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Here’s Why Bitcoin Price Rally to $80k Could Be A Bull Trap
Here’s Why Bitcoin Price Rally to $80k Could Be A Bull Trap

The Bitcoin price may face renewed selling pressure at $80,000 amid inverted flag formation. ETF investors and short-term…

BetMGM Alternative Searches Are Climbing Steadily and ZunaBet Is Leading the Conversation
BetMGM Alternative Searches Are Climbing Steadily and ZunaBet Is Leading the Conversation

The online gambling industry is watching its audience evolve in real time. Players who once gravitated toward the biggest brand in the room and stayed without questioning the choice are behaving differently now. They compare. They research. They ask whether the platform they are using is genuinely the best available option or simply the most [...]...

$60,000 Is The Bottom: Bitcoin Analyst Predicts Lowest Level Before Run To $200,000
$60,000 Is The Bottom: Bitcoin Analyst Predicts Lowest Level Before Run To $200,000

A crypto analyst has presented a new analysis, forecasting Bitcoin’s (BTC) next all-time high and potential market bottom. According to the analyst, BTC’s long-term price outlook could depend heavily on where its current market bottom forms. The analysis draws on historical cycle patterns and bear markets that preceded BTC’s explosive upward...

Kraken to Congress: stop taxing every coffee and fix staking rules
Kraken to Congress: stop taxing every coffee and fix staking rules

Kraken says it filed 56m 2025 crypto tax forms, most under $50, and is urging Congress to create a de minimis exemption and let users defer tax on staking rewards until sale. Kraken is using this tax season to put…

US military intercepts Iranian oil tankers, escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis
US military intercepts Iranian oil tankers, escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis

US military intercepts Iranian oil tankers, escalating the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Ceasefire by April 30 at 16.5% YES. The post US military intercepts Iranian oil tankers, escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid Price Shows Recovery Pattern Following 4% Surge
Hyperliquid Price Shows Recovery Pattern Following 4% Surge

On April 22, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price soared by around 4% on a daily chart, soaring its value to…

Ethereum Price News: Bitmine ETH Treasury Tops 4.98M Tokens, Pepeto Delivers the Viral Meme Energy ETH Misses
Ethereum Price News: Bitmine ETH Treasury Tops 4.98M Tokens, Pepeto Delivers the Viral Meme Energy ETH Misses

Ethereum price news on April 22 handed the bulls their sharpest read in months. Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed a 4.98 million ETH treasury worth roughly $11.5 billion with 101,627 tokens bought last week alone, the heaviest seven day stack of 2026 per CoinDesk, while ETH is marked at $2,410 with a 4.38% 24 hour gain. Institutional [...]...

North Korea’s Lazarus Group Is Targeting Crypto Executives With Fake Meeting Invites
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Is Targeting Crypto Executives With Fake Meeting Invites

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a new macOS malware campaign called Mach-O Man that uses fake online meeting invitations to trick crypto and fintech executives into executing malicious commands on their own devices, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.…

Bitcoin $80K April 2026 odds jump as tokenization gains momentum
Bitcoin $80K April 2026 odds jump as tokenization gains momentum

Institutional interest in tokenization could drive significant Bitcoin price increases, impacting broader financial markets and regulatory landscapes. The post Bitcoin $80K April 2026 odds jump as tokenization gains momentum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Thailand SEC Proposes New Rules to Expand Crypto Futures Access

TLDR Thailand SEC has proposed new rules to allow digital asset firms to apply for derivatives licenses within existing entities. The proposal removes the requirement for crypto firms to establish separate companies for derivatives operations. The regulator aims to expand access to crypto futures while strengthening oversight and compliance...

