Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump directed aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iranian ports, pushing Brent crude above $115 per barrel on April 29 and widening what the International Energy Agency called the largest supply shock on record. Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations … Read more

Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15

The Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 along party lines Wednesday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, sending the pick to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote. Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis … Read more

Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase

A second straight day of outflows in bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) points to a cooling phase in institutional demand, even as selective inflows in XRP suggest pockets of opportunistic positioning. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA … Read more

KuCoin EU Strengthens Compliance Leadership With Appointment of Experienced AMLO and Expansion of AML Team

This sponsored press release was provided by KuCoin and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform headquartered in Vienna, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering (AML) and … Read more

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