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04/04/2026 09:43 AM Bitcoin Faucet Revival: Block Confirms April 6 Launch Date
TLDR: Block confirms its Bitcoin faucet launches April 6, allowing users to collect free satoshis online. The original Bitcoin faucet, created in 2010, distributed roughly 19,700 BTC before closing in 2012. Block cut 40% of its workforce to refocus on Bitcoin, using AI-driven workflows to sustain operations. Block’s product line now includes Cash App, Bitkey [...]
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04/04/2026 09:30 AM Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pledges Direct Involvement in Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense Strategy
Google's quantum research threatens Bitcoin security. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pledges personal involvement to make BTC quantum-resistant before it's too late.
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04/04/2026 09:22 AM 194-Year-Old Jonathan the Tortoise Becomes Target of Elaborate Cryptocurrency Scam
A fraudulent social media account falsely announced the death of Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, while soliciting crypto donations, fooling major outlets.
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04/04/2026 08:52 AM XRP Faces Tug-of-War: $451M Spot Buying Counters Massive Short Positions
XRP price sits at $1.31 with massive spot buying versus short positions. Record network activity and a descending wedge pattern signal potential breakout.
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04/04/2026 08:44 AM Ethereum (ETH) Weathers $1B Selloff as Foundation Nears Staking Milestone
Ethereum (ETH) holds at $2,050 as the Foundation stakes 69,500 ETH and ETF outflows reach $42M. Technical analysis shows critical support levels ahead.
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04/04/2026 08:37 AM Schwab’s 46 Million Clients to Gain Direct Bitcoin Access in 2026
Charles Schwab is launching direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 46 million clients in H1 2026 through new Schwab Crypto accounts. Waitlist now open.
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04/04/2026 08:37 AM Why Circle Refused to Freeze $285M in Stolen USDC During the Drift Protocol Hack
Circle faces backlash after declining to freeze $285M stolen in Drift hack. ZachXBT alleges Circle ignored $420M in illicit USDC across 15 cases since 2022.
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04/04/2026 08:29 AM Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis: Experts Split on Whether Bottom Is In or More Pain Ahead
Bitcoin trades at $66,800 with analysts divided on direction. ETF outflows continue as BTC consolidates in tight range. Is the bottom in or more pain ahead?
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04/04/2026 03:41 AM Why RWA Regulation Is the True Foundation of Tokenized Asset Infrastructure
TLDR: The tokenized US Treasury market hit $12B, far below the $6T traditional money market fund sector. Regulatory obligations follow the entities managing assets, not the tokens representing them onchain. Embedded compliance built into RWA protocols removes costly intermediary layers found in traditional markets. Major jurisdictions including the EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan are [...]
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04/04/2026 03:16 AM Chainlink’s $42M LINK Transfer to Binance Sparks Caution as Whale Wallets Hit a One-Year High
TLDR: Around 4.9 million LINK tokens worth roughly $42M were transferred to Binance during a low-volume weekend session. A single wallet address was responsible for moving 2.5 million LINK directly to Binance in one concentrated transfer. Chainlink whale wallets holding 1M or more LINK grew from 100 to 125 between April 2025 and April 2026. [...]
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