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Chainlink Now Streams Live US Stock Prices to DeFi
Chainlink Now Streams Live US Stock Prices to DeFi

The Chainlink price narrative shifted this week when the protocol upgraded its Data Streams infrastructure to deliver near-real-time pricing for US stocks and ETFs on a 24/5 basis, giving DeFi protocols access to the same equity data that covers roughly…

Paxos Labs raises $12M, launches Amplify platform for onchain finance
Paxos Labs raises $12M, launches Amplify platform for onchain finance

Paxos Labs funding brings in $12 million to expand Amplify, a platform for yield, borrowing, and branded stablecoin issuance. The post Paxos Labs raises $12M, launches Amplify platform for onchain finance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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HYPE Hits $45 as Oil Contracts Boost Hyperliquid Volume

TLDR HYPE climbed above $45 for the first time in five months after gaining more than 20% in one week. Oil perpetual contracts ranked among the most traded assets on Hyperliquid during the price rally. Crude Oil generated over $840 million in 24-hour volume and became the third most traded market. Brent Crude Oil recorded [...] The post HYPE Hits...

Kraken IPO Plans Move Forward After Confidential Filing, Co-CEO Sethi Revealed
Kraken IPO Plans Move Forward After Confidential Filing, Co-CEO Sethi Revealed

US crypto exchange Kraken has taken another step toward public markets after Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Tuesday at the Semafor World Economy event in Washington, DC, that the company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Co-CEO Unveils Kraken’s Mission Sethi said Kraken’s goal is to give customers access to advanced trading and...

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Casinos Meet Prediction Markets: Crypto.com Partners With NYSE-Listed High Roller Technologies

High Roller Technologies, a NYSE-listed global online gaming operator, signed an agreement with Crypto.com to introduce regulated prediction market products in the United States. The deal marks High Roller’s entry into the fast-growing event contract sector and opens new revenue opportunities across finance, sports, and entertainment. Singapore...

Ethereum Just Saw Its Strongest Institutional Demand Signal Since October: Find Out If It Lasts
Ethereum Just Saw Its Strongest Institutional Demand Signal Since October: Find Out If It Lasts

Ethereum is trading just below $2,400. The market is seeing relief. And over the past 48 hours, US institutional investors briefly paid the highest premium for Ethereum they have paid since October — before pulling back almost as quickly as they arrived. Related Reading: Ethereum Profit-Loss Indicator Is Hovering Just Below Neutral – The Market...

Dogecoin Price Prediction at $0.0934 and Why One Presale Has DOGE Holders Rushing In
Dogecoin Price Prediction at $0.0934 and Why One Presale Has DOGE Holders Rushing In

The dogecoin price prediction now sits at $0.0934 after a 70-day accumulation pattern squeezed into a descending triangle that analyst Ali Charts says is ready for a 30% move, per BanklessTimes. DOGE spot ETF products pulled in $1.34 million last week, the best single-week figure since January, but that inflow barely moves a $14.2 billion [...]...

Nasdaq extends winning streak to 10 sessions as tech leads Wall Street higher
Nasdaq extends winning streak to 10 sessions as tech leads Wall Street higher

U.S. equities closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.96% and locking in gains for 10 consecutive trading days, underscoring renewed risk appetite in big‑cap technology. The S&P 500 added 1.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

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High Roller Stock Soars After Crypto.com Prediction Market Deal

TLDR High Roller Technologies announced plans to launch a U.S. prediction market in partnership with Crypto.com. The company will offer event-based contracts across finance, sports, and entertainment sectors. Crypto.com Derivatives North America will provide the infrastructure as a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse. High Roller’s stock...

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit
Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed Monday that the U.S. crypto exchange has a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, reaffirming the company’s path toward a public offering despite a reported pause earlier this year. Key Takeaways: Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed the exchange’s confidential SEC IPO filing at the April 14, 2026, Semafor event....

Goldman Sachs files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
Goldman Sachs files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Goldman Sachs has filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF that aims to turn BTC’s volatility into yield via a covered‑call strategy built on spot ETF exposure. Goldman Sachs has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

HYPE hits 2026 high as Hyperliquid volumes soar: Is the rally sustainable?
HYPE hits 2026 high as Hyperliquid volumes soar: Is the rally sustainable?

HYPE's price soared to $45, but data show weak spot volumes and rising leverage use as signs that market momentum may fade.

