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‘We don’t take Satoshi’s bitcoin’: eCash fork sparks backlash over ‘reassigned’ coins
Paul Sztorc’s upcoming eCash fork faces criticism for its plan to reallocate coins associated with Satoshi Nakamoto to seed the new network.
Acting AG Blanche: DOJ has ‘fundamentally changed the game’ for developers
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reassured developers that those not aiding criminal activity will not be prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Western Union (WU) gears up stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT
Western Union is preparing to launch a USD-pegged stablecoin to settle international transactions faster and more efficiently than traditional SWIFT banking rails.
Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money
Kalshi is expanding its prediction market platform to include crypto derivatives, positioning itself as a regulated exchange for institutional and retail traders.
3 Altcoins to Watch in Final Week of April With Onyxcoin Up 30%
Onyxcoin surged 47%, while Rain and STABLE showed different technical patterns in the final week of April.
The South Korean bank powering Upbit is testing Ripple integration for cross-border payments
South Korea’s Kbank has partnered with Ripple to conduct a proof-of-concept for blockchain-based cross-border remittance services.
Trump Bought Millions in Treasury Bonds Days Before Fed Rate Cut Decision
President Trump invested up to $161 million in bonds, including Treasuries, before a key Fed rate decision.
MARA Foundation to foster long-term adoption of Bitcoin, including resilience against quantum and security budget risks
The newly launched non-profit MARA Foundation aims to support the long-term resilience, security, and adoption of the Bitcoin network.
Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales
Aven's new Bitcoin Visa card offers up to $1 million in credit secured by Bitcoin, allowing users liquidity without selling assets.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules
SEC and CFTC leaders announced a collaborative, principles-based approach to encourage domestic crypto innovation and establish clear, future-proof regulatory frameworks.
MARA launches foundation to fund Bitcoin research, education, and open source work
MARA Holdings has launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin security, open-source development, and global education through community-led grants.
Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments
Paystand has launched USDb, a dollar-backed stablecoin on the Liquid and Rootstock Bitcoin layers, to facilitate commercial-scale B2B financial operations.
BitMine Expands ETH Holdings Despite $6.5B in Unrealized Losses
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired over 101,000 ETH, increasing total holdings despite facing $6.5 billion in unrealized losses from recent market volatility.
EU Sanctions Target Russian Crypto Exchanges, CBDC, Stablecoins
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russian crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and the digital ruble to prevent evasion of financial restrictions.
Bitcoin Bulls Battle For Control With Emphasis On $80K Reclaim
Bitcoin fell below $77K amid geopolitical concerns, with bulls aiming to reclaim $80K for a macro-bullish shift.
‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers
U.S. officials Todd Blanche and Kash Patel announced a shift in policy, prioritizing the prosecution of actual criminals over software developers.
Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced plans to advance the stalled Clarity Act through the Senate Banking Committee this May.
Rep. Begich plans revival of bitcoin strategic reserve bill under new name to codify Trump’s executive order
Rep. Nick Begich plans to reintroduce a bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, renamed the American Reserves Modernization Act.
OpenAI Warns Superintelligence Could Concentrate Power Without Decentralization
OpenAI's new principles aim to prevent superintelligence from concentrating power, advocating for broad dissemination and democratic control.
EU sanctions Russian crypto usage for 20th time adding bans on digital rubles and anyone using Russian crypto services
The EU's 20th sanctions package bans Russian crypto services, digital rubles, and third-country platforms facilitating evasion.
Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report 
A report by Voltage shows Bitcoin Lightning enabling instant iGaming payouts, reducing fees and chargebacks.
MARA Holdings targets bitcoin quantum threat and network resilience with new foundation
MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to ensure Bitcoin's long-term resilience, focusing on security, quantum threats, and open development.
$1.3M-Funded OpenAgents Pays Gamers and Everyday PCs in Bitcoin via Pylon Distributed AI Network
OpenAgents secured $1.3M to expand its Pylon network, paying users in Bitcoin for their PC's spare compute power for AI tasks.
Sen. Tillis becomes ‘latest roadblock’ for crypto bill as he pushes ethics provisions, TD Cowen says
Senator Thom Tillis is delaying the crypto bill by demanding ethics provisions, according to TD Cowen.
Solana says quantum migration plan is ready if threat emerges
The Solana Foundation has outlined a strategic plan to implement post-quantum cryptography to protect its network against future quantum computing threats.
