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Ether triple top strikes at $2.4K as ETH analysts doubt bullish trend change

Ether charts flash an ominous triple-top pattern as ETH fails to overcome $2,400. Will bears maintain control over the altcoin’s price action?

Israeli regulators approve shekel-pegged stablecoin

The approval of the BILS stablecoin issued by Israeli exchange Bits of Gold came after a two-year pilot program on the Solana blockchain.

Bitcoin flash crashes below $78,000 at Europe market open with nearly $295 million in crypto liquidations

Bitcoin traded below $78,000 on Monday as EU markets opened for the week. BTC price hit $77,819, down 0.28% over 24 hours, with a market capitalization near $1.56 trillion and 24-hour volume of around $32.1 billion. Total crypto liquidations stood near $295 million over the previous 24 hours on Coin...

Bitcoin climbs above $79,000, Asian equities rise amid ‘subdued’ geopolitical tensions

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 47, returning to the 'Neutral' zone from around 12 in 'Extreme Fear' last month.

Why this week could reprice Bitcoin in 48 Hours: Fed first, GDP and PCE right after

Bitcoin is heading into a rare macro window where the first reaction may age fast. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to conclude its April meeting on April 29, with the FOMC decision and press conference landing that afternoon. The next morning, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis is scheduled to rele...

Bitcoin leads $1.2B weekly haul for global crypto funds as institutional demand builds: CoinShares

Improving institutional demand spurred by bitcoin's multi-week high pushed $1.2 billion in weekly flows to crypto funds.

EU’s largest measures against Russia yet include escalation of crypto sanctions evasion

The European Union noted that Russia has become increasingly reliant on cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions.

Bitcoin leads $1.2B weekly inflows into crypto investment products

Crypto ETPs see $1.2 billion inflows in fourth straight week as Bitcoin leads gains and blockchain equity ETFs hit record demand, CoinShares reported.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 3,273 bitcoin as it inches closer to its 1 million target

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin in the world, now holds 818,334 BTC, which it said it purchased for nearly $62 billion at an average price of roughly $75,537 per token.

Latest $290M exploit hit DeFi so hard it forced Aave onto Solana as part of rescue efforts

AAVE, the native token of the Aave DeFi platform, is now available on the Solana blockchain network. The move will give Solana users access to one of the largest lending protocols in decentralized finance without leaving the network. This came less than two days after the Solana Foundation revealed ...

EU sanctions Russian crypto usage for 20th time adding bans on digital rubles and anyone using Russian crypto services

The European Union’s latest Russia sanctions package, its twentieth so far, brings crypto settlement squarely into an already fractured geopolitical spotlight. Adopted on April 23, the package adds 120 new listings and rolls out financial measures that touch just about every corner of Russia’s crypt...

DeFi United push hits $300M as Consensys and Joseph Lubin contribute 30,000 ETH

The industry-wide effort dubbed DeFi United had raised roughly $235 million worth of Ethereum as of Monday.

EU sanctions target Russian crypto exchanges, stablecoins and CBDC

The European Commission made its move in response to Russia's increasing reliance on crypto transactions to circumvent sanctions amid the country's war on Ukraine.

Ethereum backers pledge up to 30,000 ETH to rsETH recovery after bridge incident

The funding follows a $290 million rsETH bridge exploit that disrupted DeFi markets and triggered a coordinated recovery effort.

White House crypto advisor hints at ‘big announcement’ on Trump’s strategic bitcoin reserve in coming weeks

Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt said bitcoin reserve legislation is progressing.

Canada advances bill to ban crypto political donations

Lawmakers look to push election reform that would block crypto campaign donations, even as Canada expands oversight of stablecoins and digital asset markets.

A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft

Paul Sztorc proposes a 2026 hard fork of Bitcoin called eCash, giving BTC holders equivalent tokens and adding Drivechains.

Luxor, MicroBT deepen ties with $100 million mining rig deal and planned investment

Luxor said it is committing $100 million to purchase MicroBT WhatsMiner rigs, while MicroBT has signed a term sheet to invest in Luxor.