Jason Yanowitz: Crypto’s identity crisis in the mainstream, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the shift from adversaries to partners with banks | Bell Curve
Jason Yanowitz: Crypto’s identity crisis in the mainstream, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the shift from adversaries to partners with banks | Bell Curve

Crypto's identity crisis deepens as trust issues and broken assets challenge industry growth. The post Jason Yanowitz: Crypto’s identity crisis in the mainstream, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the shift from adversaries to partners with banks | Bell Curve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

White House warns of worsening situation for Iranian regime amid failed talks
White House warns of worsening situation for Iranian regime amid failed talks

Increased instability in Iran could lead to heightened military tensions, impacting regional security and global diplomatic efforts. The post White House warns of worsening situation for Iranian regime amid failed talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

UN backs US-Iran ceasefire extension, market odds drop sharply
UN backs US-Iran ceasefire extension, market odds drop sharply

The UN's endorsement highlights diplomatic challenges, as market skepticism suggests limited confidence in achieving a ceasefire soon. The post UN backs US-Iran ceasefire extension, market odds drop sharply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Altcoin Season in View: Why Every Altcoin Analyst is DOGE Focused
Altcoin Season in View: Why Every Altcoin Analyst is DOGE Focused

Dogecoin is drawing scrutiny from technical analysts after a failed breakout attempt that quickly reversed, highlighting the meme coin’s volatile positioning amid the broader altcoin recovery. On the 12-hour chart, the token mounted a push above a descending triangle pattern only to meet stiff resistance at the upper trendline, triggering an...

Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss
Elon Musk's Tesla reports unchanged bitcoin holdings, books $173 million digital asset loss

The company's bitcoin stash remained at 11,509 BTC, worth about $880 million at bitcoin's current price of around $78,000.

Banking group asks for more time to comment on US stablecoin bill
Banking group asks for more time to comment on US stablecoin bill

The letter to four US government agencies said banks needed 60 more days for comment after OCC stablecoin rulemaking had been finalized.

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Bitcoin Dominance Surpasses 60% First Time in 2026 as BTC Nears $80K

Bitcoin is reasserting its iron grip on the cryptocurrency sector, with its market cap dominance surging past the 60% threshold.

Bitcoin Institutional Race: Latest BTC Buy Pushes Strategy Ahead Of BlackRock
Bitcoin Institutional Race: Latest BTC Buy Pushes Strategy Ahead Of BlackRock

Despite experiencing a notable decline of nearly 50% from its all-time high of $126,000, the demand and interest in Bitcoin on the institutional level have not yet lost their momentum. Even during multiple market drawdowns, a massive accumulation of BTC was still strongly observed among many large firms across the cryptocurrency and financial...

Sky USDS Overtakes Ethena USDe in Stablecoin Ranking
Sky USDS Overtakes Ethena USDe in Stablecoin Ranking

Shift signals growing preference for stable, collateral-backed models over yield-driven synthetic stablecoins Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Two CIA Agents Die in Mexico After Returning From a Drug Lab Raid
Two CIA Agents Die in Mexico After Returning From a Drug Lab Raid

Two CIA officers were killed in a car crash in the Mexican state of Chihuahua on April 20 while returning from a counternarcotics operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, igniting a sovereignty dispute between Washington and Mexico City. Two…

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U.S. Banks Seek Delay in GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

TLDR U.S. banking groups asked the Treasury Department to extend comment periods on GENIUS Act stablecoin rule proposals. The associations requested at least 60 additional days after the OCC finalizes its supervisory framework. Bankers said the related rule proposals depend directly on the OCC’s final approach. The letter addressed rulemaking...

Trump-linked American Bitcoin energizes 11,298 new ASICs
Trump-linked American Bitcoin energizes 11,298 new ASICs

American Bitcoin (ABTC) originally purchased the mining rigs in March, weeks after reporting a $59 million loss for Q4 2025.

Carissa Véliz: Predictive technologies require enlightened decision-making, algorithmic hiring can perpetuate biases, and academic fraud undermines integrity | Big Technology
Carissa Véliz: Predictive technologies require enlightened decision-making, algorithmic hiring can perpetuate biases, and academic fraud undermines integrity | Big Technology

Predictive algorithms in hiring and finance risk perpetuating systemic biases and unfair decision-making. The post Carissa Véliz: Predictive technologies require enlightened decision-making, algorithmic hiring can perpetuate biases, and academic fraud undermines integrity | Big Technology appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitwise CIO Backs Avalanche With New AVAX ETF Launch

TLDR Bitwise launched a new Avalanche-focused fund on April 15 to expand its crypto product lineup. CIO Matt Hougan said Avalanche offers differentiated exposure within the Layer 1 blockchain market. Hougan explained that Avalanche allows institutions to launch customizable blockchains with their own rules and validators. He linked the AVAX ETF...

