Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots

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2026. Apr. 17. 17:50

Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots The project is also expanding its partnerships with Tinder, Zoom and Docusign.

Beaten-down digital asset treasury names lead crypto stock surge as bitcoin hits $78,000

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2026. Apr. 17. 16:01

Beaten-down digital asset treasury names lead crypto stock surge as bitcoin hits $78,000 Oil prices slumped as Trump said Iran committed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. plans to acquire that country's enriched uranium as part of a deal.

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2026. Apr. 17. 15:29

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Back in the black: Strategy surges 8% as bitcoin's rise to $77,000 puts holdings in profit

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2026. Apr. 17. 13:38

Back in the black: Strategy surges 8% as bitcoin's rise to $77,000 puts holdings in profit Bitcoin climbed above its 100-day moving average, while Strategy moves back above its 200-week trend level.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher

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2026. Apr. 17. 13:18

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 1.5%, leading index higher Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 1.4% from Thursday.

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown

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2026. Apr. 17. 13:08

Bitcoin rises past $76,000, aiming at major breakout as oil plunges on Iran cooldown Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for the remainder of the ceasefire.

France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift

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2026. Apr. 17. 12:33

France's finance minister calls for more euro stablecoins in sign of government policy shift The statements signal a potential shift in stance within the French government and its central bank.

Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock

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2026. Apr. 17. 12:15

Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $550 million in cash and stock The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets.

Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity

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2026. Apr. 17. 10:48

Bitcoin stalls below $76,000 as sell wall caps rally despite rising derivatives activity The bitcoin price is hovering near a key resistance level with $450 million in sell orders overhead as liquidations surge and derivatives data signal caution.

The 4.5 signal: Why Glassnode’s RHODL ratio says the bitcoin bottom may be in

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2026. Apr. 17. 09:37

The 4.5 signal: Why Glassnode’s RHODL ratio says the bitcoin bottom may be in RHODL ratio suggests market conditions resemble cycle corrections rather than late-stage tops, as long-term holders regain dominance.

Bitcoin reset may be complete as onchain data points to cycle low

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2026. Apr. 17. 09:37

Bitcoin reset may be complete as onchain data points to cycle low RHODL ratio suggests market conditions resemble cycle corrections rather than late-stage tops, as long-term holders regain dominance.

Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack

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2026. Apr. 17. 09:15

Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack The exchange, formerly known as Garantex and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and EU for helping users bypass sanctions.

Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback

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2026. Apr. 17. 07:27

Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback Quarterly transactions hit 200.4 million in Q1 2026, the first time above 200 million and more than double the 2023 lows.

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn't triggered yet

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2026. Apr. 17. 07:18

This simple indicator has called every bottom since 2015. It hasn't triggered yet A bitcoin indicator based on key moving averages has accurately marked every bear market bottom since 2015. That signal hasn't fired yet.

Every bitcoin bear market bottom since 2015 was called by a simple indicator. It still hasn't flashed

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2026. Apr. 17. 07:18

Every bitcoin bear market bottom since 2015 was called by a simple indicator. It still hasn't flashed A bitcoin indicator based on key moving averages has accurately marked every bear market bottom since 2015. That signal hasn't fired yet.

The U.S. government moves $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase

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2026. Apr. 17. 05:03

The U.S. government moves $606,000 in bitcoin linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Bitfinex plans to use the returned coins to redeem all Recovery Right Tokens and devote at least 80 percent of remaining net proceeds to repurchasing and burning its UNUS SED LEO token.

XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check

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2026. Apr. 17. 04:44

XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout in check Token outperforms bitcoin and ether over seven days, though thinning participation signals consolidation rather than conviction.

Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood

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2026. Apr. 17. 03:52

Bitcoin bulls target $125,000 as U.S.-Iran peace talks trigger risk-on mood Funding rates at 2023 lows signal the market is heavily short against bitcoin, ZeroStack's Daniel Reis-Faria says, setting up conditions for a forced unwind if prices push higher.

