Circle, Dunamu Partner on Crypto Education in South Korea – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Circle and Dunamu signed a 2026 deal to boost USDC education, strengthening Korea’s crypto trust. Upbit operator Dunamu’s partnership with Circle signals tighter compliance in South Korea’s market. Jeremy Allaire targets Korea growth, with stablecoin plans likely as regulations evolve. USDC Issuer Circle Expands Korea Ties With Dunamu Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has entered into a partnership with South Korea’s Dunamu, operator of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, as both firms seek to deepen engagement in one of Asia’s most active digital asset markets.…

US Opens Compensation Claims for OneCoin Victims

The US Department of Justice has launched a compensation process for victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scheme OneCoin, using forfeited assets taken from some of the scheme’s architects. The Justice Department said on Monday that more than $40 million in forfeited assets is available to compensate anyone who purchased OneCoin between 2014 and 2019 and recorded a net loss. Jay Clayton, the US Attorney for Manhattan, said the compensation process was “an important step toward returning funds to those harmed.” OneCoin was launched in 2014 with the goal…

XRP Could Face Big Moves Based On CLARITY Act Outcomes – 3 Key Price Scenarios

A new report released on Monday by market analyst Sam Daodu lays out three potential paths for the XRP price this month, with the deciding factor tied to the US crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act.  Daodu expects the bill to reach some kind of resolution within the remaining two weeks of April, and he argues that how the next few days unfold could determine whether XRP continues consolidating—or breaks out of its current trading zone. Why April Holds The Key According to Daodu, the Banking Committee…

Bitcoin Bears See $50K Before Any Recovery

Several crypto analysts still believe that there will be a final flush out that sends Bitcoin prices as low as $50,000 before the cryptocurrency is able to mount a measurable recovery. Bitcoin (BTC) trader and author Ivan Liljeqvist posted to X on Tuesday that Bitcoin is yet to have “the big flush.” “I don’t think we’ve had it yet, I don’t think $60,000 was the bottom,” he added. “Trend is still down.” Liljeqvist said the few bounces that Bitcoin has seen “are tiny” in comparison to its wider price trend,…

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Nearly $1 Billion in Weekly Inflows – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $786 million and ether $187 million from April 6–10, led by Blackrock IBIT demand. IBIT and ETHA drove flows, while Grayscale GBTC outflows show uneven investor confidence. XRP added $11.75 million but solana lost $5.6 million, signaling selective inflows may continue for altcoin ETFs. Crypto ETFs Rebound With Strong Weekly Inflows The week began with force and it ended with conviction. After a choppy stretch, crypto ETFs delivered a decisive rebound between April 6 and April 10, with capital returning in size to both bitcoin…

Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Hits 4% Supply Milestone

As Ethereum (ETH) retests a crucial support zone, Bitmine, the second-largest crypto treasury, has announced its latest ETH purchase, which pushed the company’s holdings closer to its ultimate goal. Related Reading Bitmine Reaches Major 4% ETH Milestone On Monday, the largest Ethereum treasury in the world, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, revealed it had reached a major milestone after purchasing roughly $157 million of ETH in the past week. In its latest update, the company shared that it acquired 71,524 ETH over the past week, its highest pace of buys since the…

Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says €24M Fine Was Too Low – iGaming Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Nederlandse Loterij sued Qbet’s operators and directors at The Hague, targeting the offshore shell network behind the Netherlands’ largest illegal gambling site KSA chair said the record €24.8M fine should have exceeded €100M but Dutch law caps penalties at 10% of global turnover 53% of Dutch online gambling spend goes to unlicensed platforms, with crypto and anonymous payments cited as aggravating factors The operator filed suit against the operators and directors behind Qbet at the District Court of The Hague, with the first hearing taking place on April…

Dollar’s Shrinking Value Adds Fuel To XRP Bull Case: Finance Expert

XRP has lost 38% of its value over the past year. Bitcoin hasn’t done much better, sliding more than 16%. Yet a finance expert is telling investors those numbers miss the bigger picture. Cash Is Losing Ground Too John Vasquez, who goes by Coach JV on social media, says the real story isn’t short-term price drops — it’s what’s happening to the dollar. Data shows the purchasing power of the US dollar has fallen 28% over the past decade, dropping from 43.10 to 30.9 on the Consumer Price Index. Over…

Aave Labs Secures $25M Stablecoin Grant as DAO Formalizes Revenue Control Model – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25M in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens. The “Aave Will Win” framework directs 100% of protocol and product revenue to the DAO treasury, ending prior disputes. Stani Kulechov targets $1T+ TVL via Aave V4, consumer apps, and RWA expansion under the newly approved structure. Aave Votes Yes on $25M Stablecoin and 75,000 AAVE Token Grant for Aave Labs The proposal, AIP 469, cleared with 522,780 AAVE tokens cast in favor, representing roughly 74.89% of participating votes.…

Former CFTC Chair to Focus on Crypto Advisory Work

Chris Giancarlo, the former chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is stepping away from law to become a full-time adviser to cryptocurrency firms. Giancarlo, referred to as “Crypto Dad” while in office for his crypto advocacy, posted to X on Sunday that he was leaving the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and retiring from law altogether as he makes the switch to advising crypto and fintech companies. “From here on, I’ll devote my time to advising founders & builders of FinTech & Digital Assets and their CEOs…