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CoinDesk
How a quantum computer can be used to actually steal your bitcoin in '9 minutes'
A quantum algorithm could potentially crack Bitcoin's encryption and steal funds within a nine-minute window.
Cointelegraph
X’s Cashtags Feature Drives $1B Trading Volume
X's new Cashtags feature has generated approximately $1 billion in trading volume within its first two days of launch.
Cointelegraph
Worldcoin Falls 13% as World Expands Iris-Scanning Tech
Worldcoin's price dropped 13% following World's announcement of iris-scanning identity integrations with Zoom, Docusign, and Tinder.
BeInCrypto
Benjamin Cowen Reveals Why The Altcoin Season Never Came
Benjamin Cowen argues that the lack of an altcoin season in 2025 resulted from Bitcoin peaking on apathy amid a late-stage business cycle.
CryptoSlate
All eyes on Bitcoin this weekend as Iran is already disputing the US narrative on the Hormuz deal
Bitcoin serves as a weekend market gauge as discrepancies emerge regarding the true status of Iran's agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
BeInCrypto
Rep. Sheri Biggs Discloses $250,000 Bitcoin ETF Buy Amid Reserve Bill Push
Rep. Sheri Biggs reported a significant investment in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as Congress debates legislation to establish a national Bitcoin reserve.
The Block
Judge says Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER memecoin is not a security in class action lawsuit
A California judge ruled that Caitlyn Jenner's $JENNER memecoin is not a security, dismissing a class action lawsuit.
Cointelegraph
Russia Introduces Bill To Criminalize Unregistered Crypto Services
Russia has proposed a new bill that would impose criminal penalties on entities offering crypto services without official registration with the Bank of Russia.
Cointelegraph
Polymarket Traders See 73% Chance of Hormuz Strait Reopening by May 31
Polymarket traders estimate a 73% probability that the Strait of Hormuz will return to normal traffic by May 31 following a ceasefire.
The Block
Rhea Finance post-mortem puts exploit losses at $18.4 million, more than double initial estimates
Rhea Finance confirmed an exploit caused $18.4 million in losses, significantly higher than earlier projections, with some funds recovered or frozen.
The Block
Crypto Council for Innovation gains Digital Energy Council as its first energy-focused acquisition
The Crypto Council for Innovation has acquired the Digital Energy Council to strengthen its advocacy for energy policy within the digital asset sector.
BeInCrypto
X Cashtags Trigger Estimated $1 Billion Surge In Crypto Trading
X's new Cashtags feature generated an estimated $1 billion in global crypto trading volume within its first 48 hours of operation.
CoinDesk
Strategy proposes semi-monthly dividends on its popular STRC preferred stock
Strategy (MSTR) has proposed changing its STRC preferred stock dividend schedule to a semi-monthly frequency to increase liquidity and reduce price volatility.
Bitcoin Magazine
When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next
This article explores whether using quantum computing to access dormant Bitcoin constitutes theft or legitimate recovery under classical property law.
Bitcoin Magazine
The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting
Artist Anik Malcolm created a meticulous oil painting representing Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply through a symmetrical, mathematically resonant cube of beads.
Cointelegraph
US Senator Blumenthal Presses Officials for Update on Binance Oversight
Senator Richard Blumenthal is seeking updates from US authorities regarding Binance's compliance with anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.
CryptoSlate
Crypto censorship resistance is questioned as major fight breaks out over who gets to freeze your digital dollars
Stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether face scrutiny over differing philosophies regarding their power to freeze digital assets during security exploits.
Crypto Briefing
X says cashtags pilot drove $1B in trading volume days after launch
X's new cashtags feature has facilitated $1 billion in global trading volume shortly after its recent launch.
The Block
Wrapped XRP launches on Solana, enabling broader DeFi access for token holders
Wrapped XRP is now live on Solana, allowing XRP holders to access decentralized finance services while retaining exposure to their native tokens.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Liquidates $660M In Shorts As BTC Price Rallied Past $78K
Bitcoin rallied past $78,000, triggering over $660 million in short liquidations as market indicators suggest potential for further bullish momentum.
Cointelegraph
Payward To Acquire CFTC-Regulated Crypto Derivatives Platform Bitnomial
Kraken parent company Payward has entered a definitive agreement to acquire US-licensed crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial.
CoinDesk
Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots
Sam Altman’s World has launched a major upgrade to its identity verification system to combat AI-driven bots and deepfakes across various digital platforms.
Crypto Briefing
DeepSeek seeks $300M in first outside funding at $10B valuation
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeking $300 million in its first external funding round at a $10 billion valuation.
BeInCrypto
XRP Holders Now Have Direct Access to Solana DeFi Ecosystem
XRP holders can now access Solana's DeFi ecosystem using wXRP, a 1:1 backed token managed by Hex Trust and LayerZero.
Cointelegraph
French Finance Minister Backs Euro-Pegged Stablecoins in Response to US
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is supporting a European bank-led initiative to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by 2026 to challenge US dollar dominance.
