Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for approximately US$2.54 billion between April 13 and April 19. The company now holds 815,061 BTC acquired for roughly US$61.56 billion. Strategy’s treasury represents more than 3.8% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. Strategy acquired 34,164 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately US$2.54 billion (AU$3.56 billion). The company said the purchase took place […]

Tether-affiliated entities disclosed ownership of 1.95 million Antalpha ordinary shares in an April 20 Schedule 13D. The position represents 8.2% of Antalpha’s outstanding shares after its 2025 IPO. Antalpha is Bitmain’s primary lending partner and reported a Bitcoin-backed loan portfolio near US$1.6 billion. Tether-affiliated entities disclosed an 8.2% stake in Antalpha Platform Holding Company, giving […]

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed above 29 on Monday for the first time since January 29, pulling out of “extreme fear” and settling into plain “fear.” It is a small move on a scale, but in crypto markets, it signals a shift in mood that money tends to follow. Funds Flow Back In […]

Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC Capital B, the listed arm of The Blockchain Group, confirmed the acquisition of 12 bitcoin as it continues to build out its treasury strategy centered on the digital asset. The company said it spent €0.8 million on the purchase, bringing total holdings to […]

Bitcoin inflows diverge across exchanges as selling pressure eases on Binance, while Coinbase shows more dominant activity.

TL;DR:   The crypto sector faces a structural crisis after six years of decline, where $4 trillion valuations hid a lack of actual incoming capital. Projects with locked supplies of up to 90% allowed teams and insiders to manipulate prices and extract liquidity from current retail investors. The Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 41 points, […]

The total value locked on decentralized lending platform Aave is plunging after hackers exploited KelpDAO’s cross-chain rsETH configuration, with LayerZero saying preliminary indicators point to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. LayerZero says KelpDAO was exploited for about $290 million on April 18 and describes the attacker as a “highly-sophisticated state actor,” likely tied to Lazarus Group […]

The collaboration between 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud marks a significant shift in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, enabling autonomous AI agents to access the Qwen large language model family directly onchain. Key Takeaways: 0G Foundation and Alibaba Cloud launched onchain access to Qwen LLMs for AI agents on April 21, 2026. The move shifts AI […]

After 15 years at the helm, the crypto-owning executive will become Executive Chairman, passing the torch to hardware veteran John Ternus.

Founders of Rave-Inspired Cryptocurrency Deny Pump-and-Dump Scheme Allegations. RaveDAO has denied allegations of a scheme that sent its RAVE token …

Coinbase has launched its crypto-backed lending product for UK customers with the underlying infrastructure provided by the DeFi lending protocol Morpho. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) UK users can now borrow USDC against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings directly through Coinbase’s interface — but the loan itself […]

Bitcoin’s rebound from the February 6 low at $60,000 is showing early signs of structural improvement, but the move still looks more like a bear market rally than a confirmed breakout, according to CryptoQuant analyst Maartun. In an April 20 video, the analyst argued that while long-term holders are accumulating and strategic capital is entering […]

Deutsche Bank survey data showed U.S. crypto adoption recovered to 12% in March after falling to 7% in February. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded US$1.32 billion in March inflows, their first positive month of 2026. Bitcoin remained dominant in the survey, though respondents stayed cautious about its 2026 price outlook. Deutsche Bank survey data showed US […]

Stocks could be entering a powerful multi-year rally as hedge funds increase exposure and retail investors begin moving cash off the sidelines, according to Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee. In a new CNBC interview, Lee says investors had turned cautious during the buildup of tensions with Iran, but sentiment has since improved as downside […]

Bitcoin Magazine Jason Lowery Appointed Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Bringing Bitcoin Strategic Expertise Jason Lowery, former Deputy Director of Technology & Innovation at the United States Space Force, and author of Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin, has announced his new role as Special […]

Popular crypto trader Doctor Profit has said that the altcoin sector could fall back to its 2020 levels. And he is putting his money where his mouth is, backing his prediction with $1 million worth of short positions across 100 altcoins. 100 Coins, $10,000 Per Coin In a post shared on X earlier today, Doctor […]

While the regulator under Atkins has dropped several cases against crypto companies, the SEC still awaits passage of a market structure bill to clarify its authority over crypto.

