MegaETH launched its native governance token MEGA on Thursday, opening trading simultaneously on more than a dozen centralized exchanges and its own layer two decentralized exchange ( DEX) at 10:00 UTC. Key Takeaways: MegaETH’s MEGA token began trading on April 30, 2026, on Binance, Coinbase, and 11 other major exchanges at 11:00 UTC. MEGA opened […]
Shinhan Card has partnered with the Solana Foundation to explore stablecoin payments and hybrid finance models. The initiative reflects growing interest among traditional financial firms in blockchain-based infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Shinhan Card and Solana Foundation to launch a stablecoin pilot via testnet. Solana-backed tests signal TradFi shift, as Shinhan explores hybrid finance models. Shinhan Card […]
An attacker seized control of Wasabi Protocol’s deployer admin key on Thursday, draining an estimated $4.5 million to $5.5 million from perp vaults and liquidity pools across three blockchains. Key Takeaways: An attacker drained $4.5M to $5.5M from Wasabi Protocol by compromising the deployer EOA admin key on April 30, 2026. Virtuals Protocol froze margin […]
Mining pool F2pool confirmed it mined all 13 consecutive blocks needed to close Litecoin’s temporary chain split, which was triggered when an exploit of the network’s MimbleWimble Extension Blocks (MWEB) privacy layer allowed an attacker to fabricate an invalid 85,034 LTC pegout. Key Takeaways: f2pool mined all 13 blocks on the valid Litecoin chain, resolving […]
Startale Group has selected Sunnyside Labs’ Privacy Boost as the privacy partner for its app, introducing onchain features that let users shield assets and carry out private transfers. Key Takeaways: Startale Group chooses Sunnyside Labs to bring native privacy to its consumer-facing app. Privacy Boost delivers 1,800+ transactions per second on Soneium to solve blockchain […]
Fourteen protocols have committed over $161 million to Defi United’s rsETH recovery effort, with Compound the latest to join, proposing a contribution of 1,900 to 3,000 ether worth $6.9 million pending a community governance vote. Key Takeaways: Compound proposed contributing between 1,900 and 3,000 ETH worth up to $6.9 million to Defi United’s rsETH recovery […]
Following a period of meteoric growth, the memecoin Memecore (M) saw its market capitalization plunge from $5.4 billion to $4.57 billion on Tuesday, falling out of the top 20 digital assets. Key Takeaways: Memecore (M) plummeted 15.9% to a $3.43 low on Tuesday, erasing nearly $1 billion in market capitalization. ZachXBT’s scrutiny of M and […]
Onchain data shows two wallets linked to Galaxy Digital depositing approximately 45,000 ether across several major exchanges over a 15-hour window on April 28, raising fresh concerns about institutional selling pressure on ETH. Key Takeaways: Galaxy Digital deposited 45,000 ETH worth over $104 million to Binance, Bybit, and OKX on Tuesday. Galaxy Digital’s April ETH […]
This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 27, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new […]
Western Union’s CEO and president, Devin McGranahan, has confirmed the company’s Solana-based stablecoin USDPT is in its “final stages” of preparation and expected to go live next month. Key Takeaways: Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed USDPT is in its “final stages” and set to launch next month on Solana. USDPT will be issued by […]
A new report by Discovery Bank and Visa highlights a major shift in South Africa’s financial landscape, as cryptocurrency matures from a speculative trend into a mainstream investment class. Key Takeaways: Discovery Bank and Visa report that 7.8 million South Africans now treat crypto as a mainstream asset class. Middle-income trading grew 26% in 2024, […]
The bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure sector has had a split personality through the first four months of 2026. Bitcoin itself opened the year around $88,700 and has spent most of its time grinding lower, sitting around $76,000 to $78,000 as April comes to a close, a loss of roughly 12% since January 1. Against […]
Strategy’s bitcoin positioning drew renewed attention as Michael Saylor revived his orange-dot chart. The update followed last week’s major BTC purchase and sharpened focus on Strategy’s accumulation pattern. Key Takeaways: Strategy drew fresh market attention after Michael Saylor posted another orange-dot bitcoin chart. The update followed Strategy’s major bitcoin purchase from the prior week. Saylor’s […]
Bitcoin is hovering near the upper end of its 24-hour range, but the charts are not handing out free confidence. At $77,989, bitcoin looks constructive, though short-term momentum is starting to act like it needs a coffee. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $77,989 on April 26, 2026, consolidating near $78K with neutral signals. TradingView data shows […]
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin neared $80K as Ki Young Ju flagged a 30% rebound, […]
