Bitwise CIO Backs Avalanche With New AVAX ETF Launch
TLDR Bitwise launched a new Avalanche-focused fund on April 15 to expand its crypto product lineup. CIO Matt Hougan said Avalanche offers differentiated exposure within the Layer 1 blockchain market. Hougan explained that Avalanche allows institutions to launch customizable blockchains with their own rules and validators. He linked the AVAX ETF...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 8:12:11 PM
PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms
U.S. lawmakers have introduced the PACE Act to modernize payment systems and reduce transaction costs. The bill could open federal payment rails to regulated nonbank providers, including crypto firms. Key Takeaways: U.S. Reps. Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced the PACE Act to modernize payments. Bill aims to open Fed systems like Fednow,...
By Emmanuel Musa 4/22/2026, 8:10:44 PM
Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire
Crypto's identity crisis deepens as trust issues and ideology clash in the mainstream transition. The post Mike Ippolito: Crypto’s identity crisis amid mainstream acceptance, the urgent need to rebuild trust, and the clash between ideology and reality | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 4/22/2026, 8:09:06 PM
Bears Are Fully In Control Of Bitcoin And It Will Crash Below $60,000, Here’s Why
A crypto analyst has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) is still in a bear market despite its recent price rally, warning that the cryptocurrency could be headed for a deeper correction below $60,000. The call comes amid repeated failed breakouts and weakening momentum, raising doubts about any near-term recovery. According to the analyst, the current...
By Sandra White 4/22/2026, 8:00:21 PM
Iran Seizes Ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump Extends the Ceasefire
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, hours after President Trump extended the ceasefire with Tehran indefinitely, while confirming the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Iran’s Islamic…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Coinbase taps UK‑regulated tGBP in local‑currency stablecoin push
Coinbase has listed FCA‑sandbox‑tested tGBP, letting users move pound‑pegged stablecoins across its app and exchange as it doubles down on local‑currency rails beyond USD. Coinbase is deepening its bet on non‑USD stablecoins, rolling out full support for the pound‑pegged tGBP…
By Andrew Folkler 4/22/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Kalshi Selects Pyth for New Commodities Hub Markets
TLDR Kalshi has selected Pyth Network as the official data provider for its new Commodities Hub. The Commodities Hub offers binary markets tied to gold, oil, lithium, and soybeans. Pyth will act as the resolution source by supplying real-time institutional price feeds. Kalshi’s most liquid oil contract uses ICE data to verify market outcomes....
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 7:59:41 PM
FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”
Bitcoin Magazine FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin” A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy...
By Jenna Montgomery 4/22/2026, 7:55:45 PM
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
Bitcoin Magazine The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node and testing the protocol’s cryptographic architecture as a tool for securing and protecting networks, according to INDOPACOM commander Admiral Samuel Paparo. This post The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/22/2026, 7:52:18 PM
Trump’s Fed Nominee Says He Won’t Take Rate Orders. One Republican Is Holding Up the Vote.
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, told a Senate confirmation hearing on April 21 that he has made no commitments to the White House on interest rates and would act independently, even as Republican Senator Thom…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 7:50:00 PM
White House asserts US leverage over Iran amid naval blockade
The US naval blockade heightens economic pressure on Iran, potentially destabilizing the regime and affecting geopolitical dynamics. The post White House asserts US leverage over Iran amid naval blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:48:49 PM
SoFi Bank Adds XRP Deposits to Regulated Crypto Platform
TLDR SoFi Bank now allows customers to deposit XRP through its regulated crypto platform. Ripple stated that broader access supports long-term growth and strengthens XRP utility. SoFi operates under a nationally chartered bank regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The platform charges a flat 1% fee on every crypto trade...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 7:48:10 PM
New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos
Top prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, are rushing to offer highly leveraged crypto derivatives at the exact moment state and federal authorities are clashing in court over whether the industry’s core products constitute illegal betting or legitimate financial instruments. Over the past year, these companies have gained...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 4/22/2026, 7:45:22 PM
ADA Holds the Line Near $0.24 as Cardano Community Rejects $3.5M Treasury Plan
Cardano (ADA) seems to have found its footing, as buyers have stepped in decisively at the $0.24 zone, a vital support level.
