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Pokémon TCG marketplaces near record as tokenized collectibles show staying power
Pokémon TCG marketplaces are approaching record revenues, driven by the growth of sustainable tokenized collectibles rather than speculative NFT-adjacent activity.
Bitcoin Price Retakes $76,500 as Iran Tensions and Oil Volatility Drive Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin reclaimed $76,500 amid market volatility fueled by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating global oil supply concerns.
Poland’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Falls, and Nobody Can Find the Man Who Holds the Keys
Poland’s largest crypto exchange, zondacrypto, is facing a collapse as millions in customer funds are inaccessible due to a missing private key.
DeFi losses top $600 million in weeks as Kelp DAO exploit drags TVL to one-year low
DeFi sector losses have exceeded $600 million in three weeks, driving total value locked to a one-year low following the Kelp DAO exploit.
DeFi TVL Drops on All Top 20 Chains After KelpDAO Exploit
A $292 million KelpDAO exploit has triggered a broad decline in total value locked across the top 20 DeFi chains.
Tokenised Gold on Bitget Reacted to Geo-political Events before Global Markets Opened Highlights Block Scholes Report
A report by Block Scholes and Bitget shows traders are using 24/7 tokenized assets to hedge against global geopolitical events in real time.
NVIDIA Mirrors Bitcoin Setup as Trump’s Tariff Refunds Hit
NVIDIA stock is mirroring Bitcoin’s bull flag pattern and volatility, potentially targeting $250 following favorable US tariff refund news.
Grayscale’s amended Hyperliquid ETF filing drops Coinbase as custodian, names Anchorage
Grayscale has updated its Hyperliquid ETF proposal to replace Coinbase with Anchorage Digital Bank as the fund's primary custodian.
Tether Takes 8.2% Stake in Antalpha, Backs Bitcoin Mining Finance
Tether has acquired an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a Bitcoin mining finance firm, as part of its broader strategy to invest in crypto infrastructure.
Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise
Jason Lowery, author of "Softwar," has been appointed as Special Assistant to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander to advise on national security.
Crypto trading joins wartime propaganda as “digital oil” called out amid volatile US-Iran ceasefire trading
Iranian officials are criticizing crypto-based oil trading as these platforms increasingly shape market sentiment during geopolitical conflicts when traditional exchanges are closed.
Ethereum Whale Opens $90M ETH Long Bet Amid 40% Price Rally Potential
An Ethereum whale has opened a $90.8 million long position, signaling confidence as technical charts suggest a potential ETH price target of $3,230.
A year under Paul Atkins: SEC crypto embrace grows as prediction markets draw scrutiny
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is shifting the agency toward a supportive crypto regulatory framework while investigating potential manipulation in growing prediction markets.
Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC
Capital B acquired 12 additional bitcoin, bringing its total treasury holdings to 2,937 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin reserve strategy.
Five times President Trump made a statement that moved bitcoin, and why it might happen again this week
President Trump's policy announcements and social media posts have repeatedly caused significant price volatility in bitcoin, raising concerns about potential market manipulation.
BeInCrypto Expands Content Experience with New Homepage and Article Features
BeInCrypto has updated its homepage and article pages to include video blocks and social CTAs, optimizing for modern mobile-first content consumption habits.
Coinbase-incubated x402 protocol unveils app-store for AI bots
The x402 Foundation has launched Agent.market, a platform serving as an app store for AI agents to discover and access various internet-native services.
Bitcoin (BTC) to face near-term pressure as liquidity tightens, according to Hilbert Group CIO
Hilbert Group's Russell Thompson warns that tightening global liquidity will pressure Bitcoin in the near term before policy interventions provide relief.
Tether joins $8 million strategic funding round in RWA firm Kaio
Tether has participated in an $8 million strategic funding round for Kaio, a UAE-based real-world asset firm.
AlphaTON adopts Alpha Compute name to sharpen AI infrastructure push
AlphaTON has rebranded as Alpha Compute to emphasize its strategic focus on AI infrastructure, confidential computing, and GPU-as-a-service offerings.
Tether discloses nearly 2 million-share stake in Bitmain-linked Antalpha
Tether has acquired an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a Bitmain-linked bitcoin mining finance firm, following its 2025 initial public offering.
Blockchain sleuth accuses RaveDAO of knowing who manipulated the price of its token
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleges RaveDAO is aware of the parties behind the extreme price manipulation of its RAVE token.
U.S. crypto adoption is rebounding, bitcoin still dominates, Deutsche Bank says
Deutsche Bank reports that U.S. crypto adoption recovered to 12% in March, with bitcoin remaining the dominant choice for investors.
