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Senator raises alarm following former SEC enforcement lead’s short tenure, decision to drop Justin Sun charges
Senator Blumenthal is investigating the brief tenure of the former SEC Enforcement Director and the dropping of charges against Justin Sun.
Why Consensus is crypto’s new ground zero
Consensus 2026 is positioned as a genuine inflection point where crypto's infrastructure maturation, institutional integration, and AI agentic commerce converge.
US SEC Unlocks a New Currency for Wall Street’s Most Overlooked Market
The US SEC now allows broker-dealers to use stocks from the Russell 1000 and S&P 500 as collateral in securities lending, increasing flexibility in funding and trade management.
Maryland man charged in $54 million Uranium Finance hacks faces up to 30 years
A Maryland man, Jonathan Spalletta, was charged for two hacks of Uranium Finance totaling $54.7 million.
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson unveils privacy-preserving Midnight partner chain
Charles Hoskinson launched Midnight, a new blockchain focused on privacy for real-world asset tokenization, backed by $200 million of his own investment.
U.S. Senators Unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to Reshore BTC Mining, Codify Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
U.S. Senators introduced the 'Mined in America Act' to boost domestic bitcoin mining, reduce reliance on foreign hardware, and formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Iran Tells American Investors to ‘Go Long’ – $900 Billion Rally Follows
Following a weekend post by Iran's Parliament Speaker advising investors to 'go long' on market dips, the S&P 500 rallied, recovering nearly $900 billion.
Iran Speaker predicts pre-market “reverse indicator” then Bitcoin climbed before the S&P500
Iran's Parliament Speaker predicted market moves, and Bitcoin subsequently rose before the S&P 500 reacted to Trump's Iran-related social media posts.
GOP senators unveil ‘Mined in America Act’ to expand crypto mining, cement strategic bitcoin reserve
GOP Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduced the 'Mined in America Act' to boost U.S. crypto mining and codify a strategic bitcoin reserve.
Crypto Stocks Near a Bottom After 60% Selloff, Sees “Big Discount” Entry Point: Analyst
Analyst Gautam Chhugani at Bernstein believes crypto stocks are nearing a bottom after a 60% selloff, presenting a potential buying opportunity.
Bitcoin Greed Falls To Record Low, Nearing 60-Days of Fear
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has reached a record low of 8, marking its 59th consecutive day in 'Extreme Fear,' a level not seen since the FTX collapse.
Senator Lummis, Cassidy introduce Mined in America Act to support the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduced the Mined in America Act to bolster US digital asset infrastructure and support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Square auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with zero fees through 2026
Square is automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible US sellers with zero processing fees until 2026.
Senators Cassidy, Lummis Introduce Bill to Bring Bitcoin Mining Back to America
Senators Cassidy and Lummis introduced the Mined in America Act to shift digital asset mining hardware production back to the U.S.
Trump Family’s American Bitcoin Keeps Buying While Investors Bleed Out
Despite a significant stock price decline, American Bitcoin Corp, led by the Trump sons, continues to accumulate Bitcoin, now holding over 7,000 BTC.
Elon Musk animates Bitcoin waifu after viral fan art request
Elon Musk animated a fan-requested, Bitcoin-themed anime illustration, causing a surge in a related meme coin.
Bitcoin payments go mainstream as Square auto-enables BTC for small businesses
Square automatically enabled bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. businesses, converting BTC to dollars at checkout to facilitate wider adoption.
Aster cuts token emissions by 97% as it shifts to staking only rewards model
Aster drastically reduced ASTER token emissions by 97% by replacing monthly unlocks with a staking-only rewards model.
3 Meme Coins To Watch In April 2026
Analysts highlight Bonk (BONK), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), and Siren (SIREN) as meme coins to monitor in April 2026 based on technical and derivatives data.
CFTC to ‘defer to leagues’ as NFL calls for tighter prediction market guardrails
The NFL asked prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to stop offering contracts on easily manipulated single-play events.
Congress aims to make digital dollars easier to use than Bitcoin solidifying the ‘digital gold’ narrative
US policy is creating a regulated digital dollar framework, positioning stablecoins for payments while reinforcing Bitcoin's role as a scarce, external 'digital gold'.
SpaceX may cut Robinhood and SoFi from IPO as E*Trade leads talks
E*Trade is leading talks to manage a significant portion of SpaceX's retail IPO allocation, potentially sidelining Robinhood and SoFi.
SWIFT Moves to Blockchain Settlement With Live Trials
SWIFT is advancing its blockchain-based shared ledger into an MVP iteration for real-world settlement trials this year.