Bitcoin Magazine Announces BM TV, a Daily Market Broadcast Set for Summer 2026 Launch
Bitcoin Magazine is launching BM TV, a daily broadcast network focused on Bitcoin markets, launching Summer 2026.
Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference
Panelists at Bitcoin 2026 argued that bitcoin self-custody is a fundamental civil liberty, essential for digital property rights and personal sovereignty.
MARA Launches Bitcoin-Focused Foundation, Opens $100,000 Community Grant Vote
MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to strengthen the Bitcoin network and is offering a $100,000 grant voted on by the community.
XRP snaps outflow streak as crypto funds log $1.2B ahead of FOMC decision
Crypto funds saw $1.2B in inflows, with XRP reversing outflows, ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Bitcoin price news: BTC drops below $77,000 as rising oil and Iran risks stall the rally
Bitcoin fell to $76,600 as rising oil prices and Iran tensions halted its rally, with analysts predicting consolidation.
Bernstein Says IREN Pivot to AI Cloud Could Drive $3.7B Revenue
Bernstein analysts report that IREN's strategic transition to AI cloud infrastructure, supported by a Microsoft deal, could generate $3.7 billion in annual revenue.
Aven bitcoin Visa card will offer BTC-backed line of credit of up to $1 million
Aven's new Bitcoin Visa card offers a BTC-backed credit line up to $1 million with fixed-rate, long-term loans.
Can Intel Stock Hit $100 in May?
Intel stock has surged, but technical indicators and bearish options suggest a potential pullback, making $100 in May uncertain.
Curve founder pitches market-based fix for $700K bad debt in contrast to Aave bailout
Michael Egorov proposed a market-based solution using tokenized claims to resolve $700,000 in bad debt on the LlamaLend platform.
China blocks Meta’s $2 billion Manus acquisition over AI security concerns
China has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns regarding frontier technology.
Microsoft loses exclusive OpenAI IP rights as new deal caps revenue share
Microsoft's deal with OpenAI now lacks exclusivity and caps revenue share, impacting Microsoft's stock.
Solana news (SOL): developers outline plan to protect network from quantum threats
Solana developers are adopting the Falcon digital signature to protect the network from quantum computing threats.
Bitcoin is climbing on thin volume, leaving rally vulnerable to macro shock
Bitcoin's rally is vulnerable due to low trading volume and lack of conviction, risking a macro shock.
Will Oil Price Drop Again or Has the Supply Shock Rewritten the Playbook?
Oil prices face a potential drop due to bearish divergence, but supply shocks and bullish options market sentiment suggest otherwise.
Meme Coin Based on White House Shooter Conspiracy Rallies 320%
The Henry ($HENRY) meme coin surged 320% after a 2023 post seemingly predicted the White House shooter's name, sparking 'time travel Pepe' speculation.
DeFi United push hits $300M as Consensys and Joseph Lubin contribute 30,000 ETH
DeFi United has raised over $300 million to cover losses from the Kelp DAO exploit, with Consensys and Joseph Lubin contributing 30,000 ETH.
Block Revamps Bitcoin Ecosystem With Bitkey Wallet, Cash App Features, and Proof of Reserves
Block enhances its Bitcoin ecosystem with a new Bitkey hardware wallet, Cash App features, and Proof of Reserves.
Cross-border B2B stablecoin payments to hit $5 trillion by 2035, says Juniper Research
Cross-border B2B stablecoin payments are projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, driven by their efficiency over traditional banking.
Should Cardano invest more into Bitcoin while top Cardano marketplaces like JPG Store shut down?
Cardano faces a strategic crossroads as it debates investing in Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure while its leading NFT marketplace, JPG Store, prepares to shut down.
Fidelity Digital Assets says bitcoin is leading crypto market stabilization
Fidelity Digital Assets reports that rising network activity and bitcoin dominance suggest the cryptocurrency market is entering a phase of stabilization.
‘Clear runway’ to 5,000 BTC: Benchmark initiates Asian food platform DDC, sees 70% upside
Benchmark initiated coverage on DDC Enterprise with a Buy rating, citing its dual focus on Asian food operations and aggressive Bitcoin treasury accumulation.
Bitcoin keeps knocking on $80K, but the door won’t open
Bitcoin faces stiff resistance at $80,000 despite strong institutional ETF inflows and improved market sentiment.
Luca Netz on building a brand people actually love
Luca Netz discusses building Pudgy Penguins into a billion-dollar brand through emotional connection and consumer products.
