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Why investors are flocking to BlackRock’s bitcoin options to hedge against a wild global economy
BlackRock’s IBIT options have surpassed Deribit in open interest, marking a significant milestone for regulated U.S. institutional crypto derivatives and market adoption.
The global oil shock has the Fed cornered just days before its next meeting — what that means for Bitcoin
A sudden surge in oil prices due to geopolitical tension is challenging the Federal Reserve's inflation outlook and impacting Bitcoin's price trajectory.
CFTC sues New York over prediction market crackdown as 38 AGs back Massachusetts’ Kalshi case
The CFTC is suing New York to block state gambling enforcement against federally registered exchanges amid a broader battle over prediction market jurisdiction.
Bitcoin Has 1 Week to Secure Its Best April Since 2020
Bitcoin needs a modest 0.5% gain in the final week of April 2026 to achieve its best monthly performance since 2020.
Bitcoin (BTC) falls after Trump reportedly canceled Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's Iran-talks trip
Bitcoin prices dipped slightly after President Donald Trump canceled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan involving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Mike Tyson, Tether CEO, Cathie Wood are among speakers at Trump's 'most exclusive' crypto conference
Donald Trump is hosting an exclusive crypto conference at Mar-a-Lago featuring prominent industry figures, investors, and celebrities.
The world’s central banks are now treating stablecoins like a real multi-trillion dollar monetary threat
Central banks increasingly view stablecoins as a systemic risk to banking deposits, monetary policy transmission, and sovereign financial control.
Bitcoin at $40,000 would be 'near-unprecedented' statistical outcome, analyst says
Analyst James Check argues that a Bitcoin drop to $40,000 would be a statistically extreme event comparable to historical lows from 2011.
Aave, Kelp, LayerZero ask Arbitrum DAO to release $71 million in frozen ETH to rsETH recovery effort
Major DeFi protocols have requested that the Arbitrum DAO release $71 million in frozen funds to help recover losses from the recent Kelp DAO exploit.
TRUMP token hits record low ahead of meme coin investor summit
The Solana-based TRUMP meme coin dropped to a record low ahead of a high-profile investor event featuring Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
CFTC Sues New York Over bid to Apply Gambling Laws to Prediction Markets
The CFTC has sued New York to assert exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state-level attempts to regulate them as gambling.
Europe’s banks are going all in on crypto
European banks are integrating digital assets directly into existing brokerage and payment platforms, driven by the regulatory clarity provided by MiCA.
DeFi lender Purrlend drained of $1.5 million in dual-network attack
DeFi protocol Purrlend lost approximately $1.5 million following an exploit targeting both MegaETH and HyperEVM networks.
Trillions of dollars in crypto liquidity is concentrating inside the venues US regulators fear most
Crypto liquidity is hyper-concentrating in massive exchanges, creating a risky "shadow crypto financial system" according to the BIS.
Coinbase’s Jesse Pollak says AI agents are the next big wave for crypto payments
Jesse Pollak of Coinbase highlights how autonomous AI agents are driving a new wave of instant, blockchain-based payments.
Federal Agency Sues New York Over Prediction Market Ban
The CFTC is suing New York to prevent state gambling laws from blocking federally registered prediction market exchanges.
Rep. Luna Accuses Nancy Pelosi of Insider Trading After 17,000% Gains
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Nancy Pelosi of insider trading, citing her portfolio's statistically improbable 17,000% gains since entering Congress.
US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low Amid Iran War
US consumer sentiment reached a record low in April, driven by the Iran war, high energy costs, and inflation.
UK police raids on people trading crypto for cash raises a hard question about financial freedom
UK authorities raided suspected illegal P2P crypto traders, sparking a debate over financial privacy versus regulatory oversight.
Brazil Bans 27 Prediction Platforms, Including Kalshi and Polymarket
Brazil has banned 27 prediction platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, citing illegality and potential financial harm.
Elon Musk’s XChat Tops App Store, Beats ChatGPT and Claude at Launch
Elon Musk's XChat quickly became the top app on the US App Store, surpassing ChatGPT and Claude.
