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Cryptocurrency

This Analyst Thinks Bitcoin's 50% Crash Was A 'Victory'

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Hovers Near $67,000 Amid US Political Turmoil and Soaring Energy Prices

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Price: BTC Just Had Its First Green Month Since September - Can April Build on the Momentum?

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FBTC Has $12.3 Billion in Assets but a 76% Chance Bitcoin Falls Further This Year

FBTC is a spot Bitcoin ETF providing direct exposure to Bitcoin without leverage or income distribution.

Trump's Stone Age' Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

Bitcoin's value fell below $66,000 due to Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Iran, marking a critical support level for the cryptocurrency.

4 hours ago

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.

7 hours ago

This Analyst Thinks Bitcoin's 50% Crash Was A 'Victory'

Bitcoin's recent decline is viewed as a sign of maturation rather than weakness, according to Cathie Wood.

4 hours ago

Bitcoin Hovers Near $67,000 Amid US Political Turmoil and Soaring Energy Prices

Bitcoin remained stable around $67,000 despite geopolitical tensions and political upheaval in the U.S.

12 hours ago

Bitcoin Price: BTC Just Had Its First Green Month Since September - Can April Build on the Momentum?

Bitcoin's 1.8% gain after five months of losses raises questions about its ability to maintain momentum moving forward.

13 hours ago

FBTC Has $12.3 Billion in Assets but a 76% Chance Bitcoin Falls Further This Year

FBTC is a spot Bitcoin ETF providing direct exposure to Bitcoin without leverage or income distribution.

Trump's Stone Age' Rhetoric Triggers $440M Crypto Wipeout as Bitcoin Slips Below $66,000

Bitcoin's value fell below $66,000 due to Trump's aggressive rhetoric on Iran, marking a critical support level for the cryptocurrency.

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

XRP Price: XRP Just Posted Its Worst Quarter in 8 Years - Can the CLARITY Act Turn Things Around in April?

XRP experienced a significant decline in Q1 2026, dropping 27.1% despite strong fundamentals and potential catalysts for recovery.

XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP is experiencing a sustained downtrend with increasing selling pressure and weakened support levels.

XRP Holders Are Pulling XRP Off Exchanges at the Fastest Rate Since 2024: What's Going On?

XRP price has fallen 64% despite significant outflows from exchanges, indicating a supply squeeze is not affecting price as expected.

Cryptocurrency

XRP Price: April Has Been XRP's Best Month Historically - Can It Deliver Again in 2026?

XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion

XRP experienced a 27% decline in Q1 2026, reflecting significant selling pressure and a drop in market capitalization.

7 hours ago

XRP Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What XRP Will Be Worth If the CLARITY Act Passes

XRP's price is significantly affected by the pending CLARITY Act, which could solidify its commodity status and influence future valuations.

XRP Price: XRP Just Posted Its Worst Quarter in 8 Years - Can the CLARITY Act Turn Things Around in April?

XRP experienced a significant decline in Q1 2026, dropping 27.1% despite strong fundamentals and potential catalysts for recovery.

XRP Slides Deeper Into Danger Zone as Market Weakness Accelerates Despite Ripple Strength

XRP is experiencing a sustained downtrend with increasing selling pressure and weakened support levels.

XRP Holders Are Pulling XRP Off Exchanges at the Fastest Rate Since 2024: What's Going On?

XRP price has fallen 64% despite significant outflows from exchanges, indicating a supply squeeze is not affecting price as expected.

Cryptocurrency

XRP Price: April Has Been XRP's Best Month Historically - Can It Deliver Again in 2026?

XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion

XRP experienced a 27% decline in Q1 2026, reflecting significant selling pressure and a drop in market capitalization.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

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Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

fromThe Hacker News

14 hours ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

The improved version of SparkCat for Android incorporates several obfuscation layers compared to previous iterations, including the use of code virtualization and cross-platform programming languages to sidestep analysis efforts.

Information security

21 hours ago

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

The victim, identified in court documents only as T.M., received an unsolicited letter at their home address in September 2025. The letter appeared to come from Ledger Security and Compliance and instructed the recipient to complete a mandatory security review of their Ledger hardware wallet.

Cryptocurrency

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

"Earlier today, a malicious actor gained unauthorized access to Drift Protocol through a novel attack involving durable nonces, resulting in a rapid takeover of Drift's Security Council administrative powers."

NYC startup

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.

'It's a real shock': quantum-computing breakthroughs pose imminent risks to cybersecurity

Quantum hackers could pose a serious threat to digital security by the end of this decade, much sooner than previously anticipated.

Information security

fromTechRepublic

Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to cryptocurrency security, with fewer resources needed to break current cryptographic protections than previously estimated.

Science

fromNature

'It's a real shock': quantum-computing breakthroughs pose imminent risks to cybersecurity

Quantum hackers could pose a serious threat to digital security by the end of this decade, much sooner than previously anticipated.

Information security

fromTechRepublic

Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to cryptocurrency security, with fewer resources needed to break current cryptographic protections than previously estimated.

