Bitcoin

April 21, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

DICT Rejects Meta’s Misinformation Plan, Threatens Stricter Regulations

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has expressed dissatisfaction with Meta’s proposed measures to combat online disinformation, warning that the Philippine government may pursue stronger regulatory enforcement...

April 21, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

William Hill Parent Evoke in £225M Bally’s Intralot Sale Discussions

Key Takeaways: Evoke confirmed 50p-per-share Bally’s Intralot offer valuing group at £225.3M. Bally’s Intralot has until May 18 to make a firm offer or walk away. Deal follows UK’s...

April 21, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

SEC Flags dYdX and Other Decentralized Exchanges for Unlicensed Operations in PH

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a wave of public advisories against prominent decentralized cryptocurrency exchange dYdX, alongside four other decentralized trading platforms, warning the public...

April 21, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth

Key Takeaways: SEC emphasized regulatory clarity as key to stronger U.S. capital markets. Paul Atkins framed his first year as historic, with a focus on innovation and growth. NYSE...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Ripple’s Schwartz Flags DeFi Bridge Trade-Offs After KelpDAO Incident

Key Takeaways: David Schwartz warned bridge security can weaken during real-world deployment. KelpDAO and rsETH scrutiny adds bearish pressure on confidence in DeFi infrastructure. LayerZero-linked concerns suggest crypto teams...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

$14B Vanishes From DeFi Ecosystem After KelpDAO Exploit Rocks Lending Markets

Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. Defillama data shows DeFi TVL fell $14.17B to $85.32B, signaling system-wide stress. Lido...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 billion in Polymarket...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a new 3-pillar “ACT” strategy on April 20, 2026. The shift aims to bring...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Layerzero Claims Zero Contagion After $290M Exploit as Disputed Narratives Deepen Scrutiny

Key Takeaways: Layerzero framed the exploit as infrastructure failure, weakening confidence in bridge security models. Chainlink’s Zach Rynes blamed validator centralization, escalating credibility risks across DeFi. KelpDAO now faces...

April 20, 2026
Joseph Rees
Bitcoin

Indicators Show Buy Bias as BTC Nears Decision Zone

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $75,213 on April 20, 2026; consolidation signals neutral market impact near $76K. Data shows 10/15 moving averages bullish; upside hinges on $76K breakout soon. Bitcoin...