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms
PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

U.S. lawmakers have introduced the PACE Act to modernize payment systems and reduce transaction costs. The bill could open federal payment rails to regulated nonbank providers, including crypto firms. Key Takeaways: U.S. Reps. Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced the PACE Act to modernize payments. Bill aims to open Fed systems like Fednow,...

Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire
Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire

Crypto's identity crisis deepens as trust issues and ideology clash in the mainstream transition. The post Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bears Are Fully In Control Of Bitcoin And It Will Crash Below $60,000, Here’s Why
Bears Are Fully In Control Of Bitcoin And It Will Crash Below $60,000, Here’s Why

A crypto analyst has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) is still in a bear market despite its recent price rally, warning that the cryptocurrency could be headed for a deeper correction below $60,000. The call comes amid repeated failed breakouts and weakening momentum, raising doubts about any near-term recovery. According to the analyst, the current...

Iran Seizes Ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump Extends the Ceasefire
Iran Seizes Ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump Extends the Ceasefire

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, hours after President Trump extended the ceasefire with Tehran indefinitely, while confirming the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Iran’s Islamic…

Coinbase taps UK‑regulated tGBP in local‑currency stablecoin push
Coinbase taps UK‑regulated tGBP in local‑currency stablecoin push

Coinbase has listed FCA‑sandbox‑tested tGBP, letting users move pound‑pegged stablecoins across its app and exchange as it doubles down on local‑currency rails beyond USD. Coinbase is deepening its bet on non‑USD stablecoins, rolling out full support for the pound‑pegged tGBP…

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Kalshi Selects Pyth for New Commodities Hub Markets

TLDR Kalshi has selected Pyth Network as the official data provider for its new Commodities Hub. The Commodities Hub offers binary markets tied to gold, oil, lithium, and soybeans. Pyth will act as the resolution source by supplying real-time institutional price feeds. Kalshi’s most liquid oil contract uses ICE data to verify market outcomes....

FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”
FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”

Bitcoin Magazine FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin” A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy...

The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals

Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol’s cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo. This post The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin...

Trump’s Fed Nominee Says He Won’t Take Rate Orders. One Republican Is Holding Up the Vote.
Trump’s Fed Nominee Says He Won’t Take Rate Orders. One Republican Is Holding Up the Vote.

Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, told a Senate confirmation hearing on April 21 that he has made no commitments to the White House on interest rates and would act independently, even as Republican Senator Thom…

White House asserts US leverage over Iran amid naval blockade
White House asserts US leverage over Iran amid naval blockade

The US naval blockade heightens economic pressure on Iran, potentially destabilizing the regime and affecting geopolitical dynamics. The post White House asserts US leverage over Iran amid naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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SoFi Bank Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto Platform

TLDR SoFi Bank now allows customers to deposit XRP through its regulated crypto platform. Ripple stated that broader access supports long-term growth and strengthens XRP utility. SoFi operates under a nationally chartered bank regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The platform charges a flat 1% fee on every crypto trade...

New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos
New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos

Top prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, are rushing to offer highly leveraged crypto derivatives at the exact moment state and federal authorities are clashing in court over whether the industry’s core products constitute illegal betting or legitimate financial instruments. Over the past year, these companies have gained...

ADA Holds the Line Near $0.24 as Cardano Community Rejects $3.5M Treasury Plan
ADA Holds the Line Near $0.24 as Cardano Community Rejects $3.5M Treasury Plan

Cardano (ADA) seems to have found its footing, as buyers have stepped in decisively at the $0.24 zone, a vital support level.

