Industry News

  • Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control17 Apr 2026 14:39Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in ControlBitcoin extends its breakout above prior resistance, signaling strong upward momentum as buyers push price to fresh local highs. The move reflects sustained demand and trend continuation, with bitcoin holding firm near peak levels. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin pushes toward $78K as strong buying momentum drives continued upside. Chart confirms bullish breakout with higher highs supporting […]
  • Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.7 as Agentic Workflows Take Center Stage17 Apr 2026 13:30Anthropic Debuts Claude Opus 4.7 as Agentic Workflows Take Center StageAnthropic officially launched its newest artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Key Takeaways: Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.7 on April 16, 2026, featuring an 87.6% score on the SWE-bench Verified test. The AI industry shift toward agentic autonomy sees Opus 4.7 outperform GPT-5.4 in complex coding and finance. Developers must […]
  • Singapore Gulf Bank Unveils Stablecoin Mint and Redeem Service for Institutional Clients17 Apr 2026 11:30Singapore Gulf Bank has launched a stablecoin mint and redeem service, allowing institutional and high-net-worth clients to convert fiat currency to digital assets with 24/7 instant settlement. Key Takeaways: SGB launched 24/7 stablecoin minting on SGB Net to enable instant settlement for transactions over $100,000. To drive adoption, SGB is waiving Solana gas and bank […]
  • Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela17 Apr 2026 10:30Economist Proposes National Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in VenezuelaAlejandro 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 09:30The 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 08:30Public Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality GrowthPublic 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 07:30MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDFWhen 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 06:30Bitcoin 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 05:30NYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US BankBank-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 04:30Crypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI ExpansionHIVE 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 […]