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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a Financial Stability Institute report in April 2026, warning that the largest crypto platforms now operate as financial intermediaries without the capital buffers, deposit insurance or central bank access that apply to traditional banks. Key Takeaways: The BIS Financial Stability Institute warned in April 2026 that major crypto … Read more
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
President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz and that no ship can enter or leave without U.S. Navy approval. Key Takeaways: President Trump declared on April 23, 2026, that the U.S. Navy has sealed the Strait of Hormuz pending an Iran deal. Iran seized two … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried withdrew his pro se Rule 33 motion for a new trial this week, preserving the right to refile after his pending appeal is resolved. Key Takeaways: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) withdrew his Rule 33 new trial motion on April 22, 2026, without prejudice, preserving the right to refile after his Second Circuit appeal concludes. … Read more
There is a quiet but nonetheless impactful divergence taking place in the global cryptocurrency payments landscape, with Pornhub declaring that it will replace Tether (USDT) with USD Coin (USDC) for payouts to creators. Based on internal communications leaked a few days ago, this is not simply another gradual update; it showcases one way that stablecoins … Read more
After a few days of pressure, KelpDAO has published an extensive community update on its state of play to fix problems brought about by the rsETH vulnerability incident. The Kelp team described the previous period as “relentless,” adding dialogues with partners, allies and ecosystem participants are now moving forward in a constructive manner. Community Update … Read more
Coingecko, the independent crypto data aggregator founded in 2014, on Wednesday rolled out a suite of AI-driven market intelligence features and a unified Partner Platform aimed at both retail investors and crypto projects seeking broader reach. Key Takeaways: Coingecko launched 3 AI tools on April 22, 2026, giving retail investors market context beyond price data. … Read more
South Korea’s new Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song used his April 21 inaugural address to plant a firm stake in the ground: the country’s digital money future runs through central bank digital currency ( CBDC) and bank-issued deposit tokens, not private stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on … Read more
Someone may have used a hair dryer near a Paris airport weather sensor to win $34,000 on the prediction market platform Polymarket, prompting France’s national meteorological service to file a criminal complaint. Key Takeaways: Météo France filed a complaint with Roissy airport gendarmerie after two CDG sensor anomalies on April 6 and April 15 aligned … Read more
Input Output (IO), the engineering organization behind Cardano, submitted nine treasury funding proposals on Wednesday totaling $38.9 million, nearly 50% less than the $97.5 million it requested from the community last year. Key Takeaways: Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask. The Leios upgrade targets 1,000+ … Read more