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  • Romania Blocks 300 Sites and Launches €5M Treatment Fund as Polymarket Ban Holds in Court27 Apr 2026 15:44Romania’s gambling regulator published a one-year activity report under President Vlad-Cristian Soare, citing more than 300 unlicensed sites blocked, the country’s first state-funded gambling addiction program, and a recent court win that keeps Polymarket on the national blacklist. Key Takeaways: Romania ONJN blocked over 300 illegal gambling sites and revoked 60 licenses in its 2025-2026 […]
  • Bitcoin ETFs Draw $824M as Blackrock’s IBIT Dominates Weekly Crypto Fund Inflows27 Apr 2026 14:44Bitcoin ETFs Draw $824M as Blackrock’s IBIT Dominates Weekly Crypto Fund InflowsBitcoin led the week with $824 million in inflows, while ether maintained positive momentum despite a brief interruption. XRP and solana ETFs were not left, as they posted decent gains for the week. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs pulled $824 million for the week, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $732 million dominance. Ether ETFs added $155 million […]
  • Nordic Blockchain Conference Returns to Stockholm for Its 8th Edition, Highlighting the Future of Digital Finance, Policy, and Blockchain’s Interplay With Other Frontier Technologies27 Apr 2026 14:00This sponsored press release was provided by Nordic Blockchain Conference 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Stockholm, Sweden – April 27th, 2026. The Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC2026) – the largest and leading blockchain event in Northern Europe – returns […]
  • Bitmine Crosses 5 Million ETH, Pushes 4.21% of Total Supply Toward 5% Goal27 Apr 2026 13:33Bitmine Crosses 5 Million ETH, Pushes 4.21% of Total Supply Toward 5% GoalBitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 5,078,386 ETH, crossing the 5 million token threshold and pushing its share of the total Ethereum supply to 4.21%. Key Takeaways: Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) holds 5.078 million ETH worth roughly $12 billion, reaching 4.21% of the total supply in 10 months. Tom Lee says ETH has outperformed the S&P 500 […]
  • South Korea’s K bank Taps Ripple for Blockchain-Based Payment Pilot27 Apr 2026 12:49South Korea’s K bank has partnered with Ripple to integrate blockchain technology into its overseas remittance services. Key Takeaways: K bank signed a strategic deal with Ripple on April 27 to test blockchain-based remittance technology. Ripple now serves 100+ institutions, signaling a shift toward blockchain in the South Korean finance market. The 2nd phase will […]
  • Strategy Buys 3,273 Bitcoin for $255M, Total Holdings Hit 818,334 BTC27 Apr 2026 12:09Strategy, the Virginia-based business intelligence firm led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, acquired 3,273 bitcoin for approximately $255 million on April 27, 2026, bringing the company’s total reserves to 818,334 BTC. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 3,273 BTC for $255 million on April 27, pushing total holdings to 818,334 BTC. The firm’s BTC Yield climbed to […]
  • Babylon Backs Aave With $3 Million DeFi Commitment27 Apr 2026 11:30Babylon Backs Aave With $3 Million DeFi CommitmentBabylon Foundation is committing $3 million to Aave in a bid to support DeFi markets following recent instability. The move signals growing alignment between bitcoin-focused projects and broader decentralized finance ecosystems. Key Takeaways: Babylon Foundation deploys $3 million USDT to Aave V3 ($2 million) and V4 ($1 million) after rsETH shock. Aave gains liquidity support […]
  • Machi Big Brother Opens $86 Million Bitcoin and Ethereum Long After Losing $73 Million Over Six Months27 Apr 2026 11:10Notorious crypto trader Machi Big Brother has opened a combined $86 million long position across bitcoin and ethereum, holding $44.2 million in BTC and $41.8 million in ETH. Key Takeaways: Machi Big Brother holds $44.2 million BTC and $41.8 million ETH onchain, per Arkham Intelligence data. Machi has lost $73.44 million trading crypto over the […]
  • Bitget Launches Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub to Strengthen the Future Web3 Workforce27 Apr 2026 11:00This sponsored press release was provided by Bitget and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 27, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of the Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, a new […]
  • Western Union CEO Says Solana-Based Stablecoin USDPT Is Weeks Away From Launch27 Apr 2026 10:30Western Union’s CEO and president, Devin McGranahan, has confirmed the company’s Solana-based stablecoin USDPT is in its “final stages” of preparation and expected to go live next month. Key Takeaways: Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed USDPT is in its “final stages” and set to launch next month on Solana. USDPT will be issued by […]