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Nauru Appoints Dadvan Yousuf Trade Commissioner for Crypto Push
Nauru has appointed crypto entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf as an international trade commissioner to advance its digital asset strategy.
Bessent tells Fed to ‘wait and see’ on cuts as war-driven inflation clouds Bitcoin
Treasury Secretary Bessent advises the Fed to delay rate cuts due to war-driven inflation impacting fuel costs and the economic outlook.
Bank of Korea nominee backs CBDC-led system with limited stablecoin role
Bank of Korea nominee Shin Huyn-song supports a CBDC-led digital currency system with stablecoins in a supplementary role.
Bitcoin ETFs Post $291M Outflows as BTC Tops $74K
Bitcoin ETFs saw $291 million in outflows despite BTC exceeding $74,000, with Fidelity leading the outflows.
STRC trading surge drives record volume and signals largest bitcoin purchase since launch
Strategy's STRC saw record trading volume, funding an estimated 7,800 BTC purchase, the largest since its debut.
Short Sellers Lose $440 Million as Bitcoin Climbs Toward $75,000
Bitcoin surged to $74,679, causing $540 million in crypto liquidations, predominantly affecting short sellers.
Bitcoin (BTC) price analysis: Key levels to watch as the rally gathers steam
Bitcoin's price is nearing $75,000, a key level that could amplify volatility due to dealer hedging. Above $80,000, positive gamma may stabilize prices.
US Justice Department opens claims for victims of $4 billion OneCoin fraud
The US Justice Department is allowing victims of the $4 billion OneCoin fraud to file claims for compensation from forfeited assets.
Citadel Securities Expects Stocks and Bonds to Rally: Here’s Why
Citadel Securities anticipates a market rally as geopolitical risks, particularly from the Iran conflict, are seen as substantially reduced.
Sen. Tillis aims to release draft resolving Clarity Act’s stablecoin yield dispute this week: report
Senator Tillis plans to release a draft this week to resolve the stablecoin yield dispute in the Clarity Act.
US Opens Compensation Claims for OneCoin Victims
The US Department of Justice is offering over $40 million in forfeited assets to victims of the $4 billion OneCoin crypto fraud.
RaveDAO ranks in top three alongside bitcoin and ether with $43 million in liquidations
RaveDAO's RAVE token ranks third in liquidations, behind Bitcoin and Ether, due to a massive price surge and short squeeze.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Flashes 3 Bullish Signals as Price Hits 4-Month High
Hyperliquid (HYPE) reached a 4-month high, driven by new priority fees, outperforming major pairs, and an advancing ETF filing.
Bitcoin Bears See $50K Before Any Recovery
Analysts predict Bitcoin could drop to $50,000 before a significant recovery, citing a potential final flush-out.
X product chief floats idea of building “something” to address crypto slump
X's product head suggested building a new feature to combat the ongoing cryptocurrency market slump.
Transacta on Compliant Crypto Payments, Fast Onboarding, and Scaling High-Value Transactions
Transacta offers compliant crypto payments with fast onboarding and expertise in high-value transactions.
What next for Ripple-linked XRP as technicals suggest key breakout ahead
XRP is climbing on strong volume and demand, indicating accumulation despite bearish sentiment, with a key breakout anticipated above $1.42.
Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Cross 4% Milestone After Latest Weekly Accumulation
Bitmine's Ethereum holdings now exceed 4% of the total supply after a significant weekly accumulation, moving closer to its 5% target.
Ether outpaces bitcoin as ETF flows split and Ethereum activity jumps 41% on-week
Ether is outperforming Bitcoin due to shifting ETF flows and a 41% surge in Ethereum transactions.
Y Combinator settles first all-stablecoin funding in USDC on Solana
Y Combinator made its first all-stablecoin investment of $500,000 USDC on Solana to startup Totalis.
South Korea Orders Suspension, Fine for Crypto Exchange Coinone
South Korea's Coinone exchange faces a $3.5M fine and partial suspension for AML failures.
Foundry Digital Launches Zcash Mining Pool
Foundry Digital launched a Zcash mining pool, securing nearly 30% of the network's hashrate in its first month.
FBI and Indonesia Team Up to Take Down $20 Million Fraud Network
FBI and Indonesian police dismantled the W3LL phishing network, seizing infrastructure linked to over $20 million in fraud.