U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog

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2026. Apr. 16. 16:50

U.S. CFTC's Selig says AI has helped make up for staffing cuts at key crypto watchdog Chairman Mike Selig faces explosive new market duties with crypto and prediction markets, where he said "numerous investigations" have begun.

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's quantum fix is a hard fork that can't save Satoshi's coins

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2026. Apr. 16. 16:19

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin's quantum fix is a hard fork that can't save Satoshi's coins The Cardano founder argues BIP-361 is mislabeled as a soft fork and that its zero-knowledge recovery plan cannot rescue roughly 1.7 million pre-2013 bitcoin, including Satoshi's holdings.

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization’s evolution

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2026. Apr. 16. 15:00

Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization’s evolution Tokenized assets are moving from concept to portfolio allocation. Learn how compliance architecture and institutional movement are redefining risk and opportunity for advisors.

Bitcoin slides back below $74,000 as breakout to higher levels fails again

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2026. Apr. 16. 14:46

Bitcoin slides back below $74,000 as breakout to higher levels fails again The $75,000-$76,000 range has proven to be stiff resistance as bitcoin attempts to claw back this year's losses.

The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

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2026. Apr. 16. 14:40

The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard The new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch for to avoid sanctions

VerifiedX brings privacy layer to Bitcoin as institutional demand for confidentiality grows

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2026. Apr. 16. 14:00

VerifiedX brings privacy layer to Bitcoin as institutional demand for confidentiality grows A new zero-knowledge-powered system enables shielded bitcoin transactions, reflecting a broader push across crypto to address the “privacy gap” keeping institutions off public blockchains.

Wall Street trading-tech is coming to crypto as DoubleZero rolls out high-speed data for Solana

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2026. Apr. 16. 13:00

Wall Street trading-tech is coming to crypto as DoubleZero rolls out high-speed data for Solana The project, called DoubleZero Edge, offers a real-time feed of raw data from the Solana blockchain, giving traders faster access to information that can influence prices.

Drift gets $148 million funding from Tether and partners as it replaces Circle stablecoin with USDT after massive exploit

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2026. Apr. 16. 13:00

Drift gets $148 million funding from Tether and partners as it replaces Circle stablecoin with USDT after massive exploit The money will be used by Drift to recover user funds after more than $270 million in clients assets were exploited this month, and will relaunch the protocol as a USDT-based perpetuals DEX on Solana.

Bitcoin funding rates hit most negative since 2023, history suggests bottom is in

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2026. Apr. 16. 11:14

Bitcoin funding rates hit most negative since 2023, history suggests bottom is in Despite a surge in short positioning, bitcoin has climbed toward $75,000, with past episodes of negative funding rates often aligning with local market bottoms.

Bitcoin holds near $75,000 as short-term holders look for profit opportunities

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2026. Apr. 16. 10:49

Bitcoin holds near $75,000 as short-term holders look for profit opportunities Bitcoin is hovering near $75,000 as steady institutional demand meets a wall of supply, while the options market is biased toward downside hedges.

South Korea to test blockchain deposit tokens for government spending in Q4

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2026. Apr. 16. 09:37

South Korea to test blockchain deposit tokens for government spending in Q4 Token-based payments can be programmed with spending limits and which industries can use them, reducing audits and lowering transaction fees by removing intermediaries.

The cheapest bitcoin ETF yet: Morgan Stanley uses 0.14% fee to draw $100 million in first week

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2026. Apr. 16. 09:37

The cheapest bitcoin ETF yet: Morgan Stanley uses 0.14% fee to draw $100 million in first week Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund has quickly attracted over $100 million by offering the market's lowest fees, sparking a fresh wave of competition from rivals like Goldman Sachs.

