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
KuCoin EU hires new AML chief after Austria ban on new business under MiCA
KuCoin EU hires a new AML chief and deputies in Vienna weeks after Austria’s regulator banned the MiCA‑licensed exchange from taking on new business over compliance gaps. Go to Source
MoonPay buys crypto security firm Sodot in $100M push into institutional crypto
MoonPay has acquired Israel-based crypto security infrastructure provider Sodot, forming the foundation of its new institutional unit led by former CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham. Go to Source
Monthly prediction market volume hits $25.7B as user activity shifts beyond one-off events
A new report by Bitget Wallet and Polymarket found that retail users are driving repeat activity on prediction markets, signaling a shift from one-off bets to continuous engagement. Go to Source
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
Andre Cronje says DeFi is ‘no longer DeFi’ as builders debate circuit breakers
Flying Tulip’s Andre Cronje says circuit breakers can give teams time to respond during abnormal outflows, while Curve’s Michael Egorov warns they may create new human vulnerabilities. Go to Source
XRP set for ‘strongest’ 2026 monthly ETF inflows as bulls target $2
XRP price technicals are favoring a potential rebound to $2.15 as long as support at $1.40 is held, and institutional demand remains elevated. Go to Source