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Op-Ed by Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com: The Bitcoin President Is Making Our Case for Us

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In 2024, Donald Trump did something no major party presidential candidate had done before: he courted the Bitcoin and crypto community directly, spoke at Bitcoin Nashville, and positioned himself as the industry’s champion. Millions of us who believe in financial sovereignty, decentralization,

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Asian and European Equities Surge as Oil Prices Plunge 13%

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Asian and European equities saw a massive risk-on surge on Wednesday following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Key Takeaways: Pakistan brokered a April 8 U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pausing the conflict after Israel hit Iranian rail infrastructure. Global markets surged as Brent crude fell 13% to $94.50 and South Korea’s Kospi index jumped 7%. […]

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MEXC Brand Upgrade: Infinite Opportunities With 0 Fees

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This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a comprehensive brand upgrade to mark its 8th anniversary. […]

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NYT Claims Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is British Cryptographer Adam Back

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A New York Times investigation spent a year building a circumstantial case that British cryptographer Adam Back, 55, is Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but the evidence stops well short of proof. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto remains unidentified after a New York Times investigation targeting Adam Back on April 8, 2026. Stylometric

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Web3 Security Provider Certik Opens AI Auditing Tool Access to Global Developers

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Web3 security firm Certik transitioned its proprietary artificial intelligence auditor from an internal tool to a public-facing solution. Key Takeaways: Certik launched its AI Auditor, a tool which has achieved an 88.6% hit rate in tests against 35 security incidents. Ronghui Gu says the tool shifts the Web3 industry toward high-signal, always-on defense for 2026 […]

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MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global ‘Infinite Opportunities’ Vision

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This paid press release was provided by MEXC and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, April 8th, 2026 — MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. […]

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Japan Has 12 Million Crypto Users and a Blueprint for Web3 Gaming

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Japan took a measured approach to Web3 gaming during the 2021 and 2022 hype cycle, prioritizing sustainable development over speculative play-to-earn models. Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA plans a 2026 framework taxing crypto gains at a flat 20%, giving Web3 gaming projects regulatory clarity that rivals lack. Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami are all […]

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Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet

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Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a mandatory player card system that would track every player’s deposits and winnings across all online and land-based operators, with a full transition to cashless gambling set for Jan. 1, 2029. The proposed system goes beyond all existing European structures and is already a subject of industry pushback. Key […]

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Why Long-Term Profitability Remains Elusive for 99% of Polymarket Users

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Despite the hype surrounding massive payouts, a report by Andrey Sergeenkov reveals that 84.1% of Polymarket traders are unprofitable. The report shows that high earnings are extremely rare: only 2% have made over $1,000, and a tiny 0.033% have cleared $100,000. Key Takeaways: A new study found that 84.1% of all 2.5 million Polymarket users […]

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Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

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Rwanda’s National Bank issued a public warning this week, telling citizens that peer-to-peer crypto trading involving the Rwandan franc is unauthorized after Bybit added FRW support to its P2P platform three days earlier. Key Takeaways: The National Bank of Rwanda warned on April 5, 2026, that Bybit’s new FRW P2P feature violates the country’s crypto […]