DAO behind CoW Swap urges users to stay off platform after ‘hijacking‘
DAO behind CoW Swap urges users to stay off platform after ‘hijacking‘

The decentralized exchange aggregator said users should refrain from visiting its website after a frontend exploit.

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JPMorgan CFO Flags Regulatory Arbitrage Risks From Stablecoins

TLDR JPMorgan CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that stablecoins could become a form of regulatory arbitrage under inconsistent rules. He stated that some stablecoin models may replicate bank-like products without adhering to traditional banking safeguards. Barnum emphasized that equal regulation for similar financial products is necessary to prevent an...

Kian Sadeghi: Genetic influence on IQ is 50%, the ethical complexities of embryo selection, and the historical dangers of eugenics | Tucker Carlson
Kian Sadeghi: Genetic influence on IQ is 50%, the ethical complexities of embryo selection, and the historical dangers of eugenics | Tucker Carlson

Genetic testing in IVF sparks debate over ethics and the balance between science and parental choice. The post Kian Sadeghi: Genetic influence on IQ is 50%, the ethical complexities of embryo selection, and the historical dangers of eugenics | Tucker Carlson appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom
Bitcoin's $76,000 breakout fails but a rare signal is hinting at major market bottom

Derivatives funding rates have now remained negative for 46 days, a streak last seen following the FTX crash which marked the bottom of 2022's crypto winter.

Kraken Says No Funds at Risk Despite Insider Data Breach Attempt and Blackmail Threats
Kraken Says No Funds at Risk Despite Insider Data Breach Attempt and Blackmail Threats

Two employees at Kraken improperly accessed support data, leading to an extortion attempt with threats to release internal system footage.

Ripple CEO Sets May Timeline For CLARITY Act Approval Amid Stablecoin Yield Debate
Ripple CEO Sets May Timeline For CLARITY Act Approval Amid Stablecoin Yield Debate

Congress returned from the Easter recess on Monday, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used the moment to sound notably more confident about the CLARITY Act—the anticipated crypto market structure bill that has been stuck for months. In recent remarks, Garlinghouse pointed to May as the most important month to watch for passage, arguing that the […]

Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B
Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B Crypto exchange Kraken has confirmed a confidential IPO filing alongside a $13.3 billion valuation. This post Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Valuation Falls to $13.3B first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah...

Ethereum Sees Spike In Daily Transactions While Price Momentum Gradually Fades
Ethereum Sees Spike In Daily Transactions While Price Momentum Gradually Fades

Ethereum network activity is not being influenced or shaped by the current price action of the altcoin, which has been steadily battling with volatility. Even as the price of ETH has fallen sharply from its new peak, user activity on the leading blockchain network is experiencing robust growth, with more operations being carried out on […]

PI Network’s Protocol 23 Could Unlock Wall Street Recognition
PI Network’s Protocol 23 Could Unlock Wall Street Recognition

The PI network is heading toward its most consequential technical upgrade yet as Protocol 23 prepares to go live on May 18, bringing smart contracts, real-world asset tokenization, and AI App Studio integration that analysts say could shift how institutional…

XRP Holders Can Now Earn Juicy 5% APY On Bybit’s XRPfi
XRP Holders Can Now Earn Juicy 5% APY On Bybit’s XRPfi

A new XRP yield opportunity with a defined baseline return arrives on Bybit: here’s how to make use of it. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

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South Korea’s NHN KCP Partners with Ava Labs to Build Crypto Payment Layer 1 on Avalanche

TLDR: NHN KCP partners with Ava Labs to develop a payments-focused Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche infrastructure. The network targets sub-second payment authorization with onchain encryption for secure merchant transactions. Ava Cloud will enable NHN KCP to deploy and manage a customizable blockchain for real-world payment use cases. The project...

Relics of a Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System
Relics of a Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Bitcoin Magazine Relics of a Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System A conversation with Afroman. This post Relics of a Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Dennis Koch.

PI Price Flashes Bullish Pattern — Could It Jump 22%?
PI Price Flashes Bullish Pattern — Could It Jump 22%?

