Largest Bank of Russia Prepared to Offer <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Trading Services – Bitcoin News
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Sberbank awaits regulatory approval to launch cryptocurrency services for its 110 million clients in Russia's banking sector.

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Asteroid Shiba’s 68,000% Rally Leaves Traders Stunned After Elon Musk Reply
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One trader flipped a single ETH into more than $470,000 in just a few hours. Another held a position for 580 days watching it sit near zero, then walked away with close to $392,000. Both made their money on the same token — a memecoin called Asteroid Shiba — after a two-word reply from Elon […]

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RaveDAO denies manipulation as Binance, Bitget probe RAVE trading activity
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RaveDAO denies involvement in RAVE token price surge and crash as Binance and Bitget launch investigations into suspected market manipulation.

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Insider Trading Thrives in Prediction Markets—And U.S. Regulators Can’t Contain It
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TL;DR Prediction markets are under scrutiny as unusually precise bets suggest access to non-public information, particularly in geopolitical events. U.S. laws struggle to apply because these platforms fall outside traditional securities regulation, while crypto-based anonymity complicates enforcement. Meanwhile, regulators remain understaffed and lawmakers push new rules, even as the sector expands rapidly and attracts global […]

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$RAVE Under Scrutiny: $28B Valuation Explosion, Insider Tight Grip Accusations, & $43M Liquidation Aftermath
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According to reports, approximately 90% of the total $RAVE tokens are held in just three Gnosis Safe wallets. With the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of 26 billion–$28 billion, one of the most controversial breakouts within this current cycle occurs in crypto as it is pushed into the top 20 by market cap. On the surface, […]

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XRP’s Institutional Adoption Among Crypto’s Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says
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XRP ETFs are accelerating institutional engagement by expanding regulated access points for traditional finance investors. Ripple highlights growing fund adoption, rising futures activity, and broader market integration as key forces positioning XRP in portfolio allocation decisions. Key Takeaways: Ripple says XRP ETFs are gaining ground alongside bitcoin and ethereum in institutional portfolios. JPMorgan forecasts $4 […]

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Garantex Successor Grinex Collapses Days After Coordinated Wallet Exploit
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Grinex, a sanctioned crypto exchange serving Russian businesses and individual users, said it was hit by a large-scale cyberattack that resulted in the theft of funds worth more than 1 billion rubles from its users’ wallets. The exchange described the incident as a targeted operation and claimed there were indications of involvement by foreign intelligence […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Back on Track With Biggest Inflows Since January
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their strongest weekly inflows since January, pulling in nearly $1 billion as institutional demand accelerates.

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$RAVE <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Plummets 95% Amid Insider Manipulation Allegations – Phemex
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The $RAVE cryptocurrency experienced a dramatic 95% crash, erasing $6.3 billion from its market capitalization in just one day.

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SEC charges Donald Basile in $16M crypto fraud tied to ‘insured’ token
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The SEC has sued crypto executive Donald Basile over an alleged $16 million scheme involving false claims about an “insured” Bitcoin Latinum token.

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Bitcoin Could See Short-Term Pullback Following Price Rebound — Analyst
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On April 17th, Bitcoin rose by 2.77%, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz commercially open for the rest of its 10-day ceasefire with the US. With the market anticipating further upward movement, an on-chain analysis suggests a retracement could be the next event. On-Chain Metrics Signal Imminent BTC Pullback In a recent QuickTake post […]

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Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Fully Open Bitcoin price soared above $77,000 this morning after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open under a new ceasefire framework and President Donald Trump amplified the message with a post that highlighted full passage through the waterway. The move […]

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Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Stall Until Liquidity Returns
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Bitcoin’s path higher may hinge more on fiat liquidity than interest rates as macro stress builds. Arthur Hayes argues near-term upside may remain limited until policymakers inject liquidity into banks and credit markets. Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes ties bitcoin’s outlook to global liquidity, with upside dependent on policy-driven liquidity. Geopolitics create a bearish setup as […]

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The Market’s “V-Recovery”: Between Geopolitical Thaw and Bitcoin Whale Accumulation
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Investor sentiment has shifted 180 degrees in a matter of days. What just a week ago looked like a geopolitical cliff driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East has now transformed into renewed optimism, lifting both traditional risk assets and cryptocurrencies. The clearest signal comes from the energy market: Brent crude has fallen nearly […]

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Bitget’s IPO Prime Sparks Demand As PreSPAX Sells Out In Hours, Raising $72.36 Million
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Bitget’s IPO Prime initiative achieved oversubscription status raising $72.36 million within hours of launch, far exceeding initial estimates. The speed of this capital inflow highlights a strong investor demand for early access to the largest private firms, an investment strategy historically limited to institutional investors only. So far, 4,812 participants have invested into the offering […]

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Crypto Winter Is Coming, Says CoinGecko
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The crypto market entered a deeper downturn in Q1 2026, with total capitalization falling over 20% to $2.4 trillion as macro pressure and policy shifts weighed on risk assets.

