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Ethereum Foundation sells nearly $24 million of ETH to Tom Lee’s Bitmine
The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to Bitmine Immersion Technologies for approximately $24 million to fund ecosystem development and operations.
Bitmine to buy 10,000 ether for $23.9 million from the Ethereum Foundation
Bitmine is purchasing 10,000 ETH for $23.87 million from the Ethereum Foundation to increase its total ether treasury holdings.
DeFi Education Fund and other crypto leaders press SEC to lock in DeFi broker guidance
The DeFi Education Fund and crypto industry leaders are urging the SEC to formalize its recent guidance on DeFi broker registration through official rulemaking.
Jane Street seeks dismissal of Terraform Labs’ insider trading lawsuit
Jane Street has filed a motion to dismiss a $4 billion insider trading lawsuit brought against it by the Terraform Labs bankruptcy estate.
Intel stock hits new all-time highs for first time since 2000
Intel shares reached a record high following strong quarterly earnings, fueled by AI demand and renewed interest in its CPU and foundry operations.
Researcher wins 1 bitcoin bounty for 'largest quantum attack' on underlying tech
Researcher Giancarlo Lelli won a 1 BTC prize for successfully breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using public quantum hardware.
7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX
The article argues that JPX should abandon its proposal to exclude crypto-asset companies from the TOPIX index to maintain neutrality and market consistency.
DOJ Drops Powell Probe in Fast Reversal, Clearing Warsh Confirmation Path
The DOJ ended its investigation into Jerome Powell, removing a key obstacle to the Senate confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh.
Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk
Nakamoto Inc. has introduced an active derivatives strategy to generate yield from Bitcoin volatility while hedging against potential downside price movements.
DOJ set to end Fed Chair Powell probe as soon as Friday, clearing path for Warsh confirmation
The Department of Justice is expected to conclude its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, removing a barrier to Kevin Warsh’s confirmation.
ECB Digital Euro Standards Deals Target Integration Costs
The ECB has partnered with three standards bodies to adopt open payment standards to reduce digital euro integration costs for financial institutions.
Bitcoin recovers on hopes of US-Iran negotiation breakthrough
Bitcoin prices rose to $78,400 as market sentiment improved on potential diplomatic breakthroughs between the United States and Iran.
Metaplanet Issues $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet is issuing ¥8 billion ($50 million) in zero-interest bonds to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions as part of its ongoing treasury strategy.
Bitcoin’s 38% plunge just revealed who has paper hands — and it wasn’t ETF buyers
Despite a 38% Bitcoin price decline, US spot ETF holders remained disciplined, proving that selling pressure originated from legacy crypto-native holders instead.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | April 25 – 26
Analysts highlight MemeCore, Zcash, and Official Trump as key altcoins experiencing potential volatility and technical shifts over the April 25–26 weekend.
SpaceX's $75 billion IPO could drain the liquidity that's helping lift bitcoin and crypto
Major upcoming IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic may drain liquidity from crypto markets, potentially mirroring past institutional peak-market cycles.
Poland Probes Zondacrypto As CEO Reportedly Flees to Israel
Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral has reportedly traveled to Israel amid a Polish fraud investigation involving massive investor losses.
A Cryptocurrency Trap: How New Russian Laws Will Support EU Sanctions
The EU's 20th sanctions package and new Russian centralization laws may inadvertently render Russian-linked cryptocurrency assets untouchable for international markets.
Pi Network Smart Contracts Go Live on Testnet, Can PI Break $0.27 Resistance?
Pi Network launched subscription-based smart contracts on its Testnet, aiming to boost utility while investors watch for a breakout above $0.27.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) gains 3.5%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index is up 0.7%, with Aptos (APT) and Aave (AAVE) leading gains.
15 Cyber Agencies Issue Joint Warning on China-Linked Covert Botnet Threat
International cyber agencies have warned of China-linked groups using compromised home devices to hide malicious cyberattacks and evade detection.
93% of Web3 Gaming Projects Are Now ‘Effectively Dead,’ Including Hamster Kombat
A report by Caladan reveals that 93% of Web3 gaming projects have failed due to structural design flaws and unsustainable tokenomics.
13o3 Announces the Launch of Crypto Fund I and Initiates Discussions with Partners for Its Financing
Investment firm 13o3 has launched Crypto Fund I to invest in blockchain technologies, decentralized finance, and Web3 equity projects.
Gate Launches WCTC S8 Global Trading Competition, Introducing a New Phase with Multi-Format Competition
Gate has launched its eighth World Crypto Trading Competition, featuring a multi-track format and a prize pool of up to $8 million.
