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
Can Cryptocurrency Go Mainstream?
Stablecoins are emerging as the backbone of global money movement, with Polygon Labs positioning its network as a unified on‑chain payment layer. Recent U.S. legislation, notably the Genius Act, has reduced regulatory uncertainty, allowing stablecoin usage to surge—Polygon reported a 400% rise in stablecoin payments over the past year. CEO Marc Boiron emphasizes the need for a single API to eliminate developer friction and accelerate enterprise adoption. The discussion also highlights the ongoing debate over yield distribution, which could shape future consumer trust and mainstream acceptance.
Personal Conviction Outpaces Institutional Policy as Crypto Matures
The 2026 Crypto Intelligence Report, based on over 5,000 finance professionals across eight markets, finds a widening gap between personal crypto investments and institutional policy. While 25% view crypto as high‑risk, that perception falls to 10% among those who hold...
Global X ETFs Lists the First European ETF on Stablecoins and Tokenisation: TKNX Debuts on the LSE and Xetra
Global X ETFs Europe has launched the Global X Stablecoin & Tokenisation UCITS ETF (ticker TKNX) on the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse Xetra, becoming the first European UCITS fund focused exclusively on stablecoins and tokenisation. The ETF tracks the Mirae...
UniCredit Takes €4m Stake in BlockInvest
UniCredit has invested €4 million (about $4.3 million) for a roughly 16% stake in BlockInvest, a blockchain‑infrastructure firm. The deal builds on earlier joint projects, including Italy’s first digital minibond and a tokenised structured note. BlockInvest’s platform aims to become a European...
Ayana Dow on Updating Crypto Regulation and Preserving the Freedom to Build (Senior Counsel, Defi Education Fund)
In this episode, Chad Main talks with Ayanna Dow, Senior Counsel at the DeFi Education Fund, about the evolving regulatory landscape for decentralized finance and the need for updated crypto legislation. Ayanna shares how her experience on Capitol Hill, at...
South Korea to Pilot Tokenized Deposits for Government Spending
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a pilot that will use tokenized deposits—digital representations of bank deposits on blockchain—to fund government operational expenses, beginning in Sejong City. The sandbox will enforce predefined timing and usage limits, with a...
Bitcoin's Decoupling Signals Upcoming Nasdaq‑Led Rally
#Bitcoin is about to follow Nasdaq. The reason for this is quite simple: the correlation has been significantly strong most of the time. This period? The weakest correlation in the past 10 years. That provides a tremendous opportunity for $BTC, as it's also the...
Bitcoin Ireland Conference 2026 Returns, 22–25 May 2026
Bitcoin Ireland Conference returns to Dublin for its fifth edition, running May 22‑25, 2026. The four‑day, Bitcoin‑only event will host roughly 1,000 global participants, featuring keynotes, panels, workshops, and a private Satoshi VIP Pass day. Organizers emphasize high‑signal dialogue on...
Dubai Becomes World’s First Jurisdiction to Codify Virtual Asset Issuance With New VARA Guidance
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has released detailed Guidance on its Virtual Assets Issuance Rulebook, making the emirate the first jurisdiction worldwide to codify how digital assets are created, disclosed, and distributed under a licensed framework. The Guidance outlines...
Confirmo Secures Dual-Licensing in Ireland Ahead of Strict MiCA Deadline
Confirmo, a stablecoin‑first payment platform, has secured a Payment Institution licence from the Central Bank of Ireland, adding to its existing MiCA authorisation as a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider. The dual authorisation enables Confirmo Limited to process regulated stablecoin payments across...
Vaults or Non‑Custodial Smart Contracts Are Pooling Deposits Into Yield‑Generating Strategies : Analysis
Coin Metrics reports that on‑chain vaults, powered by the ERC‑4626 token standard, have become core infrastructure for automated yield generation. These non‑custodial smart contracts pool user deposits and allocate them across lending, staking, tokenized real‑world assets, and delta‑neutral strategies. Stablecoin...
US Should Scrap Crypto Capital Gains Tax to Fuel Currency Competition: Cato
The Cato Institute is urging Congress to eliminate capital‑gains taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, arguing that the current tax regime discourages everyday use and hampers currency competition. Policy scholar Nicholas Anthony suggests a full repeal or a targeted exemption...
From Back Office to the Frontlines: How Compliance Is Reshaping Indian Crypto Startups
Compliance has moved from a back‑office function to a strategic front‑line role in Indian crypto startups. Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, exchanges are now reporting entities required to conduct AML/KYC, audit management and suspicious activity reporting to FIU‑India....