Square Begins Automatic Bitcoin Payment Rollout to Millions of U.S. Merchants
Square is automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. merchants, shifting the feature from opt-in to default.
Aster perps DEX switches to staking-only token emission model, reducing monthly unlocks by 97%
Aster DEX is transitioning to a staking-only token emission model, decreasing monthly token unlocks by 97% to address community concerns about dilution.
Trump family BTC firm builds 7,000 BTC treasury in under seven months
American Bitcoin, backed by the Trump family, rapidly expanded its BTC holdings to 7,000 coins since its September 2025 Nasdaq debut.
Key Takeaways From Powell’s Harvard Remarks Complicate Fed Outlook
Fed Chair Powell's unscripted Harvard remarks offered ambiguity on policy while highlighting inflation risks and unsustainable U.S. fiscal trajectory.
Anchorage Digital, Chainlink back new crypto PAC as election season heats up
Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs are backing the new Blockchain Leadership Fund PAC to support pro-innovation crypto candidates.
Aave launches V4 on Ethereum with shared liquidity model for onchain lending
Aave V4 has launched on Ethereum, introducing a new hub and spoke architecture to enhance lending scalability via shared liquidity pools.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Machine Suddenly Stops and Starts Saying Something Else
MicroStrategy has paused Bitcoin purchases, shifting its focus to a new fundraising strategy emphasizing 'digital credit' and capital efficiency.
Trump’s Iran diplomacy post jolts crypto markets higher as equities wobble
Donald Trump's post about Iran diplomacy caused crypto markets to rally while traditional equities remained uncertain.
Saylor Brings Back Laser Eyes as Bitcoin Whales Double Down
Michael Saylor reactivated his 'laser eyes' profile picture, signaling strong conviction as MicroStrategy and others accumulate Bitcoin despite unrealized losses.
Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range
Bitcoin's price is fluctuating due to ongoing Iran talks, geopolitical tensions, and the dynamics of options trading, remaining within a $65,000-$70,000 range.
Ex-Blackstone duo raise $25M to bring private credit onto blockchain
Valinor, founded by ex-Blackstone professionals, secured $25M to leverage blockchain for more efficient private credit lending.
Bitcoin hashrate posts first-quarter drop for first time in 6 years as miners pivot to AI
Bitcoin's hashrate dropped 4% in Q1, the first such decline since 2020, as miners shift capital to more profitable AI infrastructure.
Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation'
The shift to 24/7 stock trading is expected to empower retail investors by eliminating after-hours price manipulation by brokers.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin hits 7,000 BTC milestone as shares slide into penny stock territory
Trump-linked American Bitcoin reached 7,000 BTC in its treasury while its stock price dropped below $1.
The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid
The SEC's new crypto guidance is an improvement but still lacks clarity on key issues like the Howey test, leaving the industry vulnerable.
Strive and Tuttle file for ETF to invest in Strategy’s preferred STRC stock and Strive’s SATA
Strive and Tuttle Capital Management filed for a T-Strive Digital Credit ETF targeting preferred stocks of bitcoin treasury firms Strategy (STRC) and Strive (SATA).
BMNR, ETH news: Bitmine buys 71,000 ETH as digital asset treasuries dial back purchases
Bitmine made its largest weekly ETH purchase of 2026, acquiring over 71,000 ETH while other corporate buyers paused accumulation.
Bitdeer inks deal to build Norway’s largest AI data center for Nvidia’s next-gen chips
Bitdeer will build Norway's largest AI data center to support Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI technology, shifting focus from bitcoin mining.
Crypto like COIN, HOOD have bottomed heading into earnings and trades at a 'big' discount, Bernstein says
Bernstein believes the 60% crash in crypto stocks presents a buying opportunity, as equities trade at significant discounts.
Zcash’s (ZEC) upside hinges on a repricing of financial privacy in an AI-driven world, Grayscale says
Grayscale suggests Zcash's value could rise significantly if the market revalues financial privacy amid increasing AI surveillance.
Strategic Selection: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Market Maker
This report provides a practical guide for token projects and exchanges to effectively evaluate and select market makers for optimal liquidity and market health.
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is now trading at a loss, signaling high market stress.
Charles Hoskinson says crypto missed mass adoption, his $200M Midnight bet aims to fix that
Charles Hoskinson launched Midnight, a $200 million project built on Cardano, to address crypto's complexity, lack of privacy, and limited real-world adoption.
Midas raises $50 million Series A, launches liquidity layer for tokenized assets
Tokenization protocol Midas secured $50 million in Series A funding and launched Midas Staked Liquidity (MSL) for instant tokenized asset redemptions.
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has exceeded 7,000 BTC in corporate reserves while aggressively expanding its mining operations.