South Korea's KBank and Ripple are teaming up to fix international money transfers

KBank is using Palisade, Ripple's software-as-a-service wallet that was acquired earlier this year as part of Ripple's $4 billion in crypto-related investments.

Money Launderer Sentenced to 70 Months Over $263M Crypto Social-Engineering Scheme

California money launderer Evan Tangeman admitted to having processed millions in stolen cryptocurrency proceeds.

Tom Lee's BitMine Makes Biggest Ethereum Buy So Far in 2026, Hitting 5 Million ETH Milestone

BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds over 5 million ETH, following the leading Ethereum treasury firm's biggest buy since December.

Canada’s crypto donation ban clears key vote with support from Conservatives

Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, cleared second reading Friday and heads to committee as Conservative lawmakers raise but don’t challenge the proposed ban on bitcoin contributions

Solana developers outline plan to protect network from quantum threats

Two of the network’s core developer teams, Anza and Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, have landed on the same solution: a new type of digital signature called Falcon.

Rep. Begich plans revival of bitcoin strategic reserve bill under new name to codify Trump’s executive order

Legislation to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. is set to be reintroduced in the next few weeks.

Aave-Led 'DeFi United' Relief Effort Raises $300 Million to Cover Kelp DAO Exploit Losses

The Aave-led relief effort has gained widespread support, securing enough commitments to replenish the swiped funds.

Industry leaders are pouring hundreds of millions into a rescue plan for Aave users after massive crypto hack

The response to the DeFi recovery fund has quickly extended beyond Aave, and in some cases began with direct outreach.

Western Union to launch stablecoin next month, with ‘Stable Card’ planned for global consumers

WU is also launching a network connecting digital wallets to its existing retail infrastructure, and a stablecoin card for payments.

88 people charged over 12 crypto wrench attacks in France

French law enforcement agencies have been investigating wrench attacks and found that some of the alleged offenders were involved in multiple incidents

Grayscale moves away from Coinbase for new ETF product – Is Wall Street building a post-Coinbase custody map?

The Bitcoin ETF trade sold investors a simple promise: crypto exposure inside a wrapper that looked and felt like mainstream finance. Advisors could buy it, compliance teams could understand it, and institutions could route capital into digital assets through a product that fits the rest of their st...

MiCA-licensed Banking Circle joins bank stablecoin settlement race in Europe

Banking Circle's stablecoin settlement launch follows its CASP approval, entering a crowded market with SocGen, Sygnum and a 12-bank euro stablecoin consortium.

‘The beat goes on’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy adds 3,273 bitcoin for $255 million as holdings reach 818,334 BTC

Strategy's holdings account for 3.9% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $63.7 billion.

BitMine’s ether holdings top 5.078 million after largest purchase since December

BitMine said its ether holdings climbed to 5.078 million tokens after another 101,901 ETH purchase last week.

Bitmine buys $236 million in ether as Tom Lee touts ETH as 'wartime store of value'

The firm has bought more than 5 million in ETH in just 10 months while most digital asset treasury companies have stopped accumulating.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy adds 3.2K Bitcoin at nearly $78K per BTC

Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 3,273 Bitcoin for $255 million between April 20 and 26, bringing total holdings to 818,334 BTC.

Litecoin Rewrites Transaction History After Exploit, Apologizes for Social Posts

Litecoin was affected by a bug this weekend that allowed an attacker to transfer digital assets—transactions that were later wiped away.

Sen. Tillis becomes ‘latest roadblock’ for crypto bill as he pushes ethics provisions, TD Cowen says

Thom Tillis has reportedly said he would not support the crypto bill if it does not include conflict-of-interest provisions.

Malicious Web Pages Are Hijacking AI Agents, And Some Are Going After Your PayPal

Google's security team scanned billions of web pages and found real payloads designed to trick AI agents into sending money, deleting files, and leaking credentials.

The South Korean bank powering Upbit is testing Ripple integration for cross-border payments

South Korea's Kbank has signed a strategic partnership with Ripple to test blockchain-based overseas remittances, placing a bank with a central role in Upbit's KRW account access beside one of crypto's longest-running payments infrastructure firms. Local reports describe the work as a technical veri...

Tennessee crypto kiosk ban set to go into effect July 1

Crypto ATM operators and businesses hosting the machines have until July 1 to be in compliance with the new law or risk potential fines and prison time.