Crypto fund manager probed in the suspicious death of his fiancé’s death in Zanzibar

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2026. Apr. 16. 09:21

Crypto fund manager probed in the suspicious death of his fiancé’s death in Zanzibar The couple argued according to hotel staff and were separated. Despite confirming Ashly Robinson died by suicide, police said they are still investigating her death.

Crypto fund manager probed in the suspicious death of his fiancée in Zanzibar

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2026. Apr. 16. 09:21

Crypto fund manager probed in the suspicious death of his fiancée in Zanzibar The couple argued, according to hotel staff and were separated. Despite confirming Ashly Robinson died by suicide, police said they are still investigating her death.

Circle CEO says China could launch yuan stablecoin within 3 to 5 years as currency race heats up

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2026. Apr. 16. 09:12

Circle CEO says China could launch yuan stablecoin within 3 to 5 years as currency race heats up The pitch is global scale for the yuan, but capital controls, offshore limits and convertibility gaps still stand in the way

Buying coffee with bitcoin is easy, the resulting tax burden is not

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2026. Apr. 16. 08:48

Buying coffee with bitcoin is easy, the resulting tax burden is not A libertarian think tank argues that treating bitcoin as a capital asset for tax purposes makes everyday payments impractical due to the complex reporting requirements.

The CLARITY Act breakthrough: Why JPMorgan says the U.S. crypto rulebook is ‘close to completion’

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2026. Apr. 16. 08:32

The CLARITY Act breakthrough: Why JPMorgan says the U.S. crypto rulebook is ‘close to completion’ Analysts at the bank say negotiations for the CLARITY Act are reaching a final breakthrough as lawmakers resolve long-standing disputes over stablecoin rewards and agency oversight.

Bitcoin is testing a level that capped its rally in January, CryptoQuant says

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2026. Apr. 16. 07:07

Bitcoin is testing a level that capped its rally in January, CryptoQuant says Macro-driven ETF inflows have lifted prices, but CryptoQuant data signals large holders are positioning to sell near a key breakeven zone

Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze

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2026. Apr. 16. 05:51

Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze The Blockstream CEO told Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin should build quantum-resistant upgrades now, a day after Jameson Lopp proposed freezing vulnerable coins instead.

Bitcoin rally is taking a breather near $75,000. Onchain data shows why

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2026. Apr. 16. 05:44

Bitcoin rally is taking a breather near $75,000. Onchain data shows why BTC is up 10% for the month, but the bull run has stalled near $75,000 in the past 48 hours. Here's why.

Dogecoin jumps 4.5% to nearly 10-cents, outperforming bitcoin and ether

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2026. Apr. 16. 05:32

Dogecoin jumps 4.5% to nearly 10-cents, outperforming bitcoin and ether Breakout backed by heavy participation and late-session buying, though weak on-chain activity raises questions over durability.

Ripple partners with Korea's Kyobo Life to tokenize government bond settlement

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2026. Apr. 16. 05:03

Ripple partners with Korea's Kyobo Life to tokenize government bond settlement The deal is Ripple's first with a Korean insurer and targets near real-time settlement of Korean treasuries, though the release stops short of committing to a live volume or timeline.

Bitcoin steady as S&P 500 hits record, but options market isn't buying the peace trade

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2026. Apr. 16. 04:43

Bitcoin steady as S&P 500 hits record, but options market isn't buying the peace trade Crypto's derivatives desks still want downside protection, QCP says, and long-end yields and gold aren't confirming the risk-on move.

Bitcoin devs bet a quantum attacker will play nice with a ‘wait and react’ plan

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2026. Apr. 16. 04:23

Bitcoin devs bet a quantum attacker will play nice with a ‘wait and react’ plan BitMEX Research proposes a canary system that pays a bounty to the first quantum attacker and activates a network-wide freeze, offering an alternative to a fixed five-year timeline.

