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Strategy Signals Bitcoin Supply Shock With 2.2x New BTC Supply Acquired and 24,675 BTC Gain

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Strategy Inc. accelerates bitcoin accumulation beyond network issuance, highlighting tightening supply dynamics as treasury performance metrics show rising BTC yield, gains, and sustained large-scale buying pressure. Key Takeaways: Strategy Inc. reported acquiring 94,470 BTC in 2026, reaching 2.2x bitcoin supply absorption. Bitcoin treasury metrics indicate 3.7% yield, generating 24,675 BTC worth about $1.7 billion. Michael […]
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Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

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Africa’s digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding as Ripple highlights rising usage, regulatory clarity, and growing institutional demand across key markets. Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights $205B+ in on-chain value, signaling massive capital inflows into Africa. 52% growth shows Africa outpacing global crypto markets in expansion and momentum. Africa’s accelerating adoption data shows crypto driven by […]
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $471 Million in Strong Post-Holiday Rebound

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Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned from the holiday break with powerful inflows, led by bitcoin’s $471 million surge. Ether followed with strong gains, while activity in smaller assets remained muted. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.32 million inflows led by Blackrock IBIT, signaling renewed institutional demand. Ether ETFs added $120.24 million with ETHA and FETH […]
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Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says

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Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research, says the Iran conflict has pushed U.S. recession odds to 40% and warns that a sustained oil supply shock could send crude prices to $200 a barrel, hitting everything from fertilizer to plastics across the global supply chain. Risks are even higher for other nations. Key Takeaways: […]
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Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Security Program for DeFi Protocols Following Drift Incident

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The Solana Foundation and Asymmetric Research launched STRIDE on Monday, a tiered security program built to protect decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocols across the Solana ecosystem with ongoing evaluations, threat monitoring, and formal verification. The initiative follows the Drift Protocol hack that saw $286 million pilfered in 12 minutes last week. Key Takeaways: The Solana […]
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Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip

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Bitcoin ETFs managed a modest weekly gain despite sharp swings, while ether extended its outflow trend. Solana and XRP also declined in a shortened trading week. Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.15 million outflows, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing selective […]
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Prediction Market Boom Continues With Polymarket and Kalshi Leading $25.7B Month

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By the numbers, prediction markets recorded their second-highest notional volume over a two-year period. Data compiled by Dune Analytics shows that roughly seven platforms tallied $25.7 billion in notional volume in March, with most of that activity concentrated on Polymarket and Kalshi. Key Takeaways: Dune Analytics logs $25.7B March volume; Polymarket, Kalshi dominate as activity […]
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This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

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Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of March delivered a series of […]
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How Japan’s Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers

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Last year, Japan moved to widen the reach of its crypto travel rule regime, signaling that the country’s regulatory focus is shifting further toward compliance, transaction traceability, and cross-border surveillance. Key Takeaways: On April 25, 2025, Japan FSA added 30 jurisdictions to its crypto travel rule network. Japan’s 58-market scope raises compliance demands for exchanges […]
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Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds

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Gold dropped to $4,623 per ounce this week after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 178,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs in March 2026, far exceeding consensus estimates and cooling expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Key Takeaways: Gold fell to $4,623.93/oz after March 2026 NFP data showed 178,000 new jobs, well above the […]
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‘History Has Arrived’: Robert Kiyosaki Names Bitcoin Among Safest Investments in 2026

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Warnings of a looming economic rupture are intensifying as Robert Kiyosaki links inflation, oil shocks, and retirement strain to decades-old policy shifts that may now be converging in 2026. Key Takeaways: Robert Kiyosaki warns millions of boomers could become homeless as inflation spirals. Kiyosaki says “history has arrived” as oil shocks hit and Social Security […]
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US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

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Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase’s banking ambitions draw sharp opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps and institutional integration within U.S. financial systems. Key Takeaways: U.S. banking group criticized OCC’s conditional approval of Coinbase, warning the move could expose U.S. consumers to risk. Coinbase Global’s trust plan targets institutional custody, deepening crypto ties to banking. […]
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Bitcoin Difficulty Climbs 3.87% as Hashrate Slips and Next Cut Looms

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After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far this year. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin difficulty rose 3.87% at block 943488 as hashrate fell 60.45 EH/s; a 15.73% cut is projected. Miners face $30.67 PH/s hashprice […]
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Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

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Human.tech has introduced a new wallet infrastructure designed for AI agents that keeps humans in control through cryptographic enforcement. Key Takeaways: Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure enabling AI agents with cryptographic safeguards. EU AI Act, taking effect Aug 2026, makes human oversight central to autonomous wallet operations. Human Passport now counts 3M users, securing $500M […]
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Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

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Ripple is driving measurable economic impact through its RLUSD initiative, channeling millions into underserved U.S. small businesses while expanding access to capital and supporting job creation. Ripple RLUSD Funding Drives Small Business Growth Across the United States Blockchain payments company Ripple shared on social media platform X on April 2 an update about its $15 […]
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Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are ‘Coming Soon’

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The institution announced that it will offer a new kind of account, crypto accounts, to its customers, allowing them to dabble in cryptocurrency trading. The move, anticipated by CEO Rick Wurster last month, will bring this feature to over 46 million clients. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ether trading for its […]
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Trump Appoints Todd Blanche as Department of Justice Interim Head

