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…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 7:15:50 PM
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.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:14:31 PM
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.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:12:32 PM
“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,...
By Juan Galt 4/22/2026, 7:11:39 PM
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...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 7:11:37 PM
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 […]
By Emmanuel Musa 4/22/2026, 7:10:59 PM
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...
By Chris Omang 4/22/2026, 7:08:28 PM
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.
By Steve Muchoki 4/22/2026, 7:07:46 PM
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.
By DailyCoin Team 4/22/2026, 7:07:00 PM
Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained
Privacy-focused Canton Network challenges blockchain norms with unique smart contract capabilities and major financial partnerships. The post Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing...
By Editorial Team 4/22/2026, 7:06:02 PM
US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz spikes Brent crude to $101.9
Rising tensions and military actions could destabilize global oil markets, impacting economies reliant on stable energy prices. The post US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz spikes Brent crude to $101.9 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:01:35 PM
XRP Eyes Breakout, But Failure At $1.53 Could Trigger Sell-Off
XRP is approaching a critical resistance zone as momentum builds toward a potential breakout. However, with price still struggling to clear the $1.53 level, the risk of rejection remains high. A failure at this key barrier could quickly shift sentiment and trigger a move lower, making the next reaction crucial for direction. Wave E Nears...
By Godspower Owie 4/22/2026, 7:00:07 PM
Ripple’s Tokenization Bet: Will XRP Price Explode As It Enters This Trillion-Dollar Industry?
Something quiet is happening on the XRP Ledger. What is happening instead is the kind of institutional movement that is quietly deploying capital onto the Ledger, targeting the US Treasury debt, one of the largest and most stable markets in global finance. The numbers are still small, but the structure behind them points to something […]
By Scott Matherson 4/22/2026, 7:00:05 PM
American Bitcoin boosts Trump-linked hash power to 28.1 EH/s
American Bitcoin, co‑founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., has energized 11,298 new ASICs, lifting owned hash rate to 28.1 EH/s as it doubles down on low‑cost BTC accumulation. American Bitcoin Corp., the publicly listed mining company co‑founded by Eric…
By Andrew Folkler 4/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM
MSTR Stock Leads Crypto Rally Stocks on Bitcoin Surge
TLDR MSTR stock climbed about 9.4% as Bitcoin reached an 11-week high near $78,259. Bitcoin’s rally lifted Coinbase and Robinhood shares during early trading. The S&P 500 also gained about 0.7% as risk appetite improved. Strategy has risen roughly 33% since the start of the Iran conflict. The company holds around 815,000 bitcoins, making it [...]...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:59:04 PM
OpenAI Is Now Selling Pay-Per-Click Ads Inside ChatGPT
OpenAI has begun charging advertisers on a cost-per-click basis inside ChatGPT, marking its first direct move into the digital advertising market and putting it in competition with Google and Meta. OpenAI has quietly launched a pay-per-click advertising model inside ChatGPT,…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:59:00 PM
UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London
FCA raids eight London sites in first crackdown on illegal peer to peer crypto trading as UK enforcement pressure rises. The post UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:58:37 PM
US Banks Are Fighting the New Stablecoin Rules. The White House Is Not Having It
Major US banks are lobbying to slow down new stablecoin legislation, but the White House has intervened directly, telling the banking industry to stand down. US banks are mounting resistance to proposed stablecoin legislation moving through Congress, arguing the rules…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:45:00 PM
US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is running a live Bitcoin node and conducting operational tests on the Bitcoin protocol to secure military networks, the command’s top officer told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week. Key Takeaways: Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed INDOPACOM runs a live Bitcoin node and is conducting operational network security...
By Jamie Redman 4/22/2026, 6:44:05 PM
IO Global Files Reduced Cardano Treasury Plan for 2026
TLDR IO Global submitted nine treasury proposals for 2026 to support Cardano’s Leios scaling roadmap. The company requested just under 50% of the funding it sought last year. Voting on the Cardano treasury proposals will remain open until May 24. Leios is expected to enter testnet in June with a mainnet launch planned by late [...] The post IO...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:42:43 PM
Algorand Lands In Google’s AI Push, Zero-K Focus Grows
ALGO is quietly embedding itself in some of tech’s most contested frontiers: AI-native payments & quantum security. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/22/2026, 6:42:00 PM
Gensyn Network Debuts Delphi, a Permissionless AI Prediction Market Platform, on Mainnet
Gensyn officially launched Delphi on its mainnet on Wednesday, making it the first application to go live on the decentralized compute network and introducing real economic value to a platform that processed millions in test volume during its trial run. Key Takeaways: Gensyn launched Delphi on mainnet April 22, 2026, marking the network’s first...