The Block
X exec says Cashtags crypto, stock token feature has driven $1 billion in trading volume
X's Head of Product Nikita Bier reported that the new Cashtags feature has facilitated an estimated $1 billion in trading volume since its launch.
Bitcoin Magazine
Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF
Representative Sheri Biggs disclosed a Bitcoin investment of up to $250,000 through the iShares Bitcoin Trust.
BeInCrypto
Can Bitcoin Reach $80,000 This Weekend as the Strait of Hormuz Opens?
Bitcoin rallied toward $80,000 following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts remain divided on whether this momentum can be sustained.
The Block
Crypto Council for Innovation adds Digital Energy Council as its first energy-focused member
The Crypto Council for Innovation has appointed the Digital Energy Council as its inaugural member dedicated to energy-related policy.
The Block
Bitcoin retakes $78,000 as Trump declares Hormuz ‘open and ready for business’
Bitcoin climbed to $78,100 after Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for business following a ceasefire with Iran.
The Block
Sen. Blumenthal presses DOJ and Treasury on Binance monitor amid Iran sanctions concerns
Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and Treasury regarding Binance's compliance monitor following reports of facilitated sanctions evasion for Iranian entities.
CryptoSlate
Staggering $28 trillion flows through crypto’s ‘agent economy’ – but 76% of it is just bots shuffling stablecoins
While $28 trillion moved through crypto's agent economy in early 2026, 76% of that volume was driven by bots performing routine stablecoin transfers.
The Block
Circle rolls out USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
Circle has launched USDC Bridge, an interface utilizing its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for native, 1:1 transfers of USDC across various blockchains.
Bitcoin Magazine
U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns
Senator Richard Blumenthal is questioning the DOJ and FinCEN regarding the effectiveness of Binance's compliance monitors following reports of illicit Iranian-linked transactions.
CoinDesk
Don’t get AI agents and stablecoin transfers? Enroll in CoinDesk University
CoinDesk University is launching workshops at Consensus 2026 to help professionals implement stablecoins and AI agents for improved business efficiency.
Crypto Briefing
Strategy shares surge above $170 amid Bitcoin price rebound
Strategy Inc. shares rose 15% to surpass $170 as Bitcoin rebounded, reflecting the stock's role as a leveraged proxy for institutional crypto sentiment.
The Block
French minister urges banks to expand euro stablecoins, tokenized deposits: report
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure is calling on European banks to increase euro-pegged stablecoin and tokenized deposit development to reduce reliance on U.S. rails.
CryptoSlate
Bitcoin price jumps towards $80,000 after Strait of Hormuz shipping route declared open
Bitcoin surged toward $80,000 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing geopolitical tensions and boosting global risk-on market sentiment.
Bitcoin Magazine
Kraken Owner Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M, Securing Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Crypto Derivatives Stack
Payward, the owner of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial for $550 million to obtain a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives infrastructure.
Bitcoin Magazine
Film Review: “Self Custody” Indie Film about Bitcoin on Amazon Prime
This thriller depicts the risks of improper Bitcoin self-custody through the story of a man struggling to recover lost access to his digital wealth.
Bitcoin Magazine
Strategy (MSTR) Jumps Over 12% as Bitcoin Pumps Past $77,000 Dollars Amid Tentative Iran De‑escalation
MicroStrategy stock surged over 12% as Bitcoin prices climbed above $77,000 following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions.
The Block
Polish PM says crypto firm tied to Russian mafia and secret service backed political rivals
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk alleged that a crypto firm with Russian ties funded political opponents to block cryptocurrency regulations.
BeInCrypto
Brent Crude Drops 7% After Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz During Ceasefire
Brent crude prices fell nearly 7% after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open
Bitcoin surged past $77,000 as Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open amid a regional ceasefire, boosting global market sentiment.
Crypto Briefing
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, Bitcoin flirts with $77K
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping amid a regional ceasefire, triggering a rise in Bitcoin and a decline in oil prices.
Cointelegraph
Bitcoin Tops $76K as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
Bitcoin surged past $76,000 while oil futures dropped 10% after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open.
CoinDesk
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 0.3% to 2125.52, led by gains in Stellar (XLM) and Hedera (HBAR).
Cointelegraph
Telegram CEO Warns EU Age Verification App Risks Surveillance
Pavel Durov warns that the EU's new age-verification app could lead to widespread online identity tracking and surveillance.
BeInCrypto
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | April 18 – 19
This weekend, watch TRUMP for potential gains amid whale accumulation, ZRO for volatility due to a token unlock, and LINK for a divergence between whale buying and bearish chart patterns.
CryptoSlate
