Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
What Blockchain Does the Digital Yuan Use?
China’s digital yuan runs on a purpose‑built, permissioned blockchain rather than a public network like Bitcoin. The system prioritizes transaction speed, scalability and central‑bank oversight, allowing near‑instant retail payments while preserving user privacy. By distributing the ledger across numerous nodes under People’s Bank of China control, the platform balances fraud resistance with governmental monitoring. The technology also supports smart contracts and advanced digital wallets, positioning the e‑CNY as a foundation for broader fintech innovation and a strategic challenge to the dollar’s global dominance.
CLARITY’s Delay to Test Wall Street’s $6.6 Trillion Stablecoin Warning Which Is at Odds with White House View
The Senate’s CLARITY Act, which would codify the Trump‑era pro‑crypto stance, has stalled, leaving the regulatory fate of stablecoin yield incentives in limbo. Wall Street groups warn that up to $6.6 trillion in bank deposits could migrate to stablecoins if exchanges...
Wirex Shatters Records as Fastest-Growing Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure
Wirex’s Banking‑as‑a‑Service platform hit $1 billion annualised on‑chain stablecoin volume in just 131 days, shattering the previous record of 276 days set by RedotPay. The platform processed $105 million in on‑chain card volume in March, a 34% month‑over‑month increase, and has logged...
Tagus Bytes (29.04.26)
Binance’s central exchange recorded $5.9 bn of stablecoin inflows during March and April, including $3.3 bn in April alone, reversing the $7.8 bn net outflows seen from December through February. The reversal signals that investors are rebuilding on‑exchange liquidity rather than withdrawing capital....
Bitcoin Is Not a Tech Stock: Why the Software Correlation Is a Mispricing, Not a Signal
Bitcoin has moved in near‑perfect lockstep with high‑growth software stocks, mirroring the Nasdaq and the iShares Expanded Tech‑Software ETF even when AI pressures SaaS firms. The blog argues this tight correlation is a market‑structure artifact, not a reflection of Bitcoin’s...
Fed Decision Could Spark Bitcoin Surge or Dip
🚨 REMINDER The Fed announces its interest rate decision at 2 PM ET today. Most expect rates to stay the same. Bitcoin is currently sitting around $76k – $77k. If Powell sounds positive, we could see BTC push higher. If he’s more hawkish, price might...
Bitcoin's Strong Bounce Points to $85‑88K May Target
There we go, #Bitcoin bouncing back upwards. FOMC today, GDP tomorrow. Lots of important events are coming up, and markets usually fall ahead of them. The bounce is strong, and it signals more upside from here. On lower timeframes, we see higher lows...
Does Crypto Create or Destroy Democracy?
The Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute released a report warning that cryptocurrency threatens democratic processes by obscuring political funding and attracting direct involvement from politicians and lobbyists. By enabling fast, borderless, and pseudonymous transfers, crypto undermines the transparency required for...
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $77K Ahead of Fed Decision; $80K Breakout Could Trigger $1.2B Short Squeeze
Bitcoin is trading just above $77,000 as the market awaits the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with the $80,000 level identified as a pivotal resistance point. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $263 million of outflows, ending a nine‑day inflow streak, while the broader...
Former FCA Interim CEO to Lead Government Digital Markets Efforts
The UK government has created a Wholesale Digital Markets Champion role to accelerate tokenised wholesale finance and modernise payments regulation. Chris Woolard, former interim FCA chief and EY partner, will lead the effort, fostering public‑private collaboration. A £1 million (≈$1.25 million) grant...
When Will BTC Get Back To The 6-Figure Range?
Bitcoin has lost more than half its value since its October 2025 peak, reigniting debate over when it will re‑enter the six‑figure price band. The 2024‑25 period saw a notable shift from retail‑dominated ownership to growing interest from legacy institutions,...
Ripple Emerges as Institutional Coinbase Amid Infrastructure Shift
Hidden Road puts Ripple at the direct broker level alongside FalconX. That is where the biggest institutional liquidity flows happen. Add RLUSD, XRP liquidity, and a federal banking license and Ripple becomes the institutional version of Coinbase, built for treasury...
Digital Assets & AI Equity Convergence: Galaxy Digital’s $100M Bet Signals a New Era:
Galaxy Digital announced a $100 million allocation to a hybrid strategy that blends AI‑driven equities with digital‑asset exposure. The fund targets "compute‑backed" assets—hardware, cloud and data‑center infrastructure that powers both artificial‑intelligence models and blockchain networks. By shifting from pure token playbooks...
April Q&A - Ask Your Question Here
Checkonchain’s April Q&A invites Premium subscribers to submit and upvote questions about Bitcoin, on‑chain metrics, and macroeconomic trends. Hosted by James Check (Checkmatey) and Alec, the session will be recorded and published later in the week. The format encourages real‑time...