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SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform

SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling enterprises to manage fiat and crypto transactions 24/7 from a single nationally chartered bank.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

Cryptocurrency

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Nears Launch on NYSE

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Trust is nearing launch with NYSE Arca listing, aiming to track bitcoin's price directly.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Nears Launch on NYSE

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Trust is nearing launch with NYSE Arca listing, aiming to track bitcoin's price directly.

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

Drift Protocol SOL Exploit Sees Over $200M Drained: Biggest DeFi Hack of 2026?

Drift Protocol experienced a significant breach, with over $200 million drained from accounts on April 1, 2026.

Citadel-Backed Exchange Applies For US Trust Bank Charter

EDX Markets applied for a national trust bank charter to integrate digital assets with the US banking system.

Venture

fromSecurityWeek

Depthfirst Raises $80 Million in Series B Funding

Depthfirst raised $80 million in Series B funding, totaling $120 million, to enhance software security with its new AI model Dfs-mini1.

fromCointelegraph

Meta's 2026 Stablecoin Plan: Why It's Partnering, Not Issuing

Meta plans to introduce dollar-linked stablecoin payments across its platforms in late 2026, integrating existing stablecoins instead of issuing its own currency.

fromSecurityWeek

US Charges Uranium Crypto Exchange Hacker

Jonathan Spalletta was charged with hacking Uranium Finance, stealing over $53 million, and laundering the funds through various transactions.

Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading for Individual Investors in Europe

Interactive Brokers enables EEA investors to trade 11 major cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets on a single platform.

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Cryptocurrency

Flexa Retires SPEDN After 7 Years, Shifts to Scalable Crypto Payment Infrastructure

Flexa's SPEDN application has been shut down after seven years, marking a shift towards integrating digital asset transactions into existing payment systems.

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.

Flexa Retires SPEDN After 7 Years, Shifts to Scalable Crypto Payment Infrastructure

Flexa's SPEDN application has been shut down after seven years, marking a shift towards integrating digital asset transactions into existing payment systems.

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Digital payment adoption is accelerating globally as over 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, indicating crypto's growing role in commerce.

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Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations

U.S. stock markets rallied due to hopes of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, despite a challenging first quarter for equities.

VIX Jumps to 27 as $1 Trillion Leaves US Stock Markets on Iran Oil Shock

Major U.S. stock indices fell significantly, driven by concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions, and negative news in the tech sector.

Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations

U.S. stock markets rallied due to hopes of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, despite a challenging first quarter for equities.

VIX Jumps to 27 as $1 Trillion Leaves US Stock Markets on Iran Oil Shock

Major U.S. stock indices fell significantly, driven by concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions, and negative news in the tech sector.

US Labor Department Moves to Allow Crypto in Retirement Plans

The U.S. is proposing to allow cryptocurrencies and private market assets in retirement accounts, aiming to diversify investment options.

XRP Price: A New Rule Could Open Trillions in 401(k) Funds to Crypto - What That Means for XRP

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, but implementation may take years.

Bhutan Transfers 375 BTC in Latest Sovereign Bitcoin Drawdown

Bhutan's DHI executed significant bitcoin transfers, totaling over 1,018 BTC in March 2026, primarily for funding the Gelephu Mindfulness City project.

Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money | Fortune

Stablecoins are gaining traction, prompting new startups like The Better Money Company to emerge in a competitive market.

Crypto News: FTX Is Releasing $2.2 Billion to Creditors - Here's What It Could Mean for Bitcoin and XRP

FTX Recovery Trust will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors, totaling approximately $10 billion returned since recovery began in 2025.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Hit by $503 Million Exodus as Selling Intensifies

Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, marking a shift in investor sentiment after a brief recovery period.

Labor Department Proposal Could Open 401(k)s To Bitcoin And Alternative Assets

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule to expand investment options in 401(k) plans, including alternative assets like crypto.

Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and Solana Are All Down Over 40% From Their Peaks - Is This the Bottom?

The crypto market is experiencing a significant correction, with major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing substantial declines since mid-2025.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

Cryptocurrency

Had You Invested $1,000 in Coinbase or Robinhood IPOs, Here's What You'd Have Today

Coinbase and Robinhood have experienced contrasting financial trajectories since their IPOs, with Robinhood showing significant recovery and growth compared to Coinbase's struggles.

Coinbase Rises 3%, Bitmine Jumps 4%: Is the Crypto Rally Back?

Coinbase and Bitmine stocks are experiencing gains, raising questions about a potential recovery in crypto markets after significant declines.

Had You Invested $1,000 in Coinbase or Robinhood IPOs, Here's What You'd Have Today

Coinbase and Robinhood have experienced contrasting financial trajectories since their IPOs, with Robinhood showing significant recovery and growth compared to Coinbase's struggles.

XRP News : Ripple Reported a Record Q1 While XRP Price Dropped 10% - What's Going On?

Ripple's record Q1 performance contrasts with a 23.7% drop in XRP price, highlighting a disconnect between company success and token value.

Industry Groups Warn New Crypto Rules Could Drive Kenyan Startups Offshore

Draft regulations in Kenya's cryptocurrency industry may exclude smaller startups due to high capital requirements, concentrating market activity among larger firms.

