Industry News

  • Grayscale Hints at Bull Market Setup as Bitcoin Holds Critical Breakeven Level23 Apr 2026 00:30Grayscale Hints at Bull Market Setup as Bitcoin Holds Critical Breakeven LevelBitcoin markets are showing signs of a potential bottom as improving price action brings recent buyers back to breakeven. Grayscale points to strengthening positioning as a key signal that sentiment may be shifting toward more bullish conditions. Key Takeaways: Grayscale signaled bitcoin may have bottomed as buyers return to breakeven levels. Markets show cost basis […]
  • SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules22 Apr 2026 23:10SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal RulesIndustry participants are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to formalize its crypto guidance on decentralized tools, arguing clearer rules would reduce uncertainty and better align oversight with blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Over 30 crypto industry participants urged SEC to formalize DeFi guidance. Regulatory ambiguity around SEC broker rules threatens blockchain innovation. Commissioner […]
  • A Hair Dryer May Have Gamed a Paris Weather Sensor for $34,000 on Polymarket22 Apr 2026 22:30A Hair Dryer May Have Gamed a Paris Weather Sensor for $34,000 on PolymarketSomeone may have used a hair dryer near a Paris airport weather sensor to win $34,000 on the prediction market platform Polymarket, prompting France’s national meteorological service to file a criminal complaint. Key Takeaways: Météo France filed a complaint with Roissy airport gendarmerie after two CDG sensor anomalies on April 6 and April 15 aligned […]
  • Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 202822 Apr 2026 22:10£UK's £120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector TurmoilNew research from the World Advertising Research Center, published April 21, suggests that the UK’s black-market operators will outpace the regulated market in advertising spending in the next year and a half. The forecast lands one day ahead of a scheduled Westminster Hall debate on gambling advertising in Parliament, where MPs are expected to examine […]
  • Cardano’s Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output’s 2026 Funding Slate22 Apr 2026 21:10Cardano's Leios Upgrade and Bitcoin DeFi Tool Pogun Headline Input Output's 2026 Funding SlateInput Output (IO), the engineering organization behind Cardano, submitted nine treasury funding proposals on Wednesday totaling $38.9 million, nearly 50% less than the $97.5 million it requested from the community last year. Key Takeaways: Input Output submitted 9 Cardano treasury proposals totaling $38.9M, nearly 50% less than its 2026 ask. The Leios upgrade targets 1,000+ […]
  • PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms22 Apr 2026 20:10PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto FirmsU.S. lawmakers have introduced the PACE Act to modernize payment systems and reduce transaction costs. The bill could open federal payment rails to regulated nonbank providers, including crypto firms. Key Takeaways: U.S. Reps. Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced the PACE Act to modernize payments. Bill aims to open Fed systems like Fednow, cutting fees […]
  • Ether ETFs Extend Streak to Nine Days With $43 Million Inflow22 Apr 2026 19:10Ether ETFs Extend Streak to Nine Days With $43 Million InflowEther led with strong inflows of $43 million, as bitcoin edged forward with limited gains. However, both XRP and solana remained on the sidelines with no trading activity. Key Takeaways: Ether ETFs added $43.36 million to extend their inflow streak to nine days, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing strong demand. Bitcoin ETFs gained just $11.84 […]
  • US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate22 Apr 2026 18:44US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells SenateU.S. Indo-Pacific Command is running a live Bitcoin node and conducting operational tests on the Bitcoin protocol to secure military networks, the command’s top officer told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week. Key Takeaways: Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed INDOPACOM runs a live Bitcoin node and is conducting operational network security tests as of April […]
  • Gensyn Network Debuts Delphi, a Permissionless AI Prediction Market Platform, on Mainnet22 Apr 2026 18:35Gensyn officially launched Delphi on its mainnet on Wednesday, making it the first application to go live on the decentralized compute network and introducing real economic value to a platform that processed millions in test volume during its trial run. Key Takeaways: Gensyn launched Delphi on mainnet April 22, 2026, marking the network’s first live […]
  • Squeeze Dynamics: Why Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Rise to $79,500 Lacks Conviction22 Apr 2026 18:02Bitcoin added $5,000 to its value in 72 hours, reaching its highest level since February. The total market cap rose to $1.58 trillion while the rapid price jump triggered a short squeeze, liquidating $207 million in short bets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $79,500 on April 22, hitting a 72-hour high after President Trump extended […]