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122 itemsApril 21, 2026
- CoinDesk
XRP climbs to $1.44 as breakout builds, quantum roadmap adds long-term tailwind
Price gains 2.3% on strong volume as triangle compression nears resolution, with Ripple’s quantum plan reinforcing long-term positioning.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
New York targets Coinbase, Gemini in fresh crackdown on prediction markets
Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Coinbase and Gemini ran unlicensed markets, adding pressure on crypto companies as states move to regulate event-based trading platforms.
- CryptoSlateScore: 90
North Korea hit crypto for $500M+ this month — and the $6.75 billion threat is not over yet
In just under three weeks, cyber operatives linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have stolen more than $500 million from crypto DeFi platforms. This marks a drastic escalation in Pyongyang’s state-sponsored campaign to bankroll its weapons programs through cryptocurrency theft....
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Banks lobbying efforts seek to ‘kill’ CLARITY Act before US Senate election window closes
The US Senate’s most significant effort to establish a comprehensive federal framework for digital asset markets, the CLARITY Act, is in imminent danger of slipping into May. Amid fierce pressure from traditional financial institutions, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is actively pressing Senate Banking ...
- The BlockScore: 85
Kelp DAO exploiter begins moving stolen funds across chains after Arbitrum ETH freeze
Wallets tied to the approximate $292 million Kelp DAO exploit have begun moving funds across chains following Arbitrum’s ETH freeze.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Kelp DAO attacker moves $175M in Ether after exploit: Arkham
The Kelp DAO attacker has moved $175 million of stolen Ether in an apparent bid to start laundering it after the $290 million exploit.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Ripple sets 2028 deadline to harden XRPL after Google’s quantum research sharpens attack risk
Ripple is building a multi-stage plan to prepare the XRP Ledger (XRPL) for an eventual shift to post-quantum cryptography, setting a 2028 target for full readiness. This comes as advances in quantum computing force blockchain developers to think more concretely about how existing security systems ma...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Aave’s core markets hit 100% utilization at once, and that's not a good thing
CertiK says the lending protocol is in serious trouble while CEO Stani Kulechov tells CoinDesk he does “not have anything useful to say.”
- DecryptScore: 85
New York Sues Coinbase, Gemini Over Prediction Market Offerings
"Gemini and Coinbase’s so-called prediction markets are just illegal gambling operations," alleged New York AG Letitia James.
- The BlockScore: 85
New York Attorney General sues Coinbase, Gemini for ‘illegal gambling’ on prediction market platforms
NY AG Letitia James has sued Coinbase and Gemini for allegedly illegally offering people the ability to bet on events.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Banks fund crypto attack ads across Washington as over 3,000 banks unite to stop Clarity Act passing Senate
A recent American Bankers Association (ABA) ad running across Washington shows a clear edge in a campaign that has been running for months. The ad reads: “Protect local lending while embracing innovation. Tell Senators to close the stablecoin loophole.” ABA's advertising archive document...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
New York sues Coinbase, Gemini over prediction market offerings
New York has become the latest state to argue that prediction market contracts touching on sports and entertainment violate state gambling laws.
- The BlockScore: 85
Kelp DAO shifts blame to LayerZero for $292 million exploit; Aave examines bad debt scenarios
Kelp DAO has countered LayerZero's earlier statement, saying the 1-of-1 DVN setup under criticism was shipped as the default at LayerZero.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show
KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion fears move through the sector.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Coinbase advisory board says quantum computing threat is on the horizon, crypto needs a plan
The 50-page paper concludes that while today’s blockchains remain secure, a future “fault-tolerant quantum computer” capable of breaking widely used encryption is increasingly plausible, and preparation must begin now.
- The BlockScore: 80
‘Are we an industry of clowns?’: DeFi grapples with security tradeoffs after $292M Kelp DAO fallout
Aftermath conditions from Kelp DAO’s exploit has opened a broader debate over DeFi’s security model, after billions left Aave.
