Charles Schwab challenges Kalshi with new S&P 500 prediction market
Charles Schwab has entered the prediction markets business through a partnership with Cboe Global Markets, introducing new contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500. Summary Charles Schwab is partnering with Cboe to launch S&P 500 prediction-style options contracts…
BlackRock’s 1,000 BTC Exit Leaves Bitcoin Clinging to $60K Support
In Bitcoin ETF news today, BlackRock offloaded more than 1,000 BTC in a single Thursday session, dragging combined spot Bitcoin ETF net flows to approximately -1,410 BTC on the day, and the timing could not be worse. Bitcoin is heading…
What is a stablecoin? USDC, USDT, RLUSD, and how they hold a dollar
A stablecoin is crypto that is supposed to be worth exactly one dollar, always. That sounds simple, but how a token holds a steady value, and whether it actually can, is one of the most important and misunderstood questions in…
Algorand Will Unveil Full Quantum Resistance Plan By End of Year
Algorand (ALGO) has published a detailed post-quantum cryptography roadmap committing the protocol to broad quantum resilience by the end of 2027, covering every layer from user wallets to its core consensus mechanism. The announcement, made by Bruno Martins, Algorand Foundation…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Solana Activity Hits Record High Despite SOL’s 33% Q1 Drop
Solana’s application revenue stayed remarkably stable at over $342 million despite weaker market conditions. SOL fell 33% in the first quarter of 2026 to close at around $83, but Messari’s Q1 State of Solana report tells a story that’s…
10 Best Crypto Credit Cards: Rewards, Fees, Pros and Cons
Finding a crypto credit card that can actually fit into everyday spend, deliver real rewards, manage fees, and still make sense in a volatile crypto market can be harder than it looks. Most crypto cards promise strong cashback, but the…
Major Ripple Developments You Might Have Missed That Could Affect The XRP Price
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ripple ecosystem has reached a new milestone that could significantly impact the trajectory of the XRP price. The crypto company recently launched a Treasury Management System…
Arbitrum Freezes $70M from KelpDAO Exploit, Intercepting North Korean Hackers
The Arbitrum Security Council has utilized its emergency powers to freeze and relocate 30,766 ETH, valued at over $70 million, tied to the April 18 KelpDAO exploit. The intervention targeted funds that cybersecurity analysts and law enforcement have attributed to…
Coinbase Lobbying Hit $1.07M in Q1 on Crypto Laws
Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing…
Traders Made a Fortune With 2 Different ASTEROID Tokens
Many industry commentators believe one of the tokens was dumped by a developer or another insider. The past few days have seen the rise of numerous altcoins, posting mind-blowing gains. Many of them were among the not-so-popular cohort, but…
Coinbase Adds Two Little-Known Crypto Assets to Listing Roadmap
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has added two little-known crypto assets to its listing roadmap. The exchange says it’s considering adding Diem (DIEM) and Opengradient (OPG) to its platform for spot trading. “The launch of trading for these assets is…
Strategy and BitMine Just Spent $3 Billion on Crypto in One Week. Here’s What That Has Historically Done to NFT Floor Prices
Two of the world’s most aggressive institutional crypto buyers have doubled down in a single week, and history suggests the NFT market is paying close attention. In the seven days ending April 19, 2026, Michael Saylor’s Strategy and BitMine Immersion…
Ripple CEO’s Comments Stir Up A Wave, Here’s What He Said
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP pundits have drawn attention to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comments in which he made a Bitcoin prediction of $200,000. The Ripple CEO alluded to the current…
Lithosphere Reduces Blockchain Fragmentation Through MultX Interoperability Engine
Seattle, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – April 20, 2026) – Lithosphere has advanced its interoperability capabilities through the continued development of its MultX interoperability engine, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in blockchain infrastructure: fragmentation. The system enables coordinated execution…
Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains
Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins. River data shows STRC preferred stock proceeds outpaced all spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows by nearly 10 to 1. At the…