Western Union eyes May for its stablecoin USDPT rollout

Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan said the company will focus on expanding adoption and embedding digital assets into its core money movement platform going forward.

French prosecutors charge 88 individuals linked to crypto wrench attacks

French authorities urged crypto holders to remain vigilant and avoid extensive exposure on social media that could make them targets.

France Charges 88, Including Minors, in Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’ Crackdown

France has recorded 135 crypto-linked incidents since 2023, amid a nationwide surge in so-called “wrench attacks."

ETH price up 10% in April, so why is Ethereum Foundation selling?

ETH's price may drop 15% or more in the coming days as it paints a convincing bearish reversal pattern on its daily chart.

Strive acquires 789 BTC, bumping ninth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury over 14,000 BTC

Strive also recently tightened its preferred stock's trading range while boosting its monthly dividend yield to 12.75%.

MiCA has made euro stablecoins safe but weak, new report argues

A new Blockchain for Europe report says MiCA has made euro stablecoins safer but less competitive, and urges targeted reforms to reserves and remuneration.

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus

Beijing's intervention in Meta's startup acquisition signals tighter scrutiny of foreign investments in China's AI sector.

Bitcoin price slips under $77K as bulls battle for new 'macro-bullish shift'

Bitcoin bulls struggled to maintain gains as the bull market support band became a key reclaim level to flip the BTC price trend.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Launches Agentic Trading Feature for AI Agents

Gemini has integrated AI models like Claude and ChatGPT to execute automated trading strategies via an open protocol.

Tether launches open-source mining framework to unify Bitcoin infrastructure

The framework targets fragmented mining systems, offering a unified, open alternative for managing infrastructure across operations.

BitMine acquires 101,000 ETH despite $6.5B in unrealized losses

The crypto treasury company continues to buy Ether and earn staking rewards, even as price swings leave billions in unrealized losses on its balance sheet.

Western Union eyeing stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT, CEO says

The 175-year-old money-transfer firm also plans to issue a stablecoin-linked card for payments and cash-out options from crypto to local currencies, CEO Devin McGranahan said.

Bitcoin whale holdings hit five-month high: Is BTC headed to $80K next?

Bitcoin accumulation by whales and institutional investors is reducing the available supply of BTC and potentially setting the stage for a rally above $80,000.

Aave asks Arbitrum to send 30K ETH from Kelp exploiter to ‘DeFi United’

More than $21 million in contributions has been made to the "DeFi United" relief effort so far, with another $215 million to be potentially allocated if certain governance proposals succeed.

Upbit partner KBank to test onchain cross-border remittances with Ripple

KBank and Ripple have already completed the first phase of the PoC, in which they verified a wallet app-based remittance system.

Western Union to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin Plus ‘Stable Card’ Next Month

The USDPT stablecoin launching next month will serve as an alternative to SWIFT for agent settlements rather than consumer transactions.

‘Better than bailouts?’: Curve founder proposes market-based bad debt recovery model for DeFi lending amid KelpDAO fallout

Curve founder Michael Egorov proposed a new way to recover bad debt in DeFi lending markets amid industry debates on the KelpDAO incident.

Bitcoin funds take in $933 million as crypto ETFs hit highest AUM since February

Total assets under management across crypto funds rose to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1, though still well below the $263 billion peak from October 2025.

Ethereum’s EEZ could pull other blockchains into its orbit

The Ethereum Economic Zone aims to unify fragmented rollups, but its broader goal is to extend interoperability to other blockchains, says Ernst.

Gemini rolls out Agentic Trading allowing AI bots to directly manage crypto exchange trading accounts

Gemini referred to the feature as “the first agentic trading tool to be available directly through a regulated US-based exchange.”

Curve founder pitches market-based fix for $700K bad debt in contrast to Aave bailout

The plan allows trapped lenders to sell tokenized claims on deposits, offering buyers an option-like bet on CRV's recovery.

Bernstein sees IREN pivoting from Bitcoin mining to $3.7B AI cloud business

As Bitcoin miner IREN shifts toward AI cloud infrastructure, leveraging a Microsoft deal and GPU expansion, analysts expect mining revenue to decline over time.

