Month: April 2026

A New Market Contagion Is About To Tear Through Crypto

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Ran unpacks what he calls a “Market Contagion” moment, as headlines point to a growing crisis across DeFi. He highlights a $290M hack triggering a broader contagion shock, with repeated exploits showing how fragile and interconnected the system has become. With over $600M reportedly stolen in recent weeks, confidence is clearly taking a hit as capital exits the space. Ran stresses that this isn’t isolated, it’s a pattern of stress spreading across protocols. The focus now shifts to risk management as the…

Brent Crude Climbs Above $115 as Trump Signals Longer Iran Naval Blockade – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Brent crude climbed above $115 per barrel on April 29 as Trump ordered preparations for an extended Iranian naval blockade. The IEA called the Strait of Hormuz shutdown the largest supply shock on record, with 20% of global oil flows halted. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady today, with Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation risks in focus. Iran Blockade Fears Push Brent Crude Higher, Largest Increase Since June 2022 Brent, the international benchmark, climbed above $115 per barrel on Wednesday, the highest level since…

Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP

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Crypto pundit SMQKE has shared an important thing that XRP holders have to remember when it comes to the altcoin’s price. He alluded to the token’s historical price appreciation and noted that XRP is better positioned to record more significant gains following Ripple’s recent acquisitions.  What To Remember About XRP’s Price In an X post, SMQKE reminded XRP holders that the token delivered nearly 350x returns between 2017 and 2018, while Bitcoin and Ethereum gained 14x and 100x, respectively, during that period. He noted that this means XRP’s price increase…

Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis lifted his hold after the DOJ closed its probe into Powell around April 24, clearing the vote. Full Senate confirmation is expected by mid-May 2026, potentially making Warsh chair before Powell’s term ends on May 15. Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Advances All 13 Republicans on the panel voted to move the nomination forward. All 11 Democrats voted against it. The executive session, chaired by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., convened at…

Bitcoin Home Mining Tax Implications

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Join Bitcoin University Premium: Learn how to mine Bitcoin from home with rented hash: In this video, I discuss the tax implications of using rented hash to mine Bitcoin from home. In particular, I discuss the context in which rented hash might be deductible (or not). Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional to learn if this any of this applies to your jurisdiction and individual tax situation. Not investment advice! Consult a financial advisor. Form 1040, Schedule C: I am not…

Here’s How The Ethereum Vs. Solana Rivalry Is Going

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Ethereum and Solana are once again under close watch as fresh data reveals how both networks are performing, with recent fee metrics and on-chain activity offering a clearer picture of where momentum currently sits. Ethereum Vs. Solana: Fee Dominance And Growing Activity Recent figures directly address how both networks compare, showing Ethereum building a clear lead in economic activity. Data shared on April 24, 2026, by @ETH_Daily revealed that Ethereum had been generating more total fees than Solana for over a week. In the most recent 24-hour snapshot, Ethereum recorded…

Blackrock Pulls $112M From IBIT as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Extend Cooling Phase

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.68M outflows on Apr 28, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $112.25M exit. Ether ETFs lost $21.80M as Blackrock ETHA fell, signaling cooling institutional demand. XRP ETFs gained $2.20M via Canary XRPC, hinting at selective inflows as markets recalibrate. Investors Pull $21.80M From Ether ETFs as Volumes Hit $428M in Cautious Trade The tone across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) softened further on Tuesday, April 28, with bitcoin products extending their pullback and ether funds following suit. While not a wholesale retreat, the pattern signals a market taking…

KuCoin EU Hires AML Chief After Austria MiCA Business Ban

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KuCoin EU has appointed a new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) chief and expanded its compliance team in Vienna, weeks after Austrian regulators barred the exchange from taking on new business under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regime. The MiCA-licensed entity named Carmen Kleinhans as its Anti-Money Laundering officer, alongside two deputy AML officers drawn from former Austrian regulators and bank compliance chiefs. According to a Wednesday release, the team will oversee AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and sanctions controls, as well as enterprise-wide risk management and regulatory engagement. The move follows…

Mines and Mining Related Equities – That’s Where The Future Is

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Gold is still trading near elevated levels — around $4,700 to $4,800 an ounce — even as a stronger US dollar and firm bond yields weigh on prices. That tension is at the centre of the current market debate. In an interview with MINING.COM, Alasdair Macleod, a former banker and gold market analyst, argues the real shift is happening in China. He points to large volumes of gold absorbed through the Shanghai Gold Exchange and steady domestic production, suggesting a significant share…

Mezo launches institutional Bitcoin yield vaults with Anchorage Digital and Bullish, including 250 BTC anchor investment

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Mezo Prime launches with Anchorage and Bullish to route institutional Bitcoin into segregated, qualified‑custody vaults that earn onchain yield and mint BTC‑backed MUSD. Summary Mezo has launched Mezo Prime with Anchorage Digital Bank and Bullish to let corporate treasuries earn onchain BTC yield inside a qualified‑custody framework. The product uses segregated Enclave vaults at Anchorage, with no commingling or rehypothecation, allowing BTC to be locked as veBTC for protocol fees or used as collateral to borrow MUSD. Bullish is the first institutional customer and is deploying part of its treasury…