XRP is generating some of the loudest online buzz it has seen in two years, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment, after Japanese retail giant Rakuten launched the ability for users to convert loyalty points directly into the token. The move gives 44 million Rakuten Pay users access to the digital asset across a loyalty […]

The market brings surprises when no one expected them: Dogecoin and Zcash explode and move forward, while Bitcoin falls behind.

Our collaboration with Beeks reflects a principle that has long shaped Kraken’s approach to market structure: fair and open access to trading infrastructure. Why colocation changes the game For latency-sensitive strategies, execution quality is a function of speed. Beeks Financial Cloud colocation enables traders to place their infrastructure in close proximity to Kraken’s trading infrastructure. […]

America seizes nearly half a billion in Iranian cryptocurrency under Operation Economic Fury, as Tehran blasts US sanctions and naval blockade …

Facebook paid its creators nearly $3 billion in 2025 — a 35% jump from the year before. Now some of those Meta creators will get paid in crypto. Meta: A Second Try At Digital Payments Meta has begun rolling out USDC stablecoin payouts to select creators in the Philippines and Colombia, marking the company’s return […]

An impostor who pretended to work for the Bank of America reportedly stole the savings of a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina. It all started after Tami Schauf received what she thought was a legitimate call from her bank informing her that there was suspicious activity on her account, reports WCNC Charlotte.  The victim says the […]

Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Executive on Bitcoin: ‘We Are Still So Early on This Journey’ Morgan Stanley launched its bitcoin exchange-traded product, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), into a market it believes is still in its infancy.  At a panel on Wednesday moderated by Tyler Evans, Amy Oldenburg, the bank’s head of digital assets, […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze.

A U.S. court sentenced Maximilien de Hoop Cartier to eight years in prison for helping launder more than $470 million through an unlicensed crypto exchange. Prosecutors said the network used U.S. banks, shell companies, and crypto accounts to move criminal proceeds overseas. Key Takeaways: Authorities sentenced a French national to eight years for running a […]

The cryptocurrency market, especially the meme coin sector, offers the opportunity to make solid profits if one enters (and exits) the ecosystem at the right time. Such was the case with an anonymous trader who became a millionaire thanks to Shiba Inu (SHIB). Check out how. The Crazy Story Lookonchain revealed that an OG whale […]

Dogecoin’s breakout was just a fluke, at least for now: the rally continues.

We’re thrilled to announce that AI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading AI trading is live as of April 29, 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 […]

X product lead Nikita Bier reports cryptocurrency is the most-muted topic on the platform, followed by politics and the Iran conflict.

For most of its history, Bitcoin has behaved like a predictable cyclical clock. Approximately every four years, the reward miners receive for each block is cut in half. That halving triggered, with surprising regularity, a bull market lasting between twelve and eighteen months, followed by an equally intense collapse. Investment strategies, media narratives, and a […]

Crypto analyst Kaz has called the local Bitcoin top, stating that the leading crypto has little room to the upside. The analyst also explained why BTC is now likely to drop below the psychological $60,000 level, which would mark a new low for the crypto asset.  Bitcoin Top About To Form As Price Eyes Drop […]

Losses from crypto hacks have topped $630 million in April across more than 25 hacks, with DeFi dominating major incidents and exploits accelerating despite security updates.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy and Blockstream CEOs Paint Vision of Bitcoin’s Financial Future Strategy CEO Phong Le and Blockstream CEO Adam Back appeared Wednesday on a panel moderated by Natalie Brunell, covering Bitcoin treasury strategy, tokenization, digital credit, and the enduring mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto.  The conversation drew a picture of a financial system in transition, […]

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleaded not guilty Tuesday to five federal charges over a series of Polymarket bets that turned $33,000 into more than $404,000, in what prosecutors describe as the first insider-trading case ever filed against a prediction-markets trader. Key Takeaways: Van Dyke pleads not guilty to five federal charges […]

In line with most experts’ expectations, the United States Federal Reserve has officially maintained the key interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting in 2026. History shows that BTC tends to underperform in the first week or so after each of the last several FOMC meetings. With the decision announced minutes ago, the Fed […]

Major cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase set to delist selected crypto assets in May, with Ethereum based stablecoin affected.

We’re thrilled to announce that SPC is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SPC trading is live as of April 29, 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 […]

Hyperliquid, one of the most active decentralised exchanges, may add prediction markets to its platform. This move would put it in direct competition with Kalshi and Polymarket. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) The proposal, known as HIP-4, would let users trade outcome contracts on real-world events […]

In a major breakthrough in a cryptocurrency investment fraud case, police in Gwalior have arrested two brothers from Ghaziabad for their alleged role …

Bitcoin’s sell-off accelerated leading into this week’s FOMC, but charts highlight some positives for BTC and altcoins.

Crypto pundit SMQKE has shared an important thing that XRP holders have to remember when it comes to the altcoin’s price. He alluded to the token’s historical price appreciation and noted that XRP is better positioned to record more significant gains following Ripple’s recent acquisitions.  What To Remember About XRP’s Price In an X post, […]

TL;DR: The Fed maintains interest rates in a range of 3.5% to 3.75% with a split vote. Bitcoin briefly retreated below $75,000 following the official announcement. Analysts suggest that the Clarity Act legislation will be the next major bullish catalyst. Wednesday was a day of extreme volatility in the crypto market, with Bitcoin falling following […]

TL;DR: The integration allows trading in over 200 perpetual contract markets, including cryptocurrencies and commodities such as gold and oil. Users can make deposits from any network and see their funds available in under two seconds thanks to Layer 1 efficiency. The system maintains Trust Wallet’s self-custody nature, eliminating the need for external bridges or […]

The Sweat Economy ecosystem is facing a critical security breach after roughly 13.71 billion SWEAT tokens were suddenly withdrawn from multiple wallets controlled by the Sweat Foundation in seconds. The incident occurred suddenly on April 29, 2026 and represents one of the largest token extraction events in recent decentralized finance (DeFi) history. SWEAT Token Drop […]

Bitcoin Magazine Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Lending Proof-of-Reserves, Volatility-Proof Loans, and Backs Tether Merger Plan Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced a series of product updates and strategic moves Wednesday, including the launch of lending proof-of-reserves, a new “volatility-proof” bitcoin-backed loan structure built with Tether, and a $2.1 billion credit facility.  He also said he […]

Key Takeaways: After almost a decade of inactivity an early Ethereum ICO wallet transferred 10,000 ETH worth about $23 million. The transfer created speculation of the potential whale sales and imminent supply pressure. At this point, traders are eagerly deciding whether to go to exchanges or stay in self-custody. A wallet in the Ethereum network […]

Regulated B2B sportsbook supplier Kambi reported Q1 2026 EBITDA up 63.5% on the year. CEO Werner Bercher repeated his assertion that the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup will be priced and risk-managed by its AI trading system, with a new data point supporting his statement – Q1 bet automation is already at 60% across the […]

Businesses can now allocate idle cash to a government-backed fund via Stable Sea, as tokenized Treasury products gain traction in corporate finance.