Month: April 2026

Pi Network’s PI Token Stages Notable Recovery as BTC Taps $78K: Weekend Watch

STABLE is today’s top performer but PI follows suit closely. Bitcoin’s overall dull price moves over the weekend saw a brief uptick earlier today after reports that the US President was evacuated after gunshots were heard during a White…

Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential

Key Takeaways: On April 24, Brazil banned non-financial prediction markets, restricting future derivative trades. Hashrate Index sees Latam becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, fueled by Brazil’s 133% YoY hashrate growth. Itau Ventures invested $10M in Minter to tackle future green…

Mike Novogratz says US CLARITY Act could pass in May

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said the US CLARITY Act could move forward in May, giving the crypto industry a clear path under federal rules.  Summary Mike Novogratz said the CLARITY Act may reach committee in early May before June…

Oman mediates US-Iran talks, no breakthrough on uranium stockpile surrender

The Sultan of Oman met with Iran’s Foreign Minister to discuss regional developments and mediation efforts. The odds of Iran surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile by April 30 sit at 1.9% YES, down from 6% just 24 hours ago. Traders…

Stablecoins Dominate Over $6.9 Billion Crypto Purchases Registered in Q1

Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank reported a Q1 2026 crypto volume of $6.9B, with stablecoins driving 98% of trades. President Lula da Silva paused stablecoin taxes, boosting Brazil to TRM Labs’ 5th-largest global market. Fernando Rocha expects new crypto exchange…

Bitcoin Price Reacts After Trump Evacuated Following White House Gunshots

Binance’s CZ also weighed in on the matter, saying it was “sickening” to see another attempt on Trump’s life. “Quite an evening” event took place in the White House hours ago as a shooter fired at least five shots,…

Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserve Fund

Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio on April 23, a government money market fund exclusively designed to hold the cash reserves backing stablecoin issuers’ outstanding tokens, positioning the Wall Street giant to capture reserve management business ahead…

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

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…

Gunman targets Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leaders evacuated

A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, targeting President Trump. Odds for a Trump public insult by April 30 remain at 100% YES. Market reaction Trump, VP J.D. Vance, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt were evacuated from…

Is Bitcoin in Further Trouble as Trump Halts Iran Talks and Tensions Rise?

BTC already dipped by almost a grand, but more volatility is expected tomorrow evening. Although the ceasefire between the US and Iran was extended during the week, the peace talks between the two sides continue to fail, this time…