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
5 Crypto Stories You Need to Know This Week: Bunq, Legal & General, eToro, BitMEX, and CoinGecko in Focus
This week’s crypto roundup highlights three major developments. Mexico’s tax authority, Hacienda, has deployed artificial intelligence to dispatch millions of tax notices targeting cryptocurrency holdings, digital rentals and other online income for the 2026 filing season. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust continued its inflow streak, pulling in roughly $1.9 billion as institutional investors build exposure ahead of the 2028 Bitcoin halving. Meanwhile, global payments players such as neobank bunq, Legal & General‑backed eToro, BitMEX and data platform CoinGecko are expanding crypto services, prompting fresh regulatory focus and signaling broader market integration.
5 Benefits of Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments Without KYC Using Coinremitter
Coinremitter’s no‑KYC crypto payment gateway lets businesses start accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and other digital assets without identity verification. Sign‑up requires only an email and password, enabling same‑day activation and instant wallet integration. By not collecting personal documents, the platform...
Ben McKenzie’s Crypto Warning: ‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’
Actor Ben McKenzie, known for The O.C., turned pandemic downtime into a deep dive on cryptocurrency, resulting in a documentary, "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money," and a book co‑written with journalist Jacob Silverman. He warns that the crypto...
Circle and Tether at the Epicenter of U.S. Stablecoin Act 2026 as Regulation Challenges USDT $180B Liquidity Stronghold
Tether’s USDT still dominates the stablecoin market with about 60% share and roughly US$180 billion in on‑chain liquidity, but its lead is eroding as regulators favor Circle’s USDC. Since late 2023, USDC supply has surged 220%, driven by its compliance with...
Top 9 Smart Contract Platforms to Consider in 2026
Smart contract platforms, ranging from public Layer‑1 blockchains to private permissioned frameworks, are maturing as foundational infrastructure for decentralized applications. The article outlines the top platforms for 2026, highlighting Ethereum’s dominant developer ecosystem, fast‑growing alternatives like BNB Smart Chain, Solana,...
Bitcoin ETFs Are Back — And Institutions Are Leading the Charge
Bitcoin spot ETFs rebounded dramatically after four months of outflows, logging $996.4 million in net inflows last week—the largest since January 2026. Year‑to‑date flows turned positive, reaching roughly $245 million, driven largely by BlackRock’s IBIT, which alone attracted over $900 million and pushed...
Trump “Not Happy” With Prediction Markets – Says World Is a “Casino” As Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Insider Trading...
Federal prosecutors have charged Army Special Forces master sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke with using classified information about the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to earn more than $400,000 on Polymarket, a crypto‑based prediction market. The CFTC...
Crypto Index Stagnates, Needs Low‑Price Remedy
Oversupplied and Seeking a Low-Price Cure -- Cryptos The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI) has been flat for about five years, despite the S&P 500 nearly doubling and the BGCI exhibiting roughly 4x the volatility. Oversupplied, overhyped and overpriced is my...
DeFi United: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
On April 18 a single-node flaw in KelpDAO’s LayerZero bridge minted roughly $292 million of rsETH without collateral, which was then used on Aave to borrow $190 million of real assets. The bogus collateral left Aave with unrecoverable debt, causing its TVL...
26 FakeWallet Apps Found on Apple App Store Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovered 26 malicious iOS apps on Apple’s App Store that impersonate popular cryptocurrency wallets, primarily targeting users with Chinese‑region Apple accounts. The apps use typosquatted names and identical icons to trick users into installing them, then hijack...
Quantum‑Safe Becomes Mandatory Baseline, Market Will Price It
My prediction about post-quantum security: we'll see the same thing we saw with privacy -- one day, out of the blue, quantum-safety will no loner be optional. It will become a consensus baseline requirement, the obvious feature that chains...
The Yield Stack Explained: How Institutional Stablecoin Returns Actually Work in 2026
The institutional stablecoin market has surpassed $300 billion in 2026, prompting treasurers to ask where the advertised yields originate. The answer is a six‑layer “yield stack,” ranging from risk‑free T‑bill‑backed wrappers (3.5‑5.5% APY) to direct institutional lending (10‑15% APY). Each layer...
ETF Inflows Fuel Profit‑taking, Signaling Bitcoin Top
The $2 billion bitcoin ETF inflow streak over 8 straight days is real. It is also exit liquidity. Glassnode shows short-term holders now realizing profit at $4.4M per hour — three times the level that has preceded every local top in...
Research Review | 24 April 2026 | Prediction Markets
A wave of 2026 academic papers dissect prediction markets, finding that decentralized platforms like Polymarket generally mirror option‑derived probabilities but exhibit pronounced distortions in tail events, high‑volatility periods, and macro‑shock responses. Micro‑structural analysis shows that large “whale” participants often overpay,...
Push to Unwind Bitcoin Hoarder Shows Once-Hot Trade Failing
Satsuma Technology Plc, a London‑listed Bitcoin accumulator, faces mounting pressure from shareholders, including Pantera Capital, to liquidate its remaining $50 million of Bitcoin and return capital. The company’s stock has plunged more than 99% since its June 2025 peak, reflecting the broader...
Proof 8 Partners with Raer’s Jackton Distillery
Jackton Distillery in Scotland has adopted Proof 8's blockchain‑backed platform to secure its cask inventory with digital deeds linked to QR codes. The immutable records provide clear provenance, ownership and location data, addressing rising cask‑investment fraud concerns. Implementation slashed cask‑management...
AI‑Driven Crypto Scams Cost U.S. Victims Tens of Billions, IRS Warns
Federal investigators say AI‑enhanced cryptocurrency scams have already drained tens of billions of dollars from U.S. investors, with the IRS highlighting a surge in “pig‑butchering” schemes. Law‑enforcement agencies warn the rapid evolution of AI tools is outpacing detection efforts.
Crypto Scam Targets Ships Seeking Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Maritime risk firm MARISKS warns that crypto scammers are masquerading as Iranian authorities, offering ships “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for bitcoin or stablecoins. The fraudulent messages have been sent to vessels stranded amid ongoing conflict,...
A Lawsuit, A Banana, And A Token Chart that Looks Like a Ski Slope
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, has filed a $320 million lawsuit in a California federal court accusing World Liberty Financial (WLFI) of freezing his tokens, stripping voting rights and demanding an additional $200 million to mint its USD‑1 stablecoin. Sun invested $45 million...
U.S. Special Forces Soldier Indicted for $410K Insider Bet on Polymarket
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a 38‑year‑old Army special‑forces operative, was indicted for using classified details of Operation Absolute Resolve to place winning bets on the crypto‑based prediction market Polymarket, netting more than $409,000. The case brings the first federal insider‑trading...
Bitcoin Poised for $85‑88K Rally if $73K Holds
Clearly, the markets are consolidating after that initial test at $79K for #Bitcoin. I would assume we'll continue the upwards run if it holds the trend. If it drops to <$73K, I think we'll see a cascade of liquidations, and something else...
AI Agents Turn $1.5k Into $7.4k in a Week
🚨 AI IS GETTING CRAZY A guy deployed six AI agents that turned $1,500 into $7,429 in just 7 days without even placing a trade himself. The system runs 24/7, automatically executing trades. In that week it completed 105 trades with a...
VET + WIF
The post outlines a concise analytical framework for two cryptocurrency assets—VeChain (VET) and WIF—by applying cycle positioning, Elliott Wave analysis, defined support/resistance levels, and target projections. The author emphasizes a three‑step process: establish structural context first, wait for price confirmation,...
Cardano (ADA) Price History: Key Milestones and What's Next
Cardano’s native token ADA debuted in September 2017 at roughly $0.02 and surged to an all‑time high of $3.09 during the 2021 crypto bull market, driven by the Alonzo smart‑contract upgrade. The 2020 Shelley upgrade introduced staking, sparking the first...
Tagus Bytes (24.04.26)
U.S. Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds recorded an eight‑day inflow streak of roughly $2.1 bn, outpacing March and coinciding with a price rebound. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated the flow, absorbing about 75 % of new capital, while Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Trust added...
NFT Trends to Watch, Erin Dragotto Director of Museum of Art & Light
The Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L) opened in Manhattan, Kansas in November 2024, featuring a 21,500‑sq‑ft, 188‑million‑pixel immersive projection space called The Mez. Executive Director Erin Dragotto, who brings over two decades of museum leadership, discussed the museum’s mission to...
Amundi Launches Its First Bitcoin ETP: The First Scheme Approved by the AMF, Listed on Euronext Paris
Amundi launched Europe’s first AMF‑approved Bitcoin exchange‑traded product on 16 April 2026, listing it on Euronext Paris. Structured as a Luxembourg‑law debt security, the ETP is fully collateralised by physical Bitcoin held by CACEIS Bank Luxembourg and priced against the CME CF Bitcoin Reference...
One Liners: Crypto Market Drivers — 6 Charts That Matter Now
The latest crypto market snapshot shows Bitcoin up 5.3% weekly, buoyed by Strategy’s $2.54 billion purchase, record‑low exchange balances and roughly $1 billion of weekly ETF inflows. Ethereum posted a 2% weekly rise, driven by BlackRock and Fidelity ETF inflows, a $90.9 million...
Blockchain Helps Brands Prove Product Authenticity without Shoppers Learning Crypto
Counterfeit trade reached $467 bn in 2021, about 2.3 % of global commerce, and U.S. Customs seized 32 million fake items worth $5 bn in FY 2024. Brands face eroding consumer trust and lost revenue, prompting a search for reliable authenticity tools. Blockchain‑based digital product...
Big Firms Quietly Amass Bitcoin; $400K Surge Imminent
🚨 THIS IS WHAT MOST PEOPLE ARE STILL MISSING We’re not in the pump phase yet. This is still the accumulation phase. BlackRock, Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA are all quietly accumulating. No big announcements, no headlines, just big size. They’re getting ready for what...
Exclusive: Inside Galaxy’s $100m Push Into Digital Assets and AI-Driven Equities
Galaxy Digital announced a new $100 million hedge fund led by Joe Armao that blends long‑short equity, late‑stage private investments, digital assets and capital‑structure plays. The fund leverages the firm’s $17 billion asset base and targets AI‑driven disruption, tokenisation and short opportunities...
Should Bitcoin Be in Your Retirement Account?>
Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds, launched in January 2024, now hold roughly $96.5 billion in assets, making crypto exposure readily available inside IRAs and brokerage accounts. The tax‑advantaged nature of retirement accounts can shield frequent crypto trades from capital‑gain taxes, potentially improving after‑tax...
US$8.5B Bitcoin Options Expire Today: Why US$72,000 Is the Magic Number
On April 24, $8.5 billion of Bitcoin options contracts expired, pushing the cryptocurrency into a narrow trading range between $78,000 and $79,000. The market’s max‑pain level – the price where the most options expire worthless – sits at $72,000, a figure...
Bitcoin Rally Is Stalling as Japanese Inflation Adds to Iran War–Driven Market Jitters
Bitcoin hovered around $77,800 on Friday, ending a late‑March rally that began near $65,000. The pullback coincided with Japan’s March services inflation rising to 3.1% YoY, reviving expectations that the Bank of Japan may signal rate hikes. At the same...
Nine Proposals Aim to Return Cardano to Top Ten
Elections and funding are good reference points on one's contributions, perceived value, and ultimately the role and place projects and people have in the ecosystem. What succeeds, we will pursue with passion and excitement and what fails gets shut down...
Bearish MACD Cross Signals Potential ETH Pullback
🚨 BEARISH MACD CROSS ON $ETH 🚨 A bearish MACD cross has formed on the daily chart Altcoins remain in a state of uncertainty. Do you think the rally continues… or is another drop coming? 👀 https://t.co/YRXIbxqJPH
Trump to Address Top $TRUMP Meme Coin Holders at Mar-a-Lago Crypto Summit Saturday 25 Apr.
President Donald Trump will deliver a keynote at a crypto summit hosted at Mar‑a‑Lago on April 26, with attendance restricted to the 297 largest holders of the $TRUMP meme coin. The White House confirmed the appearance, sparking criticism from Democrats...
Morgan Stanley Unveils Regulated Stablecoin Reserves Fund
NEW: Morgan Stanley launches "Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio," a government money market fund offering stablecoin issuers a regulated, low-risk place to hold reserves https://t.co/kx3yYKDt3X
Swiss Firms Lead Crypto Services for Retail and Institutions
I am not surprised that Swiss-based players dominate in crypto services both for retail and for corporate/institutional players. Great article @obchakevich_
Decade‑Long DeFi Partnership Unites to Solve Aave
Grateful for this contribution. Emilio has been side by side working on Aave for almost a decade when DeFi wasn't a thing and we were called ETHLend (if anyone remembers). Now its time to put all efforts to unite under...
Starknet Will Power DeFi Privacy with ZK, AA, Cairo
The best privacy products for DeFi will be built on Starknet. Why? - ZK - Native AA - Cairo - S-two These are the most important ingredients.
Lightweight Symmetric Crypto Boosts Blockchain Fintech Solutions
A #blockchain technology with advanced lightweight symmetric cryptography schemes and https://t.co/AwE7VWQktB #fintech #Data @SpirosMargaris @ahier @Khulood_Almani @efipm @BetaMoroney @dinisguarda @FrRonconi
DeFi United Advances, Yet Still Needs Final Push
This is a good thread to follow DeFi United contributions. Progressing, however more work to do to get over the line.
Bybit Offers Low Fees, Smooth App, Big Bonuses
Bybit has been my go-to exchange lately ✅ Low fees ✅ Smooth mobile app ✅ Solid range of pairs & features They’ve got $30K+ in welcome bonuses available for new users. Check it out 👉 https://t.co/V8SG2SDAFh Crypto trading is high risk. Capital at risk. https://t.co/qEmIrOamN6
Fed's Crypto Master Account Sparks Bank Opposition, Benefits Competition
New on the not-a-newsletter... Skinny is Good https://t.co/bujchlQubN The Fed has given a master account to a crypto exchange. The banks are mad. I understand why - but they are wrong. It is better for everyone if banks face real competition....
Frax Partners with Aave to Stabilize DeFi Post‑rsETH
Frax is creating a community proposal to support DeFi United. They didn't have direct exposure to rsETH and want help to bring stability into DeFi.
Altcoins Poised to Shock the Market Soon
🚨 ALTS ABOUT TO SHOCK THE MARKET 🚨 Altcoins could surprise everyone very soon 👀 Be ready. https://t.co/okKbrVKwyW
Mantle Pledges 30k ETH Loan for rsETH Relief
Mantle coming in with a 30 000 ETH backstop to support DeFi United to remediating the impact of rsETH incident. DeFi United.
Bitcoin's Complexity Mirrors Decades-Long Engineering Feats
Before you vote, think through the complexity of all the dependencies of Bitcoin Core. Libraries like secp256k1, hash functions, networking, compilers, assemblers, linkers, etc. etc. etc. The Hoover Dam was finished in 1937. It took decades more for Bitcoin to even be...
ETF Investors Pour $1B Into Falling Bitcoin
Spot btc ETFs on a run… Inflows 10 out of past 11 days… +$2.4bil Flows now *positive* in 2026. Btc down 35% since hitting record high in early Oct. Spot btc ETFs over that time? Nearly $1bil *inflows*. ETF investors proving to be longer-term allocators. Diamond hands.