Virginia Voters Approve New Map That Could Give Democrats Four More House Seats
Virginia Voters Approve New Map That Could Give Democrats Four More House Seats

Virginia voters have narrowly approved a new congressional map that could shift as many as four House seats from Republican to Democrat, delivering a major boost to the party’s bid to retake the House in the 2026 midterms. Virginia voters…

Japan Just Turned XRP Into Working Money: From Banks To Store Checkouts
Japan Just Turned XRP Into Working Money: From Banks To Store Checkouts

Japan just delivered what may be one of the biggest weeks in XRP’s history — largely under the radar. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

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Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Major Crypto Bill

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Congress to pass comprehensive digital asset legislation.

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Sberbank Awaits Law to Begin Crypto Exchange Trading

TLDR Sberbank confirmed it will launch crypto trading services after Russia enacts digital asset regulation and exchange trading begins. Ruslan Vesterovsky said the bank stands ready to provide access once the legal framework takes effect. The Bank of Russia continues to classify cryptocurrencies as high-risk instruments under its policy...

DOJ Charges the SPLC With Fraud Over Secret Payments to Extremist Informants
DOJ Charges the SPLC With Fraud Over Secret Payments to Extremist Informants

The US Department of Justice has filed fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging the civil rights organization made secret payments to extremist informants without proper disclosure. The US Department of Justice announced a federal indictment against the…

BlackRock buys $900M in Bitcoin via iShares Bitcoin Trust
BlackRock buys $900M in Bitcoin via iShares Bitcoin Trust

BlackRock's Bitcoin acquisition signals increased institutional interest, potentially driving demand amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The post BlackRock buys $900M in Bitcoin via iShares Bitcoin Trust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump expects Iran’s Araghchi to stay in talks amid ceasefire uncertainty
Trump expects Iran’s Araghchi to stay in talks amid ceasefire uncertainty

The uncertainty in US-Iran negotiations highlights the fragile nature of international diplomacy and the market's sensitivity to geopolitical shifts. The post Trump expects Iran’s Araghchi to stay in talks amid ceasefire uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026
“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026

Bitcoin Magazine “Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026 Policy leaders from Block and the Bitcoin Policy Institute will headline a live event at Bitcoin 2026 calling for de minimis tax relief that treats qualifying network digital assets like Bitcoin as cash-like for small transactions,...

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Cardano Launches Visa Debit Card With 8% Cryptoback

TLDR Cardano has launched a physical Visa debit card that allows users to spend ADA and over 680 digital assets worldwide. The Cardano Card operates on the Visa network and supports payments at millions of merchants globally. Users can earn up to 8% Cryptoback rewards on eligible purchases made with the card. The card offers [...] The post Cardano...

Ether ETFs Extend Streak to Nine Days With $43 Million Inflow
Ether ETFs Extend Streak to Nine Days With $43 Million Inflow

Ether led with strong inflows of $43 million, as bitcoin edged forward with limited gains. However, both XRP and solana remained on the sidelines with no trading activity. Key Takeaways: Ether ETFs added $43.36 million to extend their inflow streak to nine days, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing strong demand. Bitcoin ETFs gained just $11.84 […]

Binance Launches Alpha 2.0 Liquidity Provider Program With Hourly USDC Rebates
Binance Launches Alpha 2.0 Liquidity Provider Program With Hourly USDC Rebates

Binance has launched an Alpha 2.0 Limit Order Liquidity Providers Program that pays qualified participants hourly USDC rebates. To remain eligible, participants must maintain at least $3 million in monthly effective Alpha 2.0 limit-order volume and meet activity standards comparable to Spot VIP 3 or above. Binance is adding a more formal incentive...

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Crypto detective warns against using these Bitcoin ATMs

A popular blockchain sleuth, Zachary Wolk, alias ZachXBT, has cautioned cryptocurrency users not to trust Bitcoin Depot, one of the … Continue reading The post Crypto detective warns against using these Bitcoin ATMs appeared first on Finbold.

Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Claim Sends Oil Tumbling As XRP Whipsaws
Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Claim Sends Oil Tumbling As XRP Whipsaws

XRP & BTC remain stuck in a broader bear market where geopolitical shocks and policy ambiguity dominate price action. Continue reading at DailyCoin.