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IBM announced that customers of its digital asset management platform IBM Digital Asset Haven can now connect to permissioned blockchain networks, including the blockchain-based shared ledger from Swift. A new beta version of the ISO 20022 message adapter allows financial institutions to initiate tokenized deposit transactions through this ledger using standard payment messages. IBM stated that financial institutions participating in Swift-related programs have tested tokenized deposits on this ledger using Digital Asset Haven. The ledger supports tokenized deposits issued by banks, enabling participating IBM clients to transfer digital assets around the clock, with final settlement still completed through existing systems.Swift first announced this ledger at Sibos 2025, based on a prototype developed in collaboration with Consensys, with over 40 financial institutions involved in its design, 17 of which are participating in the tokenized deposit pilot. Swift currently connects over 12,500 financial institutions across more than 200 markets worldwide. The aforementioned message adapter allows banks to continue using existing payment message formats and operational processes without adopting blockchain-specific workflows.IBM is also expanding Digital Asset Haven to a localized deployment beta version, which can be installed on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE in the client's own data center for managing digital assets such as stablecoins and tokenized deposits, without relying on public cloud infrastructure. IBM stated that the platform and key management layer are fully retained within the client's own environment, with keys protected by IBM Crypto Express hardware security modules.

According to Fortune magazine, Ethereum software company Consensys announced that it will spin off its flagship wallet MetaMask into an independent entity, with founder Joe Lubin serving as CEO. The original Consensys will be renamed to focus on institutional protocols and Ethereum software, led by longtime executive Mike Kriak. Lubin stated that the spin-off is due to the consumer business value accumulation of MetaMask far exceeding that of other business units.MetaMask has expanded from an Ethereum wallet to a platform similar to a new crypto bank, launching a "main account" feature that supports multiple assets and Mastercard debit card spending, and has diversified revenue sources such as perpetual contracts and prediction markets.Lubin did not disclose an IPO timeline, but analysts believe that MetaMask may seek to go public as early as early 2027, while also noting that the willingness to issue tokens has decreased under the current regulatory environment.

According to Cointelegraph, Consensys introduced a software developer earlier this year through a "reputable third-party service provider," who was later found to have connections to North Korea. The developer had approximately one month of access to the Consensys system under the alias Tyler Knapp.Consensys General Counsel Matt Corva stated that the developer was not an employee of Consensys but collaborated as a consultant. After discovering the threat, the company immediately terminated access and launched a comprehensive investigation, confirming that no assets or data were stolen, no malicious code was deployed, and user security was not affected. Consensys stated that it would reevaluate its practices regarding outsourcing engineering and development work.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, former ConsenSys ambassador Russell Verbeeten (@rverbee) has started transferring a large amount of ETH after a year, with the source of his funds traceable back to 10 years ago, at a cost as low as $5.6. Seven hours ago, he withdrew 20,426 ETH ($37.26 million) from Aave, which was then distributed to 10 new addresses, one of which has 4,144 ETH deposited into the Coinsquare exchange, while other tokens have not yet been transferred or sold.

According to CoinDesk, Ethereum application developer Consensys has postponed its potential IPO plans until at least the fall due to unfavorable market conditions. Consensys had planned to confidentially submit an S-1 registration statement to the SEC by the end of February this year and had hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to lead the process.In February 2026, the cryptocurrency market saw a significant decline due to macroeconomic uncertainties, tariff concerns, and outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, leading several crypto companies to suspend their IPO plans. BitGo was the only crypto-native company to go public in 2026, but its stock price fell about 36% from its IPO price. A Consensys spokesperson stated that they do not comment on market speculation. Consensys completed a $450 million Series D funding round in early 2022, with a valuation of $7 billion.

According to official news, Consensys submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that the SEC's latest interpretive framework for crypto assets may leave regulatory gaps, creating compliance uncertainty for self-custody wallet providers like MetaMask.Consensys requests that the SEC clarify through a targeted safe harbor or other exemption measures that self-custody, user-led interfaces that only support the trading of non-security crypto assets potentially attached to investment contracts do not need to register as broker-dealers.Consensys stated that this move aims to ensure that U.S. users can continue to use open, neutral peer-to-peer blockchain tools.

According to The Block, Consensys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin stated at Consensus 2026 that projects like Strategy, SharpLink, and BitMine, which are part of the Ethereum Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), are positive examples of building "long-term permanent capital" for the Ethereum ecosystem without leverage, and warned that weak assets and copycat DATs could harm the ecosystem.Lubin mentioned that Consensys and he himself have contributed 30,000 ETH to the DeFi United initiative to promote multi-party collaboration in recovering funds after the Kelp DAO vulnerability incident. He also pointed out that Ethereum has embedded a path to quantum safety in its scaling roadmap, while Bitcoin will face more complex property issues in migrating quantum-vulnerable addresses.

According to CoinDesk, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, stated at Consensus Miami 2026 that almost all economies worldwide will be tokenized, and this trend is no longer experimental but inevitable.Lubin pointed out that Ethereum's early design allows anyone to issue assets without creating a new blockchain, which positions it favorably in the process of traditional financial institutions bringing real-world assets like stablecoins and government bonds on-chain. Ethereum has matured enough through Layer 2 scaling, synchronous composability, and the role of ETH as a "trust commodity" to attract traditional financial institutions and regulators. Lubin also noted that transactions across multiple networks will consume ETH, and as more economic activities go on-chain, ETH may possess monetary properties.