By Jamie Redman 4/22/2026, 6:35:57 PM
Kraken Filed 56 Million Crypto Tax Forms in 2025 and Wants Congress to Raise the Bar
Kraken submitted 56 million crypto tax forms for 2025, most reporting gains under $50, and is now calling on Congress to overhaul what it calls an unworkable reporting threshold. Kraken filed 56 million crypto tax forms with the IRS for…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:34:29 PM
Binance.US Slashes Fees Across All Crypto Listings
TLDR Binance.US reduced spot trading fees to 0% maker and 0.02% taker across all listed cryptocurrencies. The new pricing structure applies to both low-volume and high-volume traders without tier requirements. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregory said American crypto traders have been paying too much for too long. The exchange previously...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:34:04 PM
The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy
Blockchains are going private. The only question left is what kind of privacy the industry will build, argues Schiller.
By Benjamin Schiller 4/22/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt
The lawsuit highlights potential risks in DeFi governance, questioning decentralization and transparency in token management practices. The post Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/22/2026, 6:28:44 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is vital to maintaining U.S. financial leadership. This post U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/22/2026, 6:28:05 PM
US State Department orders Americans to leave Iran amid rising tensions
The evacuation order may signal increased U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially leading to military involvement and impacting regional stability. The post US State Department orders Americans to leave Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:26:40 PM
UK crackdown on illegal crypto trading sites in London
Increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK may deter crypto activity, impacting market dynamics and potentially stifling innovation. The post UK crackdown on illegal crypto trading sites in London appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:13:58 PM
Donald Trump-backed WLFI faces lawsuits from top supporter Justin Sun over token rights
Tron founder Justin Sun is suing Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) over recent events between him and the project's team.
By N/A 4/22/2026, 6:07:11 PM
Squeeze Dynamics: Why Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Rise to $79,500 Lacks Conviction
Bitcoin added $5,000 to its value in 72 hours, reaching its highest level since February. The total market cap rose to $1.58 trillion while the rapid price jump triggered a short squeeze, liquidating $207 million in short bets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $79,500 on April 22, hitting a 72-hour high after President Trump extended […]
By Terence Zimwara 4/22/2026, 6:02:23 PM
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Is Going To $200,000, Reveals When To Buy
Bitcoin is back in a place where bold upside calls are starting to circulate again, and while short-term sentiment is still mixed, one analyst believes the cryptocurrency is setting up for a powerful move that sends the price action all the way to $200,000. The call is built around a long-term cycle structure on the monthly candlestick timeframe...
By Scott Matherson 4/22/2026, 6:00:07 PM
GSR debuts first active multi‑asset crypto staking ETF on Nasdaq
GSR’s new BESO ETF on Nasdaq actively manages a Bitcoin‑Ethereum‑Solana basket with weekly rebalancing, a 1% fee, and built‑in staking rewards where allowed. GSR is moving from pure market‑making into the center of the ETF arms race, rolling out its…
By Andrew Folkler 4/22/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Iran accuses US of hypocrisy over Strait of Hormuz blockade
The US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz highlight the fragile geopolitical landscape, impacting global oil markets and diplomatic efforts. The post Iran accuses US of hypocrisy over Strait of Hormuz blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 5:59:18 PM
Thailand regulator mulls crypto futures expansion in licensing overhaul
Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on rule changes that would let digital asset firms offer derivatives within existing entities, lowering barriers to market entry.
By Nate Kostar 4/22/2026, 5:53:36 PM
Spirit Aviation (FLYYQ) Stock Skyrockets Nearly 200% Amid Federal Bailout Discussions
Spirit Aviation (FLYYQ) stock soars 197% on news of potential $500M Trump administration rescue loan that may grant government equity stake in carrier. The post Spirit Aviation (FLYYQ) Stock Skyrockets Nearly 200% Amid Federal Bailout Discussions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/22/2026, 5:50:45 PM
‘Durable Market Bottom’ Has Occurred Around $60,000: Grayscale Research
Major crypto research firm and ETF issuer Grayscale has stated that the cryptocurrency has formed a “durable bottom” in recent months.
