Cryptocurrency News

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $663.91 million, pushing net assets above $100 billion. Ether ETFs added $127.49 million for seven…Read More

A federal judge in California has ruled that Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin does not qualify as a security under federal law, dismissing all securities claims in a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the celebrity. Key Takeaways: A federal judge dismissed all securities claims against Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER meme coin with prejudice on April…Read More

An attacker reportedly exploited a vulnerability in KelpDAO’s rsETH liquid restaking token on April 18, 2026, draining an estimated $280 million or more across Ethereum and Arbitrum. Key Takeaways: ZachXBT flagged a $280M+ theft across Ethereum and Arbitrum DeFi protocols on April 18, 2026. KelpDAO’s exploit created bad debt on Aave V3, with AAVE token…Read More

Polymarket’s contract on Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal by April 30 collapsed to 28% Yes on Saturday after Iran reimposed shipping restrictions and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats reportedly fired on at least one tanker and turned back more than 20 vessels attempting transit. Key Takeaways: Iran reportedly fired on at least one…Read More

Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges slid 4.2% over the past 24 hours to $58.44 billion, while options positioning on the CME skewed heavily toward puts, a clear signal that institutional traders are hedging rather than pressing longs. At 10:30 a.m., with BTC sitting at $76,185 Saturday morning, the derivatives market is telling a…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next A look at the legal aspects and relevant laws regarding a hypothetical theft of bitcoin utilizing quantum computers. This post When Quantum Computers Come for Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting A Conversation with Anik Malcolm. This post The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF Representative Sheri Biggs of South Carolina has disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in Bitcoin exposure. This post Congresswoman Sheri Biggs Discloses Up to $250,000 BTC Investment via iShares Bitcoin ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested updates from the DOJ and FinCEN on monitors overseeing Binance, citing AML compliance concerns, according to Fortune. This post U.S Senator Probes Status of Binance Inquiry Over Iran Compliance Concerns first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is…Read More

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Owner Payward to Acquire Bitnomial for $550M, Securing Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Crypto Derivatives Stack Payward agreed to acquire Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million in cash and stock, securing a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives platform as it pushes further into regulated markets. This post Kraken Owner Payward to…Read More