Hours after the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ether tied to the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker moved all 75,701 ETH, roughly $175 million, to the Ethereum mainnet and began bridging the funds to bitcoin. Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield confirmed […]

TL;DR: Bitcoin recovers to $75,130.61 after months of volatility, but social interaction on LunarCrush falls 20% annually to 52.62 billion. Investment products saw record weekly inflows of $1.4 billion, led by BTC flows of $1.116 billion. The Fear and Greed Index has remained below neutral levels since October 2025, persistently oscillating between “Fear” and “Extreme […]

Arbitrum, the popular Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem responded to the KelpDAO exploit by having its Security Council issue an emergency freeze on more than 30,766 ETH that was tied to the breach. These funds, worth around USD 69 million, were tracked to an Arbitrum One wallet directly associated with the exploit, and emergency containment actions were […]

Manila, Philippines, April 21st, 2026, Chainwire Coins.ph, the Philippines’ leading crypto-native digital wallet and a pioneer in blockchain-backed financial services, announced the rollout of its game-changing QRPh Stablecoin Payment functionality. This landmark feature, available starting today, enables the platform’s millions of users to settle transactions using Philippine Pesos (PHP), supported stablecoins namely, USDT and USDC, […]

Despite the somewhat neutral market performance in the last week, assets like XRP are losing touch with bullish trendlines.

CFPB open banking banks Russell Vought fintechs Trump cryptocurrency. The exterior of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in February 2025 in …

The funding supports a dual-licensed platform as Malaysia expands its regulatory framework for digital assets and tokenization.

A $292 million hack tied to restaking protocol Kelp DAO has rippled through decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and market confidence far beyond the original incident, with Aave emerging as one of the hardest-hit examples.  Over the weekend, Aave’s native token (AAVE) fell by about 26%, while the protocol also saw a sharp decline in total […]

Bitcoin Magazine Alcoa Nears Sale of Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining Use Alcoa is in talks to sell its idle Massena East aluminum smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin mining firm NYDIG, according to comments from Alcoa chief executive Bill Oplinger in a Bloomberg interview. The Massena East site sits […]

North Korea-linked hackers extracted over US$500M (AU$705M) from Drift and Kelp in a coordinated two-week stretch. Attacks focused on structural weaknesses, including Kelp’s single-verifier setup and manipulated data inputs. The incidents reflect a shift toward more organised, multi-layered exploits across decentralised finance systems. Crypto markets are facing renewed pressure after North Korea-linked hackers carried out […]

The cryptocurrency market saw a renewed uptick over the past 24 hours, with many leading digital assets flashing in green. Bitcoin (BTC) soared past $76,000, while popular altcoins such as Stellar (XLM), Toncoin (TON), and others ranked as the top daily performers. BTC Heads North Again The leading cryptocurrency has experienced heightened volatility over the […]

Reabold Resources has clarified it is only exploring small-scale bitcoin mining at its UK gas site, following reports of a broader pivot. The company says its primary focus remains domestic energy supply. Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot. UK gas site holds eight billion cubic […]

RippleX researcher Aanchal Malhotra is warning the cryptocurrency industry that the preparation window is rapidly closing.

Ben McKenzie's knife-sharp documentary reveals why cryptocurrency is so confusing: because it's all designed to sell an illusion.

Hong Kong, China, April 19th, 2026, Chainwire Privacy-focused crypto wallet Mixin today announced the launch of its U-margined perpetual contracts (USDT-margined derivatives). Unlike traditional exchanges, Mixin is taking a different approach: bringing derivatives trading out of isolated matching engines and into a messaging environment. Users can open leveraged positions of up to 200x directly within the app, while […]