Bitcoin

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Believe Founder Arrested on Strangulation Charges as Token Collapses 99%

Key Takeaways: Pasternak, 26, was charged with second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault over a March 31 incident; he has pleaded not guilty, with a court date set for June...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

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

Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC coin split for holders. The fork activates BIP300/301 Drivechains, targeting...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

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

Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report highlights Latam’s mining growth, noting Paraguay holds 4.3% of global hashrate. Brazil grew its Bitcoin hashrate by 133% YoY as miners secure...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

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

Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major pivot to run 50% of government operations on Agentic AI. Expanding on its April 2025 AI legislative rollout, the UAE...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

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

Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms that backed enforcement action. Chainalysis and TRM Labs tools...

April 25, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Thailand Plans Simplified Crypto Derivatives Licensing | Catch Up | April 19 – 25, 2026

From Tether news to insider trading, from Singapore to Thailand, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week. Crime, Enforcement & Security IRS Reports AI-Fueled Surge...

April 24, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

CCP Games Announces Winners of EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon

CCP Games has officially announced the winners of the EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon, concluding a three-week online competition that gathered over 800 participants. The event resulted in...

April 24, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over ‘Prediction Markets’

The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini New York has escalated its enforcement posture against crypto...

April 24, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Largest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining

Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile data centers that mine bitcoin. Brazil lost $1.2B to 20% energy curtailment in 2025, a market Minter...