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BIS Warns on Stablecoin Risks, Urges Global Coordination

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager, Pablo Hernández de Cos, called for tighter global coordination on stablecoins Monday, warning that US dollar-denominated tokens could have “material consequences” for financial stability and economic policy if they grow large enough to rival traditional money.  Speaking at a Bank of Japan seminar in Tokyo, he said current stablecoin arrangements fall short of what is needed for a widely used means of payment, even if they offer faster cross-border transfers and integration with smart contracts. De Cos said the largest US dollar…

Bitcoin reserves on Binance hit lowest point since October 2025

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Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain.  Summary Binance Bitcoin reserves dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025 this week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs added 25,600 BTC last week, lifting total holdings near five-month highs. Bitcoin stayed volatile near $74,800 as exchange outflows and ETF buying reshaped available market supply. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin…

Bitcoin price outlook as Iran casts doubt on peace talks after U.S. ship seizure

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Bitcoin price briefly fell below $74,000 on Monday as fading prospects of U.S. Iran peace talks and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Summary Bitcoin briefly dropped below $74,000 as Iran ruled out U.S. peace talks and tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated to a U.S. ship seizure with drone and missile strikes, while conflicting signals over negotiations kept markets on edge. Oil prices surged, with WTI nearing $90 and Brent above $95, as renewed conflict raised fears of supply disruptions and broader…

Ethereum Saw Its Strongest Buy Pressure Since 2022 Bear Market

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Ethereum has posted its strongest buy-side pressure on derivatives markets since the 2022 bear market, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, a shift that could matter after months of persistent sell-side dominance across this cycle. The change does not, on its own, confirm a full trend reversal. But it does mark a notable break from the pattern that has weighed on ETH during key upside attempts. Ethereum Flashes Early Recovery Signal In a post shared on X on April 18, Darkfost argued that Ethereum has spent most of the cycle fighting…

Michael Saylor hints at new Bitcoin buy as Strategy nears 800,000 BTC

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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor is signaling another massive Bitcoin acquisition, coming on the heels of a $1 billion purchase finalized earlier this month. Summary Strategy is currently sitting on the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury with 780,897 coins valued at over $58 billion. Michael Saylor hinted at a new multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin acquisition via social media just days after the company confirmed a $1 billion purchase. According to a Sunday post on X, Saylor shared a chart of the company’s historical buying patterns alongside the caption “Think Even ₿igger.”  The latest…

Analyst Says Ethereum Just Confirmed A ‘Turtle Soup’, Here’s What It Means

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Scott Matherson is a prominent crypto writer at NewsBTC with a knack for capturing the pulse of the market, covering pivotal shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes with precision. Having witnessed the evolving landscape of the crypto world firsthand, Scott is able to dissect complex crypto topics and present them in an accessible and engaging manner. Scott’s dedication to clarity and accuracy has made him an indispensable asset, helping to demystify the complex world of cryptocurrency for countless readers. Scott’s experience spans a number of industries outside of crypto including…

Saylor Hints at New BTC Buy, Strategy Eyes Semi-Monthly Dividends

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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has hinted at another large Bitcoin purchase, just a week after the company disclosed that it bought around $1 billion of Bitcoin in the second week of April.  Strategy disclosed last Monday that it acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion between April 6 and 12, at an average price of $71,902 per coin, posting “Think ₿igger” the day before the filing.  However, Saylor posted “Think Even ₿igger” on X on Sunday along with a chart of Strategy’s purchase history, something he has historically done to hint…

Coinbase Introduces Two AI Agents to Assist Workers

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the company has started testing AI agents on Slack and email to assist employees with work tasks, continuing the company’s efforts to embed AI into its workflows.  In a post to X on Saturday, Armstrong said the company has already deployed two AI agents, modeled after two former executives, speculating that AI agents could eventually outnumber human employees at the crypto exchange. “Soon, it will be easy for any employee to spin up a new agent for themselves or their team. I suspect we will…

Vercel Confirms Limited Hack of Customer Information

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Vercel, a cloud hosting provider popular among crypto projects, has confirmed that it suffered a security breach that allowed hackers to make off with a “limited” subset of customer credentials. Vercel said in a blog post on Sunday that it “identified a security incident that involved unauthorized access to certain internal Vercel systems” and was investigating the breach. “Initially we identified a limited subset of customers whose Vercel credentials were compromised,” it added. “We reached out to that subset and recommended an immediate rotation of credentials.” Vercel’s confirmation came after…

Two Different Approaches to Quantum Threats

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The quantum divide between Bitcoin and Ethereum Quantum computing has long been viewed as a distant, largely theoretical threat to blockchain systems. However, that perspective is now starting to change. With major technology companies such as Google establishing timelines for post-quantum cryptography, and crypto researchers re-examining long-held assumptions, the discussion is shifting from abstract theory to concrete planning. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum, two major blockchain networks, are addressing the quantum computing threat in different ways. Both networks depend on cryptographic systems that could, in principle, be compromised by sufficiently powerful…