and controlled entirely by users. Future updates will expand blockchain support and introduce seamless cross-chain swaps.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2044023431176298976?s=20
Visa, Stripe & Zodia Custody Join Tempo as Early Validators
Institutional giants including Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody have joined Tempo’s payments blockchain as early validators. Their role will be to verify, order, and finalize on-chain transactions, strengthening the network’s institutional-grade infrastructure.
The involvement of global payment leaders highlights growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based payment rails. These firms already process trillions in annual volume and bring decades of experience in operating secure, always-on financial infrastructure.
Beyond traditional payments, Tempo is also exploring emerging use cases such as AI-driven “agentic payments,” alongside stablecoin remittances. The network is expanding its ecosystem with integrations like RedStone for pricing data and support for omnichain stablecoins like USDT0.
👉 theblock.co/post/397286/visa-stripe-zodia-custody-standard-chartered-validators-tempo
Institutional giants including Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody have joined Tempo’s payments blockchain as early validators. Their role will be to verify, order, and finalize on-chain transactions, strengthening the network’s institutional-grade infrastructure.
About. Tempo is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 focused on high-throughput payments and stablecoin settlement. Incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, the project has rapidly scaled, reaching a ~$5B valuation after a $500M Series A backed by Sequoia Capital and others.
The involvement of global payment leaders highlights growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based payment rails. These firms already process trillions in annual volume and bring decades of experience in operating secure, always-on financial infrastructure.
Beyond traditional payments, Tempo is also exploring emerging use cases such as AI-driven “agentic payments,” alongside stablecoin remittances. The network is expanding its ecosystem with integrations like RedStone for pricing data and support for omnichain stablecoins like USDT0.
👉 theblock.co/post/397286/visa-stripe-zodia-custody-standard-chartered-validators-tempo