Goldman Sachs Says AI Cost US Economy 16,000 Jobs Per Month
Goldman Sachs research indicates AI has reduced US monthly payroll growth by approximately 16,000 jobs.
Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s
Bitcoin faces a quantum computing threat that could steal 6.9 million BTC, including Satoshi's, due to vulnerable public keys.
Latest “quantum computer breaks the math behind Bitcoin” headlines massively exaggerate risk
A quantum computer broke a 15-bit ECC key, a demonstration that exaggerates the immediate threat to Bitcoin's 256-bit security.
XRP Eyes 30% Gains as Exchange Outflows Hit 35M Tokens in a Day
XRP may see a 30% rise as 35 million tokens were withdrawn from exchanges, indicating increased investor confidence and accumulation.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See 9-Day Inflow Streak as Investors Show Conviction
US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a nine-day inflow streak, signaling resilient long-term conviction among investors despite market volatility.
Ripple-linked XRP stalls near $1.44 as 'triangle squeeze' nears breakout
XRP is consolidating in a tight symmetrical triangle pattern near $1.44, signaling a potential imminent breakout as institutional demand strengthens.
Grayscale, Bitmine stake nearly $500 million in Ethereum: On-chain data
Grayscale and Bitmine have collectively staked nearly $500 million in Ethereum over the past 24 hours, according to on-chain data.
Hyperliquid Whale Shorts Bitcoin, Is A $75K Retest Incoming
A prominent trader on Hyperliquid holds a $38 million Bitcoin short, raising questions about a potential price correction to $75,000.
New Quantum Break Claim Sparks Bitcoin Security Debate
A researcher's claim of using quantum computing to break a small 15-bit elliptic curve key has ignited debate regarding Bitcoin's long-term security.
BitGo Outlines Four Controls as AI Agents Move Into Institutional Finance
BitGo COO Jody Mettler highlights four essential controls to manage risks as AI agents increasingly perform autonomous transactions in institutional finance.
China Orders Three AI Giants to Reject US Investment
The Chinese government has directed three major AI firms to restrict US-origin capital, citing concerns over technological security and geopolitical tensions.
US Authorities Freeze $344M in Crypto Linked to Iran
The US Treasury has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Iranian regime, Hizballah, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
U.S. CFTC adds New York to string of states its suing to stop prediction market pushback
The U.S. CFTC is suing New York to assert exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state-level attempts to regulate them as gambling.
Brazil blocks Kalshi and Polymarket in crackdown on prediction markets
Brazil has blocked access to prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, classifying them as illegal betting platforms under new financial regulations.
Aave DAO moves to commit 25,000 ETH as Kelp rsETH shortfall gets covered
Aave DAO has proposed a 25,000 ETH contribution to help cover the backing shortfall caused by the Kelp DAO exploit.
Top Memecoin Holders Expected to Attend Trump Luncheon
Top holders of the TRUMP memecoin are set to attend a private luncheon at Mar-a-Lago, sparking criticism regarding presidential access and financial conflicts.
JPMorgan says tokenization will drive change across entire funds industry, but ‘good use cases’ still years away
JPMorgan executive Ciarán Fitzpatrick expects tokenization to transform the funds industry, though practical, widespread use cases remain several years from maturity.
US Eyes Dollar Lifeline for Gulf as Oil Shock Squeezes Cash
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is considering permanent dollar swap lines for Gulf and Asian allies to bolster liquidity and counter alternative payment systems.
Bitcoin price news: BTC on track for best month in a year amid $5 billion USDT growth
Bitcoin is headed for its best month in a year, supported by a $5 billion surge in USDT supply and improved market sentiment.
Aurelion allocates $48M in tokenized gold to newly launched yield protocol
Aurelion has deployed $48 million of its Tether Gold holdings into the XAUE protocol to generate yield on tokenized assets.
Brazil blocks Kalshi, Polymarket in sweeping ban citing investor protections
Brazil has banned prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing risks to investor protection and non-compliance with local derivatives trading regulations.
VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips
VanEck identifies negative funding rates and declining hash rates as contrarian indicators signaling potential bullish performance for Bitcoin.
