Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 billion in Polymarket since October 2025, building on an $8 billion pre-money deal. Polymarket hit a record $10.57 billion in monthly trading volume in March 2026, with expansion capital next. Polymarket Seeks $400M Funding Round, According to The Information Sources The Information report cited people familiar with the matter and noted that the round has not been finalized, meaning terms could still change. Polymarket…
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Tether Takes 8.2% Stake in Antalpha, Backs Bitcoin Mining Finance
Tether has taken an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, making the stablecoin issuer one of the company’s largest shareholders following its May 2025 initial public offering (IPO), according to a Monday filing. The Schedule 13D filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission indicates that Tether now holds 1.95 million shares through related entities, with Giancarlo Devasini, chairman of Tether, sharing voting and dispositive power over the position. The filing also states that Tether and its related entities may increase or reduce their holdings over time depending on market conditions and other…
Trump’s Iran bomb warning puts oil, Bitcoin and crypto risk back in play
Trump’s threat of “lots of bombs” if the Iran ceasefire lapses feeds straight into Bitcoin’s war‑driven volatility and the debate over its safe‑haven role. Summary Trump warns “lots of bombs start going off” if the U.S.–Iran ceasefire lapses this week Markets eye Strait of Hormuz and oil at $90 as key drivers for Bitcoin and macro risk assets Iran’s move to charge tankers $1 per barrel in Bitcoin makes any escalation a direct crypto story U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “lots of bombs start going off” if a…
Bitcoin Holds $75K as US-Iran Maritime Clashes Spark Geopolitical Whiplash
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.-Iran maritime clashes cooled hopes for a lasting ceasefire. Volatile oil prices and geopolitical shifts erased nearly $50 billion from Bitcoin’s total market cap. Strategy’s latest buy signals institutional resolve as markets brace for further conflict in 2026. Energy Markets and the Relief Rally Bitcoin traded sideways on Monday, April 20, as markets struggled to find direction after clashes between the U.S. Navy and Iranian forces over the weekend dashed hopes for an extension of the ceasefire between Washington and…
Is XRP Gearing Up For A 35% Move? This Pattern May Suggest So
A crypto analyst has pointed out how a Symmetrical Triangle forming on the 12-hour XRP price could hint at a notable move ahead for the asset. XRP Is Potentially Moving Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a technical analysis (TA) pattern that XRP has recently been consolidating inside. The pattern in question is a “Symmetrical Triangle,” which involves a consolidation channel that, as its name suggests, is shaped like a triangle. It involves two converging trendlines, with the upper one acting…
Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower demand stays strong. Expansion signals Coinbase aims to bring crypto-backed loans to more markets. Coinbase Expands Crypto-Backed Lending in UK Rising U.S. adoption of crypto-backed lending is guiding Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) international expansion, as the company announced on April 20 the extension of its borrowing product to the U.K. The rollout introduces a new liquidity option for U.K. users within the Coinbase platform. The move…
Ethereum Whale Opens $90M ETH Long Bet Amid 40% Price Rally Potential
An Ethereum whale has opened a significant long position on Ether (ETH) worth $90.8 million, in what looks like a bold bet that the upside is not over for the top altcoin. Key takeaways: Ethereum whale opened a leveraged long position totaling $90.8 million. Ether price chart’s ascending triangle targets $3,230. Top traders open new ETH long positions Data from TradingView showed the ETH/USD pair trading at $2,280, or 32% higher than the $1,750 low reached on Feb. 6. Holding above $2,200, Ether offered some cause for optimism ahead of…
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a new 3-pillar “ACT” strategy on April 20, 2026. The shift aims to bring crypto firms back to U.S. soil after years of offshore flight caused by regulatory opacity under previous leadership. To revitalize IPOs in 2026, the SEC is targeting high costs, vexatious litigation, and the “weaponization” of corporate governance. Paul Atkins CNBC Interview: Ending the ‘Misguided’ War on Digital Assets Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box nearly a year into his tenure, U.S. Securities…
Bitcoin, Ether Lead $1.36 Billion ETF Weekly Inflow
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million in inflows. Ether ETFs added $275.83 million, extending a 7-day streak, showing stronger and steadier demand. XRP gained $55.39 million and Solana $35.17 million, signaling broader ETF participation across ETFs. Crypto ETFs Extend Rally With Huge Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Momentum returned quietly, but it did not stay that way. By the end of the week, crypto ETFs had delivered one of their strongest collective performances in recent months, with capital…
Bitcoin’s Decentralization Narrative Under Fire After Epstein Files Claims
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