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Illegal <b>cryptocurrency</b> circulation to carry prison sentences in Russia
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A new criminal code article formally defines unauthorised crypto activity as an offence under Russian law.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improves
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, their strongest performance in over three months amid improving risk sentiment.

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Conflicting Signals: Trump Optimistic, Iran Denies Talks – Crypto Markets Under Pressure
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In this day and age, it’s difficult to trust any sort of information, especially when there’s money and political interests involved. The latest confirmation of this narrative came in the past few hours as the US and Iran clashed over what’s actually going on between the two sides on the war front. Talks or No […]

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Worldcoin Drops 10% Even As Sam Altman Doubles Down On Human ID Tech
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Worldcoin’s growing list of corporate partners got longer on Friday — and so did the questions surrounding it. Big Names, Bigger Ambitions Zoom and DocuSign are the latest companies to adopt World’s identity verification system, joining a growing roster of mainstream platforms built around the iris-scanning technology backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Dating app […]

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Strategy (MSTR) Jumps Over 12% as Bitcoin Pumps Past $77,000 Dollars Amid Tentative Iran De‑escalation
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Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Jumps Over 12% as Bitcoin Pumps Past $77,000 Dollars Amid Tentative Iran De‑escalation Bitcoin proxy stock Strategy surged over 12% today as the price of bitcoin roared above 77,000 dollars, extending a volatile week for crypto markets against the backdrop of war and fragile diplomacy in the Middle East.  The move […]

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Tempo Launches Private Stablecoin Zones for Enterprise Payroll and Treasury Settlements
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Tempo has introduced Zones, a private execution environment that allows enterprises and financial institutions to process stablecoin transactions without exposing payment data to the public. Key Takeaways: Tempo launched Zones, a private stablecoin execution environment, giving enterprises transaction-level privacy on Tempo Mainnet. Payroll teams using Tempo Zones can process employee payments in 2025 without exposing […]

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Mysterious Whale Buys Ethereum: 32,007 ETH Leaves Binance
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A mysterious whale is loading up on Ethereum, withdrawing 32,007 ETH from a major crypto exchange.

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Tri-Citians losing millions on crypto ATM scams. Are bans next? – Tri-City Herald
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Online cryptocurrency scams have likely stolen multiple millions from unsuspecting Tri-Citians, most by way of digital ATMs found in stores around …

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Stablecoins behave like FX markets as liquidity splits: Eco CEO
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Stablecoins promise seamless dollar movement, but fragmented liquidity is turning large transfers into complex execution problems, says Eco CEO Ryne Saxe.

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Polymarket’s V2 Overhaul Goes Live Next Week — Here’s What Changes Everything
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TL;DR Polymarket will deploy its V2 upgrade on April 22, requiring a full migration as V1 shuts down permanently after a brief downtime of about one hour. The overhaul introduces a new collateral token, pUSD, backed 1:1 by USDC, alongside redesigned smart contracts and trading infrastructure. A $5 million bug bounty and multiple audits support […]

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Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Going To $170,000: Here’s When To Buy And When To Sell
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Crypto analyst Hanzo has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $170,000 in the next bull run. He also revealed what level investors should look to buy BTC in this bear market as they target this potential rally to $170,000.  Bitcoin To Rally To $170,000 In Next Bull Run In […]

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Faces Major Resistance Zone After 5% Weekly Surge
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Bitcoin is trading around $76.2k, posting its highest price since the February crash and officially entering the $75k–$80k resistance band that has defined the ceiling of the recent consolidation. The move marks a meaningful escalation in the recovery, with BTC now breaking above the descending channel and the 100-day MA simultaneously, which could be a […]

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Film Review: “Self Custody” Indie Film about Bitcoin on Amazon Prime
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Bitcoin Magazine Film Review: “Self Custody” Indie Film about Bitcoin on Amazon Prime In the wild west of money, where a forgotten password to your Bitcoin wallet can mean the difference between fortune and ruin, comes the taut 31-minute Bitcoin action-thriller Self Custody (2026). Co-directed by Garrett Patten (who also stars as the desperate lead) […]

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Circle Drops USDC Bridge: $500M+ Daily Flows Go Seamless Across Chains Instantly
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Key Takeaways: Circle introduces USDC Bridge, enabling direct cross-chain transfers.  Buffers USDC and moves on native burn-and-mint, without the wrap and routing complexity.  Features consist of upfront charges, live tracking and automatic gas management.  Circle is moving further into cross-chain infrastructure with a new product to ease transferring stablecoins. The USDC Bridge will eliminate the […]

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JPMorgan Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo Lose $5,606,000,000 to Bad Loans in Just Three Months
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Three of America’s largest banks are writing off a combined $5.6 billion in bad loans in the first quarter as US credit card debt climbs to a new record high. According to first-quarter earnings reports, JPMorgan Chase recorded $2.3 billion in net charge-offs, Citigroup posted $2.2 billion of net credit losses, and Wells Fargo reported […]

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Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals
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A new study finds that most crypto protocols generate revenue but fail to disclose key investor information. Critical gaps include market maker agreements and structured investor communication. Key Takeaways Novora found 91% of 150+ crypto protocols generate revenue, but disclosure remains limited.

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