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Iran’s parliament has codified a toll system for the Strait of Hormuz, and reports claim Bitcoin is among the payment options. The development has drawn attention because the waterway carries...

Senator Elizabeth Warren has intensified scrutiny of Elon Musk ahead of the planned April 2026 launch of X Money. She warned that the new platform could expose consumers and financial...

Venture capitalist Tim Draper has predicted Bitcoin could reach $250,000 within the next 18 months. He shared the outlook on X, linking the forecast to rising inflation pressures on the...

Boundless, a zero-knowledge (ZK) proving network, has announced an integration with the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to Boundless, the process will bring native ZK proof verification and programmable privacy to...

Bitwise Asset Management has launched an Avalanche ETF in the United States, expanding its crypto fund lineup with a product tied to AVAX. The fund now trades on the New...

Six contributors from the Bitcoin (BTC) quantum security space, including Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp, have published BIP-361. The latest proposal targets to freeze approximately 34% of the BTC supply to...

Renewed hopes about the potential end to the war between the US and Iran triggered a rise in the prices of US stocks, with the assets climbing towards record prices....

The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a new consultation on guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime, marking another step toward full crypto regulation in Britain. The regulator said the...

Allbirds’ pivot from footwear to AI compute infrastructure is a clean example of how market narratives drive price action across both stocks and crypto. The company had been shrinking as...

Denmark continues to show restrained engagement with crypto-assets, even as global interest expands. A recent 2025 survey reveals that only 4% of Danish citizens hold cryptocurrencies, signaling minimal change from...

On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 798 into law, updating the state’s unclaimed property rules to include digital assets. The law requires custodians to transfer...

On April 15, 2026, Peter Kerstens announced at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 that the European Commission (EU) will launch a public consultation to review MiCA. The review ensures the crypto...

India has slipped to sixth place in global GDP rankings, triggering discussion. The change comes from the latest IMF World Economic Outlook update released in April 2026. Experts say the...

Several analysts are noticing a gap between XRP’s quiet price and its improving on‑chain health, hinting that the asset might be quietly setting up for a bigger move. For instance,...

JPMorgan’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jeremy Barnum is warning that stablecoins could turn into a kind of “regulatory arbitrage,” reopening the debate over how to regulate digital dollar tokens as...

Bitcoin slipped slightly to around $73,900 at press time as easing U.S.-Iran tensions helped stabilize broader market sentiment, triggering mild profit-taking after its recent move toward $76,000. US–Iran Ceasefire Progress...

Ethereum infrastructure provider ETHGas has entered into a multi-year agreement with liquid restaking protocol ether.fi, contributing around $3 billion toward validator liquidity and staking services over a three-year period.  The...

Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain network, marking a step in its direct participation in blockchain infrastructure. The move positions the global payments company among the...

For decades, U.S. presidents avoided even the appearance of using public office for private gain. But under Donald Trump, a new model is taking shape. His model increasingly blends politics,...

Pakistan has taken a step toward formalizing its digital asset ecosystem. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued BPRD Circular Letter No. 10 of 2026 on April 14, allowing regulated...

CowSwap came under pressure after reporting a frontend security breach that stirred fresh concern across the DeFi market. Suspicious activity appeared as trading interest picked up. Security researchers and the...

The United States launched a maritime blockade on April 13, 2026, targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports after failed talks. The move increased pressure on Tehran and raised concerns over...

US oil prices fell sharply below $94 on Tuesday, while Bitcoin moved above $76,000. The shift came as concerns eased over possible energy disruptions. That easing followed renewed talks between...

Global markets are under pressure after the International Monetary Fund warned that the Iran war could slow global growth and increase the risk of recession. The IMF cut its global...

The US and Iranian officials are gearing up for a potential second round of high-stakes negotiations, trying to rescue diplomacy after the first round in Islamabad fell apart. According to...