Pricier Tickets, Fewer Flights: How the US-Iran War Is Reshaping Summer Travel
Soaring jet fuel prices caused by the US-Iran conflict are forcing global airlines to cut flight schedules and increase ticket costs for travelers.
Fluent launches Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet and BLEND token with $50 million day-one liquidity
Fluent has launched its Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet and BLEND token, featuring a unique "blended execution" architecture and $50 million in initial liquidity.
Researcher breaks 15-bit elliptic curve key in ‘largest quantum attack,’ wins 1 bitcoin bounty from Project Eleven
Researcher Giancarlo Lelli earned 1 BTC from Project Eleven by breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using a quantum computer.
Metaplanet issues $50 million in bonds to fund fresh Bitcoin accumulation
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is issuing $50 million in zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings significantly.
Morgan Stanley launches stablecoin reserves fund aligned with GENIUS Act requirements
Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio to help stablecoin issuers maintain compliant reserve assets.
Top 5 Biggest 2026 Crypto Surprises Benjamin Cowen and Coin Bureau Didn’t See Coming
Crypto analysts Benjamin Cowen and Guy Turner discuss unexpected 2026 market trends, including Bitcoin dominance, ETF impacts, and surprising stock market resilience.
Trump “not happy” with prediction markets – says world is a “casino” as Special Forces soldier arrested for insider trading on Polymarket
A U.S. Army soldier was charged with insider trading on Polymarket, prompting Donald Trump to criticize prediction markets as a global casino.
XRP Risks 40% Dip Versus Bitcoin Despite Persistent ETF Inflows
XRP faces a potential 40% decline against Bitcoin due to a bearish descending triangle pattern, despite sustained institutional interest in XRP ETFs.
South Africa Crypto Regulations Could Jail Users for Refusing to Share Keys
South Africa's draft regulations propose prison time for individuals who refuse to surrender private crypto keys to authorities.
Metaplanet Raises $50M in Zero-Interest Bonds to Buy Bitcoin
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised 8 billion yen ($50 million) via zero-interest bonds to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions.
BIS Warns Crypto Giants Now Act Like Banks — Without the Rulebook
The BIS warns that major crypto platforms function like unregulated banks, creating significant shadow banking risks that require stricter financial oversight.
BTC price, U.S. dollar move in near-perfect opposition. It hasn't been this extreme in almost 4 years.
Bitcoin and the U.S. Dollar Index now show a strong inverse correlation of -0.90, the highest level seen since 2022.
Revolut Shuts Down Gold and Silver While Keeping Crypto Services Intact
Revolut is ending its precious metals trading service in the EEA by June 2026 while continuing to expand its crypto operations.
Bitcoin Dominance Explodes to 60.66% and Buries Altseason Hopes for 2026
Bitcoin dominance reaching 60.66% signals capital outflows from altcoins, making a significant altseason unlikely before the end of 2026.
Wisconsin sues Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, Crypto.com and Coinbase over sports event contracts
The Wisconsin Department of Justice filed lawsuits against five platforms, alleging their sports-related event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Bitcoin stalls below at $77,500 as volatility cools, traders unwind leverage
Bitcoin price activity remains muted near $77,500 as futures open interest declines and traders reduce leveraged positions amid cooling market momentum.
For 93 minutes, installing Bitwarden’s ‘official’ CLI turned laptops into launchpads for hijacking GitHub accounts
A malicious version of Bitwarden's CLI on npm exposed developer credentials and infrastructure secrets for 93 minutes during a supply chain attack.
GOP pressed Commerce Sec. Lutnick after crypto PAC’s planned Texas move alarmed party leaders: Axios
Republican leaders contacted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over concerns regarding a crypto super PAC's potential involvement in a contentious Texas primary race.
Michael Saylor says the bitcoin winter is over. Some experts agree, with caveats.
Michael Saylor claims the crypto winter has ended, while analysts suggest the market is in a bull cycle driven by institutional and nation-state adoption.
Justin Sun’s Tron Is Buying Its Own Token And He Says It Will Not Stop
Tron Inc. continues to aggressively accumulate TRX tokens, signaling a long-term commitment to its corporate treasury strategy despite market volatility.
AI Swallows Wall Street: Stocks Hit Record 45% of S&P 500 Market Cap
AI-linked firms now represent a record 45% of the S&P 500 market cap and a significant portion of US investment-grade debt.
Spot bitcoin ETFs draw $2 billion in net inflows over 8-day positive streak
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have attracted over $2 billion in net inflows during an eight-day consecutive positive streak.