The PI price is flashing a falling wedge chart pattern on its 12-hour chart that analysts at Invezz say could push the token 22 percent higher toward the $0.200 resistance level, with smart contract catalysts and a Kraken listing adding…

Emmet Connor: Marxist ideology is reshaping global events, globalism is a rebranded form of communism, and political labeling is a deflection strategy | The Peter McCormack Show
Emmet Connor: Marxist ideology is reshaping global events, globalism is a rebranded form of communism, and political labeling is a deflection strategy | The Peter McCormack Show

Marxist ideology's influence on global events challenges traditional views on capitalism and societal structures. The post Emmet Connor: Marxist ideology is reshaping global events, globalism is a rebranded form of communism, and political labeling is a deflection strategy | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized: $500M Wiped out as Bitcoin Tests $76K
Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized: $500M Wiped out as Bitcoin Tests $76K

On Tuesday, bitcoin hit a peak of $76,120, driving its market cap to $1.52 trillion as investors pivoted toward a risk-on sentiment. This rally was sparked by potential diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, which overshadowed the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $76,120 on April 14, triggering […]

Goldman Sachs to use options strategy for planned Bitcoin income ETF
Goldman Sachs to use options strategy for planned Bitcoin income ETF

The proposed fund would invest in Bitcoin ETPs and sell call options to generate income while limiting exposure to price swings.

Goldman Sachs doubles down on Bitcoin exposure with new premium income ETF
Goldman Sachs doubles down on Bitcoin exposure with new premium income ETF

Goldman Sachs' increased Bitcoin involvement signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially influencing broader financial market dynamics. The post Goldman Sachs doubles down on Bitcoin exposure with new premium income ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's AI Researchers Outperform Humans 4x on Alignment Task
Anthropic's AI Researchers Outperform Humans 4x on Alignment Task

Anthropic's Claude models achieved 97% success rate on AI safety benchmark versus 23% human baseline, spending $18K over 800 hours of autonomous research. (Read More)

$3.7 Trillion Goldman Sachs Jumps Into Crypto ETF Game With Bold Application For Bitcoin Income Fund
$3.7 Trillion Goldman Sachs Jumps Into Crypto ETF Game With Bold Application For Bitcoin Income Fund

Wall Street behemoth Goldman Sachs filed an application on Tuesday for a Bitcoin Premium Income exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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Bitcoin's $1 million price projection could be a starting point – Bitwise

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan said Bitcoin's recent strength amid escalating geopolitical tensions reflects a deeper shift in global finance.

HBAR’s April 15 Upgrade Puts Infra At The Center Stage
HBAR’s April 15 Upgrade Puts Infra At The Center Stage

Hedera’s upcoming April 15 mainnet upgrade to version 0.72 is less about hype & all about hard infrastructure. Continue reading at DailyCoin.

Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point in Halving Cycle as Supply Tightens Toward 2028
Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point in Halving Cycle as Supply Tightens Toward 2028

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point in Halving Cycle as Supply Tightens Toward 2028 Bitcoin is now just past the midpoint of its current halving cycle ahead of the 2028 supply cut, while miners continue to face shrinking block rewards. This post Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point in Halving Cycle as Supply Tightens Toward 2028 first...

ECB’s Lane says persistent inflation could still force rate hikes
ECB’s Lane says persistent inflation could still force rate hikes

ECB chief economist Philip Lane warned the central bank could still raise interest rates if inflation’s impact lasts longer than expected, keeping tightening risks alive even after March’s pause. European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane has warned that interest…

Bitcoin (BTC) Soars 9% in a Week: Analyst Thinks Bears May Be Caught Off Guard
Bitcoin (BTC) Soars 9% in a Week: Analyst Thinks Bears May Be Caught Off Guard

Is this the start of a massive rally or just a temporary resurgence that would be followed by a brutal correction?

Strategy’s STRC hits record trading volume after massive $1B Bitcoin purchase as market cap doubles since Friday
Strategy’s STRC hits record trading volume after massive $1B Bitcoin purchase as market cap doubles since Friday

Strategy's perpetual preferred stock, STRC, played a key role in the company's Bitcoin strategy this week after it saw more than $1.1 billion in daily trading volume. In an X post, Strategy declared April 13 the record date for STRC. Michael Saylor also noted that the security closed at par with just “one penny of volatility” after […] The post...

88% of Banks Funded for Digital Assets But Only 16% Live - Fireblocks Survey
88% of Banks Funded for Digital Assets But Only 16% Live - Fireblocks Survey

New Fireblocks research reveals massive gap between bank digital asset budgets and production deployment, with custody infrastructure the key bottleneck. (Read More)

Why Every Bitcoin Macro Triangle Breakdown Has Led To A Retracement Phase
Why Every Bitcoin Macro Triangle Breakdown Has Led To A Retracement Phase

Across multiple market cycles, Bitcoin has shown a consistent technical pattern that often goes unnoticed until it’s already underway. Whenever price breaks down from a macro triangle structure, it has historically marked the beginning of a broader retracement phase rather than an immediate recovery. These large-scale consolidation formations...

