- Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela17 Apr 2026 10:30
Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded sector to receive dollars via blockchain rails. Key Takeaways: Ecoanalitica proposes a stablecoin to fix local dollar shortages, driving future […] - Sanctioned Exchange Grinex Hit by $13.7M Hack; Blames Foreign Intelligence Services17 Apr 2026 09:30
The sanctioned crypto-ruble exchange Grinex has suspended all operations following a high-level cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over $13.74 million worth of tether stablecoins. Key Takeaways: Grinex halts operations after a state-level hack drains over 1 billion rubles in USDT from user wallets. The 2025 takeover of Garantex solidified Grinex as a primary […] - Public Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality Growth17 Apr 2026 08:30
Public bitcoin miners have liquidated their BTC reserves at a pace not seen since the depths of the last crypto bear market, as a prolonged slump in mining economics pushes operators into survival mode. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, […] - MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDF17 Apr 2026 07:30
When most people hear crypto white paper, they think of Satoshi Nakamoto’s nine-page document, or an ICO-era pitch deck dressed up in technical language. MiCA has a different definition, and the gap between the popular understanding and the legal reality is where many compliance failures begin. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com […] - Cryptoquant Data Shows Whale Deposits at Highest Level Since July 2024 Near Bitcoin Key Resistance17 Apr 2026 06:30
Bitcoin has rallied to its highest price since Feb. 4, 2026, but onchain data from Cryptoquant shows the move is now running into a historically significant resistance level that has stopped previous bear market rebounds. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is testing Cryptoquant’s Traders’ Realized Price at $76,800, a resistance level that capped the January 2026 rally. […] - NYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US Bank17 Apr 2026 05:30
Bank-backed bitcoin ETFs are accelerating institutional adoption and strengthening market credibility. The NYSE marked a new milestone as Morgan Stanley Investment Management rang the closing bell and celebrated the launch of MSBT, which the NYSE described as the first spot bitcoin ETF by a major U.S. bank. Key Takeaways: NYSE welcomed Morgan Stanley as MSBT […] - Crypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI Expansion17 Apr 2026 04:30
HIVE Digital is seeking to raise $75 million through exchangeable notes to fund data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The move comes as the company expands beyond crypto mining into high-performance computing. HIVE Raises Capital for AI and Data Centers HIVE Digital Technologies is preparing to raise $75 million through a private offering of […] - The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance17 Apr 2026 03:30
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) agents in decentralized finance signals a transition into an autopilot era. Jacob C. of Coinfello argues that these agents fundamentally enhance how users interface with complex smart contracts. Key Takeaways: AI agents like Coinfello automate DeFi tasks once reserved for hedge funds to manage 24/7 market risks. Jacob C. […] - DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams17 Apr 2026 02:30
Sports streaming platform DAZN will integrate ADI Predictstreet – FIFA’s first-ever official prediction market partner and a blockchain-backed forecasting platform licensed in Gibraltar – directly into its livestreams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the companies announced Monday from Zurich. Key Takeaways: DAZN inks second prediction market deal in three months, integrating ADI Predictstreet […] - Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users17 Apr 2026 01:30
Anthropic has begun selectively requiring government ID verification for certain users of its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) platform, tying access to some features and subscriptions to identity checks. Key Takeaways: Anthropic added ID checks for Claude users in April 2026, gating some features. Persona handles verification; Anthropic says no ID images are stored on its […]