India pushes digital rupee through welfare pilots as BRICS CBDC plan takes shape
India is utilizing welfare programs to boost e-rupee adoption while exploring a BRICS cross-border digital currency network to reduce dollar reliance.
Validator Identity as the Next Test of Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Institutional blockchain adoption now prioritizes verified validator identity to ensure regulatory compliance, accountability, and operational reliability for financial institutions.
Are Bitcoin Whales Opportunists? On-Chain Data Reveals the Truth
On-chain data indicates that Bitcoin whales are trading opportunistically by buying price bounces, while mid-term holders remain hesitant to commit to the rally.
Bitcoin’s $3.8 billion recovery in 2026 hits crossroads with the path to $150,000 still open
Bitcoin is seeing a $3.8 billion recovery driven by institutional ETF inflows, keeping long-term price targets of $150,000 viable despite market volatility.
U.S. government’s Intel stake swells to $35 billion, netting $26.5 billion unrealized gain
The U.S. government’s Intel stake has reached a $26.5 billion unrealized gain following a 22% surge in the chipmaker's share price.
Bitcoin-holder Metaplanet raises $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more BTC
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has raised $50 million through zero-interest bonds to continue its aggressive expansion of its corporate bitcoin holdings.
Nearly $10 Billion April Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin and Ethereum Direction in Focus
Nearly $10 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring, with both assets trading above their max pain levels, suggesting bullish sentiment.
Mantle proposes up to 30,000 ETH loan to address Aave bad debt from Kelp exploit
Mantle has proposed a 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to help mitigate bad debt resulting from the recent Kelp DAO exploit.
Metaplanet issues $50 million in zero-interest bonds to buy more bitcoin
Japanese firm Metaplanet is issuing $50 million in zero-interest bonds to fund further bitcoin acquisitions.
Trump to Appear at His Memecoin Event on Saturday
The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will deliver a keynote address at a gala for holders of his official TRUMP memecoin.
Wisconsin DOJ Targets Kalshi and Polymarket in Sweeping Prediction Market Crackdown
The Wisconsin DOJ has sued major platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their sports-based event contracts constitute illegal commercial gambling.
EU’s 20th Sanctions Package Targets Entire Russian Crypto Sector Starting May 2026
The European Union has announced a comprehensive ban on all Russian cryptocurrency services to prevent sanctions evasion, effective May 2026.
Morgan Stanley debuts money market fund targeting stablecoin reserve market
Morgan Stanley has launched a money market fund to assist stablecoin issuers in meeting regulatory reserve requirements.
Morgan Stanley launches Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio. Here's what it means
Morgan Stanley's investment arm launched a fund for stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in safe, liquid assets.
Aave Leads DeFi United Coalition After $292 Million KelpDAO Exploit
Aave is leading a DeFi United coalition to restore backing for rsETH after a $292 million KelpDAO exploit, with major protocols pledging support.
Bitcoin ETFs just pulled $2 billion in 8 days while short-term holders quietly started selling
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.1 billion in inflows, yet short-term investors are aggressively taking profits as prices approach critical resistance levels.
US Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Centers Nets $700 Million Crypto Seizure
The US Department of Justice restrained over $700 million in crypto and charged two Chinese nationals for managing scam compounds in Southeast Asia.
Jane Street asks US court to toss Terraform’s insider trading suit
Jane Street has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Terraform Labs alleging the firm engaged in insider trading during the Terra collapse.
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 69% More BTC as ARK Warns the Bottom Isn’t In
ARK Invest reports that while conviction buyers aggressively accumulated Bitcoin during Q1, the market has likely not yet reached its cycle bottom.
Army Soldier Used Classified Maduro Intel to Win Over $400,000 on Polymarket, DOJ Says
A US Army soldier faces federal charges for using classified intelligence to profit over $400,000 on Polymarket prediction bets regarding Nicolás Maduro.
Bitcoin, ether drop in Asia as Japanese data adds to Iran war-led market jitters
Bitcoin and Ether prices retreated in Asia as Japanese inflation data and Iran conflict-related energy supply concerns fueled global market risk aversion.
Meta’s Biggest Layoff Since 2023 Lands in May, Hitting 8,000 Workers
Meta plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, on May 20 to improve efficiency and offset investments in artificial intelligence.
Wisconsin joins prediction market fight, suing Kalshi, Coinbase, Polymarket, Robinhood and Crypto.com
Wisconsin is suing several major prediction market platforms, arguing that their event contracts constitute illegal gambling rather than regulated financial instruments.
Mantle proposes 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to cover bad debt
Mantle proposes a 30,000 ETH loan to Aave DAO to cover bad debt from an rsETH exploit.