Bitcoin enters disbelief phase as USDC exchange reserves push above $7.5B
A negative Bitcoin funding rate and $7.5 billion in USDC reserves suggest traders may start positioning against the bearish trend. Will BTC price keep rising? Go to Source
Month: April 2026
MoonPay launches fiat-to-stablecoin virtual accounts in New York
MoonPay has expanded its virtual accounts product to New York, allowing businesses to convert fiat into stablecoins and settle funds without prefunding across jurisdictions. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETFs Add $336 Million as Ether Extends 10-Day Streak
Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with significant volume and a $336 million inflow, while ether’s inflow run hit its 10th day. XRP edged higher, and solana saw no inflows for the second day in a row. Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $335.8 million on April 22, led by Blackrock IBIT, extending a 7-day … Read more
Crypto advocacy groups call action on market structure bill ‘critical‘
More than 120 entities associated with the crypto and blockchain industry signed onto a letter urging US Senators to move forward with a crypto market structure bill. Go to Source
Figure shares sink 9% as $1B lending milestone meets market volatility
FIGR stock retreated after a brief rally as shifting sentiment hits crypto-linked equities, even as analysts point to strong growth in the fintech’s blockchain-based lending. Go to Source
Circle Economist Proposes Higher USDC Rates on Aave V3 After KelpDAO Exploit
Gordon Liao, Circle’s Chief Economist, submitted a governance proposal on April 22, 2026, calling on Aave to raise USDC borrow rates sharply on its V3 Ethereum Core market after a $292 million exploit against KelpDAO left the pool functionally frozen for four consecutive days. Key Takeaways: Circle’s Chief Economist Gordon Liao proposed raising USDC’s Aave … Read more
These 3 Ethereum metrics favor an ETH price rally to $6K
Ethereum signalled a potential rally to $6,000 as bullish technicals, tightening supply, and rising institutional demand are starting to look like major tailwinds. Go to Source
Bitcoin Retreats From $79K Peak as Middle East Economic Warfare Intensifies
Bitcoin’s momentum stalled on Thursday as the asset retreated from a peak of $79,500 to consolidate around $78,000. This 1.2% dip marked the cryptocurrency’s first 24-hour loss in several days, resulting in a $10 billion decline in total market capitalization. Key Takeaways: On April 23, bitcoin dipped to $77,201 after failing to sustain its $79,500 … Read more
Declare Your Crypto or Face Jail: South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules
South Africa’s proposed capital flow management regulations 2026 introduce strict new requirements for travelers entering or leaving South Africa with cryptocurrency. Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison. New 2026 capital flow laws grant officials invasive powers to search devices for Bitcoin … Read more
Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic information to participate in prediction markets and event-based contracts. The order arrives while Illinois contests a federal lawsuit filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) seeking to block state enforcement against CFTC-registered prediction market operators. Key Takeaways: Illinois EO … Read more