Solana Policy Institute-backed PAC spends millions to jam Sherrod Brown's Senate run

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2026. Apr. 15. 23:08

Solana Policy Institute-backed PAC spends millions to jam Sherrod Brown's Senate run The Sentinel Action Fund is supporting Republican John Husted in that race, with funding from the Solana network's advocacy group and Multicoin Capital.

Bitcoin capped at $75,000 as Nasdaq and S&P 500 fly to new record highs

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2026. Apr. 15. 22:57

Bitcoin capped at $75,000 as Nasdaq and S&P 500 fly to new record highs The Nasdaq was higher for the 11th consecutive session as investors looked past the conflict in the Middle East.

Justin Sun blasts Trump-linked WLFI's 'absurd' governance vote, escalating feud

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2026. Apr. 15. 22:17

Justin Sun blasts Trump-linked WLFI's 'absurd' governance vote, escalating feud The Tron founder claimed that dissenters would face token lockups and exclusion from voting, while the project said the proposal aims to align all participants for the long-run.

Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO

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2026. Apr. 15. 19:49

Crypto's new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO While Tether has been closely associated with the emerging political action committee, the opening funding came from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage Digital.

UK asset manager puts $68 billion of funds on-chain via Calastone token network

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2026. Apr. 15. 19:17

UK asset manager puts $68 billion of funds on-chain via Calastone token network Legal & General Asset Management brings decades-old money market funds onto blockchain rails to expand access and enable faster settlement.

Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC

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2026. Apr. 15. 19:02

Tether adds $70 million in bitcoin to reserves, bringing holdings above 97,000 BTC The USDT stablecoin issuer has now accumulated over $7.1 billion in bitcoin as part of its strategy to recycle up 15% of its profit into BTC.

The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins

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2026. Apr. 15. 18:06

The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins Also: AI agents & crypto payments, CoW Swap hijack, ZK proofs on XRPL.

Wall Street won’t buy ‘trustless’ security promises

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2026. Apr. 15. 16:35

Wall Street won’t buy ‘trustless’ security promises Chen argues that crypto exchange security is still mostly theater, and that stricter enforcement is essential.

Crypto Long & Short: Fighting fraud in the digital age: why state-led identity is the future

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2026. Apr. 15. 16:00

Crypto Long & Short: Fighting fraud in the digital age: why state-led identity is the future In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Tricia Gallagher writes how the fix for broken digital identity systems will need to be state-led and user-controlled.

Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp says it's better to freeze 5.6 million BTC than let hackers have them

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2026. Apr. 15. 15:37

Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp says it's better to freeze 5.6 million BTC than let hackers have them Lopp says dormant coins could pose systemic risk if quantum computing gives attackers the ability to grab them, intensifying the growing “freeze or not freeze” debate.

Why Morgan Stanley's CFO sees tokenization as the next big step for its multi-trillion wealth business

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2026. Apr. 15. 15:17

Why Morgan Stanley's CFO sees tokenization as the next big step for its multi-trillion wealth business Morgan Stanley CFO Sharon Yeshaya says the bank is eyeing a "tokenized world" where blockchain technology allows client assets and liabilities to move more efficiently across its wealth management platform.

Allbirds abandons sneakers in pivot to AI computing, shares surge 400%

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2026. Apr. 15. 13:53

Allbirds abandons sneakers in pivot to AI computing, shares surge 400% The footwear brand plans reinvention as Newbird AI with a $50 million convertible in a sign of the broader market shift into GPU infrastructure.

TeraWulf stock declines on $900 million share sale to fund AI data center expansion

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2026. Apr. 15. 13:34

TeraWulf stock declines on $900 million share sale to fund AI data center expansion The shares had been on a big run higher, rising more than 50% since late March.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE rises 4.3% as trades flat

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2026. Apr. 15. 13:27

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE rises 4.3% as trades flat Aptos (APT), up 3.8% since Tuesday, joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performer.