By Brian Njuguna 4/22/2026, 7:41:12 PM
Virginia Voters Approve New Map That Could Give Democrats Four More House Seats
Virginia voters have narrowly approved a new congressional map that could shift as many as four House seats from Republican to Democrat, delivering a major boost to the party’s bid to retake the House in the 2026 midterms. Virginia voters…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 7:35:00 PM
Japan Just Turned XRP Into Working Money: From Banks To Store Checkouts
Japan just delivered what may be one of the biggest weeks in XRP’s history — largely under the radar. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/22/2026, 7:25:00 PM
Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Major Crypto Bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Congress to pass comprehensive digital asset legislation.
By Alex Dovbnya 4/22/2026, 7:21:34 PM
Sberbank Awaits Law to Begin Crypto Exchange Trading
TLDR Sberbank confirmed it will launch crypto trading services after Russia enacts digital asset regulation and exchange trading begins. Ruslan Vesterovsky said the bank stands ready to provide access once the legal framework takes effect. The Bank of Russia continues to classify cryptocurrencies as high-risk instruments under its policy...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 7:19:06 PM
DOJ Charges the SPLC With Fraud Over Secret Payments to Extremist Informants
The US Department of Justice has filed fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging the civil rights organization made secret payments to extremist informants without proper disclosure. The US Department of Justice announced a federal indictment against the…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 7:15:50 PM
BlackRock buys $900M in Bitcoin via iShares Bitcoin Trust
BlackRock's Bitcoin acquisition signals increased institutional interest, potentially driving demand amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The post BlackRock buys $900M in Bitcoin via iShares Bitcoin Trust appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:14:31 PM
Trump expects Iran’s Araghchi to stay in talks amid ceasefire uncertainty
The uncertainty in US-Iran negotiations highlights the fragile nature of international diplomacy and the market's sensitivity to geopolitical shifts. The post Trump expects Iran’s Araghchi to stay in talks amid ceasefire uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:12:32 PM
“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026
Bitcoin Magazine “Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026 Policy leaders from Block and the Bitcoin Policy Institute will headline a live event at Bitcoin 2026 calling for de minimis tax relief that treats qualifying network digital assets like Bitcoin as cash-like for small transactions,...
By Juan Galt 4/22/2026, 7:11:39 PM
Cardano Launches Visa Debit Card With 8% Cryptoback
TLDR Cardano has launched a physical Visa debit card that allows users to spend ADA and over 680 digital assets worldwide. The Cardano Card operates on the Visa network and supports payments at millions of merchants globally. Users can earn up to 8% Cryptoback rewards on eligible purchases made with the card. The card offers [...] The post Cardano...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 7:11:37 PM
Ether ETFs Extend Streak to Nine Days With $43 Million Inflow
Ether led with strong inflows of $43 million, as bitcoin edged forward with limited gains. However, both XRP and solana remained on the sidelines with no trading activity. Key Takeaways: Ether ETFs added $43.36 million to extend their inflow streak to nine days, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing strong demand. Bitcoin ETFs gained just $11.84 […]
By Emmanuel Musa 4/22/2026, 7:10:59 PM
Binance Launches Alpha 2.0 Liquidity Provider Program With Hourly USDC Rebates
Binance has launched an Alpha 2.0 Limit Order Liquidity Providers Program that pays qualified participants hourly USDC rebates. To remain eligible, participants must maintain at least $3 million in monthly effective Alpha 2.0 limit-order volume and meet activity standards comparable to Spot VIP 3 or above. Binance is adding a more formal incentive...