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
Bitcoin braces for $8B options expiry as war, oil and the Fed threaten a volatility reset
Bitcoin is heading into one of the year's largest options expirations at the worst possible moment. CoinGlass data shows roughly $8.07 billion in notional open interest for Deribit's options expiring on April 24, split between 56,300 calls and 49,540 puts. While the ratio itself leans bullish, it's ...
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Crypto's massive exploit may force big banks to rethink their blockchain plans, Jefferies warns
The $293 million Kelp DAO exploit has exposed critical infrastructure risks, leading Jefferies to suggest that traditional financial firms may pause their blockchain initiatives to prioritize security.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Bitcoin reclaims $75,000 as Iran ceasefire talks advance, equities rally resumes
Bitcoin traded at $75,733 on Tuesday morning, up 1.5% over 24 hours, as Iran signaled it will send a team to Pakistan talks and Brent crude slipped ahead of the Wednesday ceasefire deadline.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer
A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from digital hacks to physical crypto threats.
- DecryptScore: 75
Arbitrum Security Council Freezes $71.5M in Ethereum linked to $292M KelpDAO Exploit
Arbitrum's emergency response to the KelpDAO exploit has sparked praise and criticism over the network's ability to freeze stolen assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
The BOK will increase scrutiny of crypto markets and non-bank finance, and will also modernize currency markets for 24-hour foreign exchange trading, he said.
- DecryptScore: 75
Morning Minute: Saylor's $2.54B Buy Buoys Bitcoin
Michael Saylor and Tom Lee continued to buy BTC and ETH in big size, while Aave published its incident report from the KelpDAO exploit.
- The BlockScore: 75
UK sets out plan to integrate payments rules covering stablecoins and tokenized deposits
HM Treasury proposed unifying UK payments rules for traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits during Fintech Week in London.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
UK plans payments rule changes for stablecoins, tokenized deposits
The UK government plans a stablecoin and tokenization rules overhaul, appointing former FCA official Chris Woolard to support work on its digital markets strategy.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Why Strategy’s multi billion dollar Bitcoin purchases are no longer bullish catalysts for the market
Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has surpassed BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to become the world’s largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. According to an April 20 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (...
- DecryptScore: 75
Tether Asserts Stablecoin Dominance Over Circle's USDC Amid Major Crypto Hacks
Tether's USDT market cap hit an all-time high, with DeFi users appearing to favor the stablecoin over USDC as a refuge from industry fallout.
- DecryptScore: 75
Google Fixes AI Coding Tool Flaw That Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code: Report
Researchers say a prompt injection bug in Google's Antigravity AI coding tool could have let attackers run commands, despite safeguards.
- DecryptScore: 75
Coinbase Flags Proof-of-Stake Chains Like Ethereum, Solana as Potential Quantum Risks
Advisory council says validator signatures and wallet cryptography could be vulnerable if future quantum computers break current encryption.
- The BlockScore: 75
Senate crypto bill faces April setback amid growing pressure to get legislation through: report
Tensions are building to schedule a hearing to advance crypto market structure legislation, which could reportedly be pushed to May.
- The BlockScore: 75
Arbitrum freezes $71 million worth of ETH stolen in Kelp DAO exploit
The Arbitrum Security Council said the frozen funds will only be moved by further action through Arbitrum governance.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Arbitrum freezes $71M of Ether connected to Kelp exploit
Griff Green, a member of Arbitrum’s security council, said the group acted with input from law enforcement and “did not make this decision lightly."
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Arbitrum freezes $71 million in ether tied to Kelp DAO exploit
The layer-2 network's security council moved 30,766 ETH to a frozen intermediary wallet, accessible only via further governance action.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana
The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% in the last 30 days.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin
A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting launch in the second half of 2026.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms
Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years in prison under Philippine securities law.
- DecryptScore: 70
Bank of Korea's New Governor Prioritizes CBDCs Over Stablecoins in First Policy Address
The central bank chief outlined digital finance priorities while legislative debates continue over private stablecoin frameworks.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Crypto hackers stole $17B over past 10 years: DefiLlama
Private key compromises led crypto hack losses over the past decade as recent DeFi exploits show attackers moving beyond smart contract bugs.