French prosecutors have charged 88 people across 12 crypto-related kidnapping cases as France records 41 such attacks in 2026 alone, with the country now accounting for roughly 40% of all crypto ransom attacks across Europe. Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. More […]
Bitcoin developer and Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash, set to launch this August, giving every BTC holder an equal number of eCash coins at the time of the split. Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC […]
A new report on the state of bitcoin mining in Latam found that the region is lagging in bitcoin mining adoption, even as it holds vast energy resources. While Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate, Hashrate Index picked Brazil and Venezuela as the nations to follow. Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report […]
An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major […]
Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin […]
Crypto investigator ZachXBT has revealed he helped freeze approximately $800,000 in ransom funds after French streamer TeufeurS paid $2 million following the kidnapping of his father in Sarthe, France, in 2023. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT and Binance Security froze $800,000 of a $2 million crypto ransom paid after a 2023 kidnapping in France. The father of […]
A large ethereum whale sold 10,829 ether worth $24.91 million three days ago and has now re-entered the market, purchasing 7,448 ether worth $17.5 million at $2,350, according to data shared by Lookonchain. Key Takeaways: Wallet 0x65B4 bought back 7,448 ETH worth $17.5M at $2,350, days after selling 10,829 ETH at $2,300. The reentry at […]
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with ChangeNOW. This is sponsored content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Developing a crypto wallet presents an economic challenge: storage incurs costs without generating revenue. Without integrated monetization, early-stage teams deplete resources while awaiting user growth. To address […]
Tether minted 2 billion USDT on the Ethereum network over three days, executing the issuance across multiple onchain batches from its treasury address. The minting adds to a supply base now near $190 billion. Key Takeaways: Tether minted 2 billion USDT on Ethereum in three days, with total USDT supply now near $190 billion. Large […]
The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has issued an urgent warning regarding a cryptocurrency scam targeting shipping companies stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 […]
Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield confirmed […]
The collaboration between 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud marks a significant shift in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, enabling autonomous AI agents to access the Qwen large language model family directly onchain. Key Takeaways: 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud launched onchain access to Qwen LLMs for AI agents on April 21, 2026. The move shifts AI […]
Strategy Inc. deepened its bitcoin exposure with a multibillion-dollar purchase, reinforcing corporate treasury demand for the asset. The move signals sustained institutional conviction as Strategy expands holdings through capital markets activity. Key Takeaways: Strategy expanded its bitcoin holdings with a major purchase backed by fresh capital. Corporate demand strengthens as Strategy keeps scaling treasury exposure […]
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OKX has launched a simplified trading product that allows eligible users in Asia, Latin America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States region to predict the price movements of bitcoin and ethereum. Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by […]
Strategy’s bitcoin positioning drew heightened attention as Michael Saylor’s latest signal reinforced expectations of continued accumulation. The update underscored how investors interpret these cues as indicators of potential balance sheet expansion and sustained institutional demand. Key Takeaways: Strategy doubled down on bitcoin, signaling aggressive accumulation intent. Michael Saylor’s cue fueled expectations of a major treasury […]
The RaveDAO team has dismissed claims of involvement in price manipulation of the RAVE token and insisted it remain focused on Web3 offline events and philanthropic efforts, such as funding surgeries in Nepal. Key Takeaways: RAVE collapsed 95% to $1.24 after RaveDAO denied claims of a manufactured 10,000% surge. Binance and Bitget CEOs launched probes […]
This editorial is from last week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rose 4% as BTC, ETH, and SOL gained, showing risk […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a draft to repeal all online gambling has been introduced in Brazil, a proposal to include stablecoins to help curb currency restrictions rises in Venezuela, and Latam surges as an investment opportunity amidst […]