By Talha Arshad 4/22/2026, 5:49:22 PM
Trump’s Fed Pick, Kevin Warsh, Warns of Tighter Liquidity: What It Means for Bitcoin
The main BTC signal was not rate cuts, but Warsh's stated intention to shrink the Fed's balance sheet and pull liquidity from the system.
By Wayne Jones 4/22/2026, 5:45:25 PM
AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Surges After Unveiling $1.4B North Carolina Manufacturing Hub
AbbVie (ABBV) stock climbs as pharma company unveils $1.4B manufacturing campus in Durham, NC, creating 734 jobs and 2,000+ construction positions. The post AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Surges After Unveiling $1.4B North Carolina Manufacturing Hub appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/22/2026, 5:43:32 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Climbs as Claude Mythos AI Joins Security Infrastructure
Microsoft (MSFT) stock rose 1.86% after announcing integration of Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI into its Security Development Lifecycle framework. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Climbs as Claude Mythos AI Joins Security Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/22/2026, 5:42:53 PM
T-Mobile (TMUS) Shares Drop as Deutsche Telekom Eyes Historic $300B Merger
T-Mobile (TMUS) stock dropped 3.5% on merger talks with Deutsche Telekom. The potential $300B deal could become the largest public acquisition in history. The post T-Mobile (TMUS) Shares Drop as Deutsche Telekom Eyes Historic $300B Merger appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 4/22/2026, 5:42:17 PM
Pyth expands Kalshi partnership to power new commodities markets
Pyth expands its Kalshi partnership to power new commodities markets with price data for gold, oil, gas, and grains. The post Pyth expands Kalshi partnership to power new commodities markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 5:40:26 PM
Taco Tuesday: Traders Bet $430M on Falling Oil Prices Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire Extension
Traders placed a $430 million bet on falling oil prices in a two-minute window on April 21, 2026, roughly 15 minutes before President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Traders placed a $430 million Brent crude short position 15 minutes before Trump’s April 21 ceasefire extension post on Truth...
By Jamie Redman 4/22/2026, 5:35:22 PM
XRP Completes SWIFT-Tied Integration For Top U.S. Rail
SWIFT is aiming for a multitude of financial ecosystems seamlessly working together with XRP as a big piece of the puzzle. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 4/22/2026, 5:35:00 PM
Katie Dill: Stripe’s homepage redesign reflects its growth, 78% of Forbes AI 50 rely on its products, and the importance of clarity in web design | Y Combinator Startup Podcast
Stripe's homepage redesign highlights its expanded product suite and pivotal role in the AI industry's growth. The post Katie Dill: Stripe’s homepage redesign reflects its growth, 78% of Forbes AI 50 rely on its products, and the importance of clarity in web design | Y Combinator Startup Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/22/2026, 5:31:33 PM
Bitcoin only 21 days away from real bull market rally? Shorts pile in just as spot demand starts pushing back
Bitcoin is approaching a point where the market may have to choose between two very different outcomes. Traders are still paying to stay short, yet price, ETF flows, and market leadership are no longer behaving as if the market were stuck in a collapse. In a recent X post, Alphractal analysts argued that Bitcoin funding […] The post Bitcoin only...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4/22/2026, 5:30:33 PM
Bitcoin Could Strengthen US National Security, Top Military Commander Says
US lawmakers are pushing to bring Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturing back to American soil — a move driven by growing concern that the country’s dependence on foreign-made hardware puts national security at risk. Related Reading: Crypto Extortion Hits Strait Of Hormuz As Scammers Exploit Shipping Crisis That concern formed part of the backdrop...
By Christian Encila 4/22/2026, 5:30:24 PM
Kraken calls for de minimus exemption on crypto taxes after 2025 reports
The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.”
By Turner Wright 4/22/2026, 5:30:14 PM
Trump halts execution of eight Iranian women protesters, four released
The halted executions may signal diplomatic intentions, but without concrete de-escalation steps, market skepticism persists. The post Trump halts execution of eight Iranian women protesters, four released appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 5:28:59 PM
This Could Be One Of Bitcoin’s Best Bear Markets Ever— Analyst Reveals Why
Crypto Rover, a well-known voice in the crypto space, is challenging the doom-and-gloom narrative surrounding Bitcoin’s latest downturn.
By Aliyu Pokima 4/22/2026, 5:25:31 PM