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The Block features breaking Crypto news about Bitcoin, Blockchain, Web3, and DeFi from the web's most reliable source.


04/28/2026 04:21 PM

Telegram AI-powered crypto trading agents can now execute transfers, swaps and staking

Users can fund a dedicated wallet for an agent, which can then execute on-chain actions like transfers, swaps, and DeFi activity.


04/28/2026 03:53 PM

Tether develops modular bitcoin mining systems with Canaan in latest infrastructure push

Tether said it is developing new modular bitcoin mining systems with Canaan and ACME Swisstech in a deeper pusher into infrastructure.


04/28/2026 03:01 PM

Visa taps former Tether CEO’s WeFi to connect crypto to its payment network

The collaboration adds to a rapidly growing list of initiatives between existing payment networks and digital asset firms.


04/28/2026 02:56 PM

CFTC turns to AI for crypto registration applications in an effort to offset workforce cuts: report

The CFTC is leaning into artificial intelligence to review crypto-related registration applications, according to reporting from CoinDesk.


04/28/2026 02:33 PM

State Street to launch tokenized fund servicing from Luxembourg by year’s end

State Street said it plans to launch tokenized fund servicing from Luxembourg by the end of 2026, as firms predict a tokenization boom.


04/28/2026 02:16 PM

Paradigm-backed Liquid raises $18 million in new funding to expand its 24/7 multi-asset trading platform

The round was co-led by growth equity firm Left Lane Capital and venture firm Neo, an early backer of Kalshi.


04/28/2026 02:01 PM

Stablecoin payroll firm Toku taps Paxos Labs’ Amplify to offer yield on paychecks

Toku has integrated Paxos Labs’ Amplify platform, enabling employees to earn yield on their pay “the moment it lands.”


04/28/2026 01:10 PM

US SEC seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal for 85% eligible-asset rule in crypto ETF listings

The SEC is seeking public comment on an NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of a commodity-based crypto trust’s assets to meet existing listing rules.


04/28/2026 11:40 AM

Bitcoin ETF outflows snap nine-day streak ahead of FOMC as market tests resolve near $77,000

Analysts weighed bitcoin's bullish momentum against growing policy and geopolitical caution after ETF flows reversed amid a key macro week.


04/28/2026 08:45 AM

Jack Dorsey’s Block reveals $2.2 billion in bitcoin holdings in Q1

Jack Dorsey's Block Inc. disclosed that it held a total of 28,355 BTC, including customer assets, as of March 2026.


04/28/2026 07:52 AM

DeFi United unveils plan to restore rsETH after $292 million Kelp DAO exploit

The restoration process involves converting ETH into rsETH in tranches, which will then be transferred to the affected lockbox contract.


04/28/2026 04:42 AM

Japan’s Bitbank rolls out crypto-linked credit card that pays bills in bitcoin

The card will allow users to pay their credit card bill in bitcoin, and receive a 0.5% cashback in crypto for their spending.


04/28/2026 04:00 AM

Saipan woman gets 71 months in prison for bitcoin fraud targeting senior victims

The criminal built trust with her targets and solicited bitcoin investments under false pretenses, according to the DOJ.


04/28/2026 02:41 AM

ZetaChain halts cross-chain transactions following attack on smart contract

The attack has only impacted internal ZetaChain team wallets, and no user funds were affected, the team said.


04/27/2026 10:25 PM

White House crypto advisor hints at ‘big announcement’ on Trump’s strategic bitcoin reserve in coming weeks

Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets Patrick Witt said bitcoin reserve legislation is progressing.


04/27/2026 09:48 PM

‘We don’t take Satoshi’s bitcoin’: eCash fork sparks backlash over ‘reassigned’ coins

The eCash fork will act as a live test of Paul Sztorc’s long-running drivechains-sidechains vision for the bitcoin network.


04/27/2026 09:38 PM

Acting AG Blanche: DOJ has ‘fundamentally changed the game’ for developers

Acting AG Blanche offered some reassurance to software developers as the Justice Department continues its case against Roman Storm.


04/27/2026 08:22 PM

MARA Foundation to foster long-term adoption of Bitcoin, including resilience against quantum and security budget risks

The recently formed MARA Foundation said it will focus on the long-term health, resilience, and adoption of the Bitcoin protocol.


04/27/2026 07:26 PM

Rep. Begich plans revival of bitcoin strategic reserve bill under new name to codify Trump’s executive order

Legislation to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. is set to be reintroduced in the next few weeks.


04/27/2026 06:39 PM

Sen. Tillis becomes ‘latest roadblock’ for crypto bill as he pushes ethics provisions, TD Cowen says

Thom Tillis has reportedly said he would not support the crypto bill if it does not include conflict-of-interest provisions.



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