Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan Ends Bitcoin and Crypto Banking Ban, Opens Financial System to Licensed Firms Pakistan’s central bank has formally reversed its long-standing ban on banking services for cryptocurrency firms, allowing regulated banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under a new legal framework. The decision, announced in a circular by […]

Evaluating bitcoin casino platforms in 2026 involves factors beyond bonuses. Payout speed, rewards, and platform reliability all play a part in choosing where to play. This article takes a closer look at four casinos worth considering: BetMGM Casino, DraftKings Casino, BetRivers Casino, and Spartans Casino.  Each platform offers different features, from welcome offers and lossback […]

Jane Street said it needs GPU-based computing power to keep its trading and research operations competitive amid growing adoption of AI.

Cardano’s native cryptocurrency has plunged by 7% over the past week and is among the worst performers during this period. According to one popular analyst, the current level is crucial since it could be followed by a massive rally or a new, much more painful correction. What Comes Next? Ali Martinez, a renowned crypto commentator […]

April 15th, 2026 – Kingstown, St. Vincent, the Grenadines Bitunix, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, announced that it has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a widely recognized international standard for information security management given by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification confirms that Bitunix exchange has established formal systems to manage and protect sensitive data, […]

Paxos Labs has closed a $12 million strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital and launched Amplify, a product suite that lets platforms turn digital asset holdings into active financial products through one integration. Key Takeaways: Paxos Labs closed a $12 million round led by Blockchain Capital to launch Amplify, a digital asset utility suite. […]

TL;DR: Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $76,120 on April 14, 2026, pushing its market capitalization to a total of $1.52 trillion. Total liquidations in the crypto market exceeded $700 million, with $256 million specifically coming from BTC short positions. Brent crude fell below $95 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices posted record highs […]

Legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper is doubling down on his ultra-bullish cryptocurrency outlook.

It has been reported that at least 50 users had a total of $9.5 million (approximately 1.5 billion yen) worth of cryptocurrency stolen from them …

OKX has announced the launch of a new crypto derivatives product called X-Perps. The product introduces MiFID-regulated five-year expiry crypto derivatives for the European Economic Area, with up to 10× leverage. It is designed for both retail and institutional traders. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!). The […]

The US-Iran war continues to affect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices, with volatility at high levels. However, risk-on sentiment also appears to be returning, with open interest rising as BTC rises to a new multi-month high.  How The US-Iran War Affects The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Prices In an X post, crypto analyst Michaël van […]

Kraken’s market valuation has dropped from $20 billion to $13.3 billion since the company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC in November.

Bitcoin Magazine Virginia Enacts Law Requiring State to Hold ‘Unclaimed’ Crypto in Original Form for One Year Virginia has enacted a new framework for unclaimed digital assets, requiring the state to hold dormant cryptocurrency in its original form for a set period before any sale. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law on […]

An international law enforcement initiative involving the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), US Secret Service, Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Securities Commission is disrupting crypto schemes worldwide. In a statement, the blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs says it served as a private sector partner in the phishing crackdown, with “Operation Atlantic” freezing more than $12 […]

Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock recorded $1.1 billion in daily trading volume on April 13. This was 46.5% higher than its previous single-day record and more than four times its 300-day average of about $274 million. A $100 Stock Moving Billions The share price moved one cent, the total liquidity was $1.156 billion, and that […]

Cow DAO paused all protocol services after attackers hijacked the DNS records for swap.cow.fi at 14:54 UTC on April 14, redirecting users to a wallet-draining frontend. At least US$1 million (AU$1.45 million) in funds was stolen within three hours, including 219 ETH intercepted from a single trader’s wallet. Smart contracts and on-chain infrastructure were not […]

The Ethereum Foundation launched the Ethereum Security Subsidy Program on April 14, committing US$1 million to help mainnet builders cover professional smart contract audit costs. More than 20 audit firms, including Certora, Zellic, Immunefi, and Quantstamp, joined the Areta marketplace to deliver competitive quotes, with subsidies covering up to 30% of total costs. The program […]

Stablecoins are facing rising pressure as the yield debate exposes inefficiencies in idle capital. Firms like Wisdomtree Digital Assets are pointing to tokenized funds as a way to capture income without sacrificing liquidity. Key Takeaways: Wisdomtree says a regulated money market fund can match stablecoin liquidity while generating income. Stablecoins drive the yield debate as […]

Fundamental shift in the market that we have all been waiting for is happening right here and now.

Goldman Sachs' asset management division plans to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded ‌fund in the coming months, according to a …

TL;DR Bitcoin climbed above $76,000 but was quickly rejected, falling about $2,000 and leaving traders focused on whether support above $74,000 can hold for now. Most major altcoins turned lower, with Ethereum, Solana, XRP, BNB, DOGE, HYPE, LINK, XMR, CC, and NEAR contributing to a weaker market tone. RAVE bucked the sell-off, extended its explosive […]

Institutional demand for XRP is slowly creeping back in recent days. Inflows into Spot XRP ETFs in the US are picking up pace, even with price action still subdued under $1.4. Notably, the latest ETF data shows that a measurable portion of the token’s circulating supply is already being absorbed by these investment vehicles.  ETFs […]

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan previously estimated that if Bitcoin captures 17% of the store-of-value market over the next decade, it could be worth $1 million a coin.

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B Kraken has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Tuesday at Semafor World Economy in Washington, D.C., confirming earlier reports. The disclosure marks a renewed step toward public markets after earlier plans were paused amid volatile crypto conditions. […]

In the digital gaming world, most promos are built to spark a fast reaction and then vanish. A bigger gift, a louder ad, a higher number in the title, and then the market moves away. That is why the latest move from Spartans.com feels different. Its new $7 million leaderboard is not the kind of […]

Ripple is merging institutional finance and blockchain development into a broader New York event aimed at a more unified digital asset audience. The Swell 2026 format expands beyond past silos to include leaders, builders, and researchers. Key Takeaways: Ripple merged Swell and Apex into one event, expanding reach across finance and blockchain. XRP Ledger gains […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Georgetown, Cayman Islands, April 15th, 2026] The three-year deal commits $3Bn in ETH to ETHGas’ High Performance Staking Service and marks a major step toward forward pricing infrastructure for Ethereum’s growing institutional settlement layer. ETHGas, a performance infrastructure bringing forward markets and execution guarantees to Ethereum, and ether.fi, the leading onchain banking […]

XRPL Commons and Boundless announced native zero-knowledge proof integration for the XRP Ledger at Paris Blockchain Week, enabling institutions to settle transactions without exposing sensitive financial data. The upgrade supports confidential stablecoin payments, treasury management, and DeFi access while maintaining regulatory compliance through selective disclosure and role-based access for auditors. The integration is live on […]

SoftBank, NEC, Honda, and Sony jointly established Japan AI Foundation Model Development, targeting a trillion-parameter AI model designed to control robots, vehicles, and factory systems. Japan’s NEDO has earmarked roughly ¥1 trillion (AU$9.14 billion) in AI support over five years, and the new venture is considered a near-certain recipient of the funding. The consortium keeps […]

Major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase and Binance, are scrambling to fortify their cybersecurity defenses ahead of the release of Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos.”

Older investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading …

The authors described it as a “private incentive to upgrade” because lost or frozen coins will make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more.