Kalshi, Polymarket among 27 prediction platforms banned in Brazil
cointelegraph.com

Brazil has blocked 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, as new rules classify many contracts as gambling.

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Stratosphere and Strategic Investors Acquire 70% Stake in Potion Alpha
cryptopotato.com

[PRESS RELEASE – Miami, United States, April 25th, 2026] Potion Alpha, one of the largest trading communities in crypto with over 110,000 members, has announced a full-scale relaunch under new leadership and investment led by Stratosphere, with additional investment from Mac (@MacnBTC) and other stakeholders. At its peak, Potion Alpha operated one of the most […]

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Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk
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Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto (NAKA) Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Program to Capture Volatility Income and Hedge Downside Risk Nakamoto Inc. has launched an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program aimed at generating income from market volatility while reducing downside exposure, according to a company statement released Friday. The program, in operation since the first quarter of 2026, is […]

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Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak
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Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $167 million. Ether ETFs saw their first outflow after […]

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'The O.C.' Star Lambasts Bitcoin on American TV
u.today

Actor Ben McKenzie went on national TV to blast Bitcoin, warning investors that “everyone is lying to you for money.”

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US sanctions wallets tied to Iran, freezing $344 million in <b>cryptocurrency</b>, Bessent says
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… cryptocurrency, Treasury Secretary ‌Scott ⁠Bessent said in ⁠a ‌statement ⁠on ​X. (Reporting ‌by Ismail ​Shakil;…

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Resolv reports tough Q1 after market shift, security hit
crypto-economy.com

Resolv Foundation said in its Q1 2026 report, that the quarter was challenging as shifting DeFi market conditions hurt yield generation, protocol revenue, and capital efficiency, while a March 22 security incident added pressure to operations and recovery efforts. Weekly protocol revenue fell below $10,000 after funding rates declined, DeFi yield opportunities weakened, RWA opportunities […]

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Solana Struggles Under $90 Resistance—Next Move in Focus
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR: Solana’s price is currently consolidating at $86.13, after repeatedly failing to overcome the psychological and technical barrier of $90. Analysts point out that a sustained close above $90 would trigger a rally toward $120, while losing $85 would invalidate the structure. Market capitalization remains robust at $49.6 billion, supported by record economic activity volume […]

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XRP Price: What Bulls Need To Reclaim $2.90 And What Bears Must Break
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XRP is trading near the top of its month-long consolidation band, with the price stuck between roughly $1.35 and $1.45. With April nearing its end—just six days left until the month closes—will the XRP price break upward before the deadline, or will it slip lower and trigger a faster downside move? Monthly Breakout Or Breakdown? […]

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Bitcoin traders eye $73K next as weekly trend line holds price hostage
cointelegraph.com

Bitcoin market participants favored a short-term return to $73,000 as resistance stayed in place, with some analysis seeing even lower levels.

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7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX
bitcoinmagazine.com

Bitcoin Magazine 7 Reasons JPX Should Reconsider Its Proposed Digital Asset Exclusion From TOPIX A closer look at why the consultation’s proposed deferral sits awkwardly inside a rules-based benchmark and what a better path forward might look like. JPX Market Innovation & Research (JPXI) is considering a new rule that would defer companies whose principal […]

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Bitcoin (BTC) Drops Below $78K, MemeCore (M) Crashes by 15%: Weekend Watch
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The cryptocurrency market saw a minor decline over the last 24 hours, with some leading digital assets entering red territory. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under $78,000, whereas trending altcoins like MemeCore (M) collapsed by double digits. BTC Calms Down The primary cryptocurrency had a volatile, but ultimately positive week, briefly challenging the psychological $80,000 level on […]

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ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments
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The European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of the digital euro in payment use cases. These partnerships will insert the digital euro into their existing payment systems. Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo […]

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Stratosphere Leads Majority Stake Acquisition in Potion Alpha
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April 25th, 2026 – New York, United States Potion Alpha, one of the largest trading communities in crypto with over 110,000 members, has announced a full-scale relaunch under new leadership and investment led by Stratosphere, with additional investment from Mac (@MacnBTC) and other stakeholders. At its peak, Potion Alpha operated one of the most commercially […]

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Shiba Inu (SHIB): Everything Is Clear Now, Bitcoin's (BTC) Real Resistance Is $82,000, Another Dogecoin (DOGE) Zero Removal: Crypto Market Review
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The cryptocurrency market is showing early signs of a developing bullish phase, with emerging higher lows and strengthening structure hinting at the formation of a clearer uptrend.