Beyond ‘digital gold,’ Iran conflict forces a rethink of the nature of bitcoin

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2026. Apr. 15. 13:03

Beyond ‘digital gold,’ Iran conflict forces a rethink of the nature of bitcoin Bitcoin's 12% gain since the Iran war began isn't a risk-on trade. It's the market repricing bitcoin's role as a neutral settlement layer, Bitwise's CIO argues.

Pakistan lifts seven-year ban, allowing banks to service crypto providers

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2026. Apr. 15. 13:01

Pakistan lifts seven-year ban, allowing banks to service crypto providers Pakistan sent a letter to all banks and financial regulatory firms notifying them that they may provide crypto services,, but remain barred from trading or holding crypto assets.

Prediction market volumes to hit $1 trillion by 2030 with Robinhood, Coinbase as key players, Bernstein says

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2026. Apr. 15. 12:55

Prediction market volumes to hit $1 trillion by 2030 with Robinhood, Coinbase as key players, Bernstein says The broker said prediction markets are scaling into a trillion-dollar asset class, driven by regulatory clarity, crypto rails and distribution via major trading platforms.

Trump-backed WLFI moves to unlock 62 billion tokens after $75 million loan controversy

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2026. Apr. 15. 12:36

Trump-backed WLFI moves to unlock 62 billion tokens after $75 million loan controversy The project would burn 4.5 billion tokens while beginning to vest 40.7 billion tokens for founders and the team, restructuring locks that were originally set to be indefinite.

Bitcoin pulls back as $75,000 remains 'both the milestone and the ceiling'

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2026. Apr. 15. 11:09

Bitcoin pulls back as $75,000 remains 'both the milestone and the ceiling' Bitcoin is struggling to break and hold above the key $75,000 resistance level while ether, solana decline.

The 100% debt trap: Why the IMF’s latest warning is a massive long-term signal for bitcoin

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2026. Apr. 15. 10:38

The 100% debt trap: Why the IMF’s latest warning is a massive long-term signal for bitcoin The IMF warns that global public debt could reach about 100% of world GDP by 2029.

A new class of crypto treasury companies is forming around Strategy’s high-yield stock

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2026. Apr. 15. 09:48

A new class of crypto treasury companies is forming around Strategy’s high-yield stock Firms and protocols are accumulating Strategy’s preferred stock to capture yield and bitcoin-linked exposure.

Why this ex-Solana exec is using a Wall Street trick to level the playing field in DeFi

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2026. Apr. 15. 09:47

Why this ex-Solana exec is using a Wall Street trick to level the playing field in DeFi DoubleZero’s private fiber network aims to eliminate latency advantages like Hyperliquid’s Tokyo edge, but exchanges have yet to show an interest.

EToro to acquire crypto wallet Zengo in $70 million deal

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2026. Apr. 15. 09:34

EToro to acquire crypto wallet Zengo in $70 million deal The acquisition ties in the retail trading platform with advanced wallet technology meant to help protect users' assets.

Winklevoss Capital moves $43 million in bitcoin to custody after hitting lowest balance since 2012

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2026. Apr. 15. 09:01

Winklevoss Capital moves $43 million in bitcoin to custody after hitting lowest balance since 2012 Arkham data shows 572 BTC moved from Gemini's hot wallet to Winklevoss custody addresses in two transactions in 17 hours, reversing part of last month's $128.5 million deposit.

Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine reports $3.8 billion Q1 loss in latest filing

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2026. Apr. 15. 06:17

Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine reports $3.8 billion Q1 loss in latest filing The largest corporate ether holder posted a $3.8 billion quarterly loss as its pivot from mining to ETH accumulation continues.

Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price.

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2026. Apr. 15. 06:05

Bitcoin developers are trying to build quantum defenses. Your coins could pay the price. A proposal has been updated on Bitcoin's official repository, calling for freezing of quantum-vulnerable coins.

XRP climbs toward $1.38 as Japan's Rakuten integrates token for payments

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2026. Apr. 15. 04:53

XRP climbs toward $1.38 as Japan's Rakuten integrates token for payments Breakout backed by institutional flows and whale buying, with Japan adoption adding a fresh demand narrative.

