Month: April 2026

BTC Price Rebounds Above $74,000 Despite Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading above $74,000, recovering sharply after weeks of geopolitical pressure tied to escalating Iran-US hostilities that had pinned the asset in a stubborn $73,000–$74,000 resistance band. The analytical question is no longer whether Bitcoin can reclaim that level – it is whether a rebound occurring against a backdrop of unresolved Middle East tensions reflects durable structural demand or a tactical short squeeze that still lacks confirmation from patient capital. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coins to Buy in Q2 Cross-Asset Transmission: Risk-On Snapback Absorbs the Geopolitical Premium The…

Kraken Says It Won’t Negotiate Amid Extortion Threat

Kraken’s Chief Security and Information Officer Nick Percoco disclosed on April 13, 2026, via a post on X, that the exchange is facing an active extortion threat from attackers who obtained videos showing support staff accessing internal client support systems, along with limited client data affecting approximately 2,000 accounts, roughly 0.02% of Kraken’s total user base. Percoco stated that core systems were never breached, that customer funds remain safe, and that Kraken will not negotiate with the attackers under any circumstances. The exchange has notified all potentially affected clients directly…

Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo Leaves Law Firm to Focus on Crypto Advisory

J. Christopher Giancarlo, who chaired the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2017 to 2019 and earned the designation ‘CryptoDad’ for his broadly permissive posture toward digital asset innovation during that tenure, is departing Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP – where he served as senior counsel and co-chair of the firm’s Digital Works practice since 2019 – to concentrate exclusively on advisory work for fintech and cryptocurrency firms. The departure marks his full exit from institutional law practice and a deliberate repositioning toward direct private-sector engagement with the digital asset…

Kraken Extortion Plot Explodes — Should Traders Continue To Trust Exchanges With Their Personal Data?

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The group extorting Kraken is claiming access to some client account information after two insider incidents involving customer support staff. Kraken’s Extortion Plot: An Insider-Play Yesterday, on a post on the social network X, Nick Percoco, Kraken’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), made public  that a criminal group is extorting the crypto exchange with threats  to release videos of their systems exposing client data. Kraken Security Update We are currently being extorted by a criminal group threatening to release videos of our internal systems with client data shown if we do…

Hope For Iran Deal Sparks Risk-On Rally, Bitcoin Nears $75K

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A wave of forced liquidations swept through crypto markets on Tuesday as traders who had bet against Bitcoin and Ether were caught off guard by a sharp price surge tied to hopes of a US-Iran agreement. Related Reading Around 80% of the $530 million in total liquidations over 24 hours — roughly $425 million — came from leveraged short positions in the two largest cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin touched just under $75,000 on CoinMarketCap, a level not seen in nearly a month, before running into heavy resistance and retreating to about $74,655.…

Deutsche Börse to Invest $200M in Kraken’s Parent Company for 1.5% Stake

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Deutsche Börse said Tuesday it will invest $200 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, deepening a partnership between the two companies as the German exchange operator expands further into digital assets. The investment, which is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter, will give Deutsche Börse a 1.5% fully diluted stake in Kraken through a secondary share purchase. The investment is another sign of growing interest in the cryptocurrency industry from traditional finance (TradFi) institutions. The deal is part of…

Raoul Pal: “A TSUNAMI Is Coming For Bitcoin & Ethereum” | 2026 Crypto Prediction

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io 🧠 My FREE Daily 5-Min Crypto Newsletter: ⮕ 🔒 Cold Storage Wallet: ⮕ 💰 Get Up To $200 With Coinbase: Something is shifting beneath the surface of the crypto market right now, and most retail investors have no idea it is happening. Raoul Pal, former hedge fund manager and founder of Real Vision, is pointing to a structural change in how global liquidity actually enters the financial system this cycle. Governments are not planning to print money the old way. Instead, they…

Colombia’s Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency Decrees – iGaming Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Colombia’s Constitutional Court blocked Petro’s $3.1 billion emergency tax decree on April 9. Fecoljuegos reported a 30% online GGR drop after the 19% VAT was introduced in February 2025. Decree 0240 named crypto deposits as taxable for the first time under Colombian law. 13 Months of Executive Decrees End With a Constitutional Wall The court ruled that Decree 1390, signed by Petro’s full cabinet last December, exceeded the president’s constitutional powers. Magistrate Carlos Camargo Assís, who authored the lead opinion, called the move an “affront to the operation…

XRP Sentiment Is Sitting At Levels That Have Led To A Price Rally, But Is This Time Different?

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XRP sentiment among retail investors has declined to severe lows as fear and doubt continue to plague the market. The cryptocurrency has seen continuous declines in its price since reaching a high above $3 in 2025. This poor performance has triggered rapid sell-offs and weakened XRP’s market structure to the point that its short-term direction remains uncertain. Nevertheless, new reports suggest that XRP is now sitting at sentiment levels that previously preceded massive price rallies. If historical trends repeat perfectly, the cryptocurrency could be gearing up for a highly anticipated…

Nauru Appoints Dadvan Yousuf Trade Commissioner for Crypto Push

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Nauru has appointed crypto entrepreneur Dadvan Yousuf as an international trade commissioner to help advance its digital asset strategy and attract global investment.    In a statement on Tuesday, President David Adeang said the appointment is part of the Pacific nation’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships and position itself as a hub for virtual asset activity. The government said Yousuf will support cross-border engagement with virtual asset service providers, financial institutions and technology firms. The move comes less than a year after Nauru passed legislation establishing the Command Ridge Virtual Asset…