X Introduces Cashtags as It Expands Into Finance and Crypto Services
X has launched cashtags with real-time charts and trading features, marking its first step toward becoming a financial and crypto platform.
Archives - April 2026 - 5
The Archives page organizes published content in chronological order, making it easier to track how coverage has developed over time. It serves as a historical record of reporting across news, briefs, guides, and other editorial formats, allowing readers to review earlier publication periods in a structured way. This page supports long-term navigation across the site by helping users locate older content, follow the timing of major developments, and understand how editorial coverage has evolved across different stages of the crypto market.
Kraken Confirms Confidential IPO Filing amid Market Recovery
Kraken has confirmed it confidentially filed for a US IPO, signaling renewed momentum in crypto markets despite a lower valuation.
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet to Expand Global Financial Access
Tether has introduced tether.wallet, a self-custodial app designed to simplify digital asset use and expand access to global financial infrastructure.
Visa Expands Blockchain Role with Tempo Validator Node Launch
By David Walker
Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, deepening its role in stablecoin infrastructure and real-time payment settlement.
Analysts Warn Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K Before Market Recovery
Several analysts believe Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 in a final market flush before recovery, citing bearish trends and macroeconomic pressures.
US Banks Push Back on White House Stablecoin Yield Analysis
The American Bankers Association disputes a White House report on stablecoin yields, warning that allowing interest-bearing stablecoins could drain deposits from smaller banks.
South Korea Fines Coinone $3.5M, Imposes Partial Suspension in AML Crackdown
By Emily Carter
South Korea has fined crypto exchange Coinone $3.5 million and ordered a partial suspension over anti-money laundering violations, intensifying its regulatory crackdown on digital asset platforms.
Crypto ETPs Attract $1.1B in Weekly Inflows, Strongest Since January
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $1.1 billion in weekly inflows, led by Bitcoin and US spot ETFs as easing inflation and geopolitical developments boosted investor sentiment.
Bitcoin Price Slides to $70K as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin briefly dropped below $71,000 while oil prices spiked after the United States announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran and rattling global markets.
ECB Endorses Centralized Crypto Oversight Across the EU
By Emily Carter
The European Central Bank has endorsed a proposal to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA, signaling a major shift in how digital asset firms are regulated across the EU.
Bitcoin Mining and AI Diverge on Decentralization Paths, Research Suggests
Bitcoin mining is becoming more centralized while AI may shift toward decentralization through edge computing, according to new research.
Cynthia Lummis Warns US Has ‘Last Chance’ to Pass CLARITY Act Before 2030
By Emily Carter
Senator Cynthia Lummis urges swift passage of the CLARITY Act, warning delays could stall US crypto progress until 2030.
Donald Trump Faces Backlash as Crypto Tokens Tied to Him Plunge
Falling prices of Trump-linked crypto tokens spark criticism from lawmakers and investors, raising concerns over ethics and market risks.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Records $269M Inflows in Strongest Day Since March
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF leads a surge in inflows, marking its strongest day since March and signaling renewed institutional demand.
Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Law
By Emily Carter
Japan approves a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, introducing stricter oversight, insider trading bans, and disclosure rules.