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Senate Panel Clears Kevin Warsh 13-11, Setting up Fed Leadership Change Before May 15 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination 13-11 on April 29, 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis lifted his hold after the DOJ closed its probe into Powell around April 24, clearing the vote. Full Senate confirmation is expected by mid-May 2026, potentially making Warsh chair before Powell’s term ends on May 15. Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Advances All 13 Republicans on the panel voted to move the nomination forward. All 11 Democrats voted against it. The executive session, chaired by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., convened at…

Twenty One Capital’s Jack Mallers Argues BTC’s Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers says bitcoin’s onchain auditability gives it an edge over gold. The corporate treasury currently holds over 43,500 BTC worth roughly $3.35 billion, making it the third-largest public treasury. Mallers launched live proof of reserves, letting anyone verify Twenty One’s BTC holdings in real time. Bitcoin Can Be Verified, Gold Cannot Speaking at the conference, Mallers focused his case on the fundamental gap that bitcoin holdings are publicly verifiable onchain, in real time, without relying on any third party. Gold requires physical audits,…

Polymarket Targets Full US Return as CFTC Talks Advance – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Polymarket held discussions with the CFTC in recent weeks to lift its 2022 ban and bring its main exchange to U.S. users. A full U.S. return could pit Polymarket directly against Kalshi, deepening competition in a sector processing billions monthly. CFTC Chair Michael Selig holds the lone commissioner seat, meaning approval may hinge on a single vote. Polymarket Asks CFTC to Unlock Main Exchange for American Traders According to people familiar with the matter speaking with Bloomberg, Polymarket held discussions with CFTC officials in recent weeks about lifting…

Did Larry Fink’s SHOCKING WARNING Signal the Next Bitcoin Bull Run?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Markets cracked, oil surged, Bitcoin dipped, and Larry Fink is warning that a prolonged geopolitical shock could push the world toward recession. This breakdown connects the dots between higher energy prices, sticky inflation, collapsing equities, and why scarce assets matter now more than ever. If fiat gets printed harder and consumers get squeezed, Bitcoin starts looking less like a trade and more like the exit. SPONSORS ✅ Ledn 👉 💡 Simply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loan 💸 Need liquidity…

Anthropic Pre-IPO Traders Push Onchain Implied Cap to $1 Trillion – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Kobeissi Letter flagged Anthropic’s onchain implied valuation hitting $1 trillion on Jupiter’s Prestocks on April 27, 2026. Anthropic tokens on Solana climbed 733% since October 2025, pushing the implied cap past $380 billion from the February Series G. Anthropic explicitly bans SPV and tokenized share transfers, warning investors that these instruments may carry no legal value. Onchain Buyers Price Anthropic at $1 Trillion on Jupiter, Joining OpenAI and SpaceX On X, financial commentator Kobeissi Letter flagged the milestone on Monday, in a post that drew wide attention across…

Romania Blocks 300 Sites and Launches €5M Treatment Fund as Polymarket Ban Holds in Court – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Romania ONJN blocked over 300 illegal gambling sites and revoked 60 licenses in its 2025-2026 mandate year. €5M Conștient și Liber fund marks Romania’s first state funding for gambling addiction treatment Romanian court rejected Polymarket’s suspension request on April 1, keeping ONJN blacklist intact. Romania’s Gambling Regulator Shares Block List The Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) published its activity report on April 24, summarising 12 months of enforcement and reform. The figures point to a reorientation toward black market enforcement. ONJN inspectors carried out approximately 11,000…

Polymarket Study Finds 3.14% Drive Accuracy – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Researchers from London Business School and Yale found only 3.14% of Polymarket accounts qualify as skilled, yet generate most price discovery. Skilled Polymarket traders retained their classification 44% of the time out-of-sample, compared to just 10% for skilled mutual funds. The CFTC filed an insider trading complaint on April 23, 2026 tied to a Polymarket contract on Nicolas Maduro’s removal from power. Study Published to SSRN Covers 98,906 Events on Polymarket The working paper, titled “ Prediction Market Accuracy: Crowd Wisdom or Informed Minority?” was published on April…

Federal Reserve Set to Hold Rates at 3.75% as Traders Price 99% Odds for April 29 FOMC – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: CME Fedwatch puts a Fed hold at 99% for the April 29 FOMC meeting, down from a 6.2% hike chance one month ago. Polymarket traders have put $20.9 million into the 2026 rate cuts market, with 40% pricing in zero cuts this year. Kalshi shows 84% odds the Fed holds in July, as the March 2026 CPI at 3.3% keeps rate cut expectations limited. Traders Price Fed Hold at 99% for April FOMC as Polymarket and Kalshi Signal No Cuts Through Summer The CME Fedwatch Tool shows a…

South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns of a 1 million rand fine as 1961-era logic threatens to drive crypto investment away. A foundation may be formed in 2026 to challenge the Treasury’s lack of clarity on crypto surrender thresholds. An Outdated Framework A controversial proposal by the South African National Treasury to overhaul capital flow regulations has sparked a sharp backlash from financial industry leaders, who warn the move could criminalize routine digital asset ownership and…

Litecoin Confirms Zero-Day Bug Caused 13-Block Reorg, Network Patched and Stable – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Litecoin confirmed a zero-day bug hit major mining pools on April 25, 2026, enabling invalid MWEB transactions via non-updated nodes. A 13-block reorg reversed the invalid transactions; Litecoin states all valid transactions are safe and the bug is fully patched. NEAR Intents had reported $600K in exposure, but actual losses may be lower now that Litecoin confirms the invalid transactions were wiped. Litecoin Reorg Issues According to the Litecoin team, non-updated mining nodes processed an invalid MWEB transaction that allowed coins to be pegged out to third-party decentralized…