Even Skeptics Miss Bitcoin's Early Potential
JFC. They made a film with Faketoshi as the hero. Then we also had: ➡️ Idiot professor saying Bitcoin was made by the CIA and asking where the servers are. ➡️ Ben McKenzie method acting Commissioner Gordon on Jon Stewart saying Bitcoin...
The US$76,000 Question Can Institutional Momentum Sustain the Current Market Breakout
Bitcoin rose 0.86% to $74,813, tracking a 0.88% gain in the broader crypto market and an 0.80% rise in the S&P 500, underscoring an 86% correlation between the digital asset and U.S. equities. The rally was powered by a $411.5 million net...
Is Crypto Pay the New Incentive Employers Need?
A recent Oobit survey shows 43% of U.S. employees would consider receiving part of their salary in cryptocurrency, with 32% ready to opt in if offered tomorrow. Younger workers drive the demand—46% of Gen Z and 45% of Millennials are interested,...
Circle Introduces Solution to Enable Frequent Stablecoin USDC Payouts Across Blockchains
Circle unveiled a new cross‑chain payout architecture that lets platforms pay USDC recipients instantly on any blockchain while settling the net amount later through a single CCTP burn. The model introduces trusted fulfillers who hold USDC on destination chains, eliminating...
WULF and CIFR: Top Picks Set to Surge
The crypto stocks I like & the cryptos I like I expect these to run soon I would do WULF & CIFR together they go together
NectarFi Secures $170K Pre‑Seed to Launch Unified Crypto Finance Platform
NectarFi announced a $170,000 pre‑seed funding round and the public launch of its unified financial platform, aiming to eliminate the fragmented app experience that crypto users face. The startup hopes to bring banking‑level convenience and credit‑building to digital‑asset holders.
Swiss Exchange SIX Chooses Chainlink as Institutional Data Standard
Excited about the continued rollout of top institutional data on-chain via Chainlink; @sixgroup, the exchange of Switzerland has adopted @chainlink as the data standard it is using to get critical market data on-chain: https://t.co/GpQP6dnYnJ. Chainlink is the global leader powering DeFi...
Bear Token Doubles, Ripping Higher Right Now
$BEAR is up 2x since my last call. #NFA but it seems to be ripping RN 🥵 https://t.co/idaArlYlmo
Telegram Keeps $21 B Crypto Scam Market Live After UK Sanctions
Telegram has not removed Xinbi Guarantee, a crypto‑scam marketplace valued at $21 billion, even after the UK sanctioned the group on March 26. Elliptic reports $505 million in transactions in the first 19 days post‑sanction and a user base approaching half a million,...
Digital Euro Promises More Privacy Than Bitcoin
Who are the euro crypto bros? https://t.co/9SPxAXZwvO Drug dealers will find the digital euro "significantly better privacy than bitcoin, as there is no permanent blockchain to explore; arguably it’s even slightly better than cash as the digital tokens can’t be tested...
First Bitcoin‑Quantum Paper Forgotten Amid Shitcoin Frenzy
Remember in 2019 when we published the first paper on Bitcoin and quantum adversaries https://t.co/N0B9O4qFX8 I guess we got so busy shitcoining that nobody remembered.... https://t.co/3M41sb3yXL
The 10x Signal
Crypto markets are rallying, with Bitcoin reaching its highest level since the February crash, sparking a renewed risk‑on sentiment. Analysts are busy debating tokenization strategies, ETF selections, and which Layer‑1 blockchain will capture the most value. The author argues that...
Bitcoin Poised for Brief Surge to $76k, Then Dip
Quick push to $76,150 and then a slow retrace to $70k is what will likely happen to #Bitcoin https://t.co/jq47yAIJIW
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Buys 3,900 BTC
JUST IN: BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF scooped up 3,900 BTC for $291.86 million on April 15.
NASDAQ vs BTC
A recent analysis overlays Bitcoin (BTC) on the Nasdaq, showing a tight correlation since 2019, especially around market lows. The author notes that Nasdaq lows on March 30‑31 historically precede Bitcoin bottoms, suggesting BTC may have already formed its low. The...
Bitcoin Likely to Hit $59,850 200‑WMA Target
REMEMBER: The 200,250,300,350 WMA's are waiting to be reached Historically, during the last #Bitcoin cycles, at least the 200WMA has been reached, which would be a target of $59,850 https://t.co/fgBuPPAVCQ
Investors Weigh Crypto Allocation: Institutional vs Individual
ASSET ALLOCATION Q: #Bitcoin (and/or other crypto currencies) - do you allocate to it? (also, are you institutional or individual investor)
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Understanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Basics and Functionality
Decentralized finance (DeFi) uses blockchain and smart contracts to let users lend, borrow, trade, and earn yield without traditional banks. The ecosystem includes decentralized exchanges, liquidity pools, and lending platforms such as Uniswap and Aave, offering global, 24‑hour access and...
