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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…

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…

Kalshi Selects Pyth to Set Prices for Commodities Trades

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Oracle network Pyth Network has been selected as the resolution data source for Kalshi’s expansion into commodities markets, underscoring the growing focus on reliable pricing infrastructure in event-based trading. Kalshi said on Wednesday that Pyth will supply real-time pricing data for its newly launched commodities hub, which debuted in April. The data will be used to determine how event contracts tied to commodity prices are settled. The move reflects a broader push among prediction market platforms to strengthen backend infrastructure as they expand into more complex asset classes. Accurate, tamper-resistant…

Armed Men Steal $820K in Crypto From French Family in Ploudalmezeau Home Invasion – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Two armed men held a family hostage in Ploudalmezeau for over 3 hours, forcing a $820,000 crypto transfer on April 20, 2026. France has recorded more than 40 cryptocurrency-linked kidnappings since January 2026, signaling a sharp escalation in targeted crypto crime. JIRS Rennes, France’s organized crime court, is leading the investigation with no arrests made as of April 22, 2026. France Crypto Kidnapping: Brittany Family Loses $820,000 in Digital Assets at Gunpoint According to several reports (1, 2, 3), the attack took place around 9:00 a.m. at a…

$138M Bitcoin Play Signals Shift In Big Money Sentiment

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Bitcoin Tops $79,000 as Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, S&P 500 Climbs

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed past $79,000 on April 22, 2026, hitting an 11-week high after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Strategy purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion this week, its third-largest weekly buy on record. Analysts at JPMorgan target S&P 500 at 7,600, with bitcoin bulls eyeing $80,000-$85,000 if peace holds through May. U.S. Markets and Bitcoin Rise After Trump Extends Iran Truce Trump announced the extension late April 21, ahead of the truce’s scheduled expiration, citing internal divisions within Iran’s leadership and the need for a unified peace proposal…