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  • Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers25 Apr 2026 07:05Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to EmployersFold 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 05:30Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked AccountsSingapore 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 04:05ECB Moves to Facilitate the Implementation of Digital Euro PaymentsThe 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 03:05Bitcoin 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 […]
  • CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case25 Apr 2026 02:30CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading CaseCFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts tied to government information. Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data to profit. Polymarket bets […]
  • US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers Targeting Americans25 Apr 2026 01:05US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers Targeting AmericansThe U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure on Southeast Asian fraud networks accused of using online fraud to reach U.S. victims. Key Takeaways: $700M DOJ seizures increase pressure on crypto laundering networks tied to scams […]
  • Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million to Accelerate CodeXero, a Browser-Native Vibe Coding AI IDE for EVM, Bringing Total Funding to $7.75 Million25 Apr 2026 00:50This sponsored press release was provided by Cluster Protocol and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. With backing from DAO5, Paper Ventures, JPEG Trading, Mapleblock Capital, and a growing roster of strategic investors, Cluster Protocol is building the creation stack that […]
  • Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market Contracts25 Apr 2026 00:03Brazil Issues Ban on Non-Financial Prediction Market DerivativesThe measure, which would affect international prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi in Brazil, is part of a battle against illegal gambling by President Lula’s Administration. According to a technical note, these platforms would reproduce fixed quota bets, which are already regulated. Key Takeaways: Brazil’s National Monetary Council banned non-financial prediction markets on April 24 […]
  • Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Crypto ATM Ban, Triggering Removals by July 124 Apr 2026 23:30Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation this week, banning all cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) in the state, making Tennessee the second in the U.S. to do so after Indiana. Key Takeaways: Governor Bill Lee signed HB 2505 on April 23, 2026, making Tennessee the 2nd state to ban crypto ATMs. The FBI linked approximately […]
  • CFTC Sues New York as Prediction Markets Fight Escalates24 Apr 2026 22:05CFTC Sues New York as Prediction Markets Fight EscalatesThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has sued New York over prediction markets, following the state’s lawsuit against Coinbase and Gemini, as a broader federal-state clash over event contracts intensifies. The dispute centers on whether these products fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws. Key Takeaways: CFTC sued New York to block state […]