Aave announced on platform X that the Ethereum core organization Consensys and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin have officially joined the DeFi United recovery initiative, providing funding support of up to 30,000 ETH, with ongoing strategic consulting provided by Sharplink.Aave stated that the aforementioned contributions are an important part of the overall recovery plan for DeFi United, playing a key role in promoting the recovery of rsETH collateral and normalizing market conditions. Without this support, the current recovery process would be difficult to advance.

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay announced today (April 23) that he has officially left Consensys, marking the end of over a decade of building MetaMask. He stated that the reason for his departure is professional burnout and the need to spend more time with his family, and he expressed his best wishes for the future development of the team.Dan Finlay also expressed his satisfaction with the recent official launch of the advanced permission feature (ERC-7715) for MetaMask, believing that this feature fills an important gap in the product that has existed for a long time, and he looks forward to experiencing this feature as an ordinary user in the future.

The on-chain derivatives protocol MYX has announced the completion of a strategic financing round led by Consensys, with participation from Consensys Mesh and Systemic Ventures. Following this round of financing, Consensys officially becomes MYX's largest investor, and the funds will be used to support the release of MYX V2 and the deployment of a modular derivatives settlement engine.MYX V2 marks the platform's transition from a vertically integrated DApp to a modular settlement layer, allowing other products and platforms to build on top of it. This design aims to prevent the fragmentation of derivatives liquidity across chains and promote the industry's evolution from isolated DEXs to shared clearing and settlement primitives. At the protocol level, MYX V2 integrates account abstraction based on EIP-4337 and EIP-7702, combined with Chainlink's latest permissionless oracle stack, to address long-standing pain points such as slow onboarding of long-tail assets, low capital utilization efficiency, and complex trading processes.

According to Crowdfund Insider, Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of Consensys and co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his views on the current state and future trajectory of the cryptocurrency market during an interview in Hong Kong. Lubin expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook. He emphasized that the digital asset economy is continuously evolving, driven by functional utility rather than pure speculative forces.When discussing Bitcoin, Lubin believes it should not be viewed as a traditional safe-haven asset at this stage. He described the broader crypto landscape as still resembling a "startup ecosystem," suggesting that positioning Bitcoin as a secure store of value amidst current developmental challenges may be premature. In contrast, he highlighted that Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, ETH, has a stronger functional demand.Lubin believes that the practicality of ETH in driving decentralized applications, smart contracts, and broader ecosystem activities gives it an advantage in real-world adoption compared to Bitcoin's main narrative. He emphasized Ethereum's enduring importance in the evolving financial infrastructure.He pointed out that institutional participation is deepening, with major banks, trading platforms, and financial networks increasingly building on Ethereum-based technologies and layer two scaling solutions. He stated that this momentum at the institutional level indicates that even amid market fluctuations, Ethereum is transitioning towards becoming the next-generation financial foundation.Overall, Lubin's remarks reflect confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential under short-term market pressures. He portrayed the ecosystem as resilient and innovative, with tools like Ethereum and MetaMask poised to drive meaningful progress in the digital economy.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the wallet address related to Ethereum co-founder and Consensys founder Joseph Lubin deposited 15,000 ETH (approximately $31.43 million) into MakerDAO and borrowed 4.1 million DAI. Currently, the wallet address holds a total of 137,908 ETH (approximately $287.29 million) and has borrowed a cumulative total of 107.77 million DAI.

In 2025, crypto companies raised $3.4 billion through IPOs, with Circle and Bullish each raising over $1 billion. In 2026, IPOs will primarily focus on compliant infrastructure companies.Kraken: Submitted IPO application documents to the SEC in November 2025, aiming for a listing in the first half of 2026, with a valuation of $20 billion and projected revenue of $1.5 billion in 2024, seen as the most compliant listing route outside of Coinbase.Consensys: The parent company of MetaMask and Infura is preparing for an IPO in collaboration with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, planning to go public in mid-2026. MetaMask has 30 million monthly active users, with a company valuation of $7 billion, providing investors with a pure crypto software investment opportunity.BitGo: Has submitted an updated IPO application to the SEC, targeting a listing in the first quarter of 2026, with a valuation of $1.75 billion. Revenue has quadrupled over the past two years, focusing on institutional custody and compliant staking services.Animoca Brands: Will go public on NASDAQ through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, with an expected valuation of $6 billion.Ledger: A French hardware wallet manufacturer, preparing for a significant financing round in 2026, has sold 6 million devices, positioning itself as the Apple of crypto security.Bithumb: Plans to go public in South Korea by the end of 2025, with market share expected to rebound to 25% in 2024, underwritten by Samsung Securities.

According to DL News, this year, crypto companies raised approximately $3.4 billion in IPOs, with both Circle and Bullish exceeding $1 billion.Looking ahead to 2026: Kraken has confidentially submitted its S-1 to the SEC in November 2025, planning to go public in the first half of the year;Consensys is advancing its IPO with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs by mid-year, with core products being MetaMask, Infura, and Linea;BitGo has updated its S-1A, aiming for a Q1 listing, with a valuation of approximately $1.75 billion;Animoca Brands plans to go public on NASDAQ through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, targeting a valuation of around $6 billion;Ledger is preparing for a large financing round to strengthen Ledger Live and its self-custody business;Bithumb plans to go public in South Korea by the end of 2025, regaining about 25% of the local market share.