Bitcoin Price Skyrockets 6% Near $75,000 as Short Liquidations Accelerate
Bitcoin surged toward $75,000 on April 13, driven by a wave of short liquidations and massive corporate accumulation by Strategy.
Bitcoin Hits $74,000 As ETF Inflows Face Miner Selling And War Tensions
Bitcoin regained the $74,000 level amid strong ETF inflows, though significant miner selling and macroeconomic tensions suggest the bear market may persist.
Hester Peirce Slams SEC as Crypto Wallet Rules Ignite Broker Fight
Commissioner Hester Peirce criticizes new SEC guidance, urging formal rulemaking to clarify whether crypto wallets should be regulated as broker-dealers.
Broadridge Launches Crypto Platform for Canada Wealth Managers
Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched a platform enabling Canadian wealth managers to integrate cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets into their existing workflows.
MicroStrategy STRC Volume Hits $1.1 Billion After Michael Saylor Buys More Bitcoin
MicroStrategy's STRC preferred stock hit a record $1.1 billion in daily trading volume alongside a massive $1 billion Bitcoin acquisition by the firm.
SEC Proposes Certain Crypto Interfaces Don’t Need to Register as Brokers
The SEC staff clarified that specific non-custodial crypto interfaces may be exempt from registering as broker-dealers under defined conditions.
Bitmine Expands ETH Treasury with Major Purchase, Nears 5% Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 71,524 Ether, bringing its total holdings to approximately 4.04% of the global supply.
RAVE has soared from $0.25 to $14 in just the past week
The RAVE token experienced a 6,000% rally, driven by tight supply and market dynamics, sparking debate among traders.
Bitcoin erases weekend decline, returns to $73,400 as oil retreats back under $100
Bitcoin recovered to $73,400 after weekend geopolitical tensions eased, while oil prices dropped and equity markets posted gains.
The Fed is building competition for XRP’s core payments use case into the FedNow banking system
The Federal Reserve's proposal to allow intermediaries in FedNow threatens XRP's value proposition by modernizing traditional cross-border payment systems.
Kraken Won‘t Negotiate After Extortion Attempt with Client Data
Kraken has refused to negotiate with a criminal group demanding payment after an extortion attempt involving unauthorized access to 2,000 user accounts.
Coinbase VP of international policy leaves for OpenAI
Tom Duff Gordon has departed Coinbase to join OpenAI as its new head of EMEA Policy.
Crypto investment products post $1.1B inflows in best week since January
Digital asset investment products saw $1.1 billion in inflows last week, the highest total since January, led primarily by demand in the United States.
Crypto wallet firm Exodus sues W3C and its CEO Garth Howat, seeking to compel $175M acquisition
Exodus Movement is suing W3C and CEO Garth Howat to enforce a $175 million acquisition agreement following alleged contract violations.
Oil Price Slides Below $100 as China Defies US Hormuz Blockade
Oil prices dipped below $100 after China signaled it would continue shipping through the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade.
White House crypto adviser Witt says other Clarity Act hurdles being cleared
White House adviser Patrick Witt reports progress on resolving remaining obstacles to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act following a stablecoin yield compromise.
Bitcoin’s Dormant Wallets Could Be the Weakest Link in a Quantum Era
Dormant Bitcoin wallets are highly vulnerable to future quantum computers due to exposed public keys and an inability to migrate to secure formats.
Ondo seeks SEC clearance for tokenized equities model on Ethereum
Ondo Finance has requested SEC confirmation to ensure its Ethereum-based tokenized equity model complies with regulatory standards.
Circle CEO defends USDC freeze policy as criticism grows after Drift exploit
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that the company only freezes USDC wallets when legally required by courts or law enforcement agencies.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff
Kraken reports unauthorized internal access by support staff and has refused an extortion attempt by criminals demanding payment.
Wall Street private credit crisis looms as $20B exit wave triggers fresh withdrawal limits threatening Bitcoin liquidity
Major private credit funds are restricting investor withdrawals as a $20 billion exit wave threatens market stability and liquidity perceptions.
Jito Expands Into South Korea with KODA Custody Partnership
The Jito Foundation has partnered with KODA to explore institutional-grade custody and staking solutions for JitoSOL in the South Korean market.