Why Intel Stock Hit an All-Time High Today
Intel shares reached an all-time high after strong earnings and surging demand for server CPUs in AI applications fueled investor confidence.
Aave proposes 25,000 ETH contribution to DeFi United to plug Kelp DAO exploit hole
Aave has proposed a 25,000 ETH donation to the DeFi United relief effort to help cover losses from the recent Kelp DAO exploit.
Ethereum’s 4 consecutive weeks of price rallies fuel bullish bets of $3200
Ethereum has surged for four weeks, driving traders to place significant bullish bets on a potential rally toward the $3,200 price level.
Tether's $344 million USDT freeze linked to U.S. 'Economic Fury' against Iran regime
The U.S. Treasury has frozen $344 million in USDT as part of a campaign to disrupt financial networks supporting the Iranian regime.
ApeCoin (APE) Price Rallies 80%, Puts One Trader In the Spotlight for Insider Trading
ApeCoin's price surged 80% following a leadership change at Yuga Labs, sparking suspicion of insider trading due to a perfectly timed, massive leveraged position.
US Officials Freeze $344 Million in Tether’s USDT Linked to Iran
US authorities and Tether have frozen $344 million in USDT linked to Iranian state actors to disrupt the regime's illicit financial channels.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz addresses XRP rumors of hidden government agenda
Ripple CTO David Schwartz dismissed long-standing conspiracy theories claiming XRP is part of a secret government or central bank agenda.
Bitcoin is showing resilience above $78,000 after Trump’s new rhetoric sends oil price back above $100
Bitcoin remains resilient near $78,000 as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz create market uncertainty.
Crypto PAC Fellowship Halts Support of Texas AG for Senate: Report
The crypto-backed Fellowship PAC has reportedly withdrawn its support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his US Senate race.
Tom Lee and BitMine’s Latest Ethereum Purchase Faces Community Backlash
The Ethereum Foundation's sale of 10,000 ETH to BitMine has sparked community criticism over the foundation's continued divestment strategy.
Chainlink data standard goes live on AWS Marketplace for tokenized asset builders
Chainlink has launched its oracle services on AWS Marketplace, enabling developers to integrate blockchain data into cloud-based tokenized asset applications.
US sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets, including addresses holding $344 million frozen by Tether: CNN
The U.S. government is sanctioning crypto wallets linked to Iran, including those holding $344 million in USDT recently frozen by Tether.
DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh
The DOJ has ended its investigation into Jerome Powell, removing a key obstacle for the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.
US links Tether’s $344M crypto freeze to Iran in sanctions push
The US government and Tether have frozen $344 million in crypto assets suspected of being linked to Iranian sanctions evasion.
Trump's DOJ drops probe that stood in way of president's pick to run Federal Reserve
The DOJ has closed its criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, clearing a potential Senate confirmation hurdle for Kevin Warsh as the new Fed chair.
Tennessee bans crypto ATMs statewide, joining Indiana in fraud crackdown
Tennessee has enacted a statewide ban on crypto ATMs to combat rising fraud, becoming the second U.S. state to take this measure.
DOJ drops probe into Jerome Powell, paving the way for crypto-friendly Kevin Warsh to lead Fed
The DOJ ended its investigation into Jerome Powell, potentially securing the Senate votes needed to confirm crypto-supportive Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.
DeFi losses are now 8,500% higher than TradFi breaches per dollar moved
DeFi faces significant reliability challenges, with loss rates per dollar moved approximately 8,500% higher than those observed in traditional finance.
AWS Marketplace adds Chainlink data standards, enabling devs to link traditional computing services and blockchains
AWS Marketplace now hosts Chainlink services, allowing developers to bridge traditional cloud infrastructure with blockchain-based smart contracts.
XRP Gears Up for Breakout as Cup and Handle Targets $1.70
XRP is showing signs of a potential breakout, with technical patterns suggesting a climb toward the $1.70 price level.
Jane Street asks court to reject Terraform claims tied to UST-LUNA crash
Jane Street has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Terraform Labs seeking to blame the firm for the 2022 UST-LUNA collapse.
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.