Stablecoin News: JPMorgan CFO Calls Yield Products Regulatory Arbitrage
Stablecoin News: JPMorgan CFO Calls Yield Products Regulatory Arbitrage

The stablecoin news out of JPMorgan’s Q1 2026 earnings call Tuesday landed directly in the middle of the CLARITY Act negotiations when CFO Jeremy Barnum warned that yield-bearing stablecoins risk becoming a tool for regulatory arbitrage unless they are held…

Fellowship PAC Drops $1.15M on GOP Candidates as Crypto Lobbying Heats Up
Fellowship PAC Drops $1.15M on GOP Candidates as Crypto Lobbying Heats Up

Crypto-backed Fellowship PAC reports first major spending with $1.15M in ads for Georgia and Kentucky races ahead of May 19 primaries. (Read More)

The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in his portfolio. Here are the details
The next Fed chair has crypto exposure in his portfolio. Here are the details

Kevin Warsh's financial disclosure reveals stakes in DeFi protocols, Ethereum scaling networks, a Bitcoin Lightning startup, and prediction markets — all of which he's promised to sell.

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XRP Futures Jump 294% to $46M as Price Rebounds

TLDR XRP rose to $1.37 after gaining 3.83% and ending a three-day decline. XRP Futures net inflows surged 294% to $46.15 million within 24 hours. Derivatives data showed steady inflows across 4-hour, eight-hour, and 12-hour timeframes. Short liquidations reached $1.59 million over 24 hours and made up 88% of total liquidations. Spot exchange data...

Cow Protocol Halts Trading After Frontend Domain Hijack
Cow Protocol Halts Trading After Frontend Domain Hijack

Cow Swap, a decentralized exchange aggregator built on Cow Protocol, paused its protocol Monday after attackers hijacked the DNS records for its main frontend at swap.cow.fi. Key Takeaways: Cow Swap’s frontend at swap.cow.fi was hijacked via DNS at 14:54 UTC on April 14, 2026. Cow DAO paused Cow Protocol’s APIs and backend as a precaution, […]

Visa Becomes Anchor Validator on Tempo Blockchain for Stablecoin Payments
Visa Becomes Anchor Validator on Tempo Blockchain for Stablecoin Payments

Visa launches in-house validator node on Stripe's Tempo blockchain, joining anchor validators for stablecoin settlement as payment giants race to build crypto infrastructure. (Read More)

Rakuten to allow XRP to be used as payment method by its 44 million customers
Rakuten to allow XRP to be used as payment method by its 44 million customers

Rakuten Pay users will also be able to spot trade XRP via the Rakuten Pay app and exchange the Japanese e-commerce giant’s points to purchase Ripple’s token

Crypto.com gets into prediction markets through High Roller tie-up
Crypto.com gets into prediction markets through High Roller tie-up

The crypto exchange's move could signal a challenge to platforms like Kalshi through the integration of prediction markets, expected to be a $1 trillion market by 2030.

Ethereum open interest jumps 11.6% as leverage piles into ETH
Ethereum open interest jumps 11.6% as leverage piles into ETH

ETH derivatives open interest jumps 11.59% in 24 hours to $34.165B, with Binance, Gate, Bybit and OKX carrying most of the leverage as traders pile into Ethereum. Ethereum’s derivatives market has lit up again, with total ETH contract open interest…

Ethereum Price Opens 8% Higher at $2,370 on Iran Optimism
Ethereum Price Opens 8% Higher at $2,370 on Iran Optimism

The Ethereum price jumped 8 percent to $2,370 Tuesday morning as Trump’s signals about potential Iran peace talks triggered a broad risk-on rally across crypto markets, with bitcoin touching $74,900 and the total crypto market cap approaching $2.6 trillion. Yahoo…

Bitwise CIO says Iran conflict is showing Bitcoin’s geopolitical value beyond digital gold
Bitwise CIO says Iran conflict is showing Bitcoin’s geopolitical value beyond digital gold

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the Iran conflict shows Bitcoins growing role as both digital gold and a neutral global settlement asset. The post Bitwise CIO says Iran conflict is showing Bitcoin’s geopolitical value beyond digital gold appeared first on Crypto Briefing.