WazirX’s $230M Payout Plan Hinges on May Court Ruling—Liquidation Looms if Rejected

WazirX has pursued court‑supervised restructuring after a $230 million exploit, setting May 13 in Singapore as the decisive date. Approval may unlock payouts within ten business days; rejection risks years of delays, potential liquidation and further pressure on India’s embattled crypto sector.
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Cardano Price Analysis: 50% ADA Price Crash Imminent?

The Cardano (ADA) price was subdued on Monday, trading sideways in the $0.62 area, but is at a key technical crossroads, with the price action in the coming days likely to be crucial for the crypto’s near-term momentum.
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Telegram User Privacy at Risk? CEO Threatens EU Exit Over Encryption Backdoor Push

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has issued a statement reinforcing the platform’s commitment to Telegram user privacy amid French legislative attempts to mandate backdoor access to encrypted messages. While Telegram updated its terms to share limited metadata with authorities under valid court orders, Durov maintains the company will not compromise encryption.
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WSJ: Circle, BitGo Pursue Elusive U.S. Bank Charters—Only Anchorage Holds One

Circle and bitgo have moved to secure U.S. banking charters, joining peers eyeing trust or industrial bank licenses as Congress has introduced stablecoin legislation. The filings have marked a pivot from crypto’s margins toward long‑term viability inside regulated finance.
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Crypto‑Friendly Paul Atkins to Take SEC Helm This Week, Industry Braces for Shake‑Up

Paul Atkins has been confirmed as SEC Chair and, sources say, could be sworn in this week after an April Senate vote. Observers note that his reported crypto holdings and prior agency experience may herald a milder enforcement posture toward digital‑asset firms.
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