Month: April 2026

American Bitcoin boosts Trump-linked hash power to 28.1 EH/s

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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. Summary American Bitcoin, the Trump family–backed miner, has energized 11,298 new ASIC machines, lifting its owned hash rate to about 28.1 EH/s. The expansion increases total fleet size to roughly 89,242 miners and represents a 12% boost in capacity, adding about 3.05 EH/s at 13.5 J/TH. Around 58,999 miners are currently online, delivering roughly 25.0 EH/s at 14.1 J/TH, as the…

XRP Eyes Breakout, But Failure At $1.53 Could Trigger Sell-Off

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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 Completion As XRP Tests Key Resistance CasiTrades has highlighted that XRP is currently approaching a definitive stage in its market cycle, specifically moving toward the completion of Wave E within a larger consolidation pattern. Technical…

US Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Conducts Operational Tests, Indo-Pacific Commander Tells Senate – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Admiral Samuel Paparo confirmed INDOPACOM runs a live Bitcoin node and is conducting operational network security tests as of April 21, 2026. Paparo’s Senate testimony marks a public U.S. military shift toward Bitcoin’s protocol architecture as a tool in great-power competition with China. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Bitcoin questions at the April 21 hearing signal growing Congressional interest in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve debate. Top U.S. Pacific Commander Confirms Bitcoin Node at Senate Armed Services Hearing Admiral Samuel J. Paparo Jr., Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, made the disclosure…

Gensyn Network Debuts Delphi, a Permissionless AI Prediction Market Platform, on Mainnet – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Gensyn launched Delphi on mainnet April 22, 2026, marking the network’s first live application with real economic value. Delphi’s fee model burns 70% of protocol revenue and routes 29% to a Community Treasury, affecting AI token supply. Market creators earn 1.5% of trading volume, with the $AI token generation event anticipated in the coming weeks. Gensyn’s Delphi Goes Live Delphi is a permissionless, AI-settled information markets platform. Anyone can create a market on any topic, from bitcoin price targets to sports outcomes to geopolitical events. Users buy and…

Bitcoin: The Dangers of Complacency

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Is Bitcoin entering a dangerous phase of complacency? After periods of volatility, markets often drift into a false sense of security—and that’s when risks quietly build beneath the surface. In this video, we break down why complacency in Bitcoin could be more dangerous than outright fear, and what signals investors should be watching right now. We explore: How market psychology shifts from fear to complacency Why low volatility can precede major moves The role of liquidity, macro conditions, and narrative cycles Historical…

Why Analysts Say Bitcoin’s Rise to $79,500 Lacks Conviction

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $79,500 on April 22, hitting a 72-hour high after President Trump extended an Iran ceasefire. A massive short squeeze liquidated $207 million in bets as bitcoin’s market cap climbed toward $1.58 trillion. QCP analysts expect a holding pattern for BTC until oil drops or the Federal Reserve offers clearer signaling. $207M in Shorts Liquidated Bitcoin’s aggressive rally intensified over the last 72 hours, tacking on $5,000 to reach an intraday peak of $79,500 on April 22 (11.15 a.m. EST). This surge marks the first time…

Thailand Regulator Eyes Crypto Futures Expansion in Rule Proposal

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes that would allow licensed digital asset businesses to apply directly for derivatives licenses, removing the requirement to establish separate entities. The proposed revisions would build on earlier changes recognizing digital assets as eligible underlying assets for futures contracts, expanding the scope of Thailand’s derivatives market while introducing additional requirements to manage conflicts of interest and strengthen oversight. Source: The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand The proposal could lower barriers for crypto companies to enter the derivatives…

Traders Bet $430M on Falling Oil Prices Minutes Before Trump Announced Iran Ceasefire Extension – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Traders placed a $430 million Brent crude short position 15 minutes before Trump’s April 21 ceasefire extension post on Truth Social. The CFTC is already probing earlier trades totaling roughly $2.1 billion in April 2026 oil shorts tied to Trump Iran announcements. ICE and CME Group face data requests from regulators, with no charges filed publicly as of April 22, 2026. Oil Traders Shorted Brent Crude Before Trump’s April 21 Truth Social Post The trades, reported on by Reuters, involved the aggressive sale of 4,260 lots of Brent…

Kraken Calls for De Minimus Exemption on Crypto Taxes after 2025 Reports

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The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.” Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken called for a change in US tax policy after reporting millions of cases of transactions “worth less than $1” as part of its reporting requirements for 2025. In a Wednesday blog post, Kraken said it issued more than 56 million tax forms — 1099-DAs — to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2025 as now required by law. However, the exchange said that about 18.5…

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