- The BlockScore: 70
Bipartisan PACE Act looks to open Fed payment rails to nonbanks, draws crypto support
California Reps. Sam Liccardo and Young Kim introduced a bill that would allow certain providers access to the central bank.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Group of 39 firms urge EU to fast-track DLT rules, warn of lagging the US
A 39-member coalition including Nasdaq urged the EU to fast-track DLT pilot changes, warning Europe could lose ground to the US in tokenized finance.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin regains $76K as Coinbase-driven demand sustains recovery
A $517 million rise in spot volume led by Coinbase is helping Bitcoin reclaim $76,000, with steady inflows absorbing the weekend selling pressure.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin inflows to Binance fall to 2023 low as BTC bulls set target on $80K
Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
How crypto futures markets are feeding ‘scam coin’ insider pump and dumps
RAVE briefly crossed a $6.7 billion valuation on Apr. 18 before collapsing nearly 95% in hours. The market infrastructure surrounding the token, consisting of thin float, concentrated supply, and a live perpetual market, drove the scale of both the rally and the destruction. ZachXBT alleged that ins...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Blockchain.com adds perpetual futures trading to self-custody wallets
With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.
- DecryptScore: 70
Core Scientific Reveals $3.3 Billion Junk-Bond Sale to Pivot Further from Bitcoin Mining to AI
Core Scientific, a Bitcoin miner turned data center operator, said that it plans to offer $3.3 billion worth of speculative-grade debt.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto's great hope in Senate's Clarity Act still has a path to survive tight calendar
A sideshow stablecoin yield debate has dragged the market structure bill through months of delay, even as the Senate's available floor time diminishes for 2026.
- The BlockScore: 70
Japan’s JSCC partners with Mizuho, Nomura to test government bonds on blockchain
The proof-of-concept trial will test the onchain transfer and management of Japanese government bonds on Canton Network.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen
The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, Raiffeisen Bank International, SEB, and UniCredit.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying
Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin climbs as risk sentiment improves, altcoins hit by exploit concerns
Bitcoin advanced while altcoins continued to struggle after the weekend's DeFi exploit, with markets eyeing Middle East tensions and shifting risk sentiment.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
VIX drops 45% in three weeks: Is Bitcoin price ready to retake $80K?
A falling VIX signals improving risk appetite, boosting Bitcoin’s chances of attracting fresh demand and breaking above the $80,000 level.
- The BlockScore: 65
Core Scientific plans $3.3 billion debt offering, with proceeds to help repay credit facility loans
Core Scientific plans a $3.3 billion private notes offering, with proceeds partly earmarked to repay credit facility borrowings.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Poland stalls on crypto law, forcing local companies to move abroad
Poland’s parliament is in a deadlock over crypto and its inability to align local laws with MiCA may drive some local crypto companies abroad.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow
BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would result in a short squeeze.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Core Scientific seeks $3.3 billion bond sale to further AI data center pivot
The company is building six AI data centers, leased to CoreWeave for 12 years, and is expected to generate approximately $10 billion in revenue.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
DoorDash to offer stablecoin payments to users via Tempo blockchain
Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Aave risk manager models 2 bad debt scenarios from Kelp DAO exploit
The first scenario is far cheaper but runs the risk of rsETH depegging an estimated 15%, while the second is costlier but better protects Ethereum mainnet and concentrates losses at the layer 2 level.
- The BlockScore: 65
Bank of Korea’s new chief vows to push CBDC, deposit tokens; leaves out stablecoins
BOK Governor Shin Hyun-song previously took a negative stance on stablecoins during his tenure at the BIS.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address
New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably absent from his remarks.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report
Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin or USDt for “safe passage.”