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Todd Blanche has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney General following a shake-up at the Department of Justice. His prior actions on crypto enforcement and personal holdings are drawing scrutiny. New DOJ Interim Chief Linked to Crypto Enforcement Shift President Donald Trump has appointed Todd Blanche as the interim U.S. Attorney General, replacing Pam Bondi in […]
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Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 35th Day as Citizens Risk Their Lives Reaching Out

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The almost complete blockade of digital connectivity that the Iranian regime has imposed since the conflict against the U.S.-Israel coalition began has already reached over 810 hours. Citizens who try to get through the blockade cracks face punishment or even death. Iran’s Internet Blockade Passes 815 Hours While drones and missiles are the main characters […]
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US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

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Federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive a hardware wallet user. Connecticut Crypto Phishing Victim to Recover Funds Local media reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, working with the FBI’s […]
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Ripple Expands RLUSD Access in South Korea With Coinone Listing

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Ripple expands RLUSD into South Korea, opening direct KRW access on a major exchange as its stablecoin strategy continues to expand across global regulated markets and gains traction with growing adoption and liquidity use cases. Ripple Opens Korean Market Access as RLUSD Debuts on Coinone Platform The expansion of RLUSD reflects Ripple’s continued push to […]
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Premier League’s Last Gambling Shirt Season: £140M and a UK Crackdown

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The 2025/26 Premier League season will mark an end to a lucrative era where gambling brands appeared on the front of matchday shirts, ending a commercial relationship worth over £140 million per season as 11 of 20 clubs prepare to strip betting logos from their kits. The voluntary ban takes effect from the 2026/27 campaign. […]
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Trump’s $1.5T Defense Budget Push, Iran Warning Send Stocks, Gold, and Bitcoin Lower

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Wall Street closed mostly lower on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s national address vowing to hit Iran “extremely hard” reversed Wednesday’s brief optimism and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Oil Hits $111 a Barrel as Trump Speech Crushes April 1 De-escalation Rally Trump delivered the speech on Wednesday evening, warning Iran would be brought “back […]
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Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

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Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a bitcoin ETF with fresh SEC filing updates, signaling imminent approval and intensifying fee competition among major issuers as institutional crypto investment products rapidly evolve. Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Filing Signals Imminent Launch Timeline Morgan Stanley, a global investment bank and asset management firm, filed Amendment No. 4 to […]
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Blackrock’s Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Edges Closer to Market as SEC Amendment Reveals BITA Ticker

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Blackrock is pushing deeper into crypto income strategies with a bitcoin-linked ETF designed to generate yield while tracking price exposure, signaling a more complex evolution in institutional bitcoin investing that blends derivatives with core holdings. Blackrock Files Amendment for Bitcoin Income ETF Strategy Blackrock advanced its crypto product lineup by filing an amended registration for […]
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Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC 

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EDX Markets Holding Company, Inc. applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) this week, seeking approval to organize EDX Trust, National Association as a de novo national trust bank in Chicago. EDX Markets Holding Company Files OCC Charter Application for Crypto Trust Bank The application was made public on Wednesday, April […]
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World Unveils New Toolkit, Expands Developer Program With World Build 3

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World has released a toolkit that lets developers convert web apps into Mini Apps with minimal code changes and full compatibility with Ethereum’s EIP‑1193 standard. Ecosystem Growth and Scalability Sam Altman’s World has unveiled a technical upgrade to World Chain that allows developers to transform existing web applications into Mini Apps with as little as […]
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Anthropic Source Code Leak 2026: Claude Code CLI Exposed via npm Source Map Error

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Anthropic accidentally shipped the full source code of its Claude Code CLI inside a public npm package, exposing roughly 512,000 lines of Typescript to anyone paying attention. Claude Code npm Leak Reveals Unreleased Features Including KAIROS, BUDDY, and Agent Swarms The company confirmed the incident on March 31, 2026, speaking with Venture Beat, attributing it […]
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Moody’s Assigns Ba2 Rating to $100M Bitcoin-Backed Revenue Bonds From New Hampshire Authority

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Moody’s Ratings has assigned provisional Ba2 ratings to up to $100 million in bitcoin-backed taxable revenue bonds set to be issued by the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire. Moody’s Rates $100M Bitcoin-Collateralized Revenue Bonds According to the release from Moody’s shared with Bitcoin.com News, the bonds, split into two classes, Series […]
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Mercado Libre Ends Mercado Coin Program, Cites No Official Reason

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Mercado Libre is shutting down mercado coin, its Brazil-based cryptocurrency loyalty token, effective April 17, 2026, nearly four years after the company launched it as a cashback reward inside its e-commerce and payments platform. Mercado Coin Is Being Discontinued The company notified users through the Mercado Pago digital wallet app and email. No public statement […]
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Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations

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U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran gave traders reason to step back from the exits. Roughly $1.75 trillion was injected back into Wall Street following the surge. Bitcoin, Stocks, and Gold Prices Jump The S&P 500 closed up approximately 2.4% near 6,496. The Nasdaq […]
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