Clarity Act deadlock fails to stop Stablecoins smashing past $320B and yield-bearing tokens surge past market
Stablecoin supply reached a record $320 billion as utility increases and yield-bearing tokens outpace the broader market despite legislative delays in Washington.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown
Bitcoin climbed above $76,000 as crude oil prices plummeted following Iran's decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Cointelegraph
Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Cut Third-Party Handoffs
Ramp Network launched a multichain self-custodial wallet to simplify crypto actions like buying and swapping within a single app.
BeInCrypto
Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok
Money20/20 Asia is introducing The Intersection Stage in Bangkok to explore the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance.
Crypto Briefing
DOJ, FinCEN face questions over Binance monitorships and Iran activity
Lawmakers are questioning the DOJ and FinCEN about Binance's compliance oversight and alleged facilitation of Iran-linked transactions.
BeInCrypto
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Acquire Bitnomial for $550 Million
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has agreed to acquire Chicago-based crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial for up to $550 million.
CoinDesk
Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, will acquire Bitnomial for $550 million to expand its regulated U.S. derivatives business.
The Block
Bitcoin outlook still clouded by ‘extreme fear’ amid macro uncertainty and profit-taking despite rally to $76K, analysts say
Bitcoin rallies to $76K, but 'extreme fear' persists due to macro uncertainty and profit-taking.
Cointelegraph
Flow Capital to Tokenize $150M Private Credit Fund on Blockchain: Report
Flow Capital plans to tokenize its $150M private credit fund via DigiFT, aiming for broader distribution and future expansion.
BeInCrypto
China and India Account for Nearly Half of Global Gold Demand, Data Shows
China and India drive nearly 50% of global gold demand, providing structural support despite geopolitical pressures.
CryptoSlate
Tether uses $127M Drift rescue to challenge Circle’s grip on Solana payments
Tether is providing a $127 million rescue package to Drift Protocol, requiring the platform to shift its settlement layer from USDC to USDT.
Cointelegraph
Tempo’s ‘Zones’ Promise Privacy But Raise Trust Concerns
Tempo's new 'Zones' feature offers enterprises privacy on public stablecoin rails, but critics worry about centralized trust assumptions.
The Block
Citadel Securities president says firm could enter prediction markets, eyes non-sports use cases
Citadel Securities president Jim Esposito stated the firm may provide liquidity to prediction markets, focusing on geopolitical hedging rather than sports betting.
Cointelegraph
Foundation Shuts Down NFT Marketplace After Failed Sale
Ethereum NFT marketplace Foundation is closing permanently after a planned acquisition by Blackdove failed to materialize.
BeInCrypto
Solana and Chainlink ETFs Post Biggest Inflows in a Month as Investors Return
Solana and Chainlink ETFs recorded their largest daily inflows in a month on April 16, signaling renewed institutional interest in mid-cap altcoins.
Cointelegraph
Tokenization Doesn’t Fix Illiquid Assets: PBW 2026
Industry experts at Paris Blockchain Week argue that tokenizing assets does not inherently create liquidity for traditionally illiquid products.
CryptoSlate
Ripple’s dollar stablecoin hits a wall in Japan, one of XRP’s friendliest markets, as megabanks earn most of the trust
A Nomura survey reveals Japanese institutions prefer bank-issued stablecoins, creating competitive hurdles for Ripple's RLUSD despite its strong local partnerships.
BeInCrypto
Bitcoin Whales Dumped Over 36,000 BTC in Under a Week and the Chart Shows Why
Bitcoin whales have offloaded 36,000 BTC amid bearish technical signals, increasing the risk of a potential market long squeeze.
CoinDesk
Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack
Grinex, a Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange, suspended operations following a $13 million cyberattack that it claims was orchestrated by state-backed actors.
BeInCrypto
Breaking the RWA Value Monopoly: Zoomex Launches SpaceX Token Airdrop Carnival, Sharing a $300,000 Reward Pool
Zoomex has introduced the SpaceX Token as an RWA asset and launched a $300,000 airdrop campaign to reward its global user base.
BeInCrypto
Gate White Paper on Employment Trends in the Crypto Industry
The crypto industry faces a transformative period as AI adoption and market volatility reshape hiring, favoring technical adaptability and AI proficiency.
The Block

Skilled Polymarket traders are a 3% minority, and everyone else funds their gains: study
BeInCrypto

Powell’s Final FOMC: Grading His Wins, Losses, and the Mixed Bag He Leaves for Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh
BeInCrypto

BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Market Intelligence & Data Platform Behind On-Chain Visibility
BeInCrypto

Iran Claims Strong Oil Cards Ahead of Peak Gasoline Demand Season in the US
CryptoSlate

DeFi lost $13B this month as the KelpDAO rescue shows both the best and worst of DeFi
Bitcoin Magazine

UTXO Management Launches Dual-Class Digital Credit Income Fund
BeInCrypto

Another DeFi Exploit Drains 150,000 SUI From Scallop’s Deprecated Contract
The Block

22-year-old sentenced to 70 months for money laundering tied to $263 million crypto syndicate
BeInCrypto

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Hit $63.46 Billion Record
BeInCrypto

Trump’s Defiant Shooting Remark Lifts TRUMP, MAGA, DJT as Staged Narrative Resurfaces
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