Industry executives at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 said European firms face significantly different regulatory and capital market constraints that prevent them from replicating Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury model. Germany’s Bitcoin Group SE leads European public holders with 3,605 BTC, while France’s Capital B holds 2,925 BTC at a roughly 25.6% unrealised loss. European companies are turning […]

Kraken is set to strengthen its dominance in U.S. crypto derivatives as parent company Payward moves to acquire Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million at a $20 billion valuation. The move positions Kraken to accelerate regulated product expansion and capture growing market demand. Key Takeaways: Payward will acquire Bitnomial to add a […]

The bad press facing stablecoin issuer Circle, following the $280 million exploit on the Solana trading protocol Drift, has gone up a notch after a California-based legal group filed a class action lawsuit against it, alleging it stood by while North Korea-linked hackers moved millions in stolen USDC through the firm’s own bridge, making it […]

We’re excited to announce we have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial, the first fully CFTC-licensed derivatives company in the United States built for digital assets, for up to $550 million payable in cash and stock, in a transaction that values Payward’s equity at $20 billion. Bitnomial is the first crypto-native exchange in […]

Poland’s digital asset market faces prolonged regulatory uncertainty after parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a critical cryptocurrency regulation bill.

Toronto, Canada, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As cryptocurrency adoption continues to reshape global commerce, UBestmall has officially la.

Kraken’s parent company Payward has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial, the only crypto-native firm in the United States to hold all three CFTC licenses needed to run a vertically integrated derivatives business. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). What’s in the Deal The deal is […]

Bitcoin surged above $76,000 as oil futures fell 10% after Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open for the remainder of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.

April 17th, 2026 – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has published analysis examining recent record highs across global equity markets, led by a historic breakout in the S&P 500 and supported by gains across major risk assets. The S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 mark for the […]

Traders betting against Bitcoin and crypto are witnessing a cascade of liquidations as Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping. In the last 24 hours, a whopping $815.42 million in leveraged crypto bets have been liquidated, according to the market data tracker CoinGlass. The vast majority of the liquidations hit […]

(Editor’s note, April 18 – This article has been updated to include the latest cryptocurrency prices) US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open for passage — a declaration that came hours after Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed the waterway would be unblocked […]

Bitcoin Magazine When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next Bitcoin’s quantum debate keeps slipping sideways because people keep arguing about two different things at once. One question is technical: if quantum computing gets good enough to break Bitcoin’s signature scheme, the protocol can respond. New address types, migration […]

Sports betting platforms in 2026 operate in a highly competitive environment, differences between platform features and offerings have become more noticeable. Some platforms offer more than standard odds, including additional features and reward systems, they are building ecosystems where additional features may affect user experience and engagement.  From a beta-stage platform already ranking 14th globally […]

Notable crypto execs descended on Paris Blockchain Week, bringing more attention to personal security as kidnapping and ransom attempts skyrocket.

Bitcoin surged past $78,000, reaching an intraday high of $78,348. The rally pushed its 24-hour gains to 4.1% and its total market cap to $1.56 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $78,348 as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, marking its highest price since Feb. 4. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell below $89, wiping […]

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic estimates approximately US$15 million in USDT was drained from wallets linked to Grinex. Stolen funds were routed through Tron and Ethereum and converted into TRX and ETH, likely to avoid potential freezing by Tether, which can blacklist USDT tied to illicit activity. Grinex is widely identified as a successor to sanctioned […]

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has taken a dig at a newly released documentary directed by The O.C. star Ben McKenzie.

Charles Schwab is rolling out spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail clients through a dedicated crypto account linked to its brokerage platform, with custody held by its banking subsidiary and execution handled by Paxos. The brokerage giant, which manages US$12.22 trillion in client assets, will charge 75 basis points per transaction. Schwab’s move follows […]

We’re thrilled to announce that SIGN is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SIGN trading is live as of April 17, 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 […]

He leads the End Crypto Corruption Act to ban cryptocurrency-related corruption by elected officials at the highest levels of the federal government.

Dogecoin is showing signs of history repeating itself as a recent breakout begins to mirror a previous trend that led to a major rally. With structure aligning and momentum slowly building, the current setup is raising expectations that a larger move could be on the horizon. Descending Triangle Breakout Signals Trend Shift Charting Dogecoin on […]

After plunging to a local low of $1.30 just several days ago, the popular cross-border token has reemerged with a notable recovery attempt that pushed it to a 25-day peak at just over $1.46 earlier today. There seem to be several reasons behind this impressive revival, one of which is linked to the performance of […]

TL;DR: Solana’s price struggles to hold above the critical $80 support, while facing immediate resistance at $87 and an institutional barrier at $100. Analysts point to conflicting targets for 2026: a bullish rally toward $115 if it breaks resistance, or a corrective drop toward the $35 to $40 zone. With a capitalization of $51 billion, […]

Circle is now the centre of a major court wrangle from the time Drift Protocol was exploited for $280 million. The company is accused in a class action lawsuit of failing to stop stolen funds while it was being sent over blockchain networks. Investor Joshua McCollum, who filed the suit in a Massachusetts district court […]

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Legislation Nears Finish Line as JPMorgan Sees Breakthrough on Negotiations  Lawmakers in Washington are closing in on a final agreement for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill that would establish a comprehensive framework for crypto regulation in the United States, according to reporting from CoinDesk citing JPMorgan sources. The bank […]

Key Takeaways: Exodus reinforces the ability of transferring and managing native XRP, allowing users to conduct seamless transactions right in their wallets The partnership with Ripple will integrate RLUSD, expanding more utilities This move reflects the increasing demand for self-custody and deeper access ability to XRP Ledger ecosystem A major upgrade is rolling out to […]

Crypto infrastructure providers are under rising pressure as a new lawsuit tests whether technical control can bring legal responsibility after a major hack. The case against Circle could influence how courts treat stablecoin and bridge operators during active breaches. Key Takeaways: Circle faces claims it failed to freeze stolen USDC after the Drift Protocol exploit. […]

Neo’s proposed overhaul would restructure its foundation, return tokens to the community and impose formal oversight, as co-founders clash over governance and control.

Cryptocurrency market is reaching a point where the only way is up.

Trying to Explain the Strange Universe of Cryptocurrency. “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” directed by Ben McKenzie, gives a solid introduction …

BIP-361 proposes freezing non-migrated Bitcoin to protect up to 34% of supply from future quantum threats. Hoskinson argues around 1.7 million BTC cannot be recovered due to pre-seed phrase wallet structures. Debate continues over whether the upgrade is truly a soft fork and how Bitcoin should handle major protocol changes. Bitcoin developers are exploring a […]

Bitwise Research has shed light on how holding durations can impact the ROI and outcomes of Bitcoin (BTC) investments, revealing a major distinction between short-term risk and long-term performance. The data shows that while short holding periods carry significant chances of loss, extended investment timeframes dramatically reduce downside risks. The findings are drawing significant attention […]