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Bitcoin ETFs Add $14M as Inflow Streak Hits Nine Days, Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Demand

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Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to nine days with a modest $14 million inflow, as ether returned to gains. XRP added to its steady rise, and solana slipped into outflows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $14 million, with Blackrock IBIT’s $22.9 million inflow offsetting ARKB outflows. Ether

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France Charges 88 Over Crypto Kidnappings as Attacks Average One Every 2.5 Days in 2026

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French prosecutors have charged 88 people across 12 crypto-related kidnapping cases as France records 41 such attacks in 2026 alone, with the country now accounting for roughly 40% of all crypto ransom attacks across Europe. Key Takeaways: France’s anti-organized crime prosecutor charged 88 people, including over 10 minors, linked to 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases.

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Believe Founder Arrested on Strangulation Charges as Token Collapses 99%

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Ben Pasternak, the 26-year-old founder of Solana-based token launchpad Believe, was arrested in New York on charges of second-degree strangulation and assault as the platform’s native token trades 99.8% below its all-time high. A class action lawsuit alleges he systematically extracted $54 million in fees. Key Takeaways: Pasternak, 26, was charged with second-degree

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Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

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Bitcoin developer and Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc announced a new Bitcoin hard fork called eCash, set to launch this August, giving every BTC holder an equal number of eCash coins at the time of the split. Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC […]

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Hashrate Index: Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam’s Bitcoin Mining Share

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A new report on the state of bitcoin mining in Latam found that the region is lagging in bitcoin mining adoption, even as it holds vast energy resources. While Paraguay holds the fourth place in global hashrate, Hashrate Index picked Brazil and Venezuela as the nations to follow. Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report […]

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Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week

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An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second significant setback for the country’s iGaming protection regime in just over a week. Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s […]

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UAE Announces Shift Toward AI Government Model in the Next Two Years

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major […]

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Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

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Fold Holdings expanded bitcoin workplace compensation with a new employer bonus program. The rollout turns payroll-linked incentives into a potential distribution channel for everyday BTC adoption. Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals

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CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

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CFTC insider trading charges against a U.S. Army service member escalate scrutiny of prediction markets. The case raises new legal and national security concerns around event contracts tied to government information. Key Takeaways: First CFTC action targets insider trading in event contracts. Insider trading charges show Army member used classified data to profit.

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US Offers $10M Reward as DOJ Restrains Over $700M in Crypto From Scam Centers Targeting Americans

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The U.S. is intensifying its scam center crackdown by targeting Tai Chang money flows and alleged crypto laundering tied to schemes targeting Americans. The actions raise pressure on Southeast Asian fraud networks accused of using online fraud to reach U.S. victims. Key Takeaways: $700M DOJ seizures increase pressure on crypto laundering networks tied to scams […]