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  • Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More15 Apr 2026 13:01Rootstocklabs has launched Atlas, a single interface for moving bitcoin and other assets into Rootstock, the Bitcoin layer two ( L2) network that has operated since 2018. Key Takeaways: Rootstocklabs launched Atlas on April 15, 2026, consolidating BTC bridging into one interface for all users. BTCFi is a $4.7 billion market as of Q1 2026, […]
  • Heleket Crypto Payment Processing Platform Brings Low-Fee Transactions to Online Business15 Apr 2026 11:00This article is presented by Bitcoin.com News in partnership with Heleket. This is sponsored content – Bitcoin.com News editorial was not involved in the development of this article. Traditional payment systems continue to take a significant cut from every transaction. Merchants pay 3-5% on each international sale, face account freezes, and deal with chargeback disputes […]
  • Second Flash Crash in a Week Sends ARIA Down 90%15 Apr 2026 10:05The native token of the gaming platform Aria, ARIA, has experienced its second massive crash in less than a week, plummeting over 90% from its April 14 all-time high of $1.12 to a low of $0.09. Key Takeaways: ARIA crashed over 90% from its April 14 peak of $1.12, marking its second major nosedive in […]
  • ‘Game-Changer’: Rakuten Wallet Adds XRP, Giving 44 Million Users Broader Crypto Access15 Apr 2026 09:36‘Game-Changer’: Rakuten Wallet Adds XRP, Giving 44 Million Users Broader Crypto AccessXRP is moving deeper into daily commerce in Japan through Rakuten’s payments and loyalty network. The integration expands how consumers can acquire and spend digital assets while linking crypto use to a large retail ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Rakuten enables 44 million users to buy XRP and convert it for spending at 5 million merchant locations. […]
  • This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)15 Apr 2026 06:30This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The first week of April underscored a clear trend: […]
  • One Event for Everyone: Ripple Combines Swell and Apex to Unite Finance Leaders, Developers, and Innovators15 Apr 2026 05:30One Event for Everyone: Ripple Combines Swell and Apex to Unite Finance Leaders, Developers, and InnovatorsRipple is merging institutional finance and blockchain development into a broader New York event aimed at a more unified digital asset audience. The Swell 2026 format expands beyond past silos to include leaders, builders, and researchers. Key Takeaways: Ripple merged Swell and Apex into one event, expanding reach across finance and blockchain. XRP Ledger gains […]
  • Bitget Launches CFD Copy Trading as Demand for Cross-Market Exposure Accelerates15 Apr 2026 05:00This 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 14, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today launched CFD Copy Trading, expanding access to traditional financial markets and allowing […]
  • Wisdomtree Suggests Stablecoin Market Faces Structural Repricing as Institutions Shift Toward Yield15 Apr 2026 04:30Wisdomtree Suggests Stablecoin Market Faces Structural Repricing as Institutions Shift Toward YieldStablecoins are facing rising pressure as the yield debate exposes inefficiencies in idle capital. Firms like Wisdomtree Digital Assets are pointing to tokenized funds as a way to capture income without sacrificing liquidity. Key Takeaways: Wisdomtree says a regulated money market fund can match stablecoin liquidity while generating income. Stablecoins drive the yield debate as […]
  • Paxos Labs Raises $12M to Launch Amplify Digital Asset Suite for US Platforms15 Apr 2026 03:30Paxos Labs Raises $12M to Launch Amplify Digital Asset Suite for US PlatformsPaxos Labs has closed a $12 million strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital and launched Amplify, a product suite that lets platforms turn digital asset holdings into active financial products through one integration. Key Takeaways: Paxos Labs closed a $12 million round led by Blockchain Capital to launch Amplify, a digital asset utility suite. […]
  • ‘Closer Than Ever’: Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Window Is Open and Now Is the Moment to Act15 Apr 2026 02:30'Closer Than Ever': Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Window Is Open and Now Is the Moment to ActRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the push for U.S. crypto regulation is nearing a turning point, citing growing legislative momentum. After years of uncertainty, he stressed the industry is closer than ever to achieving lasting regulatory clarity. Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse said the industry is closer than ever to securing U.S. crypto clarity. Garlinghouse suggested Washington […]