- DecryptScore: 60
Grandson of Mob Boss John Gotti Sentenced for Funneling Stolen COVID Funds Into Crypto
The grandson of Gambino crime boss John Gotti pleaded guilty to wire fraud after funneling $420K in stolen pandemic relief funds into crypto.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
BitMEX taps Zodia Custody for off-exchange collateral trading
BitMEX has partnered with Zodia Custody to enable institutional crypto derivatives trading via off-exchange collateral held in segregated custody.
- The BlockScore: 60
DoorDash to offer stablecoin payouts with Tempo in push toward everyday crypto payments
Stripe, Coastal Bank and ARQ are also deploying stablecoin payment flows on Tempo's network alongside DoorDash.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
South Korea tax agency opens bidding for crypto tracing tool
South Korea's tax authority is looking to build crypto transaction tracking software that can help track potential tax evaders.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
DoorDash is bringing stablecoin payments to masses with Stripe-backed blockchain
The delivery service is working with the Stripe-led blockchain firm Tempo to bring stablecoin payouts to its global marketplace, replacing fragmented regional rails.
- DecryptScore: 60
DoorDash to Pay Delivery Workers in Stablecoins via Stripe's Tempo Blockchain
Delivery firm DoorDash will use Stripe's payments-focused blockchain, Tempo, to pay its Dashers in stablecoins in more than 40 countries.
- DecryptScore: 60
Amazon Will Invest Up to $25 Billion More in Anthropic as AI Demand Surges
Amazon secures Anthropic as a major cloud customer through 2036 in one of the largest AI infrastructure alliances to date.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000 as Warsh says Trump didn't demand he cut rates
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave back their early morning gains alongside BTC as markets digested the Fed Chair nominee's Senate confirmation hearing.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push
The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin price rally 'in progress' but upside could be capped at $84K
Analysts say Bitcoin’s rally has begun, but the upside may be capped at an average spot BTC ETF cost basis near $84,000.
- The BlockScore: 60
Peter Thiel-backed unicorn Ramp rolls out $0 conversions between USDT and dollars across product suite
The fintech provider has rolled out support for Ethereum, Solana and Plasma-issued USDT tokens across its entire product suite.
- The BlockScore: 60
Fed pick Warsh backs crypto’s place in finance as Warren raises ‘sock puppet’ concerns in hearing
Digital assets are already ingrained in the financial industry, said Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh during his nomination hearing.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report
According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Code is ‘functional’ free speech under the First Amendment: Coin Center
Crypto software developers are concerned about whether they could be held criminally liable for publishing their software, following high-profile convictions last year.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
US senator urges delay of CLARITY Act Senate markup until May: Report
US Senator Thom Tillis said members of the crypto and banking industries still need more time to be heard.
- The BlockScore: 55
Scammers demand crypto ‘clearance’ fees from ships near Strait of Hormuz: report
Greek maritime risk firm MARISKS warned shippers of fraudulent Hormuz transit demands paid in bitcoin or USDT, according to Reuters.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Crypto scammers offer ‘safe passage’ through Hormuz. At least one ship may have been conned.
Marisks, a maritime risk company, alerted ships stranded by the Hormuz blockade to scammers posing as Iranian authorities asking for bitcoin or USDT.
- The BlockScore: 55
Polymarket taps Bitget Wallet’s over 90 million users with integration
Polymarket's chief marketing officer said “Bitget Wallet provides a powerful entry point for a global user base."
- DecryptScore: 55
Optimism Bills 'Privacy Boost' as Turning Point for Enterprises on Ethereum
The layer-2 Ethereum scaling network’s privacy offering is expected to expand to additional blockchains.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Cut the red tape: 39 financial giants demand an emergency fast-track for Europe's blockchain pilot
The firms requested separating the DLT pilot regime from a larger package of 18 financial laws to allow for quicker updates and build real markets.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Bitget exchange brings pre-IPO tokens to masses starting with SpaceX on Solana
The crypto exchange opens IPO Prime access with Republic to offer Solana-based tokens tied to private firms ahead of public listings.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network
Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Kalshi takes on Coinbase, Robinhood with new plan to offer crypto perpetual futures: The Information
Prediction market platform Kalshi is moving onto Coinbase’s turf by launching crypto perpetual futures, aiming to capture the massive demand for digital asset derivatives within a regulated U.S. framework.
