What would Satoshi say? Director of the FBI appears at Bitcoin 2026 – Victory or capture?
Bitcoin 2026 opened at The Venetian on April 27 with the Director of the FBI in the program for a session about code, speech, and enforcement. The placement turned a conference slot into a live test of Bitcoin’s political identity. The session, titled Code is Free Speech: Ending the War on Bitcoin, took place at […]
Aave Outlines Steps to Rebuild rsETH Collateral
Aave has announced a recovery plan following an April 18 exploit that affected its liquidity markets and collateral positions on several chains. The update explains how DeFi United, a group of ecosystem participants, intends to restore the backing of rsETH and bring affected markets back to normal. Recovery Process The issue started when an attacker […]
World Cup fever: Chiliz expands to Solana and Base to supercharge fan token trading
Chiliz rolled out its own layer-1 network in 2023 to host the trading of its tokens, but is transitioning to what it calls “omnichain distribution.”
The age of Agentic Commerce has arrived. Consensus 2026 is where you can experience it IRL
AI agents are already transacting. The question now is what kind of financial infrastructure they run on -and who builds it.
SEC Reviews 85-Item Proposal That Could Affect Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings
The SEC opened a public comment period on April 27, 2026, on an 85-item NYSE Arca rule change that would set a hard 85% asset eligibility threshold for crypto and commodity trust listings, directly affecting how Bitcoin and XRP products qualify for exchange approval. The proposal amends Rule 8.201-E, the generic listing framework for commodity-based […]
Binance Ethereum Supply Hits 2020 Levels While Staking Locks A Third: Repricing Ahead?
Ethereum is holding above $2,300 as the market faces a critical test of whether the current recovery has the structural foundation to extend further. The price action is tentative — but a CryptoQuant report has just surfaced supply data that reframes what the current consolidation is actually building on. The ETH 2.0 staking rate has […]
Polymarket reportedly seeking CFTC approval to reopen main exchange to U.S. traders
If approved, the move would help Polymarket compete with Kalshi in the U.S., and bring more event-trading activity under CFTC regulatory oversight.
Riot extends $200 million Coinbase credit facility, and bitcoin weakness could mean more sales
The miner locked in fixed borrowing costs and extended maturity, but a shrinking BTC treasury and loan-to-value triggers leave little room for error if prices slide.
Solana Price Compression Signals Breakout Toward $100
Solana continues to trade within a narrow price band, reflecting reduced volatility and a market waiting for direction. The token stands at $86.42, showing minor gains over the past day. However, weekly and monthly declines highlight a lack of sustained momentum across broader timeframes. Market analyst Ali Martinez notes that Bollinger Bands have tightened on […]
Microsoft says legacy banks are hitting a breaking point as AI takes over the heavy lifting
Microsoft and Chainalysis executives warned that as AI agents begin managing transactions at scale, the financial industry must overhaul its legacy infrastructure to prioritize machine identity and trust.
Bitcoin price hits one-week low as $100 oil sparks fresh Asia crisis fears
Bitcoin price downside returned to send BTC to one-week lows thanks to renewed concerns over global oil supplies focused on the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security
Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Launches Jade Core to Simplify Bitcoin Self-Custody Without Sacrificing Security Blockstream has introduced Jade Core, a new hardware wallet designed to expand access to Bitcoin self-custody through a simplified user experience. The device builds on the company’s existing Jade lineup and retains its open-source security model while targeting a broader base of […]