By Chris Omang 4/22/2026, 7:08:28 PM
Crypto detective warns against using these Bitcoin ATMs
A popular blockchain sleuth, Zachary Wolk, alias ZachXBT, has cautioned cryptocurrency users not to trust Bitcoin Depot, one of the … Continue reading The post Crypto detective warns against using these Bitcoin ATMs appeared first on Finbold.
By Steve Muchoki 4/22/2026, 7:07:46 PM
Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Claim Sends Oil Tumbling As XRP Whipsaws
XRP & BTC remain stuck in a broader bear market where geopolitical shocks and policy ambiguity dominate price action. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/22/2026, 7:07:00 PM
Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing | Unchained
Privacy-focused Canton Network challenges blockchain norms with unique smart contract capabilities and major financial partnerships. The post Yuval Rooz: Achieving on-chain capital markets requires solving privacy and settlement finality, misconceptions about Canton are unfounded, and super validators play a crucial role in transaction processing...
By Editorial Team 4/22/2026, 7:06:02 PM
US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz spikes Brent crude to $101.9
Rising tensions and military actions could destabilize global oil markets, impacting economies reliant on stable energy prices. The post US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz spikes Brent crude to $101.9 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 7:01:35 PM
XRP Eyes Breakout, But Failure At $1.53 Could Trigger Sell-Off
XRP is approaching a critical resistance zone as momentum builds toward a potential breakout. However, with price still struggling to clear the $1.53 level, the risk of rejection remains high. A failure at this key barrier could quickly shift sentiment and trigger a move lower, making the next reaction crucial for direction. Wave E Nears...
By Godspower Owie 4/22/2026, 7:00:07 PM
Ripple’s Tokenization Bet: Will XRP Price Explode As It Enters This Trillion-Dollar Industry?
Something quiet is happening on the XRP Ledger. What is happening instead is the kind of institutional movement that is quietly deploying capital onto the Ledger, targeting the US Treasury debt, one of the largest and most stable markets in global finance. The numbers are still small, but the structure behind them points to something […]
By Scott Matherson 4/22/2026, 7:00:05 PM
American Bitcoin boosts Trump-linked hash power to 28.1 EH/s
American Bitcoin, co‑founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., has energized 11,298 new ASICs, lifting owned hash rate to 28.1 EH/s as it doubles down on low‑cost BTC accumulation. American Bitcoin Corp., the publicly listed mining company co‑founded by Eric…
By Andrew Folkler 4/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM
MSTR Stock Leads Crypto Rally Stocks on Bitcoin Surge
TLDR MSTR stock climbed about 9.4% as Bitcoin reached an 11-week high near $78,259. Bitcoin’s rally lifted Coinbase and Robinhood shares during early trading. The S&P 500 also gained about 0.7% as risk appetite improved. Strategy has risen roughly 33% since the start of the Iran conflict. The company holds around 815,000 bitcoins, making it [...]...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:59:04 PM
OpenAI Is Now Selling Pay-Per-Click Ads Inside ChatGPT
OpenAI has begun charging advertisers on a cost-per-click basis inside ChatGPT, marking its first direct move into the digital advertising market and putting it in competition with Google and Meta. OpenAI has quietly launched a pay-per-click advertising model inside ChatGPT,…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:59:00 PM
UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London
FCA raids eight London sites in first crackdown on illegal peer to peer crypto trading as UK enforcement pressure rises. The post UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:58:37 PM
US Banks Are Fighting the New Stablecoin Rules. The White House Is Not Having It
Major US banks are lobbying to slow down new stablecoin legislation, but the White House has intervened directly, telling the banking industry to stand down. US banks are mounting resistance to proposed stablecoin legislation moving through Congress, arguing the rules…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:45:00 PM
US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is running a live Bitcoin node and conducting operational tests on the Bitcoin protocol to secure military networks, the command’s top officer told the Senate Armed Services Committee this week. Key Takeaways: Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed INDOPACOM runs a live Bitcoin node and is conducting operational network security...