Bitcoin pulls back from 12-week high as Iran rally hits seller wall at $79,400

Kbank teams with Ripple on overseas blockchain remittance trial

Kbank partnered with Ripple to test blockchain-based overseas remittances as South Korean companies prepare for new stablecoin and digital asset rules.

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Longest Win Streak Since September, But Spot Demand Lags

The nine-day inflow streak saw spot Bitcoin ETFs draw in $2.1 billion, but experts warn of “net negative” on-chain demand.

Bitcoin Giant Strategy's Buying Pace Falls 91% Amid STRC Cooldown

The Bitcoin-buying firm leaned on common shares to grow its holdings after STRC powered its largest purchase in 16 months.

‘The best days of crypto are ahead’: Bernstein sees asymmetric upside and structurally longer bull cycle

New institutional on-ramps, strong flows, and exhausted retail selling points to renewed asymmetric upside for bitcoin, Bernstein said.

Bitcoin is climbing on thin volume, leaving rally vulnerable to macro shock

Low trading volume and a lack of conviction from big-money bettors could leave the bitcoin rally on shaky ground, said 10x Research head Markus Thielen.

Aven bitcoin Visa card will offer BTC-backed line of credit of up to $1 million

Aven's new bitcoin credit card will offer fixed-rate, fixed-term loans of up to 10 years at a 7.99% APR as well as unlimited 2% cash back.

MARA Foundation to foster long-term adoption of Bitcoin, including resilience against quantum and security budget risks

The recently formed MARA Foundation said it will focus on the long-term health, resilience, and adoption of the Bitcoin protocol.

Bitcoin Developer Plans to 'Reassign' Coins Linked to Satoshi Nakamoto in Hard Fork

Paul Sztorc’s proposed eCash fork would give investors coins cloned from wallets believed to belong to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Morning Minute: NFTs Storm Back, Led by Bored Apes

Bitcoin made its highest weekly close since January. Western Union is launching a stablecoin. And NFTs are making a major comeback.

As the bitcoin price rises, futures may look bearish, but they're not, analyst says

Research firm 10x says the negative funding rates reflect structural hedging by institutions, not a broad bearish play.

Publicly Traded Strive Buys $60 Million in Bitcoin, Plans BTC Business Summit

Strive Inc. purchased 789 more Bitcoin while its subsidiary prepares to educate business leaders on corporate crypto adoption.

Global interest rates, Robinhood, Galaxy earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting April 27.

First 21-week trend line reclaim since October 2025: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin price action sealed its first weekly candle close above a 21-week moving average trend line since it traded near $115,000 in October 2025.

Microsoft and OpenAI Rework AI Deal, Cutting Exclusivity and AGI Provisions

The restructured deal with Microsoft removes exclusivity provisions and revenue-sharing arrangements, freeing OpenAI to pursue additional allies.

‘Clear runway’ to 5,000 BTC: Benchmark initiates Asian food platform DDC, sees 70% upside

DDC is investing in an "AI-driven operating system" to help guide its bitcoin purchases as it aims to reach 5,000 BTC by year-end 2026.

Bitcoin pulls back to $76,600 as rising oil price and Iran risks stall the rally

Short-term holder profit-taking is offsetting fresh demand from ETFs and Strategy, pointing to consolidation below $80,000, Bitfinex analysts said.

Fed Confirms What Tech Developers Have Feared for Two Years

A new Federal Reserve study links ChatGPT's launch to a sharp halving of U.S. programmer job growth—the first institutional-level evidence connecting AI adoption to measurable developer hiring declines.

‘We don’t take Satoshi’s bitcoin’: eCash fork sparks backlash over ‘reassigned’ coins

The eCash fork will act as a live test of Paul Sztorc’s long-running drivechains-sidechains vision for the bitcoin network.

Pudgy Penguins rally coincides with token unlock as analyst flags exit liquidity risk

DNTV Research's Bradley Park says bullish ecosystem news gave large holders the liquidity they needed to sell into a recent PENGU unlock.