- DecryptScore: 55
Prediction Market Giants Kalshi, Polymarket Eye Perpetual Futures Push: Report
The leading prediction market firms are reportedly planning to push deeper into derivatives by supporting perpetual futures trading.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Ripple wants the XRP Ledger to be quantum-proof by 2028. Here is its plan
Ripple has laid out a four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100
STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help the bears pull price down to $70,000.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Almost 80% of Japan's institutional investors plan to buy crypto within 3 years, survey finds
A survey by Nomura reveals that roughly 80% of Japan's investment professionals plan to allocate up to 5% of their portfolios to digital assets by 2029.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
XRP holders back in profit as price eyes potential 55% breakout
Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40.
- The BlockScore: 50
Circle tops crypto stocks with 30% gain as stablecoin growth outpaces Coinbase slump
Every crypto-related stock in the market now has its own differentiated business models that respond to different drivers.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
UK invites crypto giant Bybit to London to win over some of UAE’s innovation shine
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou was invited to meetings in the U.K. this week with government-linked bodies including the FCA and House of Lords.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
European investors may switch banks for better crypto access, survey finds
A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital shows that 35% of European investors would switch to banks with better crypto offerings, but regulatory uncertainty remains an issue.
- The BlockScore: 50
Kalshi eyes crypto expansion with perpetual futures trading: report
Both Coinbase and Binance are offering users access to prediction markets as interest in wagering on the outcomes of different events swells.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Fed chair nominee pressed on potential conflicts of interest, independence
Kevin Warsh faced intense questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers over his more than $100 million financial disclosure ahead of a confirmation hearing.
- The BlockScore: 50
SoFi adds XRP deposits but users criticize lack of external wallet transfers
According to SoFi's support page, the crypto platform does not permit XR transfers to outside wallets.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Prediction markets are the new secret weapon for Coinbase and Robinhood growth
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts said the market is treating recent trading slumps as old news, shifting focus instead toward prediction markets and new product launches to drive the next leg of growth for Coinbase and Robinhood.
- CryptoSlateScore: 50
How P2P.org Built a Solana Transaction Sender for Teams That Cannot Afford to Miss a Slot
Solana processes over 162 million transactions daily at slot times averaging 390 milliseconds. For most users, that speed is more than sufficient. For trading firms, arbitrage bots, and liquidation engines, it is barely enough margin to work with. The difference between landing a transaction in slot...
- DecryptScore: 50
Revolut Targeting $200 Billion Valuation in IPO—But Not Until 2028: FT
Global fintech firm Revolut is eying a $200 billion IPO, according to a report—but don't expect the move any time soon.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Coinbase’s AI payments protocol x402 launches app store for AI agents
Coinbase’s x402 AI payments protocol has launched Agentic.market, a platform where AI agents can discover and use AI-friendly services.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now
Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
European banks are at risk of losing customers to rivals with better crypto tools
A new study found that while European investors find crypto complex, they are increasingly willing to switch banks to find a trusted partner that offers secure and regulated digital asset services.
- The BlockScore: 45
Pompliano’s ProCap Financial partners with Kalshi to incorporate real-time prediction market data in research
ProCap Insights will feature reports on individual prediction markets, follow platform trends, and use Kalshi for investment decisions.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Revolut targets a $200 billion IPO just months after its $75 billion share sale
The crypto-friendly fintech is planning its initial public offering (IPO) no sooner than 2028, according to an FT report.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Were tariff refunds bought for 20 cents on the dollar by stablecoin-backed Treasurys custodian Cantor Fitzgerald?
When Customs launched the CAPE refund portal, it put administrative certainty behind an asset class that Wall Street had already begun pricing. As of Apr. 9, 56,497 importers had registered for electronic refunds totaling $127 billion, out of roughly $166 billion the government expects to be returne...