RAVE’s collapse is intensifying fears of fragile price structures in low- liquidity tokens, with a rapid unwind exposing extreme volatility. The steep decline underscores how quickly momentum-driven rallies can reverse under concentrated selling pressure. Key Takeaways: RAVE crashed sharply, confirming a rapid and disorderly market unwind. Binance data shows a 68% peak-to-trough drop, exposing severe […]
Circle launched the USDC Bridge this week, giving users a direct, Circle-operated interface to move native USDC across supported blockchains without wrapped tokens, liquidity pools, or manual route selection. Key Takeaways: Circle launched the USDC Bridge this week, enabling native 1:1 cross-chain USDC transfers via CCTP. The bridge processed over $600 million in a single […]
Iran’s military reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims that the critical waterway was fully open and would “never” close again. Key Takeaways: Iran re-imposed Strait of Hormuz controls on April 18, 2026, blaming the U.S. blockade and accusing Trump of making 7 false claims. […]
RAVE has seen a meteoric 10,000% price surge since April 1, reaching an all-time high of $27.88 and entering the top 20 crypto rankings with a $6.6 billion market cap. Key Takeaways: RaveDAO’s RAVE token soared 10,000% since April 1, hitting a record $27.88 and a $6.6 billion market cap. Extreme volatility on Binance and […]
Anthropic officially launched its newest artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Key Takeaways: Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026, featuring an 87.6% score on the SWE-bench Verified test. The AI industry shift toward agentic autonomy sees Opus 4.7 outperform GPT-5.4 in complex coding and finance. Developers must […]
Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a stablecoin mint and redeem service, allowing institutional and high-net-worth clients to convert fiat currency to digital assets with 24/7 instant settlement. Key Takeaways: SGB launched 24/7 stablecoin minting on SGB Net to enable instant settlement for transactions over $100,000. To drive adoption, SGB is waiving Solana gas and bank […]
Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded sector to receive dollars via blockchain rails. Key Takeaways: Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future […]
The sanctioned crypto-ruble exchange Grinex has suspended all operations following a high-level cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over $13.74 million worth of tether stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Grinex halts operations after a state-level hack drains over 1 billion rubles in USDT from user wallets. The 2025 takeover of Garantex solidified Grinex as a primary […]
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran […]
Bitcoin’s climb toward $75,000 is meeting rising sell pressure despite steady institutional demand. Whale accumulation and shrinking exchange reserves are tightening supply dynamics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin tests $75,000 with $200 million to $450 million daily ETF inflows, but rising sell pressure attempts to cap gains. Whales added 270,000 BTC in 30 days, yet 11,000 BTC/hour […]
Pakistan has ended one of the longest-running banking prohibitions in global crypto. On April 14, 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan issued BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026, allowing licensed banks to open and maintain accounts for Virtual Asset Service Providers holding a valid No Objection Certificate or full license from the Pakistan Virtual […]
A new study by Danmarks Nationalbank reveals that cryptocurrency ownership in Denmark remained stable at 4% in 2025, matching 2023 levels. This figure, however, is slightly lower than previous estimates from the Ministry of Taxation, which placed ownership at 6% in 2024. Key Takeaways: Danmarks Nationalbank found 4% of Danes owned crypto in 2025, showing […]
This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Heleket. This is sponsored content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Traditional payment systems continue to take a significant cut from every transaction. Merchants pay 3-5% on each international sale, face account freezes, and deal with chargeback disputes […]
This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 14, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched CFD Copy Trading, expanding access to traditional financial markets and allowing […]
Sen. Thom Tillis said Monday he expects to release revised draft language this week aimed at breaking a months-long standoff between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yield rules tied to the CLARITY Act. Key Takeaways: Sen. Thom Tillis plans to release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week, targeting a Senate Banking Committee markup […]