Month: April 2026

North Korean IT workers operated within DeFi protocols for years, researcher warns

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. Summary North Korean-linked developers have worked inside more…

US, Iran in talks for potential 45-day ceasefire as market skepticism grows

The US, Iran, and mediators are in talks for a potential 45-day ceasefire. Odds for a ceasefire by April 7 are at 1% YES, down from 12% last week. The April 7 market is pessimistic at 1% YES, a drop…

Lithosphere Activates Makalu Testnet to Enable AI-Native Blockchain Infrastructure

Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – April 6, 2026) – Lithosphere has officially activated its Makalu Testnet, marking a significant step in the evolution of blockchain infrastructure toward AI-native systems. The release introduces a unified environment designed to support intelligent execution,…

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation – Regulation Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: The State Duma introduced 3 crypto bills capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 in yearly buys. Tax reporting on cryptocurrency transactions will be mandatory, and illegal crypto use will be punishable with fines and up to a 2-year ban….

Circle moves to future-proof Arc with post-quantum security plan

Circle has set out a multi-stage plan to harden its upcoming layer-1 network, Arc, against the potential risks posed by quantum computing, outlining changes that will eventually span wallets, validators, and supporting infrastructure. Summary Circle outlined a phased plan to…

Ceasefire odds drop to 1% for April 7 as traders remain skeptical

Ceasefire odds by April 7 are at 1% YES, down from 12% a week ago. Talks involve the US, Iran, and mediators pushing for a 45-day ceasefire to restart negotiations. Traders remain skeptical. The April 7 market is nearly flat,…

Polymarket Partners With Spanish Football League La Liga – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Polymarket struck a deal with La Liga, boosting market engagement via upcoming VIP events. CEO Boris Gartner expects this 1st-of-its-kind pact to drive future US market engagement across screens. Amid a judicial battle, Polymarket’s prediction market will face…

5 Things That Could Move Crypto Markets in The Week Ahead

All eyes are on the Middle East situation this week, following another deadline shift, while a raft of US inflation data could rattle markets.   A Federal Reserve meeting minutes event and two key inflation reports are due this week…

IT Experts and Local Developers Oppose Potential Roblox Ban Ahead of DICT Meeting

Technology professionals and local game developers are pushing back against the Philippine government’s potential nationwide ban on Roblox. As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) prepares to meet with Roblox representatives this week, stakeholders argue that a blanket…

Bitcoin bottom or bull trap? Whales and bears disagree

Bitcoin is showing mixed signals as on-chain data points in two different directions.  Summary CryptoQuant said record Bitcoin inflows to accumulation addresses showed whales were quietly building positions daily. XWIN Research Japan said STH-SOPR near one showed short-term holders were…