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Lido cleans up Earn offering, rolls outs first stablecoin vault with USDT and USDC
Lido is streamlining its Earn product with two new vaults, EarnUSD for stablecoins and EarnETH for ETH, aiming for simplified DeFi access.
Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems
Avalanche's business chief, John Nahas, asserts that crypto must evolve into tailored business infrastructure solving real problems, not just chasing hype.
TON cancels Dubai event over safety concerns in UAE amid Middle East conflict
TON has cancelled its Gateway Dubai conference scheduled for May due to safety concerns arising from the escalating Middle East conflict.
SHA-256 vs Scrypt Mining: Cost Profiles, Risk, and Long-Term Strategy
SHA-256 and Scrypt mining differ in hardware, revenue structure, and risk profiles, influencing long-term operational strategies.
From Trade to Spend: Wirex Powers the EVEDEX Card — Bringing Real-World Spending to a Next-Generation Hybrid Exchange
Wirex BaaS is powering the EVEDEX Card, enabling traders to spend crypto instantly while maintaining self-custody.
Lawsuit claims JPMorgan Chase accounts served as “exclusive vehicle” in $328 million crypto ponzi
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges JPMorgan Chase provided the essential banking for a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Tim Draper-backed Ark Labs secures $5.2 million from Tether and investors to scale Bitcoin infrastructure
Ark Labs raised $5.2 million in seed funding, including investment from Tether, to scale its programmable Bitcoin infrastructure platform, Arkade.
Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000
Bitcoin selling is intensifying across all holder sizes, pushing Glassnode's Accumulation Trend Score to 0.04, yet BTC remains resilient near $70,000.
3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference
Bitcoin Sports Network will host the 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship on April 26, 2026, preceding the Bitcoin Vegas Conference.
3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference
Bitcoin Sports Network will host the 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship on April 26, 2026, preceding the Bitcoin Vegas Conference.
Did Cardano Whales Bet $35 Million on a Token Listing Event Despite Bearish ADA Charts?
Cardano whales accumulated $35 million in ADA despite bearish technical signals, coinciding with a major ecosystem token listing.
Eightco shares jump 25% after $125 million raise backed by Bitmine, ARK and Payward
Eightco Holdings' stock rose 25% following a $125 million funding round led by BitMine, with participation from ARK Invest and Payward.
Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains
Binance research suggests U.S. midterm elections historically precede strong rebounds for both Bitcoin and equities.
65% of Bitcoin Supply Not Vulnerable to Quantum Threat: Ark Invest
Ark Invest reports that 65.4% of Bitcoin is currently safe from quantum computing threats, with roughly 34.6% remaining at risk.
Eightco shares jump $125 million funding commitment from Btmine, ARK, Kraken parent Payward
Eightco shares surged after securing $125 million in funding commitments and investing $75 million in OpenAI and Beast Industries.
Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires
True self-custody requires disciplined user behavior and accurate threat modeling, not just hardware devices.
Samourai Letter #5: The Skinwalker
The author, incarcerated at FPC Morgantown, details his move from the disruptive B-Wing to the quieter A-Wing, escaping a disruptive cellmate nicknamed 'The Skinwalker.'
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit
Metaplanet is launching venture and asset management units to expand its Bitcoin strategy, investing in infrastructure and bridging Asian/Western capital.
JPMorgan Chase sued for allegedly enabling $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme
JPMorgan Chase faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly facilitating a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme run by Goliath Ventures.
US Jobs Data Keeps Bitcoin Price Stuck Around $70,000
Bitcoin remained near $70,000 as US jobless claims matched expectations, reinforcing low odds for a March Fed rate cut.
Tether aims to bring stablecoins and payments to Bitcoin with investment in Ark Labs
Tether invested $5.2 million in Ark Labs to develop infrastructure enabling stablecoins and programmable payments on the Bitcoin network.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 0.2%, with Polkadot (DOT) and Aptos (APT) both dropping 2.3%.
