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ZachXBT uncovers North Korea-linked IT worker network generating $1M monthly via crypto payment flows
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed a North Korean-linked network using fake identities and crypto payments to earn over $1 million monthly.
Lucky solo bitcoin miner beats roughly one-in-300-year odds to win $222,000 block reward
A solo Bitcoin miner using CKpool software successfully solved a block, winning approximately $222,000 against extreme statistical odds.
A $145 million FARTCOIN bet triggered $51 million in liquidations and a 50% token crash
A $145 million bet on Fartcoin led to a 50% price crash and $51 million in liquidations.
Bithumb seeks to recover 7 Bitcoin after massive distribution mistake
South Korean exchange Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover seven Bitcoin accidentally distributed to users during a February payout error.
Bhutan Moves More Bitcoin as Sovereign Stash Drops Below 4,000 BTC
Bhutan has transferred 319 Bitcoin, reducing its sovereign holdings to under 4,000 BTC following a series of recent sales.
Bitcoin Stays on Top for 8 Years: Most Cryptos Vanished
Data from 2018 to 2026 shows that while most cryptocurrencies fail or lose relevance, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP remain market leaders.
Ethereum Foundation keeps selling ETH after telling the market it was staking 70,000 coins
The Ethereum Foundation continues to sell ETH to fund operations, despite recent staking initiatives and market expectations that sales had ceased.
South Korea Court Cancels Dunamu Suspension Over FIU Case
A South Korean court overturned a crypto exchange suspension, citing regulatory gaps in AML rules.
DOJ, CFTC argue Kalshi’s sports and event contracts are financial swaps as Arizona enforcement escalates
The DOJ and CFTC are intervening in Arizona to argue that Kalshi’s prediction contracts fall under federal jurisdiction as financial swaps, not gambling.
Bessent Urges Congress to Approve CLARITY Act Amid Stablecoin Debate
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is calling on Congress to urgently pass the CLARITY Act to establish clear digital asset regulations.
‘The Bottom Is In’: Tom Lee Gives Bold New Prediction For US Stocks
Tom Lee predicts that the US stock market has reached its bottom and is heading toward new all-time highs.
Bithumb moves to seize assets over mistaken $8 million bitcoin dispute
Bithumb seeks to freeze $8 million in bitcoin after a mistaken payout error credited users with billions.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Trades $34M On Debut
Morgan Stanley's new spot Bitcoin ETF debuted with $30.6 million in inflows and $34 million in total trading volume on the NYSE Arca.
Dubai’s VARA Clarifies Token Issuance Rules for Stablecoins and RWAs
Dubai’s VARA has issued new guidance categorizing stablecoins and real-world assets to enhance regulatory clarity and transparency for token issuers.
Crypto projected to move $719 trillion through global payments with Visa, Mastercard aggressive stance
Major payment networks like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are integrating stablecoins into back-end infrastructure to modernize global settlement and treasury operations.
Iran's crypto tanker tolls are the latest step in its sanctions‑busting trade network
Iran is now accepting Bitcoin and stablecoins as toll payments from oil tankers to bypass international sanctions and facilitate cross-border trade.
Here’s how much bitcoin (BTC) could move on Friday’s U.S. inflation report
Bitcoin traders anticipate minimal price volatility in response to Friday's upcoming U.S. inflation data, despite expert warnings of potential market impact.
Grayscale Predicts This DeFi Token Will Become a ‘Household Name’ in Crypto
Grayscale Research identifies the Aave DeFi protocol as a future industry leader, highlighting its potential to function as a decentralized bank.
Binance Delisting Wipeout: 6 Altcoins Crash After Exchange Pulls the Plug
Binance is delisting six altcoins on April 23, causing immediate and significant price drops for all affected assets.
Bhutan moves $23 million worth of bitcoin; total holdings down 70% from peak
Bhutan transferred $22.68 million in Bitcoin, reducing its holdings by 70% from its peak.
CFTC presses case that sports betting is finance, seeks to block Arizona enforcement
The CFTC and DOJ are arguing that sports-based prediction contracts are financial swaps, challenging Arizona's attempt to regulate them as gambling.
Yuga Labs settles lawsuit against artists accused of copying its NFTs
Yuga Labs has reached a settlement with artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, ending a legal battle over unauthorized lookalike NFT projects.
Anthropic Loses Bid To Block Pentagon AI Risk Label
A US appeals court denied Anthropic's request to pause the Pentagon's designation of the company as a national security supply chain risk.
