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Trump changes tune on prediction markets days after saying he disliked them
President Donald Trump has softened his stance on prediction markets, acknowledging their popularity despite earlier personal reservations about the betting platforms.
Crypto Lobby Backs Removal of ‘Reputation Risk’ Debanking
The Blockchain Association urges the Federal Reserve to formally codify the removal of reputation risk from bank supervisory standards to prevent arbitrary debanking.
Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Rails for Business Payments
Paystand has introduced USDb, a US dollar-backed stablecoin leveraging Bitcoin-linked infrastructure to streamline enterprise financial processes like payroll and accounts payable.
Bybit Pay Launches Crypto Payments Across South Africa
Bybit Pay now supports cryptocurrency payments in South Africa via MoneyBadger integration, enabling users to pay merchants with digital assets.
These Three Bitcoin Charts Say BTC Price Set for Recovery to $82,000
Technical, liquidity, and on-chain indicators suggest Bitcoin could rally toward $82,000 following recent support levels and increased exchange inflows.
DeFi United unveils plan to restore rsETH after $292 million Kelp DAO exploit
DeFi United plans to restore rsETH backing after a $292 million exploit by converting committed ETH into rsETH.
DeFi United Unveils Technical Plan to Restore rsETH Backing After KelpDAO Exploit
DeFi United has launched a technical strategy to restore rsETH backing and recover stolen collateral following the major KelpDAO bridge exploit.
Three Bank of Japan members call for a rate hike; yen rises while bitcoin falls
Three Bank of Japan members dissented, calling for a rate hike, boosting yen and pressuring bitcoin.
Gate Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in 3F to Advance RWA Leverage and Counter-Cyclical Yields in DeFi
Gate Ventures has invested in 3F, a protocol offering one-click leverage for real-world assets to enhance yield durability in decentralized finance.
Acting US AG Says Devs Will No Longer Be Charged Unless they Knowingly Help Third Parties Commit Crimes
US Acting AG Todd Blanche stated the DOJ will not charge developers unless they knowingly aid third parties in criminal acts.
Anthropic’s Pre-IPO Valuation Hits $1 Trillion on Jupiter
Anthropic's pre-IPO valuation reached $1 trillion on Jupiter's market, aligning with other secondary markets.
Jack Dorsey’s Block Launches Bitcoin Proof-of-Reserves
Block, led by Jack Dorsey, has launched proof-of-reserves for its Bitcoin treasury, Cash App, and Square to allow independent verification of holdings.
XRP price: What next as Ripple-linked token drops under $1.40
XRP fell below $1.40 on high volume, indicating strong selling pressure and a shift in market control.
Solana Clients Introduce Post-Quantum Solution Falcon
Solana clients Anza and Firedancer have implemented a test version of the Falcon post-quantum signature solution to prepare for future quantum threats.
Bitcoin loses $77,000, ether, solana slide as Hormuz standoff lifts oil to 3-week high
Bitcoin dropped to $76,923, with major cryptocurrencies and oil prices falling amid geopolitical tensions and mixed market sentiment.
Robinhood Phishing Scam Uses Gmail Dot Trick to Send Real Emails
Scammers exploit Gmail's dot alias and Robinhood's account creation to send fake, legitimate-looking Robinhood emails.
Sen. Tillis Won’t Back Crypto Bill Without Ethics Provision
Senator Thom Tillis will oppose the Senate's crypto bill unless it includes ethics provisions for White House officials.
A Solana Storage Network Just Put Down Roots on Bitcoin
Xandeum, a Solana-based decentralized storage network, has begun anchoring its data state to the Bitcoin blockchain for enhanced permanence and trustless verification.
Bitcoin (BTC) news: Prices pressured by Fed uncertainty, oil, and AI slowdown
Bitcoin faces pressure from Fed uncertainty, high oil prices, and potential AI demand slowdown.
MARA Forms Foundation to Support Bitcoin Network, Adoption
MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin's health, security, and adoption, starting with a $100,000 contribution.
Critics Push Back Against Developer’s Plan to Reassign Satoshi’s Coins in eCash Fork
Developer Paul Sztorc plans an eCash fork in August 2026, reassigning some Satoshi Nakamoto coins, sparking community backlash.
ZachXBT accuses Worldcoin of FTX-style tactics as Musk turns up heat on Altman
ZachXBT criticizes Worldcoin for FTX-like token launch tactics and exploiting low-income individuals for biometric data.
Bitcoin Support Retest Primes Bulls For Next Attempt At $80K
Bitcoin retested support levels after failing to reach $80K, potentially confirming a bullish trend continuation.
