Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 23
Here’s a look at the project’s latest developments, along with what’s expected to come next. The controversial crypto project has launched numerous features recently, aimed at improving the ecosystem and enhancing the user experience. The next few weeks are…
New York, Illinois ban state staff from prediction markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 60 on April 22, barring covered state officials and employees from using nonpublic information gained through their jobs to profit or avoid losses in prediction markets. Summary New York and Illinois barred…
US and Israeli strikes damage Iran’s industrial sector, including Mobarakeh Steel
US and Israeli strikes have damaged Iran’s industrial sector, including the Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan. The Polymarket contract on military action by Iran against Israel by April 30 sits at 100% YES. ## Market reaction The Iran striking Israel…
TRON vs. Arbitrum: Why Justin Sun Is Betting Big on a ‘Decentralized’ 2026
Justin Sun posted his words on X Monday night – “the most decentralized blockchain in the world is Tron” – and the timing was not accidental. Hours earlier, Arbitrum’s Security Council had used emergency powers to freeze 30,766 ETH, roughly…
XRP and SOL Investment Products Defy Crypto Slump as Billions Pour In While Bitcoin Bleeds
While Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle, XRP and Solana are quietly attracting billions. Investor interest remained strong for XRP and SOL last week, as the two assets recorded the highest inflows among crypto products. XRP attracted $70.2 million, while Solana…
Solana Whale Activity Signals Potential Rally While MSTR Faces Scrutiny
On-chain data shows repeated SOL accumulation by large holders, pointing to growing confidence in the Solana ecosystem. The first hours of 2026 are revealing a crypto market at a crossroads. While notable whale activity on the Solana network hints…
Crypto Funds Pull In $47.2B in 2025, But Bitcoin Loses Ground
XRP and Solana posted massive triple-digit growth in 2025, while Bitcoin-focused crypto investment funds struggled. Digital asset investment products ended 2025 with total global inflows of $47.2 billion, which is slightly below the record $48.7 billion seen in 2024….
CNBC Crowns XRP Hottest Crypto Trade of 2026 Over BTC and ETH: Here’s Why
CNBC’s call reflects an appetite for outsized returns, as investors rotate from BTC’s maturity toward higher-beta opportunities like XRP. Ripple’s XRP token took center stage on U.S. financial television this week after CNBC labeled it the “hottest crypto trade…
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 101,627 ETH Worth $233 Million in Its Largest 2026 Accumulation
Key Takeaways: Tom Lee’s Bitmine acquired 101,627 ETH worth $233 million from Bitgo, its largest weekly buy of 2026. The purchase brings Bitmine’s total ether holdings to approximately 4.97 million ETH across its treasury. Three newly created wallets received the…
Pi Network (PI) News Today: April 23
Here’s a look at the project’s latest developments, along with what’s expected to come next. The controversial crypto project has launched numerous features recently, aimed at improving the ecosystem and enhancing the user experience. The next few weeks are…
New York, Illinois ban state staff from prediction markets
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 60 on April 22, barring covered state officials and employees from using nonpublic information gained through their jobs to profit or avoid losses in prediction markets. Summary New York and Illinois barred…
Robinhood Fund Invests $75 Million in OpenAI
Key Takeaways: Robinhood invested $75 million in OpenAI, expanding retail access to private AI firms. RVI targets $10 trillion private market gap as U.S. public listings have fallen from 7,000 to 4,000. OpenAI stake signals more retail exposure to AI…
Lithic Enables Deterministic Control Over AI Execution in Smart Contracts
Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – April 23, 2026) – Lithosphere has advanced its AI-native smart contract capabilities through Lithic, introducing deterministic control mechanisms for AI execution within decentralized environments. The development enables intelligent processes to operate within defined boundaries, ensuring…
US and Israeli strikes damage Iran’s industrial sector, including Mobarakeh Steel
US and Israeli strikes have damaged Iran’s industrial sector, including the Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan. The Polymarket contract on military action by Iran against Israel by April 30 sits at 100% YES. ## Market reaction The Iran striking Israel…
Etherealize Sees ETH at $250K in Long Run
In a move designed to capture institutional attention during one of the most volatile periods in recent cryptocurrency history, Etherealize, a specialized marketing and product organization supported by Vitalik Buterin, has released an updated version of its core investment thesis….
TRON vs. Arbitrum: Why Justin Sun Is Betting Big on a ‘Decentralized’ 2026
Justin Sun posted his words on X Monday night – “the most decentralized blockchain in the world is Tron” – and the timing was not accidental. Hours earlier, Arbitrum’s Security Council had used emergency powers to freeze 30,766 ETH, roughly…
South Korea BOK Governor Prioritizes Digital Won CBDC in First Policy Speech – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Shin Hyun-song, sworn in on April 21, 2026, made CBDC and deposit tokens the centerpiece of his inaugural address. Project Hangang Phase 2, now involving 9 banks, targets government subsidy use cases worth…
Kaspersky Flags 26 Fake Crypto Wallet Apps That Could Drain Your Funds
These fake iOS apps appear legitimate but redirect users to phishing pages, leading to malware installation and eventual theft of crypto assets. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified 26 fraudulent cryptocurrency wallet applications on Apple’s App Store that are designed…