Month: April 2026

Bitcoin rally faces pressure as whales offload near $75K

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Bitcoin traded near $75,000 after recovering about 24% from its February low near $60,000.  Summary Bitcoin traded near $75K as whales increased exchange inflows and analysts warned of rally resistance. Long-term holders added 354,000 BTC, while short-term traders moved 60,000 BTC to exchanges recently. Binance reserves fell as spot Bitcoin ETFs added 25,600 BTC and tightened market supply. Even so, recent on-chain data showed that larger holders kept sending coins to exchanges while long-term investors added to their positions. CryptoQuant contributor Maartun said the move does not yet confirm a…

KelpDAO Exploiter Moves 75,701 ETH to Mainnet, Begins Routing $175M to Bitcoin

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Key Takeaways: After Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH ($71M), the KelpDAO exploiter moved 75,701 ETH ($175M) to the Ethereum mainnet. Peckshield confirmed the attacker is routing stolen funds to bitcoin via Thorchain, Umbra Cash, and Chainflip. Lazarus Group’s KelpDAO haul adds to $600M+ in DeFi losses over three weeks as TVL falls 25%. Arbitrum Freeze Triggers Immediate Response The KelpDAO exploiter drained approximately $292 million from the liquid restaking protocol’s Layerzero-powered bridge on April 18, in what has become the largest decentralized finance ( DeFi) exploit of 2026. Earlier today, the…

Crypto Scam Targets Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Fraudulent actors posing as Iranian authorities have reportedly sent messages to shipping companies whose vessels remain stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding payment in cryptocurrency for safe passage. On Monday, maritime risk company Marisks issued a warning saying unknown groups had contacted shipowners claiming to represent Iranian security services and requesting transit “fees” in Bitcoin (BTC) or USDt (USDT) in exchange for clearance through the strait, according to Reuters. “These specific messages are a scam,” Marisks reportedly said, adding that they do not originate from Iranian authorities. Tehran…

Strategy Overtakes BlackRock’s Bitcoin Holdings, But Is Saylor Done Buying?

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Michael Saylor announced on Monday that Strategy had carried out another massive Bitcoin buy. The multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin purchase did not come as a surprise to the market, given that the company had already been raising more money to buy BTC leading up to the day. However, what is interesting is how much BTC the public company now holds and what it means in comparison to other counterparts with large holdings in the market. Strategy’s BTC Holdings Have Now Crossed 800,000 BTC With the most recent buy, where the company bought…

U.K. energy firm Reabold to explore Bitcoin mining as an early-stage funding tool

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Reabold Resources is considering a plan to use gas from its Yorkshire site to power a small Bitcoin mining operation. However, the company says it is more of an early-stage test rather than a pivot away from energy production. Summary Reabold Resources is exploring a small Bitcoin mining setup powered by gas from its West Newton site as a way to support early project funding. The company clarified that energy production for U.K. security remains its priority, with mining positioned as a limited proof of concept. According to a company…

Philippine SEC Warns Against dYdX, Crypto Platforms

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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public investor alert warning Filipinos not to invest in dYdX and six other crypto trading platforms, saying they are not registered or authorized to solicit investments in the country. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the SEC named dYdX, Aevo, gTrade, Pacifica, Orderly, Deriv and Ostium, stating that based on its findings, the platforms appear to be offering investments to the public in exchange for promised returns, profits or interest.  The regulator said none of the listed entities are registered…

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Bitcoin price breaks above $76K ahead of potential U.S.-Iran deal

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Bitcoin price reclaimed the $76,000 mark on Tuesday as investors await confirmation of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Summary Bitcoin reclaimed $76K after dipping below $74K, rising 2% to an intraday high of $76,483 as investors bought the recent pullback. Price action remained tied to U.S.-Iran tensions, with markets awaiting clarity on a potential peace deal ahead of a Wednesday deadline. Analysts warn BTC could target $80K on a deal, while prolonged conflict risks a drop below the $75K psychological support level. According to data from…

European Banks Back MiCA Euro Stablecoin to Rival Dollar Tokens

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A consortium of 12 European banks led by Qivalis has selected digital asset custody provider Fireblocks to provide infrastructure for a Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)-compliant euro stablecoin, according to a Tuesday release shared with Cointelegraph.  Qivalis’s stablecoin is intended to support institutional use cases such as settlement, treasury and tokenized assets. Fireblocks said it will provide tokenization technology, wallet infrastructure, custody, and other important tools and features to support compliance, such as identity verification and sanctions screening. The group says it is targeting a launch in the second…