- Report: Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language14 Apr 2026 12:19
Sen. Thom Tillis said Monday he expects to release revised draft language this week aimed at breaking a months-long standoff between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yield rules tied to the CLARITY Act. Key Takeaways: Sen. Thom Tillis plans to release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week, targeting a Senate Banking Committee markup […] - Colombia’s Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency Decrees14 Apr 2026 10:45
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has declared President Gustavo Petro’s economic emergency decree unconstitutional, ending a 13-month effort to impose value-added taxes on the country’s online gambling sector through executive action. The April 9 ruling forces the government to pursue any future gambling tax through Congress. The presidential election is now less than seven weeks away. Key […] - Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment14 Apr 2026 10:05
Y Combinator has funded prediction markets startup Totalis entirely in USDC, marking its first all- stablecoin investment. The move highlights growing momentum for onchain capital formation. Key Takeaways: Y Combinator invested $500,000 USDC in Totalis via Solana, marking its first all- stablecoin deal. 3 onchain transfers of $1, $124,999, and $375,000 settled in seconds, showing […] - Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.6 Trillion as Bitcoin Eyes $75K Amid Hormuz Standoff14 Apr 2026 09:30
The crypto market surged past a $2.6 trillion valuation on April 14, led by bitcoin’s climb to nearly $75,000 and a significant rally in altcoins like ethereum and RAVE. Key Takeaways: The crypto market cap hit $2.6 trillion on April 14 as bitcoin reached a session high of $74,959. A rally in assets like ethereum […] - Relm Insurance Launches Crypto and Cannabis Kidnap Coverage14 Apr 2026 08:50
Relm Insurance has launched a specialized kidnap and ransom insurance product specifically for the Web3 and cannabis sectors. Key Takeaways: Relm Insurance launched a K&R product to protect web3 and cannabis leaders from rising physical threats. Crypto attacks from 2024 to 2026 comprise over 33% of all-time sector violence, driving niche demand. Clients gain a […] - Shrinkflation Hits Brazilians as Middle East Conflict Pushes Prices Higher14 Apr 2026 07:30
Shrinkflation, a phenomenon featuring products shipped in smaller quantities but sold at the same prices, is starting to hit the Brazilian economy, as inflation has taken a turn for the worse due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: With Brazil’s March inflation at 4.14%, firms adopted shrinkflation, ensuring prolonged consumer pain […] - Circle, Dunamu Partner on Crypto Education in South Korea14 Apr 2026 06:30
Circle and Dunamu have signed a partnership to promote digital asset education in South Korea. The collaboration aims to strengthen trust and regulatory alignment in the local crypto market. Key Takeaways: Circle and Dunamu signed a 2026 deal to boost USDC education, strengthening Korea’s crypto trust. Upbit operator Dunamu’s partnership with Circle signals tighter compliance […] - Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Nearly $1 Billion in Weekly Inflows14 Apr 2026 05:30
Bitcoin and ether ETFs reclaimed positive territory after recent volatility with combined inflows of $973 million. XRP quietly gained ground, while solana slipped into outflows. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $786 million and ether $187 million from April 6–10, led by Blackrock IBIT demand. IBIT and ETHA drove flows, while Grayscale GBTC outflows show uneven […] - Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says €24M Fine Was Too Low14 Apr 2026 04:30
The Netherlands’ state-owned lottery operator, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched civil proceedings against the country’s largest unlicensed online gambling platform. It also directly targets the offshore shell companies and individual directors behind it in a case that could set a European precedent for how licensed operators combat black market rivals. Key Takeaways: Nederlandse Loterij sued Qbet’s […] - Aave Labs Secures $25M Stablecoin Grant as DAO Formalizes Revenue Control Model14 Apr 2026 03:30
Aave DAO voted to hand Aave Labs $31.8 million in combined stablecoin and token funding on April 12, 2026, the first enforceable action taken under founder Stani Kulechov’s “Aave Will Win” framework. Key Takeaways: Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. The “Aave […]