US Elections

fromwww.theguardian.com

Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time | Nesrine Malik

Suspicious trading patterns in oil markets suggest possible insider knowledge of political announcements, raising concerns about illegal profit-making from political power.

US Elections

fromArs Technica

5 days ago

Pints meet prop bets: Polymarket's "Situation Room" pop-up bar in DC

Polymarket transformed a K Street bar into 'The Situation Room' for three days, focusing on live feeds and prediction markets.

fromCointelegraph

5 days ago

Ethereum May Get 'Flipped' in 2026 Without Bitcoin's Involvement

Ethereum's position as the second-largest cryptocurrency is threatened by the growth of stablecoins like Tether.

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Cryptocurrency

Binance OTC Spike Reveals Intensifying Institutional Grip on Crypto Liquidity

Cryptocurrency

Binance Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement in $2 Billion Nigerian Tax Case

Binance OTC Spike Reveals Intensifying Institutional Grip on Crypto Liquidity

Institutional involvement is reshaping large cryptocurrency transactions, with Binance's OTC desk capturing significant trading activity and demand for deep liquidity increasing.

Cryptocurrency

Binance Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement in $2 Billion Nigerian Tax Case

$10,000 in XRP and Bitcoin vs $10,000 in Nvidia: What Each Could Be Worth by the End of 2026

Nvidia's stock is projected to significantly increase, with potential returns of over $21,000 from a $10,000 investment by December 2026.

Silicon Valley

Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit Gets Class Certification From California Federal Court

U.S. District Judge certified a class action against Nvidia for misleading investors about GPU revenue from cryptocurrency miners.

$10,000 in XRP and Bitcoin vs $10,000 in Nvidia: What Each Could Be Worth by the End of 2026

Nvidia's stock is projected to significantly increase, with potential returns of over $21,000 from a $10,000 investment by December 2026.

Silicon Valley

Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit Gets Class Certification From California Federal Court

U.S. District Judge certified a class action against Nvidia for misleading investors about GPU revenue from cryptocurrency miners.

Goldman Calls Bitcoin Bottom, Coinbase Provides Crypto Mortgages, and More Week In Review

U.S. markets declined sharply due to rising oil prices and tensions with Iran, leading to significant capital outflows from stocks.

US Lawmaker Probes Federal Reserve Approval of Kraken, Warns of 'Critical' Risk

Heightened scrutiny over U.S. payment infrastructure is increasing as policymakers assess crypto integration and regulatory frameworks.

Vietnam Authorities Launch Probe Into Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Fraud

Vietnam authorities are investigating a major cryptocurrency fraud case involving high-profile figures accused of misappropriating assets.

Report: Tether Hires KPMG for First Full Financial Audit of USDT Reserves

KPMG will conduct Tether's inaugural audit, covering its full balance sheet and internal controls, marking a significant step in financial transparency.

Berlin

fromwww.theguardian.com

I was paid to write fake Google reviews then my bosses' tried to scam me

Fake reviews on Google Maps are part of a growing online scam industry undermining trust in customer reviews and costing consumers billions.

fromIndependent

How 30m Bitcoin seizure from Dublin drug dealer could lead to 360m jackpot for State

Gardaí seized €30m in cryptocurrency from a Dublin drug dealer, unlocking a significant bounty for the State.

Mixin Expands Gas Fee Subsidy Program

Mixin expands its gas fee subsidy program to reduce costs for users transacting across multiple blockchains.

Venture

fromwww.mediaite.com

Elizabeth Warren Announces, I Have Questions for MrBeast' About Crypto and Children

Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned MrBeast's expansion into cryptocurrency, particularly its marketing to children and the banking partner's past issues.

Gamestop Bitcoin Strategy: Company Used BTC Holdings for Covered Calls, SEC Filing Shows

Gamestop transferred its entire bitcoin stack to Coinbase Prime on or around January 16, 2026, which triggered widespread rumors about an exit from the crypto asset. The filing clarified that the transfer was operational, not a liquidation.

Cryptocurrency

fromEsquire

Why Is the DOJ Hoarding a Boatload of Bitcoin?

By dismantling a criminal empire built on forced labor and deception, we are sending a clear message that the United States will use every tool at its disposal to defend victims, recover stolen assets, and bring to justice those who exploit the vulnerable for profit.

Cryptocurrency

Goldman Sachs Signals Bitcoin Bottom, Flags Attractive Crypto Stock Setups

Goldman Sachs shows a positive shift towards Bitcoin and crypto-linked equities, citing stabilization and improved market conditions.

Poker

Megapot raises $5 million to create a crypto-powered global lottery | Fortune

Megapot enables global lottery ticket purchases via mobile, raising $5 million to expand its blockchain-based platform to more countries.

fromWIRED

A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown

Chinese-language online black markets significantly drive cybercrime, processing billions in illicit finance and facilitating scams and human trafficking.

Live Nasdaq Composite: Tech Tumbles as Oil Reclaims Lofty $100 Level

The U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting markets, with major stock averages declining and oil prices surging.