Gemini rolls out Agentic Trading allowing AI bots to directly manage crypto exchange trading accounts
Gemini has launched Agentic Trading, enabling AI models like Claude and ChatGPT to autonomously manage crypto accounts and execute trades.
Microsoft Stock Price Drops Sharply After OpenAI Revises Partnership
Microsoft's stock fell as OpenAI ended its Azure cloud exclusivity, allowing it to use competing providers.
Canada’s crypto donation ban clears key vote with Conservative support
Bill C-25, proposing a ban on cryptocurrency political donations in Canada, has passed its second reading in the House of Commons with Conservative support.
‘The best days of crypto are ahead’: Bernstein sees asymmetric upside and structurally longer bull cycle
Bernstein analysts predict a structurally longer crypto bull cycle driven by institutional inflows and real-world asset integration.
Circle Ventures buys AAVE tokens, joining DeFi United alongside Consensys
Circle Ventures has acquired AAVE tokens to support the DeFi United initiative following the rsETH exploit.
As the BTC price rises, perpetual futures may look bearish. They're not, analyst 10x says.
Analyst 10x explains that negative Bitcoin funding rates reflect institutional hedging rather than a bearish market sentiment.
Telegram Username “Boss” Sells for 500,000 USDT in TON NFT Resale
The Telegram username @boss was sold as an NFT on the TON blockchain for 500,000 USDT.
Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With $61.4 Million Purchase, Holdings Reach 14,557 BTC
Strive Inc. purchased 789 BTC for $61.43 million, increasing its total holdings to 14,557 BTC.
Latest $290M exploit hit DeFi so hard it forced Aave onto Solana as part of rescue efforts
A $290M exploit pushed Aave onto Solana to aid rescue efforts and restore confidence in DeFi.
Strategy (MSTR) Expands Bitcoin Holdings by $255 Million as Treasury Yield Surges to 9.6%
Strategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 3,273 BTC, reaching a total of 818,334 coins with a year-to-date Bitcoin Yield of 9.6%.
Signal in the age of infinite noise
In an era of overwhelming information, discerning genuine signal from manufactured noise is the most valuable and least understood market asset.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 3,273 bitcoin as it inches closer to its 1 million target
Strategy has acquired 3,273 additional bitcoin, increasing its total corporate treasury holdings to 818,334 BTC.
KuCoin Hosts HEXAGON BLOCK PARTY at Hong Kong Web3 Festival, Headlined by DJ Don Diablo and Rooted in Shared Values of Community and Connection
KuCoin hosted the HEXAGON BLOCK PARTY in Hong Kong, featuring DJ Don Diablo, fostering community and connection within Web3 and fintech.
Strive acquires 789 BTC, bumping ninth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury over 14,000 BTC
Strive acquired 789 BTC, increasing its treasury to over 14,500 BTC and becoming the ninth-largest corporate holder.
BitMine’s ether holdings top 5.078 million after largest purchase since December
BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds 5.078 million ETH following a $241.4 million purchase, reinforcing its position as the largest public ether treasury holder.
Bitmine buys $236 million in ether as Tom Lee touts ETH as 'wartime store of value'
Bitmine has increased its ETH holdings to over 5 million tokens as Chairman Tom Lee positions the asset as a reliable wartime store of value.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.4%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 0.8%, with Stellar (XLM) down 3.4% and NEAR Protocol down 2.9%.
Robinhood Stock Could Suffer After Users Report Phishing Incident
Robinhood faces a phishing incident where attackers exploited its email infrastructure, prompting the company to advise users on security precautions.
Satori Coin Enters U.S. Market With Physical Bitcoin Collectibles
Singapore-based Satori Club Pte Ltd has launched its line of physical, self-custody Bitcoin collectibles in the U.S. market.
Tether launches Bitcoin mining framework to give operators unified control over their hardware stack
Tether's new open-source Mining Development Kit (MDK) offers operators unified control over Bitcoin mining hardware.
TD Cowen reiterates buy rating on Smarter Web Company, says it remains UK’s only scaled bitcoin treasury vehicle
TD Cowen maintains a buy rating on Smarter Web Company, highlighting its unique position as the UK's sole scaled bitcoin treasury vehicle.
Coinbase is Going Global With Stablecoin Payments
Coinbase and Nium have partnered to enable USDC-based cross-border payments and fiat payouts across more than 190 countries.