IMF analysis of tokenization's impact on financial markets and real-world asset risks
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Tokenization’s Double-Edged Sword: IMF Warns of Financial Efficiency Gains and Stability Risks

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the rapid growth of asset tokenization. In a detailed report published on April 2, 2026, the global financial watchdog acknowledged the technology’s potential to transform markets while highlighting significant dangers to economic stability. This analysis comes as more than $27.6 billion in real-world assets have […]

Illustration of a digital vault security breach representing DeFi hacks and crypto theft.
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DeFi Hacks Plunder $169 Million in Q1 2026, Yet Show Stark Decline from Prior Year

Hackers stole $168.6 million from decentralized finance protocols in the first three months of 2026. Data from analytics firm DefiLlama shows 34 separate attacks, with private key compromises causing the most significant losses. This figure, while substantial, represents a dramatic 89% decrease from the same period in 2025. Quarterly Theft Drops Sharply from 2025 Peak […]

Professional trading terminal displaying prediction market data on a sleek screen.
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Framework’s Bold Move: Crypto VC Giant Builds Prediction Market Terminal for Pros

San Francisco, April 2, 2026 – Standard, one of cryptocurrency’s most influential venture capital firms, is constructing a specialized terminal for prediction markets. This project aims to serve professional traders and market makers, signaling a major institutional push into a sector once dominated by retail speculators. According to a Fortune report, the firm began development […]