Bitcoin Black Sheep, Stablecoin Favorite Child Under Revised Crypto Bill
On March 26, 2026 Congressmen Steven Horsford and Max Miller released a revised draft of the bipartisan Parity Act, a crypto tax bill that builds on earlier proposals. The new version lets passive stakers elect a five‑year deferral of staking income, while...
Crypto Repeats: Hype, Bear, Quiet, Bull—Learn the Cycle
The history of crypto: 2013 — hype, people buy the top and lose 2014 — bear market, people leave at the best prices 2015 — quiet, no attention 2016 — bull run begins Then it repeats: 2017 — hype, people buy the top 2018 — bear market,...
Bullish Divergences Signal Altcoin Upside, ARB Poised for New High
There are many signals indicating we'll see more upside in #Altcoins. Many strong, technical, bullish divergences indicate a short-term reversal and strong higher highs and higher lows since. An example is $ARB, which is showing momentum here and is likely going to...
Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Tied to Iran, OFAC Expands Sanctions
Tether, in coordination with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, froze more than $344 million in USDT linked to Iran’s Central Bank. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis mapped the complex network of brokers, intermediary wallets and DeFi bridges used to...
Canada Moves to Ban Crypto ATMs over Fraud Concerns
🚨LATEST The Canadian federal government just proposed banning cryptocurrency ATMs, calling them a primary method used by scammers to commit fraud and money laundering. https://t.co/2RoD0SfjjP
Paris Dryer Wins $34K, Proving Hyperstition Power
$34 Dryer In Paris Wins $34000 On Polymarket https://t.co/FNMV58JlN7 Fantastic story, interesting on so many levels. But also I learned a new word that I already love. "Hyperstitions are semiotic, cultural, or fictional ideas that become self-fulfilling prophecies"
EU's 20th Sanctions Package Bans Russian Crypto Exchanges, Stablecoins and Digital Ruble
The European Union unveiled its 20th sanctions package, imposing a total sectoral ban on Russian crypto exchanges, prohibiting ruble‑pegged stablecoins and the nascent digital ruble. The measures hit 20 Russian banks, four third‑country entities and a Kyrgyz exchange linked to...
US Treasury Cracks Down on Iran's Crypto Shadow Banking
🚨JUST IN Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just said: “The Treasury Department, through Economic Fury, has targeted Iran’s international shadow banking infrastructure, access to crypto.” https://t.co/yQ6SEjcmVQ
Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Crash, Predicts Hype Ending
🚨 JUST IN Peter Schiff says Bitcoin has crashed 30% since he advised to sell when the price was $110K last year, stating that this year's hype around digital credit will soon come to an end. https://t.co/tIcR7iTRgk
Coinbase Partners with Nium to Broaden USDC Payouts for Banks and Businesses
Coinbase announced a partnership with payments‑technology firm Nium to enable banks and businesses to send, receive, convert and spend USDC, the market’s second‑largest stablecoin. The deal follows Coinbase’s recent conditional approval for an OCC trust charter, positioning the exchange to...
Crypto Community Moves Past Quantum Computer FUD
One thing that changed for the better in crypto over the past few months: people stopped treating quantum computers as FUD
Stablecoin Velocity Generates Compounding Economic Value in USDC
I am w Jonah on this. The amount of economic value being created by stabelcoin velocity and utility is enormous and compounding. This has been a fundamental precept for USDC and why we refer to the USDC Economy.
Senate Nears May Markup of Crypto CLARITY Act Amid Lummis Push and Industry Ultimatum
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that the Senate Banking Committee will likely markup the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act in May. The timeline is being accelerated by a coordinated industry letter from more than 120 crypto firms and a looming...
BTC CME Gap Filled at $76K, Warning Proven Right
🚨 $BTC CME GAP FILLED AT $76K 🚨 I warned you. Stay alert at all times. 👀 https://t.co/nrjqmCZLmS
Stablecoins Will Eventually Replace Foreign Exchange Entirely
It might start by people exchanging locally (cost comes down for that over time). But it will end with people accepting stablecoins and avoiding the FX altogether. Kind of like this meme but for stablecoins. https://t.co/yXG2Ip7XF9
Decoding Q1 2026’s $152.9 Billion Crypto Custody Concentration
Q1 2026 saw crypto trading volume plunge 48% to $4.3 trillion, prompting institutions to reallocate risk toward perpetual futures. Binance dominates the derivatives space, handling $1.4 trillion in monthly perpetual volume and holding $152.9 billion in custodial assets—73.5% of centralized‑exchange reserves. Perpetual‑futures volume...
BTC and SOL FOMO Peaks at Year‑Start Levels
FOMO on $BTC and $SOL is currently at its highest level since the beginning of the year, according to Santiment. https://t.co/myzCrOPMNr
RIAs Gain Crypto Access via DWP Sub‑Advisor Partnership
RIAs with clients wanting crypto exposure can partner with DWP as a sub-advisor. Fee sharing is built in. DWP sets up managed accounts under the RIA's instance with sub-accounts per client. Both parties have oversight. Cash comes over, gets invested...
Ethereum: The Setup Before the Setup
Ethereum is currently in a textbook Wave 2 pullback on the daily chart, trading around $2,298. Analyst Henrik Zeberg argues the price action fits a clean Elliott Wave pattern that could set up a powerful Wave 3 rally. He projects the next...
Bitcoin Bulls Test Support‑Resistance Flip Near $78K as Institutional Flows Surge
Bitcoin surged to $76,863, retesting a support‑resistance flip at $76,688 and pressing the upper edge of a two‑month ascending channel near $78,000. Traders see the flip as a bullish cue, but a wall of asks at $79,700‑$80,000 and a negative...
Block Launches Bitkey 2.0 Crypto Wallet with OLED Touchscreen for $250
Jack Dorsey's Block introduced the Bitkey 2.0, a $250 hardware crypto wallet featuring an OLED touchscreen that lets users verify and authorize every security‑critical operation. The device is open for preorder, signaling Block’s push to make crypto custody more consumer‑friendly.
SEC and CFTC Unveil ‘New Day’ Token Taxonomy, Paving Way for On‑shore Crypto
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig announced a joint token taxonomy and a supervised on‑chain sandbox at Bitcoin 2026, marking a coordinated regulatory reset for U.S. on‑shore crypto. The framework classifies digital assets into five categories and...
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Turns Negative as BTC Price Drops, Weekly Losses Top $829M
The Coinbase Premium Index slipped into negative territory at –0.008, its first sub‑zero reading in three weeks, reflecting waning US spot demand for Bitcoin. Over the past week, realized Bitcoin losses surged to $829 million, dwarfing the $566 million in realized gains...
Paul Tudor Jones Calls Bitcoin the 'Best Inflation Hedge,' Warns of Overvalued Stocks
Billionaire hedge‑fund manager Paul Tudor Jones told the Invest Like the Best podcast that Bitcoin, with its capped supply, is the best hedge against inflation, even surpassing gold. He warned that U.S. equities are overvalued, citing a S&P 500 valuation that...
XRP Took over the Bitcoin 2026 Megaconference
XRP dominated the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, unveiling a 10‑story logo that towered over the event’s signage. The branding appeared on multiple Strip hotels, turning the conference floor into a de‑facto XRP showcase. Social media amplified the visual...
Bitcoin Surge Expected 2027 Before 1930‑style Crisis
I do think we're on edge of a massive financial crisis. However, it's going to take some time before it starts. Would expect to see a long bull run on #Bitcoin in 2027/2028 first. That high on Bitcoin will likely be...
Saylor Explores New Bitcoin-Crypto Intersection
Wow. This is a very interesting take from @saylor about Bitcoin and Crypto intersecting. I want to know more. https://t.co/VU8g5KhKlg
Year‑Long Probe Reveals Stake’s Paid Influencer Scheme
If you like this story, you will LOVE our year-long investigation into the crypto casino Stake's paid influencers: https://t.co/k5NUcYvB3l https://t.co/hEcXCsqFpE
DeFi Hack Delays, Doesn’t Deter Traditional Finance
1/ A $293M DeFi exploit should’ve been the kind of event that sends TradFi running. Instead, Morpho CEO Paul Frambot [ @paulframbot ] says the reaction has been more revealing: Delayed? Yes. Deterred? Not quite. 👇
VeChain's Roadmap Pivots Toward AI and Agents
VeChain's new roadmap focuses heavily on AI and AI agents. Are you paying attention yet? 👉 Stake $VET with me here to support the babes: https://t.co/N9XbevfnJn https://t.co/NNGAnLyamC
Cardano and Filecoin Celebrate Long‑Term Collaboration
Great interview with @Filecoin they will be releasing it soon. Wonderful ecosystem and team. I'm glad that Cardano has been collaborating with them for years.
Curious About the Unrealized OpenAI ICO From 2017
I doubt this will come up in the trial, but I'd love to see behind the curtains of the ICO OpenAI almost did back in 2017/2018. Would have been wild if that actually happened.
Vote on Changing Dividends to Semi-Monthly Schedule
You can now vote for the proposed $STRC amendment to pay semi-monthly dividends, instead of monthly. Make your voice heard and your vote count. To learn how to vote, click here. https://t.co/gCNxAwzLqg
Big Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Announcement Coming Soon
There will be a BIG Bitcoin Strategic Reserve announcement soon But not today at the Bitcoin Conference. https://t.co/SbqMg24MCa
Wall Street Awaits Crypto Structure, Eyes Bitcoin ETFs
Traditional financial industry Giants are very excited about crypto and bitcoin ETFs They are patiently waiting on Crypto market structure before expanding any further This is just the beginning
Leverage Hype: Bitcoin’s Hype Fueled by Clueless Hucksters
Bitcoin may or may not be a good thing, but I assure you it is not because Michael Saylor discovered a new thing called “leverage.” Idiocy spoken by idiots and hucksters to con idiots. https://t.co/hDnuS8eoRh