Ether-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signaling broader crypto recovery

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2026. Apr. 15. 04:41

Ether-bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows, signaling broader crypto recovery The ETH/BTC ratio hit its highest since January as Ethereum's network added 284,000 new users in Q1 and stablecoin supply reached a record $180 billion.

SOL, ADA, DOGE pullback, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses

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2026. Apr. 15. 04:04

SOL, ADA, DOGE pullback, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses China's CSI 300 joins Taiwan and Singapore in erasing war-related declines as US-Iran talk optimism keeps oil below $100; spot ETFs posted $471 million in single-day inflows last week.

SOL, ADA, DOGE pull back, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses

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2026. Apr. 15. 04:04

SOL, ADA, DOGE pull back, bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Asia recoups Iran war losses China's CSI 300 joins Taiwan and Singapore in erasing war-related declines as US-Iran talk optimism keeps oil below $100; spot ETFs posted $471 million in single-day inflows last week.

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom

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2026. Apr. 14. 20:09

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom Derivatives funding rates have now remained negative for 46 days, a streak last seen following the FTX crash which marked the bottom of 2022's crypto winter.

The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in portfolio. Here are the details

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2026. Apr. 14. 18:57

The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in portfolio. Here are the details Kevin Warsh's financial disclosure reveals stakes in DeFi protocols, Ethereum scaling networks, a Bitcoin Lightning startup, and prediction markets — all of which he's promised to sell.

The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in his portfolio. Here are the details

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2026. Apr. 14. 18:57

The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in his portfolio. Here are the details Kevin Warsh's financial disclosure reveals stakes in DeFi protocols, Ethereum scaling networks, a Bitcoin Lightning startup, and prediction markets — all of which he's promised to sell.

Rakuten to allow XRP to be used as payment method by its 44 million customers

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2026. Apr. 14. 18:46

Rakuten to allow XRP to be used as payment method by its 44 million customers Rakuten Pay users will also be able to spot trade XRP via the Rakuten Pay app and exchange the Japanese e-commerce giant’s points to purchase Ripple’s token

Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach

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2026. Apr. 14. 18:27

Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach The team that helps operate the platform, CoW Swap, said that it was working to resolve the issue for the DEX aggregator.

Ethereum Foundation unveils $1M audit subsidy program to boost crypto security and cut costs for builders

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2026. Apr. 14. 18:04

Ethereum Foundation unveils $1M audit subsidy program to boost crypto security and cut costs for builders The new initiative aims to address a persistent challenge in crypto development—the high cost of smart contract security audits.

Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push

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2026. Apr. 14. 15:31

Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push The bank is moving deeper into crypto with a bitcoin ETF that generates income by selling options on bitcoin-linked funds, following BlackRock’s push into similar yield-focused products.

High Roller stock more than doubles on prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com

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2026. Apr. 14. 14:50

High Roller stock more than doubles on prediction markets partnership with Crypto.com The announcement comes as an increasing number of companies move into prediction markets, an industry that is estimated to grow to $1 trillion by 2030

Bitcoin climbs to highest level since Feb. 5 crash that sent price plunging to $60,000

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2026. Apr. 14. 14:48

Bitcoin climbs to highest level since Feb. 5 crash that sent price plunging to $60,000 Optimism over developments in the Middle East sparked a sharp decline in oil prices and rallies across risk markets.

Why Cantor Fitzgerald thinks Robinhood and Coinbase are the best ways to play the prediction market boom

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2026. Apr. 14. 14:17

Why Cantor Fitzgerald thinks Robinhood and Coinbase are the best ways to play the prediction market boom Cantor Fitzgerald says Robinhood and Coinbase are best positioned to dominate the prediction market space by leveraging their massive retail scale and existing trading infrastructure.