HMRC explores crypto forensic tools for tax probes as former OECD advisor flags UK’s growing compliance push
HMRC is seeking crypto forensic tools and investigative support to enhance its efforts against digital asset tax fraud and money laundering.
Offshore Crypto Exchanges Create Oversight Gaps, FATF Says
The FATF warns that offshore crypto firms exploit regulatory gaps, increasing risks of money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin
Ark Labs secured $5.2M in seed funding led by Tether to develop programmable finance solutions on the Bitcoin network.
Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin
Ark Labs secured $5.2 million in seed funding led by Tether to enhance Bitcoin's infrastructure for stablecoins and programmable finance.
BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF Offering Yield
BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) offering spot ETH exposure and staking income.
Alameda Research unstakes $17M in SOL, continues monthly creditor distributions
Alameda Research unstaked $17 million in SOL tokens as part of its ongoing monthly creditor distributions.
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT targets post-June token launch, raises community allocation to 28%
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT plans its token launch after June 30, increasing the community allocation to 28% of the total supply.
Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million in Series B funding round
Crypto accounting software developer Cryptio secured $45 million in a Series B funding round led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global.
First new US refinery in 50 years won’t produce fuel this decade as rising oil pressures Bitcoin now
The first new US refinery in 50 years, announced by Trump, will not produce fuel until the late decade, despite current high oil prices impacting inflation and Bitcoin.
US Midterms may Fuel Crypto, Stock Market Recovery: Binance Research
Binance Research suggests US midterm elections historically precede strong rebounds in stocks and Bitcoin.
Why Every Blockchain Suddenly Wants Its Own Perp Dex
Blockchains are aggressively competing to host perpetual decentralized exchanges (perp DEXs) to attract trading volume and strengthen their ecosystems.
Why Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Can’t Replace Gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin can't replace gold due to gold's historical significance, central bank adoption, and behavior as a safe-haven asset.
Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA
Grayscale launched its Avalanche staking ETF, GAVA, on Nasdaq, which holds and stakes AVAX tokens.
Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto’s Largest Wasted Resource
Stablecoins, despite representing a large portion of the crypto economy, are largely held idle, hindering market efficiency and growth.
Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq
Grayscale launched its Avalanche staking ETF (GAVA) on Nasdaq, providing investors exposure to AVAX and staking rewards.
South Korea Moves to Build AI Platform to Monitor Crypto Gains
South Korea's tax authority is developing an AI platform to monitor cryptocurrency transactions ahead of its 2027 digital asset tax implementation.
Bank of England hints at softer approach to stablecoin restrictions
The Bank of England is considering a softer approach to stablecoin restrictions following industry feedback on proposed holding limits.
BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
BlackRock launched its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB), offering investors both spot ETH exposure and staking rewards.
Legal Dispute Emerges Over 61,000 Bitcoin Seized by UK Police
Chinese fraud victims are challenging a UK plan to use a Chinese redress scheme for 61,000 seized Bitcoin now worth billions.
Bank of England signals openness to revising sterling stablecoin caps amid industry pushback
The Bank of England is considering revising proposed limits on sterling stablecoin holdings following criticism from the crypto industry.
Bitcoin Price Recovery Could be Capped at $78K: Here’s Why
Bitcoin's 17% relief rally faces resistance at $78,000, a level needed to reverse the broader downtrend.
Bitcoin (BTC) analysis: Futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
Binance's Bitcoin futures trading volume has surpassed spot trading by five times, indicating increased market volatility and leveraged positioning.
BTC price looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 put options: Crypto Daybook Americas
Despite Bitcoin's resilience near $70,000 amid market chaos, significant open interest in $20,000 put options suggests some traders anticipate a major price drop.
JPMorgan Sued Over $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
JPMorgan faces a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly enabling Goliath Ventures' $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
MSTR's STRC buys an estimated 7,000 BTC this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
Strategy's STRC instrument drove an estimated 7,000 bitcoin purchases this week, but Two Prime's CEO warns of inherent risks despite high yields.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Buying With New Model as Analyst Warns of $10,000 Price Fall
Strategy is accelerating Bitcoin purchases using a new preferred stock financing model despite warnings of a potential $10,000 price drop.
Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and oil volatility
Bitcoin holds near $70,000, outperforming other assets despite extreme market fear linked to Middle East tensions.
BTC trapped in tight range as growing open interest hints at defensive bets: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin hovers near $70,000 amid rising open interest suggesting cautious, bearish positioning, while altcoins show relative strength.
Pump.fun becomes Solana’s first $1B revenue platform as Ethereum, Base, BSC and Monad subdomains hint at cross-chain move
Pump.fun achieved $1B in cumulative revenue, becoming Solana's first, while hinting at cross-chain expansion via new subdomains.
Wallet provider Exodus reports $11 million in 2025 net loss despite record revenue
Exodus reported an $11.4 million net loss for 2025 despite achieving record revenue of $121.6 million, driven by digital asset losses and rising expenses.
Utah Set to Block Prediction Markets Like Kalshi and Polymarket
Utah is poised to ban prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, intensifying a conflict between state and federal regulators.
Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets Bithumb
South Korea's regulatory action against Bithumb for AML failures threatens to distort the 'kimchi premium' pricing signal.
US Prosecutors Oppose Sam Bankman-Fried’s New Trial Bid: Report
US prosecutors urged a judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, citing insufficient legal grounds.
Bonk.fun Domain Hijacked to Push Crypto Wallet Drainer
Attackers hijacked the Bonk.fun domain to push a malicious prompt tricking users into draining their crypto wallets.
SEC and CFTC Strike Crypto Truce With New MOU — Why It Could Unlock Trillions in Institutional Capital
The SEC and CFTC signed an MOU to coordinate crypto oversight, aiming to reduce regulatory uncertainty and potentially unlock trillions in institutional investment.
Prime Brokers Bet on Prediction Markets — but US Lawmakers Are Already Pushing Back
Major prime brokers are offering clients access to prediction markets like Kalshi, even as US lawmakers propose legislation to ban certain contract types.
Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut
LITRO aims to revolutionize the $6 trillion oil market by tokenizing crude oil, offering 24/7 trading and faster settlements.
Prosecutors move to block Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for retrial
Prosecutors are urging a judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, arguing he presented no new legitimate evidence.
Ethereum’s New Lifetime Record Carries Bearish Undertones, Puts $1,800 Back in Focus
Despite a new derivatives record, Ethereum faces bearish signals from leverage ratios, price structure, and momentum divergence, potentially leading to a retest of $1,800.
Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
Metaplanet, Asia's largest listed bitcoin holder, is launching a subsidiary to invest in and incubate companies building Japan's regulated Bitcoin financial infrastructure.
Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
Across Protocol's ACX token surged 80% after a proposal to dissolve its DAO and convert to a U.S. C-corp.
Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
Crypto development activity has significantly decreased, with code commits dropping 75% as developers shift focus to artificial intelligence projects.
New Zealand Rules NZDD Stablecoin Not a Financial Product
New Zealand's FMA ruled the NZDD stablecoin, pegged to the NZD, is not a financial product.
The Honest Number Behind AI Agent Payments: a16z
Actual AI agent payment volumes are significantly lower than reported, but infrastructure development is accelerating.
Bonk.fun’s official website hijacked, draining user funds upon interaction
Bonk.fun, a Solana memecoin launchpad, was hijacked, leading to user fund drainage after a malicious actor compromised its domain.
OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus
OP Labs reduced its workforce by 20 to streamline operations and focus on key strategic priorities, despite being well-funded.
No ‘Q-Day’ Shock: ARK Invest Maps 5 Stages of Quantum Risk for Bitcoin
ARK Invest and Unchained argue that quantum computing poses a gradual, not sudden, risk to Bitcoin, outlining five stages of development to prepare for.
Stablecoin Yields will Bring Fresh Money to US Banks: Patrick Witt
Patrick Witt argues stablecoin yields will inject new capital into US banks as foreigners exchange currency for USD-backed stablecoins.