- Believe Founder Arrested on Strangulation Charges as Token Collapses 99%25 Apr 2026 15:16
Ben Pasternak, the 26-year-old founder of Solana-based token launchpad Believe, was arrested in New York on charges of second-degree strangulation and assault as the platform’s native token trades 99.8% below its all-time high. A class action lawsuit alleges he systematically extracted $54 million in fees. Key Takeaways: Pasternak, 26, was charged with second-degree strangulation and […] - France Charges 88 Over Crypto Kidnappings as Attacks Average One Every 2.5 Days in 202625 Apr 2026 14:05
French prosecutors have charged 88 people across 12 crypto-related kidnapping cases as France records 41 such attacks in 2026 alone, with the country now accounting for roughly 40% of all crypto ransom attacks across Europe. Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases. More […] - Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split25 Apr 2026 12:45
Bitcoin developer and Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash, set to launch this August, giving every BTC holder an equal number of eCash coins at the time of the split. Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC […] - Hashrate Index: Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam’s Bitcoin Mining Share25 Apr 2026 11:30
A new report on the state of bitcoin mining in Latam found that the region is lagging in bitcoin mining adoption, even as it holds vast energy resources. While Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate, Hashrate Index picked Brazil and Venezuela as the nations to follow. Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report […] - Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week25 Apr 2026 10:05
An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s […] - UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years25 Apr 2026 08:30
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major […] - Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers25 Apr 2026 07:05
Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin […] - Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts25 Apr 2026 05:30
Singapore police intensified digital asset enforcement with major exchanges targeting scam-related crypto activity. The move strengthens real-time tracking of suspicious blockchain flows as authorities push to curb fraud risks. Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and […] - ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro Payments25 Apr 2026 04:05
The European Central Bank (ECB) established several agreements with Europe’s largest standards setters, including the ECPC, Nexo Standards, and the Berlin Group, to facilitate the use of the digital euro in payment use cases. These partnerships will insert the digital euro into their existing payment systems. Key Takeaways: The ECB signed 3 agreements with Nexo […] - Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak25 Apr 2026 03:05
Bitcoin extended its inflow streak with conviction, adding $223 million. However, ether’s rally paused with a $76 million outflow, while XRP and solana posted decent gains. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $167 million. Ether ETFs saw their first outflow after […]