Kraken security chief says exchange won’t negotiate as it faces extortion threat
Kraken's security chief stated the exchange will not negotiate with extortionists threatening to leak client data.
Kraken says insider related incidents affected 2,000 client accounts, but no funds were at risk
Kraken reports that two insider-related incidents impacted 2,000 accounts, but confirmed that no customer funds were compromised or at risk.
U.S. SEC says software allowing crypto wallet transactions not considered broker
The U.S. SEC clarified that software enabling self-hosted crypto wallet transactions does not require registration as a broker.
Criminals Blackmail Kraken With Alleged Client Data Leak
Kraken is resisting an extortion attempt by criminals after insider incidents resulted in unauthorized access to limited data from approximately 2,000 client accounts.
Crypto-Aligned Super PAC Begins to Endorse Candidates for US Midterms
The crypto-backed Fellowship PAC has begun its election spending and endorsements, targeting pro-crypto candidates for the upcoming US midterm cycle.
Capital B Buys More Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,925 BTC After Debt Conversions and Equity Raise
Capital B has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,925 BTC following successful debt-to-equity conversions and new capital raises.
Bank Lobby Fires Back at White House, Saying Stablecoin Study Ignores Community Bank Threat
The American Bankers Association argues that a recent White House stablecoin study overlooks significant risks to community bank funding and local lending.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Third Week of April 2026
The cryptocurrency market will see over $221 million in token unlocks during the third week of April 2026, featuring Connex, Arbitrum, and deBridge.
Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt; says no breach and no funds at risk
Kraken is facing an extortion attempt involving unauthorized access by internal staff but confirms no system breach occurred and no client funds are at risk.
Why is S&P 500 and US Stocks Reacting Positively to Trump’s Hormuz Blockade?
The S&P 500 rebounded despite a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driven by potential diplomatic breakthroughs and investor buy-the-dip strategies.
Coinbase shares ‘de-risked’ after selloff with USDC growth boosting Circle outlook: William Blair
William Blair analysts suggest Coinbase is de-risked following a price decline, citing USDC growth as a key driver for both Coinbase and Circle.
Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn't threaten deposits
The American Bankers Association challenges a White House report, arguing that allowing stablecoin yields threatens the stability of traditional bank deposits.
Bitcoin price news: BTC modestly bounces after weekend tumble
Bitcoin recovered to $72,100 after a weekend dip to $70,500, influenced by potential Iranian concessions and a U.S. blockade.
SEC carves out path for some crypto interfaces to bypass broker registration
The SEC has provided a staff statement outlining conditions under which certain crypto user interfaces may not need broker-dealer registration.
ECB Sets Cautious Path for Tokenized Capital Markets in New Bulletin
The ECB advocates for tokenized capital markets with strict guardrails, emphasizing central bank money, interoperability, and robust regulation.
ABA Says White House ‘Studied the Wrong Question’ on Stablecoin Yield Risk
The ABA criticizes a White House report, arguing it missed the real risk of stablecoins drawing deposits from community banks.
How MiCA Opens the Door for Banks and German Institutions
MiCA regulation enables German banks like Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank to offer crypto trading and custody services.
Why Iran Wants Bitcoin For Safe Passage Though The Strait Of Hormuz
Iran plans to charge ships a Bitcoin toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing its untraceable nature and resistance to sanctions.
Bitmine holds 4% of ethereum supply as total holdings reach $11.8 billion
Bitmine now holds 4.04% of Ethereum's supply, valued at $10.7 billion, with total assets reaching $11.8 billion.
TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) as Distinct, Investable Equity Category
TD Cowen establishes Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) as a new equity category for Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs).
Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction
A massive transfer of nearly 90 million XRP, worth approximately $120 million, was moved to the Coinbase exchange by a crypto whale.
Bitmine's Tom Lee calls ether 'the wartime store of value' as holdings hit 4.87 million ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 4.87 million ETH, with Chairman Tom Lee labeling the asset a wartime store of value.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 2.9% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index dropped 2.9% to 1974.81 as all 20 constituent assets experienced declines over the weekend.
Strategy Adds 13,927 Bitcoin, Boosts Holdings to 780,897
Strategy acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion, bringing its total corporate holdings to 780,897 BTC.
Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate
Foundry has launched a Zcash mining pool that now controls 30% of the network's hashrate alongside a new real-time block explorer.