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05/01/2026 03:00 PM

Are Satoshi’s 600,000 BTC At Risk? Unveiling The Hard Fork That Targets Bitcoin

On-chain sleuth Tyler has drawn attention to a Bitcoin hard fork proposal amid the quantum threat to the Bitcoin network. This has raised concerns about what could happen to Satoshi Nakamoto’s BTC holdings, although the developer behind the proposal has assured that Satoshi’s coins will remain safe.  Proposed Bitcoin Hard Fork Raises Concerns About Satoshi’s […]
05/01/2026 01:30 PM

Bitcoin Gives US Leverage Against China, Defense Secretary Hegseth Says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress that Bitcoin can serve as a tool of US strategic leverage, linking the asset to classified Pentagon efforts and a broader competition with China. The comments mark one of the clearest public signals yet that parts of the US defense establishment now view BTC not only as a financial […]
05/01/2026 12:00 PM

Global Crypto Pig-Butchering Crackdown: US, UAE, And China Bust 9 Scam Centers

The US, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Chinese authorities have cracked down on multiple cryptocurrency pig-butchering scam centers that have taken millions of dollars from American victims. Related Reading: South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls 276 Arrested, 6 Indicted In Global Crackdown On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice […]
05/01/2026 11:00 AM

Bitcoin Is In An Institutional Support Zone: Here Are The Three Metrics Funds Need Before They Jump In

Bitcoin is holding above $75,000 as the bullish momentum that drove it toward $79,000 over recent sessions has begun to slow. The recovery is real but not yet decisive — and as the market consolidates, a GugaOnChain report is drawing attention to a specific price zone that institutional participants appear to be watching with increasing […]
05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Hyperliquid Policy Center Fires Off CFTC Letter On Prediction Markets—Here’s What It Wants

The newly launched Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has entered the US prediction market debate with a fresh submission to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).  The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit, led by Jake Chervinsky, said it responded to the CFTC’s request for public input following an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (the “ANPRM”).  […]
05/01/2026 09:00 AM

XRP Bearish Sentiment Held Derivatives Hostage for Months: Is The Balance Shifting?

XRP is struggling to hold the $1.35 level as the price consolidates within a long-term range that has tested the patience of bulls waiting for a decisive break in either direction. The surface picture is uninspiring — a market grinding sideways without conviction in either direction. But an Arab Chain report tracking the derivatives market […]
05/01/2026 08:00 AM

Bitcoin Market Depth Thins: Spot Volume Drops To Lowest Since October 2023

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot volume has observed a notable decline, something that could make the market more sensitive to flow shifts. Bitcoin Spot Volume Has Gone Through A Decline Recently As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in an X post, the Bitcoin Spot Volume has declined to multi-year lows. The “Spot Volume” […]
05/01/2026 07:30 AM

XRP Could See Fresh Demand As Japan’s Rakuten Unlocks Loyalty Point Conversions

Japan’s crypto tax overhaul could soon make Rakuten’s new XRP feature far more attractive. Policymakers are reviewing a proposal to slash capital gains rates on digital assets from 55% to 20% — a change that would dramatically alter how Japanese consumers think about holding and spending cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Free Businesses From Bank […]

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