By Jamie Redman 4/22/2026, 6:44:05 PM
IO Global Files Reduced Cardano Treasury Plan for 2026
TLDR IO Global submitted nine treasury proposals for 2026 to support Cardano’s Leios scaling roadmap. The company requested just under 50% of the funding it sought last year. Voting on the Cardano treasury proposals will remain open until May 24. Leios is expected to enter testnet in June with a mainnet launch planned by late [...] The post IO...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:42:43 PM
Algorand Lands In Google’s AI Push, Zero-K Focus Grows
ALGO is quietly embedding itself in some of tech’s most contested frontiers: AI-native payments & quantum security. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 4/22/2026, 6:42:00 PM
Gensyn Network Debuts Delphi, a Permissionless AI Prediction Market Platform, on Mainnet
Gensyn officially launched Delphi on its mainnet on Wednesday, making it the first application to go live on the decentralized compute network and introducing real economic value to a platform that processed millions in test volume during its trial run. Key Takeaways: Gensyn launched Delphi on mainnet April 22, 2026, marking the network’s first...
By Jamie Redman 4/22/2026, 6:35:57 PM
Kraken Filed 56 Million Crypto Tax Forms in 2025 and Wants Congress to Raise the Bar
Kraken submitted 56 million crypto tax forms for 2025, most reporting gains under $50, and is now calling on Congress to overhaul what it calls an unworkable reporting threshold. Kraken filed 56 million crypto tax forms with the IRS for…
By Peace Longe 4/22/2026, 6:34:29 PM
Binance.US Slashes Fees Across All Crypto Listings
TLDR Binance.US reduced spot trading fees to 0% maker and 0.02% taker across all listed cryptocurrencies. The new pricing structure applies to both low-volume and high-volume traders without tier requirements. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregory said American crypto traders have been paying too much for too long. The exchange previously...
By Maxwell Mutuma 4/22/2026, 6:34:04 PM
The question isn't whether privacy. It's what sort of privacy
Blockchains are going private. The only question left is what kind of privacy the industry will build, argues Schiller.
By Benjamin Schiller 4/22/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt
The lawsuit highlights potential risks in DeFi governance, questioning decentralization and transparency in token management practices. The post Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 4/22/2026, 6:28:44 PM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is vital to maintaining U.S. financial leadership. This post U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure...
By Micah Zimmerman 4/22/2026, 6:28:05 PM
US State Department orders Americans to leave Iran amid rising tensions
The evacuation order may signal increased U.S.-Iran tensions, potentially leading to military involvement and impacting regional stability. The post US State Department orders Americans to leave Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:26:40 PM
UK crackdown on illegal crypto trading sites in London
Increased regulatory scrutiny in the UK may deter crypto activity, impacting market dynamics and potentially stifling innovation. The post UK crackdown on illegal crypto trading sites in London appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 4/22/2026, 6:13:58 PM
Donald Trump-backed WLFI faces lawsuits from top supporter Justin Sun over token rights
Tron founder Justin Sun is suing Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) over recent events between him and the project's team.
By N/A 4/22/2026, 6:07:11 PM
Squeeze Dynamics: Why Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Rise to $79,500 Lacks Conviction
Bitcoin added $5,000 to its value in 72 hours, reaching its highest level since February. The total market cap rose to $1.58 trillion while the rapid price jump triggered a short squeeze, liquidating $207 million in short bets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $79,500 on April 22, hitting a 72-hour high after President Trump extended […]
By Terence Zimwara 4/22/2026, 6:02:23 PM
Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Price Is Going To $200,000, Reveals When To Buy
Bitcoin is back in a place where bold upside calls are starting to circulate again, and while short-term sentiment is still mixed, one analyst believes the cryptocurrency is setting up for a powerful move that sends the price action all the way to $200,000. The call is built around a long-term cycle structure on the monthly candlestick timeframe...
By Scott Matherson 4/22/2026, 6:00:07 PM