- DecryptScore: 40
Bitcoin Resistance at $78K and $83K Could Cap Rally: Schwab
The Schwab Center for Financial Research warned that Bitcoin faces key resistance between $78,000 and $83,000 investor cost basis levels.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Canton, ZKsync clash over how blockchains enforce rules
Matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different.
- DecryptScore: 40
Block’s Cash App Launches Accounts for Young Kids—Without Bitcoin Access
Cash App joins the youth banking race with high-yield savings, but the managed kid accounts can’t tap into the app’s Bitcoin features.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Fake delivery driver targets French crypto worker in armed home invasion
A thwarted home invasion near Montpellier adds to France’s surge in violent “wrench attacks,” as high‑profile and doxxed crypto holders are increasingly in criminals’ sights.
- The BlockScore: 40
Proposed STRC upgrade seen as shared upside lever for Strategy and Strive shareholders: TD Cowen
Strategy Inc is looking to shift toward semi-monthly dividend payouts that could start as early as mid-July.
- DecryptScore: 40
Quantum Computers Could Boost AI by Processing Large Datasets More Efficiently
In a new study, researchers describe a method that feeds data into quantum computers in smaller batches instead of storing entire datasets.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Mob boss John Gotti’s grandson is headed to prison for a $1.1 million Covid fraud and crypto scheme
he mob boss’ grandson defrauded the U.S. government’s Covid-19 relief system out of $1.1 million and invested at least half of it to invest in crypto businesses.
- The BlockScore: 40
Etherealize updates long-term ETH price prediction to $250,000
ETH would trade above $250,000 if Ethereum can capture the same monetary premium as bitcoin and gold carry as stores-of-value.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Inside the hunt for Satoshi: Filmmakers chase crypto’s biggest mystery
A new documentary digs into Bitcoin’s origins, reframing the search for Satoshi Nakamoto as both a technical investigation and a deeply human story.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
NY lawmaker proposes ‘AI dividend’ to address potential job losses
The proposed AI dividend would be funded by taxes on AI use and equity stakes in AI companies, paying US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers.
- DecryptScore: 35
This Frankenstein AI Merges Claude Opus, GLM and Qwen—And Outperforms Top Models
Kyle Hessling stacked two of Jackrong's Qwopus finetunes into a single frankenmerge'—and then had to heal it. The result outperforms some of the top models.
- The BlockScore: 30
Securitize names former IMF representative to board
Sunil Sabharwal served as a Senate-confirmed U.S. representative to the International Monetary Fund between 2016 and 2018.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Oil tanker attacked after falling for crypto scam granting fake Strait of Hormuz safe passage
Sanmar Herald’s plea over the radio captured the new reality in Hormuz, fake crypto clearance, real gunfire The latest geopolitical risk to crypto from the Strait of Hormuz has come via radio from a tanker under fire. “Sepah Navy, Sepah Navy, this is Motor Vessel, Sanmar Herald. You gave me clearanc...
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 3.3% while index moves lower
Aave (AAVE), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
AI slop has created a search problem crypto companies can’t ignore
Rechler argues that if these companies don’t adopt better content strategies and overly misuse AI-generated tools, their platforms, exchanges or dapps won’t be discovered via search.
- DecryptScore: 30
Dogecoin Foundation, MoonPay Team to Donate 1 Million DOGE to Dog Charity
Crypto payments firm MoonPay enabled contributions to dog welfare programs, marking a practical use case for Dogecoin.
- DecryptScore: 30
Mississippi Law School Requires AI Training as Courts Grapple With the Tech
Mississippi College School of Law now mandates artificial intelligence education for first-year students as legal institutions adapt to both the risks and potential uses of the technology.
- DecryptScore: 25
Iran Scammers Demand Bitcoin, USDT for Transit Through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Fake crypto clearance demands are targeting ships stranded at Hormuz as the Iran conflict enters its third month.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Bitcoin trades above a make-or-break level ahead of Warsh hearing
What you need to know for April 21, 2026