Strategy (MSTR) Breaks 13-Week Bitcoin Buying Streak, Holdings Hold at 762,099 BTC
Strategy (MSTR) paused its weekly bitcoin purchases for the first time in 13 weeks, maintaining its total holdings at 762,099 BTC.
‘Serious talks with new regime’: Bitcoin gains on Trump’s Iran comments as analysts warn of geopolitical risk and ETF outflows
Bitcoin briefly rose following Trump's comments on Iran talks, despite warnings about geopolitical risk and recent ETF outflows.
Lido DAO proposes $20 million LDO buyback as token trades at 70% discount to two-year median
Lido DAO proposed buying back $20 million worth of LDO using stETH due to its historically depressed valuation.
Tom Lee says crypto is a ‘good wartime store of value’ as Bitmine buys another 71,179 ETH
Bitmine's ETH holdings reached nearly $9.8 billion after acquiring 71,179 ETH, while Tom Lee asserts crypto is performing well as a 'wartime store of value'.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price rises 4.2% over weekend
The CoinDesk 20 index rose 2.6% over the weekend, led by gains in Ethereum and Chainlink.
Ripple pushes a more private blockchain to banks and adds AI code checks as fears grow it could leave XRP price behind
Ripple is enhancing the XRP Ledger with Confidential Transfers and AI security checks to attract institutional adoption beyond simple payments.
Where is Bitcoin price headed this week? BTC falls to $65,000 but starts the week in recovery mode
Bitcoin rebounded to $67,000 after a weekend dip, with $68,000 acting as the next key resistance level amid broader market pressures.
Which Countries Would Suffer Most in a Global Energy Shutdown? This Study Has Answers
A March 2026 study ranked 75 countries by energy vulnerability, finding Singapore most at risk due to near-total reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Trump-backed American Bitcoin tops 7,000 BTC, sats per share double
American Bitcoin Corp, co-founded by Eric Trump, announced its Bitcoin reserve has surpassed 7,000 BTC, doubling its satoshis per share since its Nasdaq debut.
Aave launches v4 on Ethereum, aiming to expand DeFi Into real-world credit markets
Aave launched its v4 upgrade on Ethereum to facilitate broader lending activities, including real-world assets.
Aave V4 launches on Ethereum mainnet with ‘hub-and-spoke’ architecture
Aave V4, featuring a new 'hub-and-spoke' architecture, has launched on the Ethereum mainnet, aiming to connect DeFi with traditional finance.
Upbit operator Dunamu sees 10% revenue drop to $1 billion in 2025 as crypto trading cools
Dunamu, Upbit's operator, reported a 10% revenue drop to $1.03 billion in 2025 due to cooling crypto trading volumes.
Strategy pauses Bitcoin accumulation after 13-week buying streak ahead of quarter-end
Strategy halted its 13-week Bitcoin buying streak last week as the quarter concludes, maintaining its current holdings of 762,099 BTC.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy pauses weekly bitcoin buys, retains total holdings at 762,099 BTC
Strategy paused its weekly bitcoin purchases for the first time in over a year but maintained its total holdings of 762,099 BTC.
Bitcoin faces impending $45,000 sell-off catalyst as Powell, jobs report threaten fresh macro pressure
Bitcoin faces potential downside toward $45,000 as upcoming Fed commentary and the jobs report introduce significant macroeconomic uncertainty.
Midas secures $50M Series A as mTokens surpass $1.7B in assets minted
Midas raised $50M in Series A funding as its mToken platform exceeded $1.7B in minted assets, offering transparent on-chain investment products.
Bitcoin jumps as Trump says U.S. in talks with 'new regime' in Iran, threatens oil infrastructure if deal fails
Bitcoin rose after Trump announced serious talks with a 'new regime' in Iran, while threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if a deal fails.
Bitcoin, ether bounce is running low on fuel: Crypto Daybook Americas
The crypto market's recent rally shows signs of weakening due to weak capital inflows and significant ETF outflows.
Bernstein signals potential bottom into Q1 earnings for Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure as crypto equities trade at steep discounts
Bernstein analysts believe crypto-linked equities are undervalued and anticipate a potential bottom during Q1 earnings despite current market weakness.
Geopolitics and the Fed Flush $414 Million From Crypto Funds in a Week
Crypto funds experienced $414 million in net outflows last week, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
RWA news: Midas raises $50 million to tackle pain point for tokenized asset investors
Midas secured $50 million in Series A funding to launch a system for instant redemptions of tokenized assets, addressing a key liquidity challenge.
Coinbase survey finds over half of customers don’t understand crypto tax
A Coinbase survey reveals over half of crypto investors lack understanding of cryptocurrency tax regulations.