BTC Moves With Strait of Hormuz Status
"No Trade Zone" discusses the impact on $BTC based on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed. https://t.co/spNEjrnPI7
Bitwise Launches Avalanche ETF Offering 5.4% Staking Yield
JUST IN: Bitwise rolled out the Avalanche ETF with ticker $BAVA, including in-house staking that yields about 5.4% rewards for investors.
Lawsuit Claims Stake and Coinbase Enabled NY Underage Gambling
New lawsuit alleges that sweepstakes casino giant Stake and its co-founders facilitated underage gambling in NY and that Coinbase’s fiat-to-crypto services "served as a primary and foreseeable onramp for New York users—including minors—to fund Stake’s unlawful gambling." https://t.co/3P2VQTN6Gn
2018: XRP’s Market Cap Briefly Eclipsed Bitcoin
Remember when $XRP market cap flipped $BTC 2018 was nuts.. you had to be there. https://t.co/7XGqOApBvk
Public Ledger Makes Bitcoin a Crime Deterrent
WRONG What in the misinformation did I watch? Bitcoin runs on a public ledger just like many other crypto’s If anything, Bitcoin and Crypto stops people from doing bad things because they can get caught It seems the anti crypto army is...
Coinbase Eyes 2026 Rally From $150‑160 Support
💥INSIGHT COINBASE $COIN IS SETTING UP FOR ROUND 3 - It has found support down at the $150-$160 region again, as it did in 2024 & 2025 - The previous two occasions, COIN rallied 139% and 212% - This sets it up...
Bitcoin's Double Bottom May Signal False Bullish Breakout
#BTC Bitcoin has built a cluster of price action at these levels and one could even make the argument for a Double Bottom formation here Bitcoin would need to Weekly Close and/or post-breakout retest the top of the Double Bottom (blue...
Venice Launches Real-Time On-Chain VVV Burn for Pro Subscriptions
Venice is now burning VVV with direct revenue on every Pro subscription. Real time, viewable from dashboard, verifiable on-chain (never forget that crypto is fucking cool). For now this is in addition to the (opaque) burns that we had been doing,...
Dreaming of $80K Bitcoin, Hoping It
$80,000 #Bitcoin 🎉🎉 Sorry, just wanted to see what it would look like written out. Maybe some day we can say this for real 😓
Arc and Stablecoins Pave Way to Fix FX Payments
Nice piece. We can actually fix FX and cross border payments. Arc and stables leading the way.
Pre‑Conference Warm‑up in NY Before Bitcoin 2026
2 day trip to NY to see a few Bitcoin friends and attend a legal blockchain conference tomorrow. It’s light prep for 5 days at Bitcoin 2026 in 2 weeks. I can already tell I’m going to be tired 😂
Join Jeff Booth Panel at BTC Prague – Use HODL Code
Looking forward to being on a panel with the one and only @JeffBooth at @BTCPrague. Get your discounted passes with code HODL 🧡
Pitch a Nuanced Bitcoin Expert for Jon Stewart
Let Jon Stewart know if you want a nuanced bitcoin expert on his show. Like this post, and then comment on your favorite expert.
Raising Fees on Struggling Blockchain Worsens User Decline
"If your blockchain is not getting the desired transaction in terms of usage and one of your main guys is leaving... I feel like the worst possible choice to make is to make it more unusable" - @tayvano_ on...
Undervaluing Tokens Undermines Your Protocol's Success
"Selling tokens to people too cheaply is the worst possible thing you can do to your protocol" - @kaiynne https://t.co/CkpfDikm9E
Early Token Missteps Have No Safety Net
"There is no relief valve for the dumb things that you do early on in token land" - @kaiynne on the WLFI v. Justin Sun drama https://t.co/CkpfDikm9E
Investors Accept Locked Tokens Await Future Decisions
"Everyone bought these tokens literally accepting the fact that they would be locked till somebody decided on a future date that something else will be done to change the circumstances" - @tayvano_ on WLFI https://t.co/CkpfDikm9E
Satoshi Hunt Reveals a Decades‑Old Destructive Decision
"If they are alive, they made a decision long ago to destroy everything" - @tayvano_ on the quest to find Satoshi https://t.co/nwfd9QU2uO
A Definitive Answer to Satoshi's Identity Revealed
"There is an answer to the question to of who is Satoshi" - @kaiynne https://t.co/CkpfDikm9E