Ripple races to make XRP Ledger quantum-ready as computing threat turns ‘credible’
Ripple aims for XRP Ledger to be quantum-ready by 2028, addressing the growing threat of quantum computing to digital asset security.
Revolut CEO pushes IPO timeline to 2028 as firm pursues US charter
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky has delayed the company's potential IPO until 2028 as the fintech prioritizes obtaining a US banking charter.
Kelp DAO claims LayerZero’s 'default' settings are what actually caused the massive $290 million disaster
Kelp DAO disputes LayerZero's blame for a $290M exploit, stating LayerZero's default settings were the cause.
Global stablecoin rules slow down as BIS urges cooperation to avoid fragmentation risks
Global stablecoin rulemaking has stalled, prompting the BIS to warn of fragmentation risks and urge international cooperation.
MicroStrategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Since 2024, Will It Move BTC Price?
MicroStrategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion, its largest buy in over a year, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price.
Six years after “DeFi Summer” is the sun already setting on the decentralized finance revolution?
DeFi faces a trust crisis as capital migrates toward safer, regulated on-chain alternatives like stablecoins and tokenized Treasuries.
Coinbase (COIN), Bybit said to be working together on tokenization, custody and distribution of U.S. stocks
Coinbase and Bybit are reportedly collaborating to explore the tokenization, custody, and distribution of U.S. stocks for global markets.
ZachXBT Flags Holder Concentration Concerns Tied to MemeCore
Onchain investigator ZachXBT has challenged MemeCore to justify its $6 billion valuation and the concentration of its token supply among insiders.
RAVE Token Faces Another 50% Crash Amid Price Manipulation Claims
RAVE faces a potential 58% decline as technical indicators and allegations of market manipulation by insiders continue to pressure the token's price.
UK gas firm downplays bitcoin mining plans after report suggested pivot
Reabold Resources clarified that its West Newton gas site remains focused on UK energy security despite reports about potential bitcoin mining plans.
Bitmine buys 101,627 ether worth over $230 million, its largest weekly haul of 2026
Bitmine acquired over $230 million in ether, marking its largest weekly purchase of 2026 and bringing its total holdings to nearly 5 million ETH.
Strategy (MSTR) Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin in Third-Largest Purchase, Surpasses BlackRock Holdings
Strategy has acquired $2.54 billion in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC and surpassing BlackRock as the largest corporate holder.
Bitcoin holds ‘fragile equilibrium’ near $75K as ETF demand cushions crypto market despite Hormuz tensions: analysts
Bitcoin hovers near $75K, supported by ETF demand despite geopolitical tensions and market fragility.
Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 815,000 BTC
Strategy has increased its Bitcoin reserves to 815,061 BTC following a $2.54 billion acquisition of 34,164 coins.
‘Think even bigger’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 34,164 bitcoin for $2.5 billion as total holdings top 800,000 BTC
Strategy acquired 34,164 bitcoin for $2.5 billion, increasing its total holdings to over 815,000 BTC.
Wall Street moves beyond the Bitcoin ETF trade as XRP leads altcoins on fragile macro relief
Institutional investors are diversifying into altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Chainlink as geopolitical tensions influence market behavior and capital rotation.
Crypto funds draw $1.4B in third straight week of inflows, strongest since January
Digital asset investment products saw $1.4 billion in inflows last week, marking their strongest performance since January.
Nearly $1 billion in bitcoin (BTC) ETF inflows power bull case as Kelp hack fuels DeFi jitters: Crypto Daily
Strong institutional bitcoin ETF inflows of nearly $1 billion bolster bullish sentiment despite market volatility caused by geopolitical tensions and a major DeFi hack.
Global crypto funds see $1.4 billion in weekly inflows as bitcoin rebound boosts risk appetite: CoinShares
Global crypto investment products recorded $1.4 billion in weekly inflows, driven by bitcoin's surge above $76,000 and improved market sentiment.
Crypto Funds Post $1.4B Inflows as BTC Almost Touches $78K
Cryptocurrency investment products recorded $1.4 billion in inflows last week, marking their second-strongest performance since January amid rising investor optimism.
When Empires Shake, Code Doesn’t: Crypto, Dubai, and the New Financial Silk Road
As regional conflict disrupts traditional banking, crypto and stablecoins are emerging as essential, resilient tools for business continuity in the Middle East.
LayerZero Says Kelp Setup Caused Exploit, as Aave Loss Questions Mount
LayerZero blames an insecure 1/1 DVN configuration by Kelp DAO for a $290 million exploit, causing significant ripple effects on the Aave lending protocol.
Public miners dump record BTC and are pivoting to AI — is Bitcoin’s security backbone starting to hollow out?
