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UK to Overhaul Payments Rules, Appoints Tokenization Lead

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The United Kingdom is revisiting its payments rulebook to support the adoption of new fintech and payment technologies such as stablecoins and tokenization. In a Tuesday announcement, HM Treasury and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby said the government will consult on reforms for payment services and electronic money rules. The Treasury said the changes are meant to create a single framework for traditional and tokenized payments, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. It also said it plans to bring forward legislation to reduce administrative burdens for companies seeking to…

XRP Poised To Dominate New DeFi Cycle, XRPL Validator Says

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XRP’s decentralized finance ecosystem is growing fast. Its FXRP supply is closing in on 160 million tokens, a milestone that signals rising adoption just months after launch — and the numbers are fueling a broader argument about where XRP stands in the future of decentralized finance. Related Reading XRPL Validator Makes The Case For Stability A validator on the XRP Ledger known as Vet made waves on X this week, arguing that XRP is built to drive the next phase of DeFi in a way that other protocols are not.…

Is a Breakout to $2.24 Next?

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Most XRP investors are back in profit, increasing the chance for a rally to $2.24, but bulls must first hold the price above $1.40. XRP’s (XRP) 28% rebound from its macro low at $1.12 pushed it above its realized price. In other words, the average XRP holder is no longer in the red. Is this enough fuel for the bulls to push the altcoin’s price to $2.24? Key takeaways: XRP trades above its cost basis Data from TradingView shows the XRP/USD pair trading at $1.44, up 1.6% over the last…

Analyst Starts Buying Dogecoin Again As Price Hits Critical Level

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Crypto analyst Kevin, known online as Kev Capital TA, said he has started buying Dogecoin again after the memecoin fell back to what he described as a major long-term support zone near $0.095. In a video published April 20, Kevin argued the level matters because it aligns with the measured move target of Dogecoin’s weekly bear flag and with a price area that has repeatedly acted as both support and resistance across prior cycles. Dogecoin Could Be Near A Major Turning Point Kevin said Dogecoin’s corrective move from its December…

Bitcoin breakout sparks fresh altcoin hype as BlockchainFX nears its $15m launch trigger

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin rally boosts altcoin sentiment as BlockchainFX nears final presale milestone. Summary Bitcoin breakout is lifting altcoin sentiment, drawing fresh attention to BlockchainFX. BlockchainFX has raised $14.3M of its $15M target, making its final presale stage a key market focus. With a live platform, 500+ tradable assets, and token rewards, BlockchainFX is gaining launch momentum. Bitcoin’s latest advance is beginning to reshape sentiment across the digital asset market.That matters…

BitMEX Enables Off-Exchange Trading Via Zodia Custody

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BitMEX, a derivatives-focused cryptocurrency exchange, said it has secured a custody partner to enable asset segregation and trading with off-exchange assets. The company announced Tuesday a partnership with Zodia Custody to allow traders to access derivatives while keeping collateral in segregated custody. The integration is immediately accessible via Interchange, Zodia Custody’s off-venue settlement solution. BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz told Cointelegraph the move reflects lessons from past market failures, including the FTX collapse and the $1.4 billion Bybit hack, which exposed risks tied to unsegregated or compromised exchange-held funds. “Cases like…

Analyst Says These 4 Numbers Are Your Entire Week

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Bitcoin enters the new trading week with a defined roadmap, as DeFi researcher and analyst, Sherlockwhale, identifies four specific price levels that could shape market direction. The framework is built on an extensive review of about 450 weeks of historical data, translating recent price action into a structured guide centered on how Bitcoin closes at the start and middle of the week. Bitcoin’s Weekly Structure Sets The Stage According to Sherlockwhale, Bitcoin ended last week near $76,000, reflecting a 7.2% increase from Monday’s opening price. While this suggests upward momentum,…

UK Gas Firm Clarifies Bitcoin Mining Plans at Yorkshire Site

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Key Takeaways: Reabold said 2026 bitcoin mining at West Newton is small-scale, not a strategic pivot. UK gas site holds eight billion cubic meters, but energy focus remains, limiting crypto mining impact. Reabold may expand mining later, but must balance policy and climate pressure. Bitcoin Mining Pivot Downplayed by Reabold Amid Energy Concerns Reabold Resources has moved to temper speculation that it plans to pivot into bitcoin mining, following media reports suggesting the UK gas firm would prioritize crypto operations over domestic energy supply. The company said it remains committed…

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…