Cross-border B2B stablecoin payments to hit $5 trillion by 2035, says Juniper Research

Juniper Research found that 85% of all stablecoin transaction value in 2035 will be driven by international business-to-business (B2B) payments.

OpenAI Is Building Its Own Smartphone Chip With Qualcomm and MediaTek: Report

Six weeks after telling staff to stop chasing distractions, OpenAI is reportedly planning a phone targeting 400 million units a year.

Bitcoin hits wall at $80,000, one analyst says the pullback is temporary

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Pudgy Penguins, BAYC rally masks a shrinking NFT market as volumes and users fall

The two blue-chip collections are leading double-digit gains as global NFT sales volume falls and participation hits multi-year lows.

Prediction markets reflect 'wisdom of an informed minority,’ not crowd: Study

About 3.5% of informed traders, including market makers and skilled takers, capture over 30% of profits on prediction platforms, while about 67% of users absorb the entirety of losses.

TD Cowen reiterates buy rating on Smarter Web Company, says it remains UK’s only scaled bitcoin treasury vehicle

TD Cowen said The Smarter Web Company has strengthened its position as the only UK-listed bitcoin treasury vehicle at scale.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.4%, leading index lower

NEAR Protocol (NEAR), down 2.9%, was also among the underperformers.

Should Cardano invest more into Bitcoin while top Cardano marketplaces like JPG Store shut down?

Cardano's governance system is facing two deadlines that belong in the same conversation. JPG Store, a prominent Cardano NFT marketplace whose product page calls it the #1 Cardano NFT marketplace, began a ‘Restriction Mode' on April 23 and scheduled its ‘Complete Shutdown for May 23&#824...

MARA Holdings targets bitcoin quantum threat and network resilience with new foundation

Bitcoin's future is not guaranteed, said CEO Fred Thiel at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

Acting AG Blanche: DOJ has ‘fundamentally changed the game’ for developers

Acting AG Blanche offered some reassurance to software developers as the Justice Department continues its case against Roman Storm.

Elon Musk’s Fight With Colorado Over AI Law Hits Pause as State Considers Revisions

The joint motion halts deadlines and enforcement in xAI’s lawsuit while Colorado lawmakers weigh changes to the state’s AI bias law.

Bitcoin rally shows signs of fatigue as key indicators turn bearish

Cooling U.S. demand, elevated Bitfinex whale positioning and a key on chain rejection point to short term downside during the Las Vegas Bitcoin conference.

Bitcoin reverses from $79,500 as oil surge triggers broader crypto selloff

BTC fails at $80,000 and drops 2% as rising oil prices weigh on sentiment with altcoins leading losses across a volatile session.

The Block appoints veteran media operator Steve Chung as CEO

Chung takes over from Larry Cermak, who remains President of The Block, overseeing research, data, and product.

Signal in the age of infinite noise

The anonymous person behind the popular X account, SightBringer, explains his take on the most valuable and least understood asset of the market.

Fidelity Digital Assets says bitcoin is leading crypto market stabilization

Despite muted prices to start the second quarter, the report said improving onchain metrics and network activity point to a market finding its footing.

Trump Walks Back Prediction Market Criticism, Says 'Smart People' He Knows Like Them

Trump said last week he didn’t like prediction markets, but then changed his tune, arguing the U.S. should not get left behind in the space.

Price predictions 4/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Bitcoin fails to top $80,000 as analysts debate whether BTC has truly changed its trend or remains in the grasp of the bears.

Bitcoin’s drop below $78K exposes the market’s weakest support zone

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Luca Netz on building a brand people actually love

Netz explains how Pudgy Penguins is evolving from NFTs into a consumer brand by focusing on culture, IP, and mass adoption over speculation.

OpenAI's Sam Altman Apologizes for Not Alerting Police Before Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting

Sam Altman admitted that OpenAI should have warned law enforcement after banning the suspect’s account months before the attack.

Google Employees Demand CEO Block Military AI Contracts in Open Letter

Some 580 Google employees have signed the letter to CEO Sundar Pichai, citing ethical concerns over military use of AI.

Taylor Swift Seeks Trademarks for Her Voice and Image to Fight AI Fakes

The trademark applications aim to strengthen her ability to fight AI-generated deepfakes, as image generation tools advance.