Public Bitcoin miners are selling record amounts of BTC to pivot toward more profitable AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins
Mastercard is integrating regulated stablecoins into its back-end infrastructure to modernize and streamline the settlement process for card transactions.
Bitcoin Preserves Green Weekly Candle as Markets React to US-Iran War
Bitcoin maintains a positive weekly trend while navigating geopolitical tensions and key resistance levels near $81,000 amid renewed US-Iran conflict concerns.
Coinbase expands USDC borrowing to UK, allowing loans against bitcoin, ether
Coinbase has launched a crypto-backed lending service in the UK, enabling users to borrow USDC against bitcoin and ethereum assets.
Petrodollar System Faces 3 Threats as Yuan Challenges Dollar
The petrodollar system is under pressure as regional conflicts and the rise of alternative currencies like the yuan challenge dollar dominance in oil trade.
Bitcoin Hodlers Add 10% as BTC Lines Up a Run to $90,000
Bitcoin is forming a bull flag pattern as long-term holders increase their positions while derivatives leverage resets, signaling potential momentum toward $90,000.
A $300 million borrowing spike on Aave signals liquidity crunch after exploit
Aave users are borrowing against their own trapped stablecoin deposits following a KelpDAO exploit that drained protocol liquidity.
How Strategy’s STRC could propel the Michael Saylor’s firm Bitcoin holdings past BlackRock’s IBIT this week
Strategy may soon surpass BlackRock’s IBIT in Bitcoin holdings, fueled by capital raised through its STRC preferred stock offerings.
BIS Warns on Stablecoin Risks, Urges Global Coordination
The BIS warns that large-scale dollar stablecoins pose financial stability risks and urges regulators to implement tighter global coordination and oversight.
Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card to Enable Everyday Spending of Digital Assets
Lydian has introduced a Visa Platinum crypto card powered by Rain to facilitate spending over 300 digital assets at global Visa merchants.
Solana Tries to Rebound but a DeFi Contagion Sends 1.32 Million SOL to Exchanges
Solana shows signs of a technical rebound, yet selling pressure from a DeFi crisis has triggered massive exchange inflows of SOL.
DeFi users pull $10 billion out of the market as $292 million exploit sparks bank-run optics
A $292 million KelpDAO exploit triggered a $10 billion DeFi market exodus as protocols rushed to freeze compromised rsETH assets.
LayerZero Ties KelpDAO Exploit to Lazarus Subgroup TraderTraitor
LayerZero attributes the massive April 2026 KelpDAO exploit to the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group subgroup, TraderTraitor.
3 Altcoins to Watch in the 4th Week of April 2026
DeXe, Ethena, and MemeCore are showing bullish chart patterns and strong recent performance heading into the fourth week of April 2026.
Saylor Hints at New BTC Buy, Strategy Eyes Semi-Monthly Dividends
Michael Saylor hinted at another significant Bitcoin purchase while Strategy proposes transitioning to a semi-monthly dividend schedule to stabilize share prices.
Coinbase tests AI agents that offer high-level feedback to staff
Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former executives to assist staff with strategic planning and creative tasks through internal communication channels.
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Two Different Approaches to Quantum Threats
Bitcoin and Ethereum are adopting distinct strategies to address potential quantum computing vulnerabilities based on their unique governance and architectural philosophies.
BTCC Brings SpaceX Pre-IPO Trading to Crypto Markets
BTCC has launched SPACEXUSDT perpetual futures, allowing users to trade price exposure to SpaceX with up to 50x leverage.
Bitcoin, ether, solana slide, oil jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran war risks
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether fell as oil prices surged due to renewed U.S.-Iran war risks following Iran reimposing controls on the Strait of Hormuz.
LayerZero says North Korea’s Lazarus likely behind Kelp DAO exploit; blames single-point setup
LayerZero attributes the Kelp DAO exploit to North Korea's Lazarus Group, citing a single-point failure in Kelp DAO's setup.
IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast by 0.2 Points as Middle East War Hits Momentum
The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% due to economic disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Polymarket Looks to Raise $400M at $15B valuation: Report
Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly seeking to raise $400 million, targeting a valuation of $15 billion.
Polymarket eyes $400 million funding round at $15 billion valuation
Prediction market platform Polymarket is seeking a $400 million investment round, aiming for a $15 billion valuation.
The $13 billion DeFi wipeout in two days, and it started with KelpDAO attack
A $292 million exploit of the KelpDAO protocol triggered a $13 billion decline in total value locked across the DeFi ecosystem.
April 2026 Becomes Worst Month for Crypto Hacks Since February 2025
April 2026 has recorded over $606 million in crypto losses, marking the most severe month for hacks since February 2025.