Scroll moves to cut costs after top protocol migrates to Optimism

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2026. Apr. 14. 14:07

Scroll moves to cut costs after top protocol migrates to Optimism The downsizing follows a financial hit after Scroll's top protocol migrated to Optimism, draining nearly $160 million in TVL and $13 million in annualized fees.

JPMorgan CFO warns stablecoins risk becoming ‘regulatory arbitrage’ play

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2026. Apr. 14. 13:50

JPMorgan CFO warns stablecoins risk becoming ‘regulatory arbitrage’ play During the bank's earnings call on Tuesday, JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that stablecoins could become a tool for regulatory arbitrage unless they are held to the same strict oversight and consumer protection standards as traditional bank deposits.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price rises 5.4%

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2026. Apr. 14. 13:18

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price rises 5.4% Aave (AAVE), up 3.6% from Monday, joined Ethereum as a top performer.

XRP Ledger adds zero-knowledge proofs targeting institutional privacy gap

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2026. Apr. 14. 13:00

XRP Ledger adds zero-knowledge proofs targeting institutional privacy gap The Boundless integration enables private transaction execution on XRPL while maintaining compliance, addressing what the company calls the "transparency tax" that has held back institutional adoption of public blockchains.

From DeFi to deep space: How SkyMapper and Avalanche are securing the world's telescope records

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2026. Apr. 14. 13:00

From DeFi to deep space: How SkyMapper and Avalanche are securing the world's telescope records SkyMapper has introduced a dedicated Avalanche-based network that records observations from telescopes around the world, turning each data point into a secure, verifiable digital record.

Bitcoin is closing in on $75,000 and analysts say a breakout could trigger a massive new rally

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:38

Bitcoin is closing in on $75,000 and analysts say a breakout could trigger a massive new rally Several crypto market experts including Mati Greenspan, former senior eToro market analyst, explain what might happen if bitcoin manages to hold $75,000 and if it does not.

Bitcoin rises to one-month high above $75,000 as analysts eye major breakout

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:38

Bitcoin rises to one-month high above $75,000 as analysts eye major breakout Several crypto market experts explain what might happen if bitcoin manages to hold $75,000, and if it does not.

Tether introduces crypto wallet to bring stablecoin and bitcoin payments directly to users

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:36

Tether introduces crypto wallet to bring stablecoin and bitcoin payments directly to users The stablecoin issuer's crypto wallet lets users send digital dollars, tokenized gold and bitcoin without intermediaries or gas tokens across multiple blockchains.

Visa throws its weight behind Stripe’s Tempo blockchain

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:30

Visa throws its weight behind Stripe’s Tempo blockchain The card network configured and managed the validator node entirely in-house, it said, following six months of joint work with Tempo’s engineering team.

Visa and Zodia Custody join Stripe’s new blockchain for machine payments

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:30

Visa and Zodia Custody join Stripe’s new blockchain for machine payments The card network configured and managed the validator node entirely in-house, it said, following six months of joint work with Tempo’s engineering team.

Bitcoin passes halfway point in halving cycle as price gains trail prior cycles

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2026. Apr. 14. 12:23

Bitcoin passes halfway point in halving cycle as price gains trail prior cycles Slower post-halving gains reflect bitcoin’s shift toward a more mature asset.

OneCoin victims get a $40 million lifeline more than a decade after the scam began

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2026. Apr. 14. 11:17

OneCoin victims get a $40 million lifeline more than a decade after the scam began The Department of Justice said it has $40 million in seized assets for victim compensation and it will continue working to seize further criminal proceeds for the defrauded investors

A fake Ledger app on the Apple App Store drained $9.5 million in crypto

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2026. Apr. 14. 11:12

A fake Ledger app on the Apple App Store drained $9.5 million in crypto A malicious Ledger Live clone slipped onto Apple’s App Store, draining millions from dozens of victims across multiple blockchains in a week-long phishing campaign.

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