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The Block
Alcoa nears deal to sell dormant New York smelter site to Bitcoin miner NYDIG: Bloomberg
Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its inactive Massena East smelter facility in New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG.
CoinDesk
Binance and Biget to probe RAVE’s 4,500% token surge as claims of insider-orchestrated rally grow
Major exchanges Binance and Bitget are investigating RaveDAO's RAVE token following allegations of an insider-orchestrated short squeeze.
CoinDesk
The Lightning Network isn’t ‘helplessly broken’
The Lightning Network faces long-term quantum computing challenges, but developers are actively researching upgrades to ensure future cryptographic security.
BeInCrypto
Kyrgyzstan Courts TRON After Binance as Justin Sun Meets President Japarov
TRON founder Justin Sun met with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov to discuss integrating the KGST stablecoin into the TRON blockchain network.
BeInCrypto
RAVE Pump-and-Dump Allegations Spark $25,000 Bounty and Exchange Pressure
On-chain investigator ZachXBT is offering a $25,000 bounty to expose a suspected RAVE token pump-and-dump scheme involving major cryptocurrency exchanges.
CryptoSlate
US Bitcoin ETFs pull in $664M in largest daily inflow since January, because Iran reopened Hormuz for a few hours
US Bitcoin ETFs saw a $664 million inflow on April 17, driven by market relief after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
CoinDesk
Zondacrypto under fire as Donald Tusk links exchange to legislative interference
Poland's Prime Minister accuses Zondacrypto of influencing legislation, while the exchange faces withdrawal delays and a missing former CEO.
Crypto Briefing
ZachXBT alleges RaveDAO misconduct as RAVE token explodes 1,200%
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has offered a $25,000 bounty investigating alleged market manipulation and insider activity within the RaveDAO project and its RAVE token.
CoinDesk
Bitcoin 'plebs eat first' mining pool Parasite finds its second BTC block
The Parasite mining pool, which uses a hybrid reward model, successfully mined its second Bitcoin block, validating its unique structure.
CoinDesk
Wrapped XRP goes live on Solana, broadening DeFi access for Ripple-linked token
Hex Trust has launched wrapped XRP on Solana, enabling token holders to access various DeFi applications without liquidating their underlying positions.
CoinDesk
Ethereum news (ETH): co-founder Joseph Lubin warns of the dangers of AI being controlled by a few big tech firms
Joseph Lubin warns that centralized control of AI infrastructure by big tech firms poses significant risks to the future of decentralized systems.
Cointelegraph
Poland Parliament Fails Again to Override Crypto Bill Veto
Poland's parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki's veto of a crypto regulation bill, stalling alignment with EU MiCA standards.
Cointelegraph
Stablecoins Behave Like FX Markets as Liquidity Splits: Eco CEO
Eco CEO Ryne Saxe argues that stablecoin fragmentation creates FX-like inefficiencies, complicating large-scale institutional transactions across different blockchains.
BeInCrypto
Banks Broaden Lobbying Against Stablecoin Yield in CLARITY Act Talks
Banking associations are intensifying their lobbying efforts against proposed stablecoin yield provisions within the CLARITY Act, citing risks to traditional bank deposits.
BeInCrypto
Iran Accuses Trump of “Seven Lies” After Bitcoin and Stock Markets Surge
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf labeled President Trump's recent claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz and uranium negotiations as false.
CryptoSlate
Bitcoin miners pivot to AI is now an immediate risk to network security – but BTC revenue will still eclipse AI by over $4B
Bitcoin miners are increasingly repurposing high-quality infrastructure for AI, creating an immediate economic threat to network security despite Bitcoin's sustained revenue advantage.
BeInCrypto
Vitalik Buterin Warns Users After eth.limo DNS Hijack
Vitalik Buterin advised users to avoid eth.limo after the ENS gateway's DNS registrar was compromised, posing potential phishing risks.
CryptoSlate
FSB warns of ‘triple whammy’ crisis as private credit threat to global markets worsens
The FSB warns that converging risks in private credit, asset valuations, and sovereign bond markets could trigger a severe global financial stability crisis.
Cointelegraph
SEC Charges Donald Basile in $16M Crypto Fraud Over “Insured” Token
The SEC has charged executive Donald Basile with defrauding investors of $16 million through false claims regarding an “insured” crypto token called Bitcoin Latinum.
CoinDesk
XRP leads majors with 8% weekly outperformance, what next after breakout
XRP has outperformed major cryptocurrencies with an 8% weekly gain, though traders remain cautious as it struggles to break key resistance levels.
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.
CryptoSlate

Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork is back, but its backers want to replace the miners and change PoW
The Block

Bitmine adds 7,391 ether in a week, bringing total Ethereum holdings to 5.81 million ETH
CoinDesk

Bitmine’s ETH buying slows as Tom Lee's firm shifts capital to share buybacks
CryptoSlate

Traders holding $39.5 million in BitMEX Bitcoin perps have 16 days to exit before forced closures begin
CoinDesk

Solana gets its first Strategy STRC product through Solstice Finance
BeInCrypto

6 New Upbit Listings Fuel 30% Moves for Select Altcoins
Cointelegraph

Bitdeer increased Bitcoin mining output by nearly fivefold in Q2
The Block

‘Owning the rails’: Standard Chartered sees LINK at $200 by 2030 as Chainlink underpins tokenized-asset boom
BeInCrypto

MicroStrategy Sells More Bitcoin to Fix STRC Stock: Will It Work?
CryptoSlate

Bakkt promised a $44 trillion payment revolution, but its key acquisition made just €5,315
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