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California Man Sentenced for Role in <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Money Laundering Scheme – Binance
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… cryptocurrency through social engineering attacks. Tangeman admitted to laundering $3.5 million, assisting in converting cryptocurrency to fiat …

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Crypto Biz: Same players, bigger bets as crypto eyes a rebound
cointelegraph.com

Familiar players ramp up Bitcoin and Ether bets as markets hint at a rebound, while institutions test blockchain rails and US lawmakers stall on crypto rules this week.

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Can The XRP Price Reach $3 In 2026? Prediction Websites Show The Possibilities
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Following the drawdown from 2025, the XRP price has dropped by more than 50% from its cycle peak to struggle below $1.5. With the recent recovery, there has been some improvement in the price action, but the sustainability of the rally remains to be seen. As the sideways action continues, the question now remains if […]

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Crypto Coalition Urges SEC to Establish Clear DeFi Rules
crypto-economy.com

A coalition of more than 30 crypto firms and advocacy groups, led by the DeFi Education Fund, has requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to transform informal guidelines on DeFi interfaces into binding rules. The applicants argue that the current statement from the Division of Markets staff is insufficient, as it lacks legal […]

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US Freezes $344 Million In Crypto Linked To Iran As Sanctions Expand Into Digital Assets And Global Tensions Persist
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The freezing of $344 million in cryptocurrency, part of a broader economic pressure campaign against Iran on the part of the Trump administration, is one of the largest enforcement actions ever involving digital assets in a geopolitical confrontation. The decision comes amid a fragile truce and months of stagnation in diplomatic efforts to halt the […]

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DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh
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Bitcoin Magazine DOJ Drops Criminal Probe of Fed Chair Powell, Clearing Path for Warsh The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, removing the last major obstacle to Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the central bank’s next leader — a development with consequences for monetary policy […]

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Coincheck Review 2026: Is This Japanese Exchange Safe & Legit?
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Coincheck is a Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange that allows you to buy, sell, and manage digital assets in a simple and regulated environment. The top features of Coincheck Exchange are zero trading fees on major spot pairs, an easy buy and sell interface, TradeView professional charts, staking support, and an NFT marketplace, but it has limited […]

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First Time in History: Key Metric Suggests Bitcoin Could be Poised for an Explosive Move
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The primary cryptocurrency seems to be sitting at a crossroads, with one important indicator signaling it could be on the verge of a major move. Many analysts believe an uptrend is the more likely scenario, while the renewed interest from institutional investors supports that outlook. Big Action on the Way? Earlier this week, the analyst […]

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Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
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Singapore police intensified digital asset enforcement with major exchanges targeting scam-related crypto activity. The move strengthens real-time tracking of suspicious blockchain flows as authorities push to curb fraud risks. Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and […]

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Crypto PAC Fellowship halts support of Texas AG for Senate: Report
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After reporting more than $1.7 million to election officials, a crypto-aligned political action committee has reportedly backed out of advertising for a Texas Senate candidate.

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XRP Whale Liquidation: Why $1.69  Is the Critical 'Point of No Return' for a $4 Million Short Position on Hyperliquid
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On-chain data reveals a $4 million XRP short on Hyperliquid nears total liquidation at $1.69, despite profits in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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BLEND is available for trading!
blog.kraken.com

We’re thrilled to announce that BLEND is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading BLEND trading is live as of April 24, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

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26 FakeWallet Apps Found on Apple App Store Targeting Crypto Seed Phrases
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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious apps on the Apple App Store that impersonate popular cryptocurrency wallets in an …

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Will Ethereum Reach $250,000 Before Bitcoin? Here’s What Needs To Happen
www.newsbtc.com

Etherealize, an institutional adoption and advocacy group backed by the Ethereum Foundation, has made a bold prediction, suggesting that ETH could one day reach $250,000 before Bitcoin (BTC). The group said that if Ethereum can capture a share of the combined monetary premium of gold and Bitcoin, the upside could be massive. That target is […]

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VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips
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Bitcoin Magazine VanEck Flags Dual Bullish Signals for Bitcoin as Funding Turns Negative, Hash Rate Slips Bitcoin’s latest onchain and derivatives data point to a constructive setup, with VanEck highlighting negative funding rates and a clustered hash rate drawdown alongside softer volatility and cautious positioning.  The firm notes in their latest report that realized volatility […]

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Ripple Shifts to Digital Assets Custody
www.cryptoninjas.net

Key Takeaways: Ripple claims that secure custody is emergent as the basis of payments, tokenization and staking on institutional scale. Ripple Custody is being branded by the company as bank and regulated digital asset company core infrastructure. The relocation indicates an increase in the demand of compliant crypto offerings as institutions continue to increase activities […]

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Quantum computer breaks 15-bit elliptic curve cryptographic key
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The Bitcoin community continues to debate whether cryptographically relevant quantum computers are imminent or decades away.

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