Japan’s Bitbank rolls out crypto-linked credit card that pays bills in bitcoin
Japanese exchange Bitbank has launched a Visa credit card allowing users to automatically settle credit card bills using bitcoin from their exchange accounts.
Solana Developers Back Falcon Signature Scheme to Counter Quantum Threats
Solana developers are preparing for quantum threats by adopting the Falcon signature scheme, a NIST-selected algorithm.
Saipan woman gets 71 months in prison for bitcoin fraud targeting senior victims
A Saipan woman named Sze Man Yu Inos was sentenced to 71 months in prison for a bitcoin investment fraud targeting elderly victims.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Firms Managing Crypto Capital and Liquidity
BeInCrypto identifies 15 leading crypto-native fund managers for its 2026 Institutional 100 research program based on capital management and market influence.
ZetaChain halts cross-chain transactions following attack on smart contract
ZetaChain paused cross-chain transactions after an attack on its GatewayEVM contract, impacting internal wallets.
Bitcoin Bears At Risk Of $1.4B Liquidation If BTC Rallies To $80K
Bitcoin bears face a potential $1.4 billion liquidation risk if the price surges past $80,000 amid strong spot market accumulation.
Vitalik Buterin Reveals the Easy Money Strategy for Prediction Markets
Vitalik Buterin and other contrarian traders profit by betting against emotionally charged, irrational outcomes on prediction market platforms like Polymarket.
Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don’t Own Bitcoin
Billionaire investor Tim Draper urges individuals and governments to hold Bitcoin as a hedge against the potential failure of traditional fiat currencies.
Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in Final Week of April 2026
Pudgy Penguins, MemeCore, and SPX6900 show strong weekly gains and distinct technical breakouts as the meme coin rally continues into late April 2026.
ETH Triple Top Rejects $2.4K As Analysts Flag Weakness Against BTC
Ether faces persistent resistance at $2,400, raising concerns among analysts about its short-term trend and relative performance against Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy vs Tom Lee’s BitMine: Who Hits Target First?
BitMine and MicroStrategy are competing to reach major crypto treasury milestones, with BitMine currently leading the race to control 5% of Ethereum's supply.
Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin
Israeli regulators have approved Bits of Gold to launch BILS, a shekel-pegged stablecoin, following a successful two-year pilot program on the Solana blockchain.
Senator Tillis Draws New Red Line on the CLARITY Act
Senator Thom Tillis has vowed to oppose the CLARITY Act unless it includes ethics provisions targeting the Trump family's cryptocurrency businesses.
ZetaChain Pauses Mainnet After Hack Hits Team Wallets
ZetaChain paused cross-chain transactions after an exploit compromised internal team wallets, though the network confirmed that user funds remained secure.
Sanctioned Russian Billionaire’s $500 Million Yacht Slips Through Hormuz Blockade
The superyacht Nord, linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz despite a maritime blockade.
Canada Moves Closer to Banning Crypto Political Donations
Canada is nearing a ban on cryptocurrency political donations with Bill C-25 passing a second reading.
Bitcoin Whale Holdings Hit 5 Month High At 3.09M BTC
Bitcoin whales holding 1,000-10,000 BTC have increased holdings to 3.09M BTC, last seen in November 2025.
Who’s pledging to Aave’s $300 million DeFi recovery effort after massive Kelp DAO exploit
Industry leaders are contributing over $300 million to a DeFi recovery fund for Aave users impacted by the Kelp DAO exploit.
Ethereum Price Faces a New Risk and Potential Dip – Here’s Why
Ethereum’s price is facing potential downward pressure as it breaks from technical support levels amid rising bearish momentum.
House Republicans Warn That the America’s Bitcoin Weakness Will Benefit China
House Republicans argue that US Bitcoin weakness benefits China, urging clear regulation for national security and economic competition.
Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup
The Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas faces backlash from cypherpunk purists for featuring regulators and institutions antithetical to Bitcoin's anti-establishment origins.
White House crypto advisor hints at ‘big announcement’ on Trump’s strategic bitcoin reserve in coming weeks
White House advisor Patrick Witt announced that significant updates regarding President Trump’s strategic bitcoin reserve are expected in the coming weeks.
Tennessee Crypto Kiosk Ban Set to Go into Effect July 1
Tennessee has enacted a law banning cryptocurrency kiosks starting July 1 to combat rising instances of financial fraud and scams.
Aave Dragged Into New Avi Eisenberg Controversy
Trader Avi Eisenberg has denied allegations that he previously threatened to exploit the DeFi protocol Aave.
Lawmakers Warn Crypto Clarity Will Decide U.S. Leadership as 2026 Election Looms
U.S. lawmakers argue that passing the Clarity Act is essential to maintaining American financial leadership ahead of the 2026 election.
Bitcoin rally shows signs of fatigue as key indicators turn bearish
Bitcoin's recent price rally has stalled due to cooling U.S. demand, whale positioning, and technical resistance, signaling potential short-term downside.
‘We don’t take Satoshi’s bitcoin’: eCash fork sparks backlash over ‘reassigned’ coins
Paul Sztorc’s upcoming eCash fork faces criticism for its plan to reallocate coins associated with Satoshi Nakamoto to seed the new network.
Acting AG Blanche: DOJ has ‘fundamentally changed the game’ for developers
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche reassured developers that those not aiding criminal activity will not be prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
Western Union (WU) gears up stablecoin launch to settle global transactions without SWIFT
Western Union is preparing to launch a USD-pegged stablecoin to settle international transactions faster and more efficiently than traditional SWIFT banking rails.
Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments and Prediction Markets Are Building a New Exchange for Big Money
Kalshi is expanding its prediction market platform to include crypto derivatives, positioning itself as a regulated exchange for institutional and retail traders.
3 Altcoins to Watch in Final Week of April With Onyxcoin Up 30%
Onyxcoin surged 47%, while Rain and STABLE showed different technical patterns in the final week of April.
The South Korean bank powering Upbit is testing Ripple integration for cross-border payments
South Korea’s Kbank has partnered with Ripple to conduct a proof-of-concept for blockchain-based cross-border remittance services.
Trump Bought Millions in Treasury Bonds Days Before Fed Rate Cut Decision
President Trump invested up to $161 million in bonds, including Treasuries, before a key Fed rate decision.
MARA Foundation to foster long-term adoption of Bitcoin, including resilience against quantum and security budget risks
The newly launched non-profit MARA Foundation aims to support the long-term resilience, security, and adoption of the Bitcoin network.
Aven Launches Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card Offering Up to $1 Million Credit Lines Without Asset Sales
Aven's new Bitcoin Visa card offers up to $1 million in credit secured by Bitcoin, allowing users liquidity without selling assets.
SEC, CFTC Chiefs Signal ‘New Day’ for U.S. Onshore Crypto, Tokenization and Future‑Proof Rules
SEC and CFTC leaders announced a collaborative, principles-based approach to encourage domestic crypto innovation and establish clear, future-proof regulatory frameworks.
MARA launches foundation to fund Bitcoin research, education, and open source work
MARA Holdings has launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin security, open-source development, and global education through community-led grants.
Paystand Launches USDb Stablecoin on Bitcoin Layers for $100T B2B Payments
Paystand has launched USDb, a dollar-backed stablecoin on the Liquid and Rootstock Bitcoin layers, to facilitate commercial-scale B2B financial operations.
BitMine Expands ETH Holdings Despite $6.5B in Unrealized Losses
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired over 101,000 ETH, increasing total holdings despite facing $6.5 billion in unrealized losses from recent market volatility.
EU Sanctions Target Russian Crypto Exchanges, CBDC, Stablecoins
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russian crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and the digital ruble to prevent evasion of financial restrictions.
Bitcoin Bulls Battle For Control With Emphasis On $80K Reclaim
Bitcoin fell below $77K amid geopolitical concerns, with bulls aiming to reclaim $80K for a macro-bullish shift.
‘Bitcoin Isn’t Going Anywhere’: Trump Officials Discuss DOJ, FBI Refocus on Crypto Crime, Not Developers
U.S. officials Todd Blanche and Kash Patel announced a shift in policy, prioritizing the prosecution of actual criminals over software developers.
Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced plans to advance the stalled Clarity Act through the Senate Banking Committee this May.
Rep. Begich plans revival of bitcoin strategic reserve bill under new name to codify Trump’s executive order
Rep. Nick Begich plans to reintroduce a bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, renamed the American Reserves Modernization Act.
OpenAI Warns Superintelligence Could Concentrate Power Without Decentralization
OpenAI's new principles aim to prevent superintelligence from concentrating power, advocating for broad dissemination and democratic control.
EU sanctions Russian crypto usage for 20th time adding bans on digital rubles and anyone using Russian crypto services
The EU's 20th sanctions package bans Russian crypto services, digital rubles, and third-country platforms facilitating evasion.
Bitcoin Lightning is Turning iGaming Payouts Into a Real-Time Rail: Report 
A report by Voltage shows Bitcoin Lightning enabling instant iGaming payouts, reducing fees and chargebacks.