Cango Sells 2,000 BTC to Retire Loans as Bitcoin Miners Ramp Up Liquidations
Bitcoin miner Cango sold 2,000 BTC in March 2026 to pay off debt, joining a wider industry trend of miners liquidating assets.
Bitcoin's next big move hinges on oil, and right now it's a total coin flip
Bitcoin's potential to reach $80,000 depends on oil price trends influencing Federal Reserve interest rate decisions amid geopolitical instability.
Canary Capital Pushes Crypto ETF Frontier Further With PEPE Filing
Canary Capital Group has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a PEPE Coin ETF.
Stablecoins Are About to Eat the Payments Industry — Here’s the Data
Stablecoins processed $28 trillion in 2025, projected to reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 due to wealth transfer and crypto mainstreaming.
Bitcoin Depot reveals $3.7 million stolen from company wallets in security breach
Bitcoin Depot lost $3.7 million in Bitcoin due to a security breach affecting company wallets.
Bitcoin gets its first working prototype of quantum-resistant wallet rescue tool
Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun has developed a prototype tool to recover Bitcoin wallets if emergency quantum-defense protocols are activated.
Trump’s WLFI Drops 10% as Sanctions Tie and $440M Collateral Bet Collide
World Liberty Financial's WLFI token fell 10% amid controversies over potential ties to sanctioned figures and risky treasury collateral management.
Bitcoin’s Ceasefire Rally Dies Fast as War Chaos Returns
Bitcoin's price quickly retreated below $71,000 as renewed Middle East conflict and hawkish Federal Reserve signals overshadowed a short-lived ceasefire rally.
US Iran Ceasefire Boosts Bitcoin, Stocks: Will It Hold?
A US-Iran ceasefire briefly boosted Bitcoin and stocks, but derivatives and regulatory concerns suggest a fragile rally.
Trump Pardon Recipient Gives $5.3 Million to Farage’s Reform UK
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated £4 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and plans to relocate to Britain to bypass donation caps.
Canary Capital files spot PEPE ETF application with SEC
Canary Capital has filed an S-1 application with the SEC to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of the PEPE memecoin.
Trump Weighs NATO Troop Shakeup as Punishment: Could Tariffs Be Next?
President Trump is considering relocating US troops from unhelpful NATO allies while implementing economic pressure over disagreements regarding the Iran conflict.
Adam Back Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Decades Away, Urges Gradual Migration to Post-Quantum Security
Blockstream CEO Adam Back argues that quantum threats to Bitcoin are decades away but advocates for proactive migration to quantum-resistant security standards.
Bored Ape Yacht Club maker Yuga Labs settles with ‘expressive appropriation artist’ Ryder Ripps in long-running trademark case
Yuga Labs has reached a settlement with Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, ending a long-standing trademark dispute over their Bored Ape NFT project.
US SEC Names New Enforcer as Questions Loom over Agency‘s Direction
The SEC has appointed David Woodcock as its new enforcement director amid legislative scrutiny regarding the agency's recent dismissal of certain crypto-related cases.
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Doesn’t Buy The Adam Back Is Satoshi Story
Michael Saylor dismissed claims identifying Adam Back as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, citing a lack of cryptographic proof.
Bitcoin Has 3–5 Years to Prepare for Quantum Risk: Bernstein
Bernstein reports that Bitcoin has a manageable three to five-year window to implement quantum-resistant upgrades before quantum computing poses significant cryptographic risks.
Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools for Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority
Nunchuk has launched open-source tools that enable AI agents to manage Bitcoin wallets under strict, human-defined transaction limits and security policies.
Standard Chartered is Taking Over Full Crypto Custody Platform Zodia
Standard Chartered is restructuring to bring Zodia Custody's client operations in-house while transitioning Zodia into a standalone software technology provider.
Bitcoin rebounds as oil cools but Trump impeachment odds show markets still on edge
Bitcoin rose as oil prices cooled following a ceasefire, though high impeachment odds indicate persistent political uncertainty.
SEC appoints David Woodcock as new enforcement director amid concerns over previous lead, agency’s crypto cases
The SEC has named David Woodcock as its new enforcement director following the controversial departure of his predecessor amid shifting crypto policy.
Michael Saylor says bitcoin has likely bottomed, quantum risk overblown
Michael Saylor suggests Bitcoin has hit its bottom and asserts that banking and digital credit will drive the next bull market.
New XFUNDS ETF toggles between bitcoin overnight and Treasuries by day
XFUNDS has launched the NGHT ETF, which captures bitcoin overnight returns while holding U.S. Treasuries during daytime market hours.
Bitcoin Price Targets $90K as Bulls Buy BTC Aggressively on Binance
Bitcoin is eyeing $90,000 following a breakout above $72,000, supported by a surge in aggressive buying activity on Binance.
Bitcoin Spot Demand Rises As $72K May Define Next Move
Bitcoin demand is strengthening as buyers return to the market, with the $72,000 price level serving as a key indicator for future momentum.
Standard Chartered plans to merge parts of Zodia Custody into its digital assets division
Standard Chartered intends to integrate Zodia Custody’s client-facing operations into its own digital asset division to strengthen its institutional crypto service offerings.
Yuga Labs settles Bored Ape NFT lawsuit, ending fight over alleged copycat tokens
Yuga Labs has settled its trademark infringement lawsuit against Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over their RR/BAYC NFT collection.
Back to Back: New York Times puts Satoshi target on Adam Back again as $78 billion BTC stash triggers security fears
The New York Times has linked Blockstream co-founder Adam Back to Satoshi Nakamoto, sparking concerns over his physical safety and Bitcoin's decentralization.
US Treasury unveils proposed stablecoin rules targeting money laundering, sanctions
The U.S. Treasury has proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers to strengthen anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance under the GENIUS Act.
The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable
Wall Street firm Bernstein reports that while quantum computing poses a growing threat to Bitcoin, the risk remains a manageable, long-term upgrade challenge.
Can Silver Price Ride the Ceasefire Wave Past $100? A Falling Dollar Opens the Door
Silver's potential climb to $100 depends on a technical cup breakout, a weakening US dollar, and renewed physical demand.
$5 Billion in Year One? Bold Prediction On Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley has launched its MSBT Bitcoin ETF, with analysts predicting $5 billion in assets under management within its first year.
Circle rolls out USDC payments platform that lets users pay without holding stablecoins
Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, allowing firms to leverage stablecoin efficiency without needing to hold USDC themselves.
U.S. Treasury to propose demands that stablecoin firms be set to police bad transactions
The U.S. Treasury is proposing new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to implement strict controls to detect and block illicit financial transactions.
Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto amid New York Times investigation
Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto, refuting a New York Times investigation's claims based on stylometric analysis and circumstantial evidence.
Iran wants Bitcoin as payment to guarantee ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz – FT
Iran is reportedly planning to charge oil tankers a Bitcoin-denominated toll to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to bypass traditional financial sanctions.
NYT Names Adam Back as Bitcoin’s Creator, but Back Says No
The New York Times identified Adam Back as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but Back has firmly denied the claim.
Polygon Labs explores raising up to $100 million to launch stablecoin payment unit
Polygon Labs seeks $100 million in funding to develop a new unit dedicated to stablecoin payment infrastructure and services.
Standard Chartered is looking to take over crypto custody provider Zodia: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly planning to fully acquire Zodia Custody to integrate it into its existing digital asset operations.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards Nomination: Fireblocks for Best Digital Asset Custody Provider
Fireblocks has been nominated for the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards for its market-leading digital asset custody and infrastructure services.
Pharos raises $44 million in Series A to power real-world asset tokenization
Pharos, an RWA network, secured $44 million in Series A funding at a $1 billion valuation to advance real-world asset tokenization.
White House Says Banning Stablecoin Yield Would Hurt Consumers More Than It Helps Banks
A White House economic report concludes that banning stablecoin yields provides minimal benefits to banks while harming consumers through lost competitive returns.
Bitcoin payments allowed for Hormuz tanker tolls as Iran seeks up to $2 million per ship: FT
Iran is introducing transit fees for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, accepting cryptocurrency payments to bypass the U.S. dollar system.
Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after a new report claims he’s Bitcoin’s (BTC) creator
Cryptographer Adam Back refuted claims made by The New York Times that he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bernstein says quantum is a ‘manageable upgrade cycle’ for Bitcoin, not an existential threat
Bernstein analysts argue that quantum computing advancements pose a manageable upgrade challenge for Bitcoin rather than an existential threat to the network.
Zcash Soars 30% After US–Iran Ceasefire: Is ZEC Breakout a Bull Trap?
Zcash rallied 30% following a US-Iran ceasefire, but analysts warn of a potential bull trap similar to its 2021 market performance.
After the $285M Drift hack, new Solana scare shows crypto’s next security risk may already be inside
Recent hacks demonstrate that crypto